Phil Jackson’s Knicks had a quietly successful Summer 2015, bringing in a few good-value free agents (Robin Lopez), taking the smart risks (Kyle O’Quinn) and nailing the franchise’s most important NBA Draft pick in three decades (Kristaps Porzingis).
All the advantages of last offseason are gone. The Knicks need to add more quality players without the benefit of a draft pick or a ton of cap space. Their possibilities are also dependent on what Arron Afflalo and Derrick Williams decide on their player options.
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Let’s take a look at their free agents, salary cap space and assets for this summer before breaking down what needs to be done.