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Knicks could target explosive future star in 2025-26

Originally posted on Empire Sports Media
By Matthew Legros | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 12:05 PM ET

The New York Knicks may want to keep tabs on Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe.

Knicks could make multiple moves for Shaedon Sharpe

Next summer, Sharpe will be a restricted free agent. Circumstances in Portland suggest that New York could acquire him between now and then.

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The Blazers bringing on Damian Lillard, in addition to signing Jrue Holiday, makes their backcourt more crowded. Sharpe may not get the playing time necessary to take the next step for a couple of seasons.

Knicks may have an avenue to pursue Sharpe

Owed $8.39 million next season, followed by $11.26 million thereafter, New York could use trade chips the likes of Mitchell Robinson, as well as Pacome Dadiet to pull off a midseason trade.

Knicks, Mitchell Robinson Jan 15, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrates after a dunk against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Further, the Knicks could have more than $26 million coming off their books at the end of the campaign. That would give them more than enough capital to present an offer sheet to Sharpe.

Having averaged 18.5 PPG on 45.2 percent shooting from the field a year ago, he’d be an athletic dynamic scorer who could add even more muscle to a transformed reserve unit in New York.

This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.

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