Summary

Trier has legitimate scoring ability. He can beat defenders off the dribble and get to the rim, or use his handle to create pullup jumpers for himself. Trier knows how to get to the free throw line, as he was near the top of the league for his position in drawing shooting fouls both of the last two seasons, per Cleaning the Glass. That ability is what gives him potential be a Lou Williams-type scorer off the bench. Trier doesn't finish consistently at the rim, but shot the ball well from outside as a rookie, hitting 40% of his threes at just under two attempts per game.

 

Trier fell out of the rotation for the Knicks this past season, only playing about 200 minutes of non-garbage time, and was waived in June. A team could have had Trier as a restricted free agent this offseason if they claimed him off waivers, but nobody did so, showing he may not have any teams that are high on him. Trier's $3.5 million salary and $4.4 million Qualifying Offer could be another reason why he wasn't claimed off waivers, as likely would have signed that QO if offered it, and he may just be a minimum player.

 

Trier doesn't bring much to the table other than isolation scoring, as he is not a great defender and doesn't make many plays for others. However, many bench units lack the shot creation that Trier has, so teams will show interest in him in free agency.

 

Cap Considerations

Trier was waived by the Knicks in June and did not sign another NBA contract. Trier will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and no NBA team will have any form of his Bird rights.