Marcus Smart has completed his first season playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
He finished the year averaging 14.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 43.0 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from 3-point range in 20 games.
January 9, 2024. Dallas, Texas, USA. Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, 36, carries the ball up the court during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Required credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
On Friday night, Knicks Film School’s Kris Prussiainen reported a surprising rumor that the New York Knicks are interested in Smart.
Via Pursiainen: “The New York Knicks have had internal discussions about potentially signing Marcus Smart, according to a source familiar with the situation.
NYK has long been rumored to be interested in Smart. While a deal is not imminent, multiple sources have indicated the Knicks intend to be aggressive in the market. ”
The New York Knicks are having internal discussions about potentially signing Marcus Smart, according to a source familiar with the situation.
NYK has long been rumored to be interested in Smart. While a deal is not imminent, multiple sources have indicated the Knicks are willing to be aggressive in the market. pic.twitter.com/RZZzIFRKS0
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) October 5, 2024
The Knicks just recently acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a big trade.
Therefore, it will be difficult to realize a contract with another key player.
The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in Marcus Smart. @krispursiainen pic.twitter.com/6TOmjknQ7M
— NBA Central (@TheDunkCentral) October 5, 2024
Smart was the sixth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma State University.
He spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics before being traded to Memphis.
During that time, he helped his team reach the Eastern Conference Finals five times (and one NBA Finals).
The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year played in 601 games and averaged 10.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 38.8% from the field and 32.3% from 3-point range.
May 23, 2023. Miami, Florida, USA. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the third quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Caseya Center. react to. Required credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Knicks will play their first game on October 22nd in Boston against the Celtics.