Wishing to relaunch his career next year in the NBA, Evan Fournier hopes to find his future destination very quickly. Only here, the Knicks are in a strong position in this case, and there is no question for them to rush. Another outcome could however allow the Frenchman to get by.
The divorce is clearly started between Evan Fournier and the Knicks. The player has decided to be a model teammate for almost an entire season, but it’s important for him to play while he’s still well into his prime. No way for him to polish the bench again in the Big Apple, even if he has no control.
As Damian Lillard and James Harden, and unlike Bradley Beal, Fournier just has to watch. He made it clear in a recent interview with L’Equipe that he was in favor of coming to Spurs, but he can’t force the Knicks’ hand. It could therefore be exchanged anywhere, although another solution exists before the start of the school year.
Drastic solution for Evan Fournier?
For now, the Knicks are stalling for one simple reason: they think Fournier can get them something in a trade. Otherwise, with the approach of the season for example, we can imagine another option to end this soap opera: a buyout. According to journalist Steve Popper of NewsDaythis is precisely a plausible scenario before the recovery.
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Evan Fournier showed his true feelings — anger — in the French newspaper L’Equipe. https://t.co/DH3At6dvsP— Steve Popper (@StevePopper) July 22, 2023
“A source indicated earlier in the summer that if no agreement is reached, Fournier will probably be cut, but for the Knicks, his contract remains an asset for now. A trade with a potential star might require the addition of his salary. »
Evan remains an asset to the Knicks, especially to make a big deal work, in case the executives decide to sign a star. This is why it is not traded to date, but a buyout remains an option before September. With a free agent status in such a scenario, the Frenchman could then opt for the destination of his choice.
A buyout is undoubtedly a good outcome for Evan Fournier, especially if he wishes to sign with the Spurs. A way to control his future, even if the Knicks have planned to temporize so far. The outcome may take time to materialize.
2023-07-23 07:00:00
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