Notably, Evan Fournier seems to think he could’ve been that missing piece. He’s resentful to the organization and coach Tom Thibodeau for not playing him even when they clearly needed something different in the playoffs.

The Miami Heat had an answer for everything Thibs threw at them. That’s why Fournier — who doesn’t expect to come back next season — put the coach and the organization on blast.

Evan Fournier Destroys The Knicks

“You want to spit on everyone, you have hatred,” Fournier said. “Derrick Rose and I looked at each other and said to each other: ‘What the hell are we doing here?’ During the five-on-five practice, we were on the side like some prospects.”

“I would be very surprised to be a Knick next year. They pay me 18 million, they have no interest in keeping me,” he continued. “If I stayed, it would be a disaster basketball-wise for my career. I can manage a year without playing. Two… that would be terrible.”

“If you want to trade me with a good return, why didn’t you use me?” Fournier asked. “I was coming out of a season where I was the fourth-best 3-point shooter in the league. Why not take advantage of it? Now they won’t get anything interesting and that’s normal because I couldn’t show anything [on the court].”

Truth be told, Fournier isn’t exactly the kind of player who should be making that much money, but the Knicks could’ve at least given him a chance. Now, he’ll look to silence them with his play somewhere else.

The Knicks had the most cap space in the league at some point, but as per usual, they wasted most of that money. However, they still have some promising players and could be a playoff team if they make the right moves.

But when was the last time the Knicks actually ended on the winning side of a transaction? With that in mind, let’s take a look at three players that could be on the move to try and salvage their season.

NBA Rumors: 3 Knicks Players Who Could Be Traded

3. Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier is one of the most overpaid players in the league. He cannot play defense, and while he can score from all three levels, he can go ice cold as quickly as he can get hot. He’s the true definition of inconsistency.

Fournier gets a bad reputation because of how much money he makes. People wouldn’t be so hard on him if he were making the veteran minimum salary he’s worthy of. The Knicks will likely have to give up a first-round pick to trade him.

2. Julius Randle

Julius Randle looked like a star in the making early in his tenure with the Knicks. He was dominant on both ends of the floor, had improved his playmaking skills, and looked like a born leader.

All of that is a thing of the past. His downfall was as quick and drastic as his rise, and it seems like that All-Star season was nothing but a fluke. He could still help a contending team as a third scoring option, though.

1. Cam Reddish

Cam Reddish is actually having a very solid season for the Knicks, meaning he’s likely to be traded. They can’t seem to develop their young players, and he’s got the most upside of their roster.

Tom Thibodeau never wanted Reddish, and he’s been mostly an afterthought filling in for injured players. Multiple teams would be wise to make the most of this and lure him awaynow that he’s on a team-friendly deal.