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New York Knicks: Pending free agents to scout in 2018 NBA Playoffs

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Jeff Green #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Jeff Green #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 28: Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 28, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 28: Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 28, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Age: 28 (6/5/1989)
Experience: Eighth Season
Slash Line: .582/.000/.667
Season Averages: 18.9 MPG, 5.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.4 ORPG, 0.7 BPG

Not every player on this list is going to be an up-and-coming force of nature with star potential. In fact, a vast majority of the players on this list are going to be cut from the same cloth as Ed Davis: Solid and valuable, but not quite spectacular.

With limited cap space and a clear idea of what the Knicks need, however, it’s players like Davis who could be the missing pieces.

Davis could replace Kyle O’Quinn, in theory, but the truth is that he’d provide the Knicks with an element that’s currently missing. He’s an athletic big man who can adequately defend the pick and roll, which would take a considerable measure of pressure off Kristaps Porzingis.

Davis is also a tenacious rebounder who boasted averages of 14.1 rebounds, 9.6 defensive rebounds, and 4.5 offensive boards per 36 minutes in 2017-18.

Davis has proven capable of playing both power forward and center, which creates intriguing versatility. He could make the game easier for Kristaps Porzingis at either position due to his athleticism, rebounding, pick and roll finishing ability, and defensive versatility.

For what it’s worth: Davis finished the 2017-18 NBA regular season ranked No. 8 amongst power forwards in Defensive Real Plus-Minus.

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