New York Knicks general manager Steve Mills spoke Wednesday about the team's offseason plans, including the position he's most eager to fill in free agency.
"It's clear we need a lead guard, someone that can really carry the load, day in and day out," said Mills in an interview with MSG Network, per ESPN.com's Ian Begley. "That's something that I think is one of our biggest needs."
Point guard is indeed a spot New York would do well to fill under new coach Jeff Hornacek. Current face of the franchise Carmelo Anthony would benefit from a savvy floor general to take on some of the leadership burden and create offense for others.
The open market figures to be thin at the position this summer; the clear best option among unrestricted free agents is Memphis Grizzlies standout Mike Conley. Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace confidently proclaimed in April the team would re-sign Conley, per ESPN 92.9 FM's Chris Vernon.
Mercurial passing magician Rajon Rondo, who averaged 11.7 assists per contest last season, spoke in March about how he could fit in the triangle offense after previously saying it "wasn't a good look" for ...
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Knicks GM Steve Mills Comments on Offseason Priorities, Free Agency, More
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