3 Reasonable expectations for the 2023 Knicks offseason

2. Leon Rose will look to trade for a star

If one thing was clear during the Knicks’ postseason run, especially against the Heat, it’s that New York needs more consistent scoring on the perimeter. While players like Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett played well throughout the majority of the playoffs, that was really it. With that in mind, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Knicks’ front office look into acquiring another perimeter scorer, or even better, an elite two-way wing.

Players like Karl-Anthony Towns or Mikal Bridges very well could be made available this offseason. Either of these two would fix some of the Knicks’ biggest issues on both sides of the ball.

Even if Rose isn’t interested in trading for a star, players like Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale, or Alex Caruso could hit the market and would fix a lot of the problems New York has on the defensive side of the ball.

The Knicks have plenty of assets to move regardless of the caliber of player they wish to acquire. If Rose wants a star, expect names like Barrett, Quentin Grimes, and potentially even Julius Randle to be floated around in trade talks. Who knows exactly what Rose has on his mind, but considering how often the Knicks are connected with stars every offseason, expect to see more of the same.