Mar 22, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

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According to a recent report, the New York Knicks could consider trading Kristaps Porzingis. What have the Knicks reportedly set as his price tag?

The New York Knicks have made a well-documented commitment to Kristaps Porzingis as the franchise player. Porzingis has justified the hype with two seasons of statistical brilliance and flashes of superstar potential.

In the midst of a stretch of four consecutive seasons without a postseason appearances, however, Porzingis’ future in New York appears to have been called into question.

Porzingis, 21, recently made headlines when he skipped his exit meeting. The controversial decision came in response to Phil Jackson’s recent comments that Carmelo Anthony should accept a trade to a different team.

Frank Isola of The New York Daily News seems to believe that recent events could convince the Knicks to trade Porzingis for a top pick and a player.

.@FisolaNYDN on WFAN a moment ago thinks Knicks would trade Porzingis for "a top pick and player". — Matt Boutwell (@MattyinMaine) April 18, 2017

If the Knicks are going to trade a player of Porzingis’ caliber, then it stands to reason that the market value would be of the speculated nature.

Porzingis, 21, has a unique combination of youth, physical ability, and raw skill. The 7’3″ power forward borders on being an elite rim protector, as well as a lethal 3-point shooter and a well-rounded scoring threat.

During the 2016-17 NBA regular season, Porzingis became the first player in franchise history to record at least 100 blocks and 100 3-point field goals made.

Based on his early success and the upside that remains, it stands to reason that the rumored asking price is one that teams could meet.

Porzingis is 21 years of age, which means that his timeline would be consistent with the top prospects in the 2017 NBA Draft. Due to the fact that he’s proven himself on the professional scene, he could also command a fellow established talent.

True as that may be, Isola’s tweet is more speculative than substantive, and it should be perceived as such.

The New York Knicks may have an opportunity to trade Kristaps Porzingis, but it’s far from guaranteed that Phil Jackson will attempt to do so.