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The 2024 offseason will be pivotal for the Knicks. The club has its own free agents in Isaiah Hartenstein and OG Anunoby. There’s also the decision they have to make on guaranteeing Bojan Bogdanovic’s $19 million salary.
Depending on those decisions, the Knicks could have the non-taxpayer midlevel exception, which is projected to be worth $12.9 million.
With Hartenstein and Anunoby perhaps signing larger contracts to stay, the Knicks might cross the first apron of the luxury tax. That would leave them with the taxpayer midlevel exception, which is projected to be worth $5.2 million.
There are a lot of moving parts that could change their plans, such as pursuing a star in a trade. But here’s a look at three deficiencies the Knicks should look to address in free agency, and the players they could find with either form of the midlevel exception…
Length and versatility on the perimeter
Switchable wings with size are often what NBA teams are trying to pursue. The Knicks only have one player in that category in Anunoby. To add some depth and players capable of playing in more versatile lineups on defense, New York could look at wings on the market with size.
Derrick Jones Jr
Playing on a minimum deal for the Dallas Mavericks, Jones is sure to get a raise when he enters free agency. His defense has been a catalyst in Dallas’ in-season defensive improvement. He’s also proven to be decent enough as a corner three-point shooter to stay on the floor.
Kelly Oubre
A 6-foot-7 wing with a 7-2 wingspan, Oubre joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a bargain deal last offseason. Now, one could expect him to look for the largest contract possible. Oubre’s defense was much improved, as he was a legitimate nuisance to Jalen Brunson in the first round of the playoffs. Oubre finds ways to score, but he is a below-average three-point shooter and playmaker.
Tyus Jones
Jones is one of the best players in the NBA at taking care of the ball, leading the league in assist-to-turnover ratio five of the past six seasons. He can play off the ball as a shooter but also operate out of the pick-and-roll. His size would be a concern considering…
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Publish date : 2024-06-17 16:45:00
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