New York Knicks: 3 players most likely to be traded
2. Noah Vonleh
Here’s something pleasant for the Knicks fans. Noah Vonleh has been terrific for the team since day 1. Signed by the team on a one-year deal worth approximately $1.6 million, he has proved to be much more than a bust, as many people previously thought.
Ever since his short NBA career began, Vonleh has spent his time with multiple teams, never cracking the 20 minutes per game mark. But apparently, he shines when given the adequate playing time.
The former ninth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft is averaging 8.7 points along with 8.5 rebounds per game as New York’s established starting power forward.
But similarly to Courtney Lee, Vonleh’s talents could be used elsewhere. It is not that he doesn’t have a spot with his name on it with the Knicks, but his breakout season could bring some pretty valuable assets to the Knicks. Some picks would be ideal in his situation.
Sixers have expressed interest in Knicks forward Noah Vonleh, according to a source.
— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) January 16, 2019
Noah’s small contract makes him fit for every team’s payroll, meaning that teams would not have to overthink a trade proposal for him. And even though he might not be at the starting level for a contending team, it is quite hard to come up with a team where Vonleh would be superfluous.
Take the Philadelphia 76ers for example. After years of tanking and acquiring draft picks, they are contending for the crown in the Eastern Conference. All it would take is a couple of draft picks in order to acquire a good power forward, draft picks that they can definitely spare.