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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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MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 5: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks jocks for a position against the Miami Heat on January 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 5: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks jocks for a position against the Miami Heat on January 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Kyle O’Quinn

Position: Center
Age: 27 (3/26/1990)
Experience: Sixth Season
Slash Line: .596/.000/.744
Season Averages: 17.1 MPG, 6.9 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.5 ORPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 BPG

If the New York Knicks had Kyle O’Quinn signed to a long-term contract, he’d likely remain on the roster. If the Knicks had confidence that O’Quinn would be willing to re-sign on an affordable deal during the summer of 2018, he’d likely remain on the roster.

Due to the fact that O’Quinn has significant trade value, an expiring contract, and a looming opportunity to sign with a contender, however, a deal is likely.

O’Quinn’s well-rounded contributions are reflected by his otherworldly per 36 statistics. He’s currently averaging 14.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.1 offensive boards, 4.2 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals per 36, and he’s doing so on 59.3 percent shooting from the field.

There are many players who can rebound, and there are even a fair amount of competent shot-blockers, but few combine those skills with high-level passing ability.

O’Quinn has been included in trade rumors for multiple seasons, but the sense of urgency exists now more than ever. He’ll be eligible for free agency during the summer of 2018, and it’s expected that he’ll receive offers worth more money and playing time than the Knicks can match.

Keeping O’Quinn would make sense if he’s willing to re-sign this coming summer, but New York could get a late first or early second-round draft pick in a potential trade—an attractive proposition.

Must Read: Realistically acquirable trade targets

The New York Knicks aren’t guaranteed to move anyone at all, but these five players are the most likely to be dealt before the 2018 NBA trade deadline.

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