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New York Knicks: Free Agent Power Forwards Who Would Fit Jeff Hornacek

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 3, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) drives the ball against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic (35) drives the ball against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockers 140-132 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockers 140-132 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Terrence Jones, RFA

2015-16 Team: Houston Rockets
Age: 24 (1/9/1992)
Slash Line: .452/.316/.664
Season Averages: 20.9 MPG, 8.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.2 ORPG, 0.8 APG, 0.8 BPG, 0.5 3PM

The Houston Rockets are entering a critical offseason. James Harden, Patrick Beverley, Trevor Ariza, and Clint Capela are locked up as long-term assets, but new head coach Mike D’Antoni doesn’t have much else to work with.

If Houston decides to allocate its money elsewhere, it would befit the New York Knicks to pursue Terrence Jones.

Jones could essentially be the Lamar Odom to Kristaps Porzingis and Robin Lopez‘s Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Injuries hurt him in 2014-15, and the coaching staff’s indecision did the job in 2015-16, but Jones is remarkably versatile.

A respectable rim protector who does a bit of everything offensively, Jones could be an absolute steal on a prove-it deal.

Jones is an excellent offensive rebounder who can handle the ball, facilitate from the high post, and space the floor from beyond the arc. He’s shown signs of being a shot-blocker, as well, which completes his two-way value as an upside player.

There’s no guaranteeing that he’d be successful in New York, but Jones may have the most upside of any power forward on the open market.

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