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Knicks: Ranking the likelihood of big name offseason acquisitions

By Jeffrey Bellone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 12, 2020 in New York City.Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-91. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 12, 2020 in New York City.Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-91. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Sep 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse reacts as guard Fred VanVleet (23) looks on during the second half of game seven of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Somewhat likely offseason acquisition: Fred VanVleet

Multiple reports have tied the Knicks to impending free agent Fred VanVleet. It’s pretty obvious New York will consider signing the Toronto guard. The question is whether his current team will let him go.

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse recently told a Canadian radio station that he expects the combo guard to re-sign in Toronto. While VanVleet is one of the top players on the free agent market, he shouldn’t break the bank to secure, with many analysts predicting he will sign a contract similar to Malcom Brogdon’s 2019 deal in the range of four-years, $85 million.

The Knicks will have plenty of money to throw an enticing offer at VanVleet. Depending on where the cap lands, New York could have between $42 and $47 million in cap space. There are worse ways to spend some of that cash than signing a 26-year-old playmaker who has developed into a volume three-point shooter.

For Knicks fans, the 2019 NBA Champion is a nice compromise between the offseason targets who are past their prime (i.e. Chris Paul) or too risky (i.e Victor Oladipo).

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