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New York Knicks 2018 free agents: Where are they now?

By Rob Wolkenbrod

PHILADELPHIA,PA - FEBRUARY 12: Jarrett Jack #55 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Wells Fargo Center. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA,PA - FEBRUARY 12: Jarrett Jack #55 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Wells Fargo Center. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 26: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 26, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 26: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 26, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Kyle O’Quinn

Kyle O’Quinn spent three seasons with the New York Knicks as a reserve forward. accumulating a consistent 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.8 minutes and a quality 55.1 percent shooting over the past two (and strongest) years.

O’Quinn worked behind Enes Kanter and Kristaps Porzingis, but did not break into a starting role when the latter tore his ACL. Eventually, he declined a player option for the 2018-19 season and became a free agent.

In July, O’Quinn signed a one-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. There should at least be a reserve role on the team that nearly advanced to the second round of the playoffs, if not for LeBron James’ historic postseason run.

After the signing, O’Quinn said he passed on a return to New York because he “wanted to play for something more than next year’s draft.” Though, he later took a step back on the comment to not make it appear as a criticism of the Knicks.

To replace O’Quinn, the Knicks signed Noah Vonleh to a partially guaranteed contract and drafted Mitchell Robinson. Both can handle a reserve spot in the frontcourt and on cheaper salaries than the $4.5 million Indiana gave the Norfolk State product.

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How will the Knicks make up for the loss of these players? Who will step up in the 2018-19 season?