NBA Trade Rumors: Jose Calderon Out Of New York Knicks? Spanish Guard Reportedly Next In Line For Trade! Big Apple Team Wants Reggie Jackson!

The NBA trade rumors haven't stopped for the New York Knicks. With yesterday's trade, the team has all but given up the current season. With a proverbial 'fire sale' in the offing, is Jose Calderon the next to be traded?

The report came from CBS:

"With the Knicks now owners of the worst record and perhaps worst roster in the league as Phil Jackson hits the reset button in New York, league sources say the next player on the move could be point guard Jose Calderon. But at age 33 with two years and more than $15 million left on his contract that will be a difficult proposition."

That may be true but confidence is at an all-time high for the Zen Master as he just relieved himself of J.R. Smith, a player that was perceived to be 'untradeable' because of his publicized personal issues and errant shot selection. Calderon doesn't have those and he is actually a good point guard. He just has a steep asking price.

Calderon can actually a good fit but the Knicks seem to have another target in mind. They missed out on acquiring Jackson in this trade but that does not mean he is out of their radar:

"The Knicks are expected to try to re-engage the Thunder in talks for point guard Reggie Jackson after being rebuffed in their efforts to land him in Monday night's three-team deal, sources say. Jackson would fit into the $2.6 million trade exception New York received in the trade with Cleveland and Oklahoma City, but the Thunder have been steadfast in rebuffing trade offers for the point guard."

The big caveat for the Thunder is that Reggie Jackson is a restricted free agent next season and he has been very vocal that he wants a starting spot-something he would not have in OKC as long as Russell Westbrook is healthy. If the Thunder would hesitate to pay him, the Knicks aren't and it's better for the Thunder to get something in return rather than lose him if they are not able to match an offer.

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