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Despite a chaotic circus, the New York Knicks stand pat at NBA trade deadline

Ned O'Bryan
Despite a chaotic circus, the New York Knicks stand pat at NBA trade deadline 2
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) talks with guard Derrick Rose (25) in a time out during the second half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn (9) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Knicks 113-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle O’Quinn

Thomas Dee reported as early as February 1 that the Knicks were actively listening to trade offers for big man Kyle O’Quinn. Dee is known to have reported his fair share of nonsense and nothing came about of that report.[sc name=”Elite Sports Radio Right” ]

However, on Wednesday mid-morning two reports from Ian Begley and Frank Isola of the New York Daily News hit the press that firstly the Knicks had received a fair amount of interest from opposing teams and that the Knicks were seeking a first-round draft pick in return.

As you’re able to see, they were only minor reports and nothing came about as a result and despite the ongoing trolling by NBA players of tweeting out random emojis, O’Quinn tweeted his abbreviated, full-caps gibberish which was nothing out of the ordinary.

The teams interested in O’Quinn never became known nor if the Knicks were involved in any serious talks.

It was no surprise that Kyle O’Quinn was made available as New York Knicks rookie Willy Hernangomez has made him expendable.

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Ned O'Bryan
Ned O'Bryan

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia.