New York Knicks: Five reasons to re-sign Isaiah Hicks

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: Isaiah Hicks #4 of the New York Knicks warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks is welcomed back after tearing his ACL previously in the season prior to taking on the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

4. Depth In The Interim

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on February 6, 2018. No one knows exactly when he’ll return from the injury, with believed dates ranging from December to the 2019-20 season.

Regardless of how long Porzingis spends on the sidelines, the Knicks need depth at the 4-spot—and Isaiah Hicks would help provide it.

The Knicks’ current roster features just one true power forward: Porzingis. Kevin Knox has the potential to be a small-ball 4 at the next level, and Lance Thomas has adequately filled in when Porzingis has been absent or on the bench.

If the Knicks are attempting to put size and length on the floor, however, then adding a player like Hicks to the roster would enable them to do so.

Hicks played 94 percent of his NBA minutes at power forward in 2017-18, but could also shift over to the small-ball 5 spot. That versatility could be invaluable with Porzingis out, as it’d give New York the athletic advantage it needs.

If Hicks plays up to his potential, he could even become the long-term backup—or starter—at the 4-spot—either to or alongside Porzingis.