The good news? There are some solid players on the free-agent market, and the New York Knicks may have $30 million to spend before they hit the cap (which they can go over if they re-sign former players).
The bad news? They have to buy half of a roster with that cash.
New York has only seven players guaranteed—plus two with the option to leave (Derrick Williams and Arron Afflalo). With the cash left, the Knicks will need a starting wing to replace Afflalo when he (hopefully) opts out—one with a reliable jumper who can score in transition. They need a backup big who can pull his weight crashing the glass and protecting the rim. They need a full squad of players who can handle a fast pace and apply pressure on defense.
Unfortunately for the Knicks, some of the best candidates who were affordable at the midseason point have raised their stock prices by shining in the playoffs. They may now be seeking starting gigs or giant paydays, which they won't find in the Big Apple. (Bismack Biyombo of the Toronto Raptors, who stepped up for the injured Jonas Valanciunas, is a prime example.)
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Article written by Sara Peters