Knicks, Nets and other NBA players on trade block

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 8. With that in mind, these players could be involved in deals:

Knicks who could be traded

Kyle O’Quinn: He’s been the Knicks’ best interior defender. O’Quinn would add muscle and defense to a playoff team. But he has a $4.25 million player option next season. He could be a short-term rental if he opts out and becomes a free agent — which is expected. A team may not want to give up much for that.

Willy Hernangomez: The second-year big man was thought to be a cornerstone, but he’s been the third-string center. He still could be part of the Knicks’ future, but they would like him to get after it more and fight his way into the rotation. He has a good offensive game, but needs to be better defensively.

Courtney Lee: He’s having his best offensive season and he plays both ends of the floor. His versatility and defensive mentality appeal to contenders. The Knicks want a good return — first-round pick, young wing player — which may be tough for a 32-year-old who is owed $25 million over the next two seasons

Lance Thomas: A solid veteran and professional, whose defense makes him attractive to teams. But he’s limited offensively, and is on the books for $14.7 million for the next two seasons.

Enes Kanter: He’s so skilled offensively inside and is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league. But his defense is a major liability, and he isn’t effective when teams go small. Kanter can opt out of his contract that pays him $17.8 million next season.

Jarrett Jack: Playoff teams needing a solid veteran backup point guard for insurance could come calling, but what would they give up? If the Knicks fall further from playoff contention, Jack’s playing time could be cut anyway with Trey Burke’s emergence and Frank Ntilikina needing to play more.

— Al Iannazzone

Nets who could be traded

Without question, the Nets have three players who likely will attract interest, and they have one player with an onerous contract they would like to dump but will find it impossible to do so.

Joe Harris: His expiring contract, which is a bargain at $1.5 million, and three-point shooting ability make Harris the Nets’ most obvious trade target. Harris has the size and versatility to play shooting guard and small forward, and he lately has shown the ability to play physical defense. His play also has been trending upward. In January, he is shooting 54.7 percent from three-point range and averaging 12.3 points in 26 minutes. Former Nets assistant general manager Bobby Marks, writing for ESPN Insider, said the going rate for a player like Harris is a second-round pick. Any team that trades for him inherits his Early Bird Rights. The Nets’ decision revolves around whether or not they want to re-sign him to a contract that likely would start between $5-$6 million.

DeMarre Carroll: According to several ESPN reports, Carroll has attracted interest from the Pistons, Pelicans and Cavaliers even though he has another year left after this season at $15.4 million. Carroll’s combination of playoff experience, three-point shooting range, defensive ability and leadership would be valuable to any playoff contender. One potential deal would send Carroll to the Cavs for Channing Frye, who is on an expiring contract, Iman Shumpert, who has a player option for $11 million next season, and the Cav’s first-round pick (currently 24th). “That works,” Marks said, “but Cleveland has a lot of directions it could go.” If it happened, Marks would have gotten a first-round pick from Toronto last July for taking Carroll as a salary dump plus another first-rounder for reviving his career.

Spencer Dinwiddie: Of all the Nets’ development projects, Dinwiddie is the centerpiece, rising from the G League last season to starting point guard this season, averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists and ranking near the top in assist-to-turnover ratio. He also is a steal with a non-guaranteed contract of $1.6 million next season and will be eligible for a contract extension in December that likely would have to start around $8 million or $9 million. ESPN’s Marks said Dinwiddie has the highest trade value of any Net with the possible exception of Caris LeVert, who isn’t going anywhere, but he hasn’t heard Dinwiddie’s name in trade rumors. If an offer materializes, the Nets have to ask themselves if Dinwiddie or D’Angelo Russell is their point guard of the future. “Dinwiddie is the better player right now,” Marks said. “Will he be when D’Angelo gets his game legs? I’m not quite sure. I don’t know if you do anything with Russell until his body of evidence is out there a little more and he can stay healthy.”

Timofey Mozgov: In order to land Russell as part of the Brook Lopez trade last summer, the Nets took back Mozgov with three years and $48 million remaining on his contract. The hope was that he might get his career back on track, but he’s a traditional low-post center who doesn’t fit their system. The only way to unload that contract is to attach it to something of value, and the Nets don’t have an asset like that now. They must find a role for Mozgov or buy him out.

— Greg Logan

League players who could get traded

DeAndre Jordan: There are few teams that don’t need or want a rim protector and elite rebounder like Jordan. The Clippers are listening to offers. The Cavaliers, in need of defensive help, are one of the most aggressive teams in pursuit. But the asking price may be high.

Tristan Thompson: The Cavs are sliding and expected to make moves. Thompson has been mentioned in talks for Jordan, but he’s owed $36 million over the next two years — a lot for a one-dimensional player. They may need to add the Nets’ pick.

Kemba Walker: The Hornets are listening to offers, but owner Michael Jordan said he wants an All-Star in return. Reportedly, they want to put some longer, less-desirable contracts — Nicolas Batum, Marvin Williams, Dwight Howard, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist — in a bigger deal. Could be deal breakers for teams.

Iman Shumpert: Another Cav with a bad contract who could be on his way out. It wouldn’t be surprising if other former Knicks J.R. Smith or Channing Frye are included in deals.

George Hill: The Kings are looking to move some veterans and are going all-in on their rebuild. Hill came up in conversations with the Cavaliers, and talks could heat up as deadline nears.

Nikola Mirotic: He has wanted out since being punched in the face by teammate Bobby Portis before the season. There should be a big market for him, but the Bulls will want a lot.

Rodney Hood: He’s going to be a free agent so the Jazz would rather get something than lose Hood outright. He’s played less since Utah drafted Donovan Mitchell.

Derrick Favors: He seems to be available every season, but this could be time Utah moves him.

Evan Fournier: As the Magic stumble again, new president Jeff Weltman is looking to unload some starters, including Fournier and point guard Elfrid Payton. Mario Herzonja also is available, but he’s been a disappointment since being taken fifth in the 2015 draft, and his value is low.

— Al Iannazzone