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New York Knicks: Five most likely players to be traded

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Courtney Lee #5 and Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks celebrate after Lee drew the foul in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Courtney Lee #5 and Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks celebrate after Lee drew the foul in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 11: Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 11, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 11: Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 11, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

4. Willy Hernangomez

Position: Center
Age: 23 (5/27/1994)
Experience: Second Season
Slash Line: .582/.250/.350
Season Averages: 9.3 MPG, 4.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.1 ORPG, 0.7 APG

The likelihood of the New York Knicks trading Willy Hernangomez is admittedly slim, but it’s a possibility that must be discussed. Rival executives have expressed interest in the 23-year-old big man, which is a direct result of his sudden absence from the nightly rotation.

General manager Scott Perry listed Hernangomez as one of New York’s core members, but that was before he appeared in just 19 of a possible 45 games in 2017-18.

Hernangomez became a fan favorite during what became a memorable rookie season in 2016-17. He emerged as a nightly double-double threat, as well as a skilled passer, and earned All-Rookie First Team honors for his contributions.

Hernangomez finished that special season with averages of 16.0 points, 13.6 rebounds, 4.6 offensive boards, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 block per 36 minutes.

Unfortunately, Hernangomez was thrown an unexpected curveball mere hours before training camp began. When the Knicks acquired Enes Kanter from the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kyle O’Quinn’s defense made him the preferable backup, and Hernangomez ultimately fell out of the rotation.

If the Knicks decide that the return from a Hernangomez trade would be of greater value than his presence on the roster, a deal could get done. At this point, it’s not entirely likely.

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