After making it to the second spherical of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks determined to go all-in on their roster.
The Knicks made one of many greatest strikes of the summer season once they traded a load of draft picks to pry away Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets.
Nonetheless, New York wasn’t finished as they ultimately re-signed OG Anunony to a profitable five-year deal.
Additionally they managed to re-sign Jalen Brunson to a team-friendly extension, whereas additionally agreeing on an extension with head coach Tom Thibodeau.
With all their core items in place, the Knicks have the firepower to compete with any workforce within the league throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.
Regardless of all of the expertise on the roster, Ian Begley believes New York nonetheless has one clear want they’ve to handle through SiriusXM NBA Radio.
“They have to figure something out at the backup five,” Begley mentioned.
The New York Knicks have had an eventful offseason, with their newest transfer giving Head Coach Tom Thibodeau a 3 yr contract extension.@IanBegley tells @BGeltzNBA and @SamMitchellNBA the Knicks have another roster concern they should handle. pic.twitter.com/0u08KLxQO0
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With all the cash they dedicated to Anunoby and Brunson, the workforce was pressured to let Isaiah Hartenstein stroll in free company to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
Mitchell Robinson is predicted to take Hartenstein’s spot within the beginning 5, although there isn’t a whole lot of large man depth behind him.
As of now, Valuable Achiuwa is slated to be the backup 5 however as Begley famous he’s extra of an influence ahead than a standard heart.
New York gained’t be capable to supply greater than a veteran minimal contract to a free agent, although maybe they’ve one other commerce up their sleeve to handle the necessity for an additional heart.
