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Knicks Trade Rumors: Players Who Are Already Available

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 10, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers won the game 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers won the game 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) attempts a shot against New York Knicks forward Kyle O’Quinn (9) and guard Langston Galloway (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) attempts a shot against New York Knicks forward Kyle O’Quinn (9) and guard Langston Galloway (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia 76ers

Position: Power Forward, Center
Age: 22 (4/10/1994)
Experience: 3rd Season
2015-16 Slash Line: .521/.500/.590
2015-16 Season Averages: 29.3 MPG, 11.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.3 ORPG, 1.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.5 BPG

Philadelphia 76ers big man Nerlens Noel is currently sidelined by an issue with his knee that could be the ultimate red flag. After tearing his ACL during the 2012-13 college basketball season, he recently underwent surgery on an inflamed pica.

With joint issues that are following a previous injury that required surgery, it’d be fair to advise the New York Knicks to keep their distance.

When healthy, Noel has flashed genuinely elite defensive potential. He works for rebounds, hustles for loose balls, has active hands in the passing lanes, and has already shown signs of becoming a dominant shot-blocker.

David Aldridge of NBA.com kept it brief when discussing what’s become a well-known belief around the Association: the 76ers are trying to trade Noel.

"Nerlens Noel (6th overall), Philadelphia: The 76ers are looking to move him."

With an abundance of big men on the roster, that’s hardly surprising.

By trading for Noel, the Knicks would have two big men in their early 20s who can anchor the defense. As Kristaps Porzingis spaces the floor, Noel can be the pick and roll finisher who plays above the rim.

New York trading for Noel is highly improbable, but a 7’0″ center with a 7’4″ wingspan and guard-like agility will always be on the radar.

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