NBA Trade Rumors: PhilaDEALphia 2016 Trade Holiday Anthology

19. team. 27. <p>When you think of the New York Knicks, you think of many things. You think of Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis pair from last season. You think of the Derrick Rose blockbuster trade which sent center Robin Lopez to the Chicago Bulls.<br /> You may even think of the five consecutive second round picks coming to the Philadelphia 76ers in the future. But you should also think about the need for a solid center on the Knicks team. The Knicks have former Bulls center Joakim Noah, but he is more liability than asset for the Knicks. And paired with the likes of Kristaps Porzingas, the team truly needs a modest offensive production from center. Should the Knicks manage to deal for Noel, the team would see a much stronger probability to advance in the playoffs, a key point with veterans like Anthony and Rose starting on this roster. And Noel gives the team a young partner to Porzingas in the front court.<br /> The knicks have plenty of draft picks to package. Perhaps a 2017 first and a 2018 first round swap? Perhaps a 2019 first round top 10 protected?<br /> The Knicks are definitely built to have current success, but the team needs defense and insurance. Noel delivers both.</p> <p><strong>Fit: Very HOT<br /> Interest: Warm<br /> Public Sentiment: Warm</strong></p>. . . New York Knicks