New York Knicks: Who replaces Kevin Knox after ankle injury?

1. Allonzo Trier

30 days ago, Allonzo Trier was only a training camp mention from Fizdale. The attention focused on Mitchell Robinson and Kevin Knox, but after a standout preseason and two solid performances in the regular season, it’s the undrafted rookie that took precedence.

In the meaningful games, Trier has produced 38 points in three games, with a minutes average of 22.3. It all happened off the bench, and without Knox’s presence, it could increase.

The Arizona product played one fewer minute (25) than his early season-high average (26), but instead of his time fluctuating between at a high teens floor, there’s a chance it levels in the mid-20’s.

This establishes Trier as the main scorer off the bench, even as a player with three games of experience. He’s the most deserving player of the bunch, with the ability to score in handfuls on and off the dribble that adds instant offense.

An impressive run will only cement Trier’s case to remain on the roster after the allotted 45 days of the two-way contract expire. That leads to a guaranteed deal to stay a Knick for the rest of 2018-19 and in subsequent years.

The Knicks have options to temporarily replace Knox off the bench. They each offer scoring upside, so how will the staff dole out the minutes for however long they miss the No. 9 overall pick?