The Knicks were hoping for defensive help inserting center Samuel Dalembert into the starting lineup after a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately it hasn’t worked out well. A career-low field goal percentage in addition to the emergence of Cole Aldrich has relegated Dalembert to the bench and could lead the Knicks to part with him completely.
via ProBasketballTalk:
Dalembert is of no help in New York, but his skill set could add depth to a team looking to make a playoff push. That combination of facts has those around the league wondering if Dalembert may be dealt before the trade deadline passes.
From Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe:
One player who could be available over the next few weeks is Knicks center Samuel Dalembert, who has only $1.85 million guaranteed on his contract this season and has fallen out of the rotation in New York with the improved play of Cole Aldrich. Dalembert, 33, could help a playoff-caliber team in the second half of the season. The Knicks could waive Dalembert, save the remaining money, and allow him to become a free agent.
What’s more likely is that New York would try to flip him for an asset in return — either a future draft pick, or a young fringe player that might get some minutes on a rebuilding Knicks team, with an outside chance of earning a future spot on the roster.
