The Knicks exceeded expectations this season, but they still have a lot of work to do. That starts with adding talent at the point guard position.
Marc Berman of the New York Post recently outlined some options for New York, and they’re plentiful. With nearly $60 million in cap space to work with and the need for a starting point guard being pressing, the front office will have several players to choose from. Names like Damian Lillard, Ben Simmons, Lonzo Ball others are very intriguing, but Kyle Lowry stands out the most for many reasons.
“In the past, sources said Lowry — a Philadelphia guy who played at Villanova — wanted to be a Knick. He’s 35, an NBA champion and can still bring shotmaking and playmaking. Don’t discount Lowry re-signing, unless the Raptors draft Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs. One league executive said giving more than a one-year guarantee at max money makes for a risk at age 35. ‘He’s better suited for a title contender — and that’s not the Knicks,’ one personnel man said.”
While the statement about the current state of the Knicks is true, the tidbit about Lowry previously having interest is noteworthy. Time will tell who New York pursues and ultimately chooses to be its next starting point guard.
More Knicks Notes
- Marc Stein writes that Julius Randle was very close to receiving a spot on Team USA’s Olympic basketball team. Executive director Jerry Colangelo said Randle was “right there,” but the organization went with Kevin Love largely because of his prior experience being on the team.
- Don’t rule out the Knicks packaging their three top-32 picks in an effort to move into the top-10 of this year’s draft.
- The Knicks value Randle’s willingness and ability to handle the tough environment and overall harsh criticism that comes with playing in New York, per SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley.
