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Knicks Rumors: Pros and cons of pursuing Christian Wood in free agency

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons in action against Taj Gibson #67 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 08, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 96-84. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons in action against Taj Gibson #67 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 08, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 96-84. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons in action against Taj Gibson #67 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 08, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 96-84. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons in action against Taj Gibson #67 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 08, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 96-84. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood. What would the pros and cons be of signing Wood in free agency?

The New York Knicks are preparing for a 2020 period of free agency unlike any other in NBA history. The effect of COVID-19 is still unknown, as the approach of free agents could be anywhere between refusing anything other than a long-term deal and looking for a short-term cash grab.

Compounded by the absence of All-Star free agents, this coming summer could see teams either overpay role players or secure unprecedented bargain deals.

One of the players whom the Knicks believe will stand out from the pack is current Detroit Pistons power forward Christian Wood. Wood is a quiet candidate for Most Improved Player, as he’s capitalized on Blake Griffin’s injury absence by piecing together his best NBA season to date.

According to Ian Begley of SNY, some members of the Knicks’ front office are enamored with Wood’s capabilities and potential.

"While it’s way too early to know who they’ll target, it’s worth noting that some in the Knicks’ front office are enamored with Detroit’s Christian Wood."

Begley added:

"Per a source, New York had been monitoring Wood for much of the season prior to the coronavirus outbreak. That tells you that Wood is on the Knicks’ radar."

Considering the Knicks also looked into trading Julius Randle at the trade deadline, there could be fire causing this type of smoke.

Wood, 24, has been one of the internet’s favorite project players for quite some time now. His combination of size, length, and athleticism jumped off the screen in college, as did his ability to knock down three-point shots.

The question is: Should the New York Knicks actually sign the former UNLV star this coming offseason?

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