The New York Knicks are searching for a point guard to complement Frank Ntilikina. Who could the Knicks realistically acquire via trade?
The New York Knicks introduced new general manager Scott Perry on Monday, July 17. During the introductory press conference, Perry, along with president Steve Mills and head coach Jeff Hornacek, discussed the vision for the team.
One of the most significant revelations to come from those fascinating 45 minutes was that New York is in the market for a veteran point guard.
Scott Perry says he thinks the Knicks could use a veteran at point guard to help rookie Frank Ntilikina.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 17, 2017
It’s hardly surprising, but Perry publicly confirmed the working theory that New York was in the market for a veteran at the playmaking position.
New York has a promising young player at point guard in European phenom Frank Ntilikina. The Knicks selected Ntilikina at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, and are of the belief that he could be a high-quality two-way player.
Widely regarded as the best defensive guard in this draft class, Ntilikina could be a crucial contributor to New York’s long-term rebuild.
With Ntilikina labeled as a relatively raw player, however, the Knicks have a need for a short-term fix. In the pursuit of a veteran point guard, the front office is now facing the harsh reality that minimal cap space remains.
The question is: With limited cap space, who might the New York Knicks be able to build with or around in the event of a trade for a point guard?