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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 – JANUARY 15: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives against DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 15: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks drives against DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on January 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

3. Michael Beasley

Position: Power Forward
Age: 29 (1/9/1989)
Experience: 10th Season
Slash Line: .524/.405/.727
Season Averages: 19.3 MPG, 12.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.3 ORPG, 1.3 APG, 0.4 3PM

No player has been a more pleasant surprise during the 2017-18 NBA regular season than Michael Beasley. In addition to producing at a high level as a scorer, Beasley has become a fourth quarter assassin for the New York Knicks.

If the Knicks fall out of the postseason discussion, however, a contender may be willing to take a chance on Beasley and his expiring contract.

Beasley has scored at virtual will in 2017-18, putting up an average of 23.3 points per 36 minutes on 52.4 percent shooting from the field. He’s been as good as the numbers imply, as he’s been able to go ISO and score whenever the Knicks have needed two points.

An inconsistent three-point shot will concern general managers, but a player who can consistently generate efficient offense in isolation will always have a place in the NBA.

Even if New York falls out of the postseason discussion, Beasley could have value in the way he alleviates pressure from Kristaps Porzingis. He could command a second-round draft pick or a promising young talent, however, which would be reason enough to at least consider a deal.

Every NBA general manager will at least intrigued by a player averaging 23.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 blocks per 36 minutes

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