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4 Three-point shooters the Knicks should target in free agency

By Desmond Novack

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Joe Ingles #7 dribbles as teammate Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks guards Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 in New York City. The Bucks won 111-107. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Joe Ingles #7 dribbles as teammate Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks guards Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 in New York City. The Bucks won 111-107. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Georges Niang, Philadelphia Sixers. (Photo by Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks
Georges Niang, Philadelphia Sixers. (Photo by Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

2. PF Georges Niang

He may have ruined Christmas for Knicks fans, but hopefully, he’ll be part of the team next season. Not only would the energy he brings fit well in New York, but his skill set would fit perfectly with what the Knicks currently have on the roster.

This past season, Niang averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 19.4 minutes while shooting 44.2% from the field and 40.1% from deep on 4.9 attempts. Niang’s ability as a catch-and-shoot guy would fit well with the Knicks’ bench.

Niang wouldn’t cost much to sign, and considering the fact that the 76ers could be making some massive changes this offseason, there’s a good chance they won’t bring him back. If that is the case, he will likely be a coveted free agent due to how valuable his abilities are in the modern NBA.

Unlike Green or Ingles, Niang would likely have to stick at power forward on the Knicks. This means the team’s chances of signing him are reliant on whether or not Leon Rose opts to trade Obi Toppin. Considering how likely a Toppin trade seems, Rose could already be monitoring free-agent PFs to find a replacement.

Toppin obviously has a higher ceiling than any forward the team could sign. However, it’s very clear that he will not reach this ceiling if he remains in New York. The lack of fit and his limited minutes are going to kill his career before it even really begins.