Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Wed 1/23/19 11:28 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh scored 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 FT) while adding 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old barely scraped together his 15th double-double of the season -- not bad for a guy who only had eight in his career coming into 2018-19. Vonleh is purely a stopgap at the four for the Knicks until Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is back, but with the club focused squarely on improving its odds the draft lottery at this point, the front office will be in no rush to get KP back in the lineup -- leaving Vonleh headed for a modest career-best campaign.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Fri 1/18/19 10:50 AM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh submitted 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes Thursday in the Knicks' 101-100 loss to the Wizards in London.
EDGE Analysis
While this was a quality performance for Vonleh, it was still frustrating for fantasy managers that the big man's playing time was capped in a game in which he avoided foul trouble entirely. Vonleh has now played 25 minutes or fewer in five of the Knicks' six contests, which has put a crimp on his overall production. New York returned Mitchell Robinson (groin) to the frontcourt rotation Thursday and will likely get Enes Kanter (personal/illness) back from a three-game absence Monday against the Thunder, which will further hinder Vonleh's chances of regaining minutes.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Tue 1/8/19 3:07 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh tallied 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes Monday in the Knicks' 111-101 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh has been a rather volatile producer for much of the season, but he's settled into a groove of late and appears to have gained the trust of coach David Fizdale as a result. Over the last 11 games, Vonleh is averaging a double-double (10.2 points, 11.3 rebounds) while topping 25 minutes on all but three occasions. Assuming he sticks at that level of playing time, there may actually be room for statistical growth for Vonleh, considering he has shot a substandard 39.2 percent from the floor over that 11-game stretch.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Sat 1/5/19 7:28 AM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh provided seven points (2-6 FG,1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four steals and an assist across 17 minutes in Friday's 119-112 win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The Knicks elected to give Enes Kanter a more substantial role on Friday, limiting Vonleh's contribution to a degree. He still managed a double-digit rebounding total, a feat he's accomplished in six of his last even games. The Indiana product looks to be the Knicks' long-term guy under the basket after flirting with the starting role early in the season.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Fri 12/28/18 4:25 AM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh accrued 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's loss to Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh netted his third consecutive double-double, while also tying his season-high with three blocks. Vonleh is a great rebounder but has struggled to provide complimentary value consistently. That said, he's shooting 39.2 percent from three on 2.1 attempts per game this season, and has blocked eight shots over his past four games, indicating his ability to provide cross-category production when given a sufficient workload.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Tue 12/25/18 2:55 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh finished with 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, and two blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 109-95 loss to the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh dropped his second straight double-double Tuesday, continuing to put up value in most formats. He has now recorded double-digit rebounds in five of his past six games and appears to be locked in for decent playing time no matter the result. He is still floating around on some waiver wires and is certainly worth a look if you need some boards with occasional points and blocks. Do keep in mind, however, he is not the most efficient scorer and can hurt your field-goal percentage.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Fri 12/21/18 10:22 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh totaled 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 114-107 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh put up his tenth double-double of the season Friday but continues to struggle with his efficiency. The fact he starts at the power forward spot but frequently play's the small-ball center ensures Vonleh sees plenty of playing time on most nights. He doesn't have the highest upside but is still worth a look in standard formats as a low-end big man.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Mon 12/10/18 12:47 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh scored three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and nine assists across 30 minutes Sunday in the Knicks' 119-107 loss to the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh's scoring (and playing time) has been fairly volatile from game to game, but the Knicks' starting power is still in the midst of his best fantasy campaign of his five NBA seasons. The big man typically offers most of his value through his rebounds and defensive production, but he showed some rare polish as a passer Sunday. The nine dimes were a season high and bumped up his total to 16 over the past three contests. Given that he's averaging just two assists per game on the season, however, it would probably be unwise to expect Vonleh to remain much of an asset in the category.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Thu 12/6/18 10:33 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh finished with 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-100 loss to the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Vonleh played a team-high 34 minutes Thursday, ending with a 12-and-10 double-double. Despite the game being a blowout, Vonleh still managed to stay on the court for a substantial period of time. He has been one of the few bright spots for the Knicks thus far, working his way into standard league consideration. He is not a must-roster player but does offer some upside in rebounds and field-goal percentage.
Noah Vonleh PF/C FA Sun 12/2/18 1:48 PM
Noah Vonleh
PF/C FA
Vonleh finished with 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes Saturday in the Knicks' 136-134 overtime win over the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
After being held under 20 minutes in both of the previous two contests, Vonleh saw his playing time pick up while the Knicks avoided falling into a huge first-half deficit. Vonleh still fouled out for the second time in three games, but not before turning in one of his more efficient shooting outings of the campaign. After converting only 29.7 percent of his three-point attempts through the first four seasons of his career, Vonleh has surprisingly discovered some touch from distance thus far in 2018-19, drilling 19 of his 42 attempts (45.2 percent).