The New York Knicks have been relying on center Nerlens Noel after Mitchell Robinson fractured his hand several days ago. While Noel is a solid depth option, he’s not an offensive threat but more a defensive player. He’s only averaging 4.0 points per game over 19 minutes, while Robinson is averaging 8.4 over 28.8 minutes.
Finding a scoring presence in the interior would be a benefit for New York, and while they might have assumed Obi Toppin would be further along offensively, he’s struggled to start his young career. This could lead to a potential trade opportunity for the Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, who are reportedly looking to part ways with Andre Drummond.