20 Jun 2017 15:04:10
Knicks trade
8th pick (LA)
Lakers trade
D'Angelo Russell (NY) 28th (POR)
Portland trades
15 (NY) Mo Harkless (NY)
Portland dumps cap
LA gets top 12 pick
NY gets better prospects.

1.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 15:24:52
Knicks also want to get another 1st pick, why would they trade theirs? Plus Portland isn't necessarily interested in "dumping" Harkless for a 4th 1st round pick.

2.) 20 Jun 2017
20 Jun 2017 17:20:08
They would trade theirs because they're getting two good young players back in return for moving back 7 spots. They'll be getting the PG they want in Russell, while bringing in a scoring SF and will still be able to draft a player at 15. They could possibly use that on Kennard or one of the many big men who will be available around then. Or they could decide to trade back, or use it to get rid of Noah.