The New York Knicks’ bench is desperate for a spark.
New York has the makings of a championship contender, but their second unit is holding them back. Their bench is equipped with veterans who can defend well, but their offense has lacked averaging a league-worst 21.4 points per game. Thus, Knicks management can address this need by pursuing a former NBA talent who could transition back to the league from overseas.
Knicks could make a play for Lonnie Walker IV
The Knicks have been linked to shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV this winter, as Knicks Centric’s Tommy Beer published on X recently (h/t The Sporting News’ Caleb Hightower):
“For those asking about potential names the Knicks could target on the buyout market, here are some players who may be waived and could be of interest to New York (Lonnie Walker IV included on the list),” Beer wrote.