The New York Knicks were expected to make a splash this off-season, and after selecting Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley in the 2020 NBA draft, there were reports of GM Leon rose targeting max contract point guards.
The Knicks were reportedly interested in consuming a max contract, similar to the likes of Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook, but it seems as if they are taking a different approach toward their rebuild.
The Knicks have sat quietly by wild players like Fred VanVleet sign record-breaking deals, consuming draft picks and eating unfavorable contracts to acquire assets in the process.