The NBA curated a revised 72 game season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York Knicks, who finished 41-31 in one of the most surprising campaigns of the year, seemingly improve their roster this off-season.
The front office decided to retain three of their own, including Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Derrick Rose. They allowed Reggie Bullock and Elfrid Payton to walk, opening up holes at point guard and shooting guard. However, the Knicks were keen on upgrading both spots, signing Evan Fournier to a four-year contract and Kemba Walker to a two-year deal, offering far more offensive production than Bullock and Payton offered last season.