Schmeelk: Knicks Have Their Big Man, And Plenty Of Players Are Still Available
The preference would be for Anthony to play power forward, so the Knicks should target a small forward or shooting guard to fill that void.
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The preference would be for Anthony to play power forward, so the Knicks should target a small forward or shooting guard to fill that void.
The Milwaukee Bucks have landed their big man, and the Knicks are left searching for one.
There are still plenty of useful players available that can help the Knicks build for the future in different ways, whether it be in free agency or via trade.
Carmelo Anthony's former teammate will sign a $16 million deal with an opt-out option after next season, CBS Sports' Ken Berger reports.
Despite approximately $27 million in cap space, bringing a marquee free agent to New York could be a hard sell after the Knicks' franchise-worst 17-65 finish.
Sign the best available players that could be good assets, and provide the team flexibility as it tries to make moves over the next couple of years to get back to relevance.
Monroe averaged 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds and 0.5 blocks for the Pistons last season.
Ideally, anyone joining the Knicks should be younger than 30, play both ends of the floor and be a good value. Let's take a look at the options.
The Knicks have virtually no size on their roster, save for project Kristaps Porzingis. They need a rim protector. They need someone that can play, score, and pass out of the post.
The Knicks need plenty of help after their worst season ever, but they know where it needs to start.
Boomer and Craig got things underway Tuesday morning discussing the baseball scene, which these days features two relevant locals.
According to a report, Jackson is targeting power forward Greg Monroe and shooting guard Arron Afflalo, and he has a very good chance of signing them.
Considering the Knicks' current state, they would be best suited going after the younger group of free agents on the market.
Carmelo Anthony says he's excited to get to work with rookie Kristaps Porzingis, despite reports that he's upset with the Knicks' performance on draft night.
I say with a slightly overt sense of pride that one fact about the man is now and forever indisputable. Anthony was never about winning.
