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Knicks Trade Rumors: Well-known players who are reportedly available

By Maxwell Ogden

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 3: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 3, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 3: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 3, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 11: Larry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his dunk during a 93-81 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on January 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 11: Larry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his dunk during a 93-81 win over the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on January 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Larry Nance Jr., Los Angeles Lakers

Position: Power Forward
Age: 25 (1/1/1993)
Experience: Third Season
Slash Line: .589/.000/.629
Season Averages: 21.8 MPG, 8.8 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.6 ORPG, 1.4 APG, 1.4 SPG

As previously noted, the Los Angeles Lakers have a desire to unload salary in preparation for the 2018 period of free agency. In doing so, it stands to reason that the Lakers will look to unload the $12.5 million that will be owed to Jordan Clarkson in 2018-19.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Clarkson isn’t the only player whom the Lakers are looking to trade. Third-year power forward Larry Nance Jr. has also made the list.

"The Lakers have made it clear that Clarkson, Julius Randle and Larry Nance are available."

That’s a surprising development considering Nance is on his rookie deal, but the report comes from the most respected name in sports reporting.

Nance, 25, is an explosive athlete and a defensive specialist whom the New York Knicks would likely be happy to acquire. His offensive game is limited at this stage of his development, but he’s a quality defender with untapped potential.

Nance currently ranks No. 15 amongst power forwards in Defensive Real Plus-Minus, which reflects his impact on that end of the floor.

Nance is known more for coming up with steals than blocking shots, but he’s capable of improving in that regard. He’s 6’9″ with a 7’0″ wingspan and highlight-reel leaping ability, which should translate to protecting the rim.

If the Knicks determine that an athletic big man would help alleviate pressure from Kristaps Porzingis, then Nance could be an option worth looking into.

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