The New York Knicks have multiple moving parts to juggle in their quest to build an indisputable championship roster for next season, and they’ve placed an existing one over an All-Star of theirs on their offseason priority list.
Isaiah Hartenstein broke out last season, helping the Knicks not just stomach the loss of Mitchell Robinson during the regular season but thrive. He evolved into one of the best defensive players in the NBA, doing a great job of dishing the basketball in the paint and hitting the shots created for him.
The New York Knicks face a crucial decision this offseason: should they run it back with the same roster? The team showed flashes of brilliance but also faced significant challenges.
A special year from special player As we get ready to start our annual player recaps, it’s only fitting that we kick it all off with Jalen Brunson because it’s impossible to talk about the Knicks’ 23-24 season without bringing up, and being in disbelief of, the season the 27 year old point guard just had.
The New York Knicks had their best season in years despite how it ended. Behind Jalen Brunson, this team made it to the conference semifinals before getting bounced by the Pacers.
The New York Knicks have several substantial contracts to consider this off-season, but one strategic move from last year is already proving highly beneficial.
One of the many players the New York Knicks lost to injury this season was power forward Julius Randle. His loss led to a drastically changed game plan, as Tom Thibodeau was without his second-best player.
The New York Knicks could be gearing up to offer center Isaiah Hartenstein a massive deal in free agency. Coming off of the best season of his career, Hartenstein is sure to cash in with whatever team he ultimately signs with.
The New York Knicks have some crucial decisions to make concerning OG Anunoby and Julius Randle this offseason, and how they handle Anunoby may very well impact what they decide to do with Randle.
Use ‘em, swap ‘em, or split ‘em? In a recent mock draft article for the NY Post, Brian Lewis named who he thought the Knicks would take with the 24th and 25th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul managed to include New York Knicks owner James Dolan’s name in the mix when speaking on the bright spotlight Bronny James has been under leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft.
There are plenty of questions surrounding the New York Knicks in the offseason. However, the questions aren’t all about whether the team is equipped; some beg the question if the Knicks would have made the Finals if their key players hadn’t been injured.
The New York Knicks are in the business of obtaining a marquee player to catapult them to championship contention, and one tough business decision has them parting ways with their former All-NBA forward Julius Randle in order to acquire a jack-of-all-trades All-Star.
The New York Knicks rolled the dice on their ability to retain the defensive-minded forward when they traded for him in December.
Bojan Bogdanovic will be an asset to watch over the side of the New York Knicks in the upcoming 2024 NBA offseason. The veteran sniper could be released by the Knicks and pay him just $2 million in the summer, or they could elect to keep him and commit $19.032 million worth of salary to the Croatian pro for the 2024-25 season.
Alec Burks was not expected to play ample minutes in the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the New York Knicks, but with his team suffering a rash of injuries, he was able to see the floor a lot, especially in the second round versus the Indiana Pacers.
The New York Knicks significantly improved in the 2023-24 season. Sure, they technically only won three more games than they did in 2022-23. But last year’s playoff experience was clearly beneficial.
The New York Knicks’ meteoric rise was completed through an organic rebuild. It took four or five years, and it involved a new head coach and team president.
For a long time, the New York Knicks were seen as one of the laughingstocks of the NBA. That narrative seemed to change once Leon Rose came to town. On March 2, 2020, the now 63-year-old was named the Knicks team president.
The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs after a tough seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers. Despite a strong start and standout performance from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks couldn't maintain their momentum.
Randle has just one guaranteed year worth $30.3 million left on his contract — the highest on the team next season.
The New York Knicks were an NBA Finals contender this season. They boasted an All-NBA point guard, an All-Star forward, a thrilling defensive stopper, elite shooters on the wings and big men whose disparate skillsets made it possible for New York to adapt to any opponent.
The All-Defense forward has a player option for $19.9M for next season, one he'll almost certainly decline.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has garnered a less than flattering reputation throughout his career. He is known as someone who pushes his players too hard with grueling practices and heavy minute loads.
Once perceived by many as a franchise plagued by dysfunction, the New York Knicks have undergone a truly remarkable transformation. In the realm of NBA trade and free agency destinations, few teams have experienced such a dramatic shift in perception as the New York Knicks.
According to the team, both players will be reevaluated in approximately six to eight weeks.
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