3 Biggest roster needs the Knicks must address during busy 2024 offseason

New York still has some holes to fill given their current roster situation.

By Jed Katz | May 24, 2024

Jan 27, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) is helped up by teammates after being injured during the second half against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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OG Anunoby

Reports say OG Anunoby will test free agency and decline his $19 million player option for the 2024-25 season. The Knicks acquired Anunoby in late December after trading RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. While the trade initially received much criticism, the Knicks went 26-6 with Anunoby.

There’s no guarantee that OG Anunoby will re-sign with New York, and he is expected to consider offers from other teams, per @JakeLFischer

“While league personnel are of the mind Siakam will certainly be re-signing with Indiana, there was word circling among team officials at… pic.twitter.com/r5FwuAt8uk
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 23, 2024

The stats aren't exactly eye-popping, but the impact can be seen, especially on the defensive end. On top of that, losing OG in free agency would mean the Knicks essentially lost Barrett and Quickley for nothing, getting just 32 games from the Indiana product.

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