Before getting into the point of this piece, I have to offer a disclaimer that its premise — though somewhat born from rumors and personal observations — should be taken as mere speculation.

I’m not reporting that Immanuel Quickley will be traded or wants to be traded or is unhappy. I’m simply pointing out the reasons why he would be traded. Or should be traded. Or the reasons he might be frustrated.

And frankly, the seeds for this story were planted in July when the Knicks signed Donte DiVincenzo to a four-year, $50 million contract. Then the roots spread in October when Quickley and the Knicks failed to agree to a contract extension.

So where do we stand through one quarter of Quickley’s fourth season?