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NBA Trade Rumors: Stars Available for the Knicks to Acquire

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0, center) greets guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) and center Al Horford (15) during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 121-97. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0, center) greets guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) and center Al Horford (15) during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 121-97. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 7, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) brings the ball down court during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) brings the ball down court during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeff Teague, Atlanta Hawks

Position: Point Guard

Age: 27

Remaining Salary: $16 Million

Contract Expires: 2017

Slash Line: .432/.408/.849

Season Averages: 28.6 MPG, 15.1 PPG, 5.5 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.2 3PM

The 2014-15 Atlanta Hawks sent four players to the All-Star Game. One of those contributors was point guard Jeff Teague, who has emerged as one of the better athletes and all-around players at his position.

According to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports, the Hawks have made Teague available for trade discussions just one season removed from his first career All-Star Game appearance.

Per Ian Begley of ESPN New York, the New York Knicks have been linked to Teague as a potential destination for the 27-year-old point guard.

It’s been quiet since the late January report, but that’s generally how these things work.

With the trade deadline now approaching, the sense of urgency to get a deal done is certain to increase. Phil Jackson must recognize how erratic the Knicks’ play has been at point guard, and Teague is nothing if not a smart investment.

With Jose Calderon already set to provide a cap hit of roughly $8 million in 2016-17, New York must do what it can to trade the veteran and replace him with a younger alternative.

Teague does a bit of everything, which makes him the perfect fit for the Triangle Offense. He’s a solid facilitator, a lethal dribble-penetrator, a lightning-quick athlete, and an efficient shooter who’s converting more than 40 percent of his 3-point field goals in 2015-16.

Proven to be selfless and of a team-first mentality, Teague could be the missing piece in the Knicks’ pursuit of the 2016 NBA Playoffs.

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