The Golden State Warriors have expressed interest in New York Knicks big man Kyle O’Quinn, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley.
O’Quinn, 27, is in his third season with the Knicks and sixth season as an NBA player. The Warriors are one of several teams who have interest in his services, according to the ESPN.com report.
Starting center Enes Kanter and backup center Kyle O’Quinn also have received interest from opposing executives, sources said, with members of the Golden State Warriors among those executives to express interest in 27-year-old big man O’Quinn.
Hernangomez, though, might bring back more value than Kanter or O’Quinn because of his age and contract. Both Kanter ($18.6 million) and O’Quinn ($4.2 million) have player options for next season; executives around the league expect O’Quinn to decline the option and test free agency this summer.
Teams who have spoken with the Knicks believe they are keeping their options open on O’Quinn and Hernangomez and, like all teams at this time of year, are looking for the best return available for either player.
O’Quinn is entering the prime years of his career and represents the tough, hard-nosed mentality of a player the Warriors are seeking as the trade deadline approaches. Golden State has reportedly explored trading JaVale McGee, with the team having hopes it can bring in a locker room leader and presence in return.
The Knicks have received interest for O’Quinn, Willy Hernangomez and Enes Kanter from multiple teams, according to Ian Begley.
The NBA’s trading deadline falls on February 8.
