Zion Williamson trade to New York Knicks is confirmed as fake

A report claiming Zion Williamson has been traded to the New York Knicks is now confirmed as false. The false claim, originally from Box Score PH, included a proposed trade involving Mikal Bridges, Miles McBride, and Jordan Poole. Though the player-for-player framework would pass ESPN's NBA Trade Machine, there is no legitimate announcement of such a trade. The Knicks, having recently secured a championship, reportedly have no reason to disrupt their current roster structure by acquiring Williamson, a highly polarizing player due to his injury history.

• 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Zion Williamson Traded to New York Knicks Report Is Fake