Like I said, I don't know and you are speculating too. Many say this draft is stronger last year's. It's very obvious that the Knicks do not think Frank is their PG of the future. I like the kid, but he played 22mpg, scored 5.9ppg on 36% shooting.
So overall, Nkilitina was drafted too high in a weaker draft and didn't play all that well last year. If you re-drafted 2017, he wouldn't be a lottery pick. He might not be top 20. The Knicks are going to do whatever it takes to get Trae Young. They don't really have many assets to get the other pick necessary to move up a few spots.
I could definitely see the Knicks trading us Nkilitina so they could trade #9 and #21 to Chicago for #7. Chicago likes a few players at #7 who will be there at #9 (Wendell Carter, Bridges, Bridges, etc.).