Like many other teams, the Denver Nuggets are searching for players to bolster their roster ahead of this seasn's trade deadline (Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET). There are still several talented players on the market, but the Nuggets are said to have their eyes on New York Knicks big man Noah Vonleh.
ESPN's Ian Begley shared the news Thursday morning:
Vonleh, now 23 years of age, will be a free agent this summer. He was taken with the 9th overall pick in the 2014 draft (Charlotte). The Massachusetts native has served stints with several teams over the course of his career in the NBA, including the Hornets, Trail Blazers, Bulls and Knicks.
In his 53 appearances with the Knicks this season (46 starts), Vonleh has racked up averages of 8.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting from the field (35.3 percent from beyond the arc), 8.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 26.5 minutes per outing.
In his last game — a 105-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night — Vonleh logged 21 minutes, scoring seven points, five rebounds and one steal.
Whether or not a deal for Vonleh will come to fruition before the trade deadline remains to be seen, but it sounds like a possibility. The Knicks, who are currently the 5th-ranked team in the Atlantic Division, could be looking to deal.
The Nuggets (37-17 and 1st in the Northwest Division standings) will be back in action on Friday, as they're scheduled to face the Sixers in Philadelphia. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET, with ESPN having live broadcast coverage.