Knicks management core has long coveted Jaren Jackson Jr. and hopes to form a fantasy partner with Towns

According to reporter Kris Pursiainen, the Knicks regard Jaren Jackson Jr. and Towns as "dream partners."

Kris Pursiainen wrote: "People familiar with the matter revealed to ClutchPoints that at least one core member of the Knicks management has long regarded Jaren Jackson as a trading target. This interest has not faded after the Knicks acquired Towns last offseason. League sources said that for the Knicks, the frontcourt starting combination of Jaren Jackson and Towns will be a 'fantastic' combination."

Jaren Jackson Jr. played 74 regular season games for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 29.8 minutes per game, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 48.8% from the field, shooting 37.5% from three-pointers and 78.1% from free throws. Previously, after the Grizzlies traded Bain, it was reported that the team did not intend to continue trading the two cornerstone players Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., and have been clearing the salary space and wanting to complete the contract extension with Jaren Jackson Jr..