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2 months ago – via Twitter Vincent_Ellis56

Vince_Ells56: I gather #Pistons could have interest in #Knicks guard Frank Frank Ntilikina. The type of young talent team is looking to gain cheaply and hope more is shown as he matures. Only 21. #TooEarlyForTradeRumors

5 months ago – via New York Post

“I’m happy to be a Knick,’’ Ntilikina said Sunday in his first comments since April while dropping by the Knicks’ 105-100 overtime summer league loss to the Suns. “I still take as much as I can get from every situation. I’m still in a Knick jersey. I’m happy to be here. I work very hard to make this situation successful.’’

5 months ago – via SportsNet New York

The Knicks talked to at least one team about a trade involving Ntilikina and the return of an early second-round pick prior to the NBA Draft. They also discussed deals around the return of a late first-round pick. Some teams considering Ntilikina were wary of making the trade before the draft because his $5 million salary would impact their cap space in free agency and they couldn’t be sure of what they were getting in Ntilikina.

5 months ago – via New York Post

Because he makes $5 million next season and still hasn’t proven himself durable or productive enough for a mid-lottery pick, the Knicks had entertained offers for the French point guard on draft night and at February’s trade deadline. But the offers weren’t deemed worthy of a player who is a known stout defender and still has upside as an offensive player if he can improve upon his 3-point shooting (career 30.5 percent).

6 months ago – via Twitter StevePopper

Steve Popper: Latest I am hearing is that Frank Ntilikina survives the night in NY – of course subject to change with offers, but no deal in place.

6 months ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Ian Begley: During a talk with one team about a potential Frank Ntilikina trade, the Knicks asked for a second-round pick in the deal, per sources.

6 months ago – via SportsNet New York

It’s logical to think that there are no players on the Knicks roster who are off limits when it comes to potential trades, but 2017 first-round pick Frank Ntilikina is one player who members of the organization are open to listening to offers on, sources confirm. Ntilikina has been a part of trade rumors for several months. It is unclear what the Knicks would be looking for in return for a Ntilikina deal, but the New York Post, which first reported the Knicks’ willingness to move Ntilikina, says the club is looking for a late first or second-round pick.

6 months ago – via SportsNet New York

Ntilikina recently signed with French agent Bouna Ndiaye after parting ways with his previous agents at CAA. He hasn’t been at the Knicks training facility and hasn’t attended any Finals games with Knicks coaches as some other young players on the roster have. Those reading the tea leaves see that as further evidence that Ntilikina isn’t in the club’s future plans.

7 months ago – via Twitter NYPost_Berman

Marc Berman: Bouna Ndiaye, the French agent, told me earlier today Frank Ntilikina had no – and still has no – interest in being traded. “Frank is extremely happy to be part of the Knicks,” Ndiaye told The Post.

7 months ago – via 247Sports

Because the Dallas Mavericks were interested in Ntilikina in the 2017 NBA Draft before he was picked at No. 8 (the Mavs were happy about that, as it left them Dennis Smith Jr. at No. 9), we inquired about whether the Mavs would like to take another swing at Ntilikina. And the answer is “no.”

8 months ago – via New York Daily News

When pressed further, Fizdale cited Ntilikina’s versatility as his long-term fit in New York. We’ll see how long this tenuous partnership lasts. Ntilikina spent most of his sophomore season either injured, ineffective or buried on the bench. During what will probably devolve into the worst season in franchise history, Ntilikina racked up four DNP-CD’s in December — including on Christmas after his mother flew in for the game. The Knicks are expected to shop Ntilikina this summer and it’s hardly a ringing endorsement when the owner of the team — James Dolan — let’s out an audible sigh when asked by ESPN Radio why he didn’t fire Phil Jackson before making the draft pick.

8 months ago – via New York Post

The Knicks, according to a source, will explore their options on Draft Night in June, especially after they obtained point guard Dennis Smith Jr. in the Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster trade two months ago. Ntilikina and Smith never played together even as David Fizdale wanted to see how their varied skills meshed together in the backcourt.

9 months ago – via New York Daily News

The Knicks could trade Ntilikina in the offseason and there was a market ahead of the February deadline. They didn’t bite on previous offers, but that doesn’t mean they won’t in the future. A source told the Daily News that GM Scott Perry, who was hired after the Knicks drafted Ntilikina, approached a member of the Hawks front office to test his appetite for a deal before the February trade deadline. The Hawks, however, have Trae Young and weren’t interested.

9 months ago – via New York Daily News

The Knicks already have three guards under contract next season in Smith Jr., Damyean Dotson and Allonzo Trier. Mudiay is a free agent and a favorite of Fizdale, who set the market for the 23-year-old by declaring last week, “he has proven himself to be a real rotation player in this league.

9 months ago – via New York Post

According to a source, Knicks brass will explore their options on draft night with Ntilikina. Obviously, Ntilikina is available in any Anthony Davis package, but if the Knicks can acquire an extra first-round pick for him, they would consider it. “The Knicks will be active on draft night,” one NBA source told The Post.

9 months ago – via New York Post

According to a source, Knicks brass will explore their options on draft night with Ntilikina. Obviously, Ntilikina is available in any Anthony Davis package, but if the Knicks can acquire an extra first-round pick for him, they would consider it. “The Knicks will be active on draft night,” one NBA source told The Post.

9 months ago – via New York Post

Some NBA sources believe Ntilikina has not been given a fair shake at point guard. “Don’t they have to see what they have first?” one NBA source said. “If he turns into a bust as a lottery pick, fine. But they do not know that yet.”

10 months ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Ian Begley: Orlando expressed interest in Frank Ntilikina prior to the trade deadline but was told that New York was not trading the second-year guard, per league sources.

10 months ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Ian Begley: David Fizdale said Frank Ntilikina remains a part of the Knicks’ future after Thursday’s trade, which brought young guard Dennis Smith Jr. to New York: pic.twitter.com/DtJTxvQit3

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David Fizdale said Frank Ntilikina remains a part of the Knicks’ future after Thursday’s trade, which brought young guard Dennis Smith Jr. to New York: pic.twitter.com/DtJTxvQit3

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 3, 2019

10 months ago – via ESPN

Some in the Knicks front office were enamored with Smith Jr. ahead of the 2017 NBA draft, sources said. The Knicks instead selected Frank Ntilikina with the No. 8 pick. Ntilikina’s name has come up in recent trade discussions, including informal talks between New York and Dallas about the possibility of moving Porzingis, sources told ESPN. New York will continue to try to trade disgruntled center Enes Kanter ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline, sources told ESPN.

11 months ago – via New York Post

According to a person debriefed on the situation, the Knicks inquired about Smith before the season but “not recently.” It’s known some members of the organization rated Smith higher than Ntilikina before the 2017 draft.

11 months ago – via New York Daily News

Two teams interested in Ntilikina

Despite the Knicks’ clear lack of confidence in Ntilikina, teams have inquired about the 20-year-old, with the Magic and Suns expressing interest, according to a source. And this is where it gets interesting. There seems to be a debate within the Knicks on whether to deal Ntilikina. He was drafted by Mills and has supporters in the front office.

11 months ago – via New York Daily News

But, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, Perry, who took the job after Ntilikina was drafted, recently approached the Atlanta Hawks to gauge whether the team was interested in dealing for [Ntilikina] (Hawks have Trae Young and weren’t interested).

12 months ago – via New York Daily News

There is a lot of interest for Ntilikina in the trade market but, according to sources, the Knicks have thus far resisted overtures. That could change. But if it doesn’t, the Knicks have Ntilikina locked up on his rookie contract and will continue to develop him as part of the future.

12 months ago – via New York Times

Q: What are the Knicks going to do with Frank Ntilikina? Are the Knicks really trying to move him? Marc Stein: My sense is that the Knicks, despite some recent Twitter chatter on this front, are not actively looking to find a new home for Ntilikina. Is the 20-year-old Frenchman theoretically available? Will the Knicks field calls from interested teams on Ntilikina? Certainly. But there is a difference between listening and shopping.

1 year ago – via Twitter NYPost_Lewis

Brian Lewis: Despite reports the #Nets are looking into dealing for Frank Ntilikina, a source confirmed Brooklyn has no interest in the #Knicks guard. #nyk

1 year ago – via Twitter NetsDaily

Nets Daily: Told Nets do NOT have interest in Ntilikina. No talks between Knicks and Nets

1 year ago – via Twitter DWolfsonKSTP

Darren Wolfson: Told no on #Twolves front. Thanks to a couple tweeters for pointing out this report to me.

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Have heard that Minnesota also has interest in Frank Ntilikina, along with the Magic. @SBondyNYDN reported that the Grizzlies have inquired about the Knicks PG, and @IanBegley reported that the Suns reached out to the Knicks to express interest in him.

— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) December 1, 2018

1 year ago – via Twitter MikeVorkunov

Mike Vorkunov: Have heard that Minnesota also has interest in Frank Ntilikina, along with the Magic. @Stefan Bondy reported that the Grizzlies have inquired about the Knicks PG, and @Ian Begley reported that the Suns reached out to the Knicks to express interest in him.

1 year ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Suns interested in Frank Ntilikina

Ian Begley: Phoenix is among the teams who reached out to NYK to express interest in Frank Ntilikina. When PHO contacted NYK earlier in the year, NYK said it wasn’t open to moving Ntilikina, per ESPN sources. Some w/Suns were intrigued w/idea of pairing Ntilikina & Devin Booker, per sources.

1 year ago – via The Athletic

Ntilikina has seen his production wither over the last few weeks, with his playing time drawn down too. He’s been moved from the wing to the point and back, and fallen into a shooting slump, hitting 33.3 percent of his shots this season. Still, teams remain curious about the 2017 lottery pick, who is raw offensively but already a stout, long-limbed, defensive player who has shown advanced skill there. The Magic have shown interest in the 20-year-old, according to a league source, with a scout in Philadelphia last night watching him. “He’s intriguing,” a different scout said.

2 years ago – via New York Post

According to sources, Ntilikina’s skill as a pure point guard is something Mills and Perry have debated. Mills was part of the Phil Jackson braintrust that drafted Ntilikina eighth — ostensibly as a perfect Euro fit for the triangle offense that has been disbanded. According to a source, Mills was adamant Ntilkina being untouchable at Feb. 8’s trade deadline. But Perry, concerned about Ntilikina’s penetrating prowess, pushed to add Mudiay.

2 years ago – via Bleacher Report

There are other risks, too. For example, how will Mudiay’s presence affect Ntilikina’s development? Perry was adamant with reporters that the Knicks remain high on Ntilikina’s future (the team, according to league sources, rebuffed numerous trade proposals for Ntilikina prior to Thursday’s deadline). They think Mudiay and Ntilikina can share the floor, which they did for 28 minutes in Mudiay’s Knicks debut Sunday against the Indiana Pacers (to the tune of an impressive plus-8.9 net rating, per NBA.com, in a 121-113 loss).

2 years ago – via New York Post

Sources said the Suns asked for a combo of Ntilikina and Hernangomez. Mills doesn’t want to part with either. Mills said Hornacek did the right thing in making Hernangomez “earn’’ his minutes. “This is part of Willy’s development,’’ Mills said. “He’s a guy who’s going to be with us the next three years and we have a lot of time to work with him, and he’s going to be part of who we are.”

2 years ago – via New York Post

Sources say the Knicks found the Suns’ request of a Ntilikina/Hernangomez package as “ridiculous.’’ Ntilikina, 19, was to miss his second straight game Tuesday against the Celtics with a sprained ankle – his rookie experience marred by injuries so far dating to the summer league in July.

2 years ago – via New York Post

Hornacek said Ntilikina’s early fragility has not diminished his excitement over his basketball IQ – essential for a point guard. Of course, Hornacek likely is torn since he coached Bledsoe in Phoenix and admitted he was “great for us’’ there. “We brought him in to develop him,’’ Hornacek said. “When he doesn’t have the injuries, he’s a smart kid. Tell him once, he’s got the plays. He’s got to battle these nagging injuries. We want him back as soon as possible so we can play him.”

2 years ago – via Twitter StevePopper

Steve Popper: Ntilikina on trade talk: It’s nice but I’m really focused on what I’m doing right, how to be better, how to be back on the court for my team

2 years ago – via Twitter Al_Iannazzone

Al Iannazzone: At this stage, knicks are not interested in moving Ntilikina or Hernangomez, a source said. It could change depending on what’s out there.

2 years ago – via Twitter Al_Iannazzone

Al Iannazzone: League source confirms that the Knicks have spoken to the Suns about Eric Bledsoe. I’d expect Frank Ntilikina’s name came up.

2 years ago – via Twitter MikeAScotto

Michael Scotto: Phoenix Suns asked New York Knicks for Frank Ntlikina and Willy Hernangomez in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, league sources told @BBallInsiders