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3 under the radar free agent options Knicks can pursue

By Chris Gallagher

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. 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. New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 125-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. 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. New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 125-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson, Memphis Grizzlies. (Photo by Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

2. Kyle Anderson

If the Knicks are to make a trade and need forwards, then they should attempt to sign Kyle Anderson. Anderson is a New York native and a glue guy for the Grizzlies, and he could definitely help the Knicks fight their way back to the playoffs.

Anderson averaged 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in Memphis this past season while playing solid defense. He was tied for the best defensive rating on the Grizzlies at 106 with Jaren Jackson Jr., who’s known to be an elite defender.

The major drawback with Anderson is that he can be a streaky shooter and has never been great from behind the arc. But let’s say that New York makes a trade for someone like Mitchell and the front office needs to fill the roster with some role players, Anderson would be a great addition.

Anderson’s ability to be a secondary playmaker in the Grizzlies’ offense is something very promising. The Knicks obviously have some questions to be answered at the point guard slot, so having many above-average passers on the team certainly would not hurt.

All in all, signing Anderson only makes sense if New York trades for a star and would need to fill depth at the forward position. His defense and playmaking will be useful wherever he goes, and he could definitely benefit a Knicks team that lacks both playmaking and perimeter defense.