The Knicks have landed their starting center: They just don’t know if it is Robin Lopez or DeAndre Jordan.
They have a commitment from Lopez if Jordan doesn’t choose the Knicks (and he won’t). Since Lopez would cost $7 million less than Jordan, winding up with him might be ideal. This strange alignment works perfectly for the Knicks, as they are guaranteed a defensive-minded big man who fits well next to Carmelo Anthony and is only 27 years old.
The terms of the deal — neither the length nor the total dollar value — have been made public, but it is believed to be worth anywhere between $12-$13 million a year.