Knicks Rumors: High-Profile Free Agents NY Can Realistically Sign

The New York Knicks have enough cap space to make a run at a high-profile NBA free agent. The question is, which of the big names do the Knicks have a realistic shot at acquiring?

The New York Knicks haven’t made the playoffs since 2012-13. Since reaching the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals, New York has reached the postseason just four times in 15 attempts.

Thus, it comes as no surprise that Knicks fans are scouring the open market for big-name free agents who can help turn the organization around.

New York already has the foundation for success with nine-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony and 2016 All-Rookie First Team honoree Kristaps Porzingis. Round out the frontcourt is two-way center Robin Lopez, who excels as a rim protector and offensive rebounder.

The rest of the roster has its fair share of question marks, but point guard Jerian Grant is generally regarded as a potential starter.

In order to catapult the Knicks back into the postseason, team president Phil Jackson must ace free agency. New head coach Jeff Hornacek cited a need for an improvement at point guard, but shooting guard is just as big of a need.

The question is, who are the high-profile free agents whom the Knicks have a realistic opportunity to sign?

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