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New York Knicks: Early candidates for roster cuts

By Rob Wolkenbrod

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Kadeem Allen #0 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Kadeem Allen #0 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 25: Emmanuel Mudiay #1 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

1. Emmanuel Mudiay

Head coach David Fizdale gave Emmanuel Mudiay the chance to start Friday’s preseason game, but he failed to make the most of an opportunity, with just two points on 1-for-7 shooting in 22 minutes. That brought the former lottery pick’s preseason numbers to 2.7 points and 4.0 assists on 16.7 percent shooting.

Track record goes against Mudiay, as well, after a lackluster showing in 22 games for the Knicks to close 2017-18. That’s while Burke outperformed him and earned a return to the team for training camp and the preseason.

Luckily for Mudiay, Burke and Frank Ntilikina—the players he’s in competition with at point guard—have not looked effective, either. So maybe that saves him and the $4.29 million salary, continuing the competition in-season.

It would not be a surprise to see Mudiay receive another chance, even without it warranted from his on-court production. If so, there’s potentially a pending battle to avoid the end of the bench, due to rookie emergences this preseason.

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Burke or Ntilikina may outperform their preseason stat lines, too, especially from the field, where both have struggled. Someone must emerge, otherwise the Knicks can find a point guard answer elsewhere within the 2018-19 campaign.

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