Knicks' Kyle O'Quinn: Starting at center in place of injured Noah

O'Quinn will start at center Monday against the Lakers, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

With Joakim Noah (hamstring) ruled out, O'Quinn will enter the lineup at center and will be in line for increased minutes alongside Kristaps Porzingis. A strong rebounder, O'Quinn has some appeal as a low-cost daily play, though his production has proven to be relatively volatile on a game-to-game basis. On the season, O'Quinn has notched six double-doubles, including a 13-point, 10-rebound effort Tuesday in Washington.