NBA Trade Rumors: 3 players that could leave the Knicks this month

#1 Courtney Lee

Washington Wizards v New York Knicks

After playing college basketball at Western Kentucky University, Courtney Lee was drafted by the Orlando Magic as a late first-round pick in the 2008 NBA draft. The shooting guard lasted just one season with the Magic, although he has since played for the Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets.

Lee has been with the Knicks since 2016, and his first two seasons with the franchise were productive. During the 16/17 and 17/18 seasons, Lee was a regular starter, and the 33-year-old averaged nearly 12 points per game while shooting an impressive 40% from behind the arc.

Despite this, the veteran has seen a reduced role so far this season, starting just one game, while averaging a career-low 15.1 minutes. The Knicks have a number of emerging wing players on the roster, and it appears that the franchise is minimizing Lee's role in preparation for a trade.