Payne is reportedly working out today for the Kings who hold the #6 pick.
I have a feeling the #4 and #6 picks and Mudiay and Payne are going to be the major lynch pins of the lottery.
Rumors seem to indicate that the NYK are not in love with Mudiay as a fit with their team. Rumors are also placing Payne as the clear #3 PG in the group. I perdict a bit of a cat and mouse game at the top of the draft in regards to the PGs. The Kings would presumably love to see the Knicks pass on Mudiay. This would leave him for Orlando who clearly doesnt need him setting the table for him to fall to #6 and the Kings. I expect that the Knicks are hoping to maximize value and trade down with a team who wants Mudiay and in doing so add a young vet and a high pick. Payne could be a pawn in these dealing with teams preparing to use him as a fall back plan.
possible trade ideas
Pacers trade Knicks Hill, #11 and a future 1st for #4
Pacers get Mudiay to pair with George in their new fast paced style, Knicks add nice vet fit at PG and can then draft Lyles.
Kings trade Collison and #6 for #4
Knicks get to draft Winslow or WCS and gain starting PG, Kings get Mudiay
Nuggets trade #7 and Lawson for #4 and Hardaway Jr.
Nuggets go into rebuild with new young backcourt , Knicks get stud PG and still get great prospect at 7. This may be a steep price for denver