The New York Knicks are expected to be active in trade talks once free agents who were signed in the summer become eligible to be traded on Dec. 15.

Sources say J.R. Smith is the player the Knicks are most interested in trading away.

Smith is averaging 10.3 points in 25.1 minutes per game this season, down from his 18.1 points in 33.5 minutes in 12-13.

Smith has a player option for the 15-16 season.