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The Knicks nearly acquired the rights to Italian wing Alessandro Gentile before the draft

Three NBA teams are said to be prying his rights from the Rockets, but who is he?

Knicks fans were upset when the front office couldn't swing a deal for a draft pick on Thursday night. As it turns out, Phil Jackson and company were trying to an acquire a prospect ... just not one any of us had in mind. Per Sportando:

Alessandro Gentile recently told The Vertical that he wants to play in the NBA. But it is not certain that Gentile will land overseas next season.