How the Knicks’ handling of 2021 free agency could affect 2022 and beyond
The Knicks come into free agency armed with a league-leading $50 million-plus of cap space. Is a spending spree incoming? Will they attempt to play it safe for a second straight year? Should they have their eyes on Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine in the 2022 free agent class?
2021 Knicks Free Agency Profile: Josh Hart
The Knicks need guard and wing depth, even after addressing some of that in the draft. Could Josh Hart give them not only good production as a guard, but a player that maybe gives them the ability to finally play small ball as well?
2021 Knicks Free Agency Profile: Lonzo Ball
Both capable of making the Knicks better now AND in the future, should Lonzo Ball be more of a target? More importantly, is he a point guard, or more of a wing?
2021 Knicks Free Agency Profile: Kyle Lowry
The Knicks have needed a strong presence at point guard forever. Could a 35-year-old division rival be the shot in the arm to take the newly-revitalized Knicks to another level?
2021 Knicks NBA Draft reaction roundtable
The dust has settled on an active 2021 NBA Draft for the Knicks. How did they do? Were the moves they made prudent ones? Will the new Knicks get playing time? Our staff tackles the tough questions.
Disrespectful NBA Draft Comparisons 2021
Tonight, 60 young basketball players will see their dreams fulfilled and make it to the National Basketball Association. That means there’s no better time for the 2021 Disrespectful Draft Comparisons, completely tossing out the prospects’ unique traits (jokingly) to compare them to guys that’ve already played, good and bad. Sit back and enjoy.
Breaking down trade-up opportunities for the Knicks in the 2021 NBA Draft
If early reports are to be believed, this year’s draft might be full of movement around the league. The Knicks find themselves well-positioned, with two first round picks, an early second, and loads of cap space to make moves. Who are some of the teams New York could target to try to move up in the draft?
How to draft with data: Should mid-first round teams like the Knicks draft polished or raw prospects?
Every draft cycle, outside of the top 10 there are always players considered “polished” and “safe” compared to those considered “raw” and “risks to bust.” But via discoveries through data, could drafting a raw player actually be the safer bet by the numbers?
Breaking down Collin Sexton’s candidacy as a New York Knicks trade target
The Knicks have been linked to Collin Sexton in trade talks in recent days as a potential trade target. Should he end up on the Knicks, would he be a good fit? Is the price right? Should the Knicks extend him for north of $20 million next year? A panel of Strickland writers discuss.
How should we feel about Julius Randle’s 2020-21 Knicks season from a safe psychological distance?
Now a comfortable distance removed from the 2020-21 season, how should we view the fantastic season Julius Randle put together in tandem with his lackluster first postseason?
Lessons learned from the 2020 NBA Draft prior to the 2021 edition
How do we evaluate the skills of draft prospects? How should we? Prez details how the 2020 NBA Draft provided some valuable insight on prospect evaluation for 2021 and beyond.
Could spending cap space in 2021 actually better position the Knicks to acquire a star going forward?
The Knicks have cap space, have had cap space, and figure to have cap space going forward unless the right player comes along. But could the right move for future star-hunting be not to hoard cap space for one in free agency, but sign players that could be used in a trade?
The Knicks may not improve next season (and that’s OK)
The Knicks’ breakout fourth seed season is definitely the start of something special — but could next season actually feature a bit of a regression? Short of a huge splash in free agency, it might — and it’s not a big deal.
The Fox and the Hedgehog: Will Tom Thibodeau adjust his approach in future years?
Tom Thibodeau is the NBA’s Coach of the Year after leading the Knicks to an identity-defining 41-win campaign this season. But will Thibs be able to adjust his approach in future years to avoid losses to teams like the Hawks again?
The 2020-21 New York Knicks: A season in review
The 2020-21 Knicks will be long remembered as one of the most fun teams in franchise history, but the season was also a total roller coaster ride from start to finish.
Darkness no more: Eulogizing the 2020-21 New York Knicks season
The Knicks’ 2020-21 season is gone, but it won’t be forgotten any time soon by those that were along for the wild ride.
The New York-Phoenix Parallel: How the Knicks and Suns took intersecting paths back to relevance
The Knicks and Suns both returned to the playoffs this year after long droughts… but are the two teams intrinsically linked through a series of shared players, coaches, and opportunities both missed and taken?
Hawks 103, Knicks 89: “Yes!”
The Knicks lost to the Hawks at home in Game 5, putting a cap on their 2020-21 season. But now isn’t the time for frustration — it’s the time for reflection of how much the Knicks accomplished this year, and how much more they (hopefully) have yet to come.
Hawks 113, Knicks 96: “It’s not over.”
The New York Knicks dropped their second straight game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, falling into a 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series.
Hawks 105, Knicks 94: “These are the times that try mens’ souls”
The Knicks laid an absolute egg in Atlanta on Friday night, struggling to contain the Hawks on defense and to produce anything on offense. Can New York get it together before Game 4 on Sunday?
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