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Cleveland Cavaliers: What to do with the Kyrie Irving trade exception

By Simon Hannig

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 19: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks tries to block Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder from shooting during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 19, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 19: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks tries to block Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder from shooting during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 19, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

4.) Kyle O’Quinn (NYK) — $4,087,500

The New York Knicks will once again be a bottom feeder in the Eastern Conference and will most likely unload some veterans at the trade deadline like O’Quinn. Like Vonleh, O’Quinn is an energy guy off the bench and an experienced veteran.

O’Quinn isn’t a guy who usually shoots jumpers, but he is a heck of an offensive rebounder and bangs down low well. Once he gets inside, it is hard to stop him. He is actively trying to get offensive rebounds just like Thompson. Having an equalizing energy guy next to Thompson would be huge of the bench. The Cavs had issues rebounding the ball last season and having a rebounder like O’Quinn would be excellent. He is also a decent rebounder.

Like Vonleh, O’Quinn’s stats may not pop out at you, but he does a lot that doesn’t show in the box score. For his career, O’Quinn is averaging 5.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.4 steals per game.

Like Vonleh, O’Quinn is an excellent blocker.

Another excellent game by O’Quinn last season.