3 Knicks facing the most questions this season

As training camp rapidly approaches, the Knicks have their most complete lineup in over a decade.

But there some players facing questions as we head into a new season. Those questions will be storylines to follow throughout the course of the campaign…

Julius Randle

After the Knicks were able to survive without Randle for the second half of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs, his role with the team seems a bit more murky. Randle has made three All-Star teams over the last four seasons. The Knicks still need him to be the 20 point a night scorer he’s been over the past few years.

But after Jalen Brunson’s ascendance, Randle is a clear cut second option for the first time in his Knicks tenure. What Randle has done in the regular season has never been debated. He’s helped the team while making improvements as a scorer, passer, and perimeter shooter.

However, the questions about whether Randle can be a reliable scorer in the playoffs haven’t dissipated. He’s struggled in the postseason, shooting a combined 34.4 percent over 15 games. Looming over this season is Randle’s contract situation. The power forward became eligible for a contract extension in August. If he doesn’t come to an agreement with the Knicks, he can opt out of his contract after this season and become an unrestricted free agent.

This year will likely play a large part in defining Randle’s future with the Knicks and what type of contract he ends up with. Improving his defense and efficiency as a scorer would make for the ideal season for Randle.

Mitchell Robinson

When on the floor, Robinson has showed he can be a great defender. And he’s arguably the best offensive rebounder in the NBA. But Robinson’s availability has become a significant problem for the Knicks.

Apr 20, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) after being called for a foul in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Robinson has missed 125 games in the last four seasons. And now we know Robinson…

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Publish date : 2024-09-26 13:45:00

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