Knicks nearly signed veteran big man before pursuing backcourt depth

“There is another vet Knicks considered signing in recent days. League sources say the Knicks weighed bringing in Thomas Bryant after team officials visited with the big man. New York ultimately decided to prioritize wing & backcourt depth,” Fischer wrote.

Bryant has played eight NBA seasons, and he spent last season with the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. In 66 games played last season, he averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

The Knicks prioritized scoring

Bryant could’ve been an impactful depth signing for New York, as he would give them more size in the frontcourt. However, the team needed to prioritize bench scoring, as they were the lowest-scoring bench unit in the league last season.

Adding Brogdon and Shamet gives them key scoring depth that makes their bench look to be one of the deepest in the league. They are hopeful that the improved bench leads to stronger results on the court, as the Knicks are looking to compete for a title this upcoming season.

Training camp starts in less than two weeks, so it will be interesting to see how the roster develops in the coming weeks.