While the Knicks will undoubtedly be connected to various stars during free agency, let’s take a look at a complementary piece that could fit the bill for a team looking to bolster a key position. With the acquisition of Julius Randle several years ago and drafting Obi Toppin, the Knicks turned down the contract option of Bobby Portis last year, a power forward/center.
Portis was projected to earn $15 million for the 2021 season, a lofty price for a player who did not live up to his potential in New York. He ended up signing on a two-year, $7.