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Could Knicks find frontcourt help in a trade with Clippers?

The Knicks don’t need a blockbuster to improve their chances of repeating. Another dependable big man would be a reasonable place to start. Whether the Clippers could supply one is worth considering. That’s the idea floated by Matthew Miranda of…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:36 AM
Could Knicks find frontcourt help in a trade with Clippers?
Key Things to Know
  • A media report proposed that the Knicks could target Clippers frontcourt players Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Baba Miller.
  • The article notes no active trade talks exist between the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.
  • Niederhauser earns under $3 million this season with team options for the following two years.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Knicks On SI's Matthew Miranda floated the idea of the New York Knicks targeting Los Angeles Clippers frontcourt players Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Baba Miller. While no official trade discussions have been reported, Sam Amico notes that adding another big man could give coach Mike Brown frontcourt depth behind Karl-Anthony Towns, Andre Drummond, and James Wiseman.

Amico reports that Niederhauser earns under $3 million with two team-option years, while Miller remains a young developmental prospect. Although the Clippers started 1-7, Amico cautions that Los Angeles may prefer to retain its young, inexpensive talent rather than make them available in trades.

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