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New York Knicks: It’s Time For Phil Jackson To Shake Things Up

By Matthew Perez

Jan 7, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek on the sideline reacting to a foul in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek on the sideline reacting to a foul in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) defends New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) defends New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Trade Noah (If Humanly Possible)

If Jackson is serious about “rebuilding,” Joakim Noah has to be dealt as well.

Phil Jackson has been sporadic as New York Knicks team president. It spans from drafting Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick and signing Willy Hernangomez in the offseason to drafting Cleanthony Early and giving Noah a four-year, $72 million contract.

While a large majority of teams won’t even entertain trade talks involving Noah, there may be a team or two who are one defensive stopper away from making a run at a title.

A couple of teams come to mind:

The Milwaukee Bucks seem unhappy with Greg Monroe and have been looking to trade him.

The Charlotte Hornets have Frank Kaminsky and Cody Zeller at center, none of whom are known to be exceptional defenders.

The Houston Rockets could benefit from a rebounding center like Noah, who can help grab more offensive rebounds off three-point attempts, which the Rockets lead the league in.

However, given his play this year, along with his injury issues, Noah’s best years are behind him.

Opposing teams are aware of this, and would never take Noah’s contract by itself. So, unless Jackson can work a miracle and make a solid addition to a potential trade involving Noah, it seems like the Knicks are stuck with that contract.

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