The Golden State Warriors were looking to find a defensive upgrade at the center position at the trade deadline and were targeting New York Knicks big man Kyle O'Quinn, but were unable to reach a deal for him.
Now, it appears the Warriors have turned their attention to another Knicks big man.
According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, the Warriors are interested in signing Joakim Noah should he reach a buyout agreement with the Knicks before Thursday's deadline.
According to league sources, several playoff-bound teams are closely monitoring Noah’s situation in New York and would push to sign him if Noah becomes a free agent.
The Warriors, Timberwolves and Thunder are three such teams that believe Noah, who turns 33 on Sunday, could bolster their respective rosters for the postseason.
The Knicks placed Noah on indefinite leave after he got into a heated exchange with head coach Jeff Hornacek earlier this month, and it appears that the only way he'll return to the team is if they make a coaching change.
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As such, if New York doesn't buy him out or allow him to return to the team, there could be a battle brewing between the team and the Players Association.
Noah, who still has nearly $38 million left on his contract with the Knicks, is averaging 1.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 5.7 minutes in seven games this season.
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