The New York Knicks have been away from the playoffs for many years, and top free agents are reluctant to come here. In order to return to the playoffs in a short time, the Knicks may be able to consider those stars in bad contracts. Although they are in a bad contract, they have the ability to help the Knicks return to the playoffs in 1-2 years.
1. Westbrook
Westbrook next season's salary is 41.3 million U.S. dollars, last season's regular season can get 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7 assists. There is no doubt that the player that the Knicks should give priority to is Westbrook. His performance in the regular season was undoubtedly outstanding last season. The poor performance in the playoffs is related to his health. However, the regular season performance showed that the healthy Westbrook is one of the best players in the league. His triple-double skills and inhuman athleticism will once again attract fans from all over the world to watch the Knicks games. New York is a city that never sleeps, and Westbrook is a player who never rests and will do his best in every game. Go ahead and bring passion to the team.
2. John Wall
Wall's salary next season is 41.2 million US dollars. Everyone seems to forget Wall. When he is healthy, Wall will use his excellent organizational skills and incredible speed to challenge the league central control guard. Although Wall is old and no one expects him to be as athletic as before, he is still a point guard with great basketball awareness and can bring star effects to the team. Wall will start to promote the speed of the offense, and Barrett will get huge benefits from Wall's offensive organization. If the Knicks want to enter the playoffs as soon as possible, Wall can be an option.
3. Chris Paul
Paul's salary next season is as high as 41.3 million US dollars. He has proved his peak period has not passed by practical actions. Paul cannot bring the championship to the Knicks by himself, but it can bring a change The attitude is the same as the culture and changes he brought to the Thunder last season. The Knicks locker room needed winners and leaders, and Paul proved his leadership. The Knicks urgently need a change in team culture. For the benefit of Knicks fans, Paul is a must.
4, Kevin Love
Love will have a salary of 31.3 million US dollars next season. As a big man, he has shooting and rebounding. The Knicks currently obviously lack star insiders. Love is probably not in the Cavaliers' future plans, he can at least bring the lack of championship experience to the Knicks locker room. The Knicks can consolidate their frontcourt by trading Love, and partner Randall to improve their height and outside shooting ability.
5. Ubias Harris
Harris signed a five-year, $180 million contract with the 76ers last summer. He averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Considering his salary, his performance is far from meet deadline. Harris seems to have difficulty coexisting with Embiid and Simmons. The 76ers need an outside line that can handle the ball and shoot. Since Anthony, the Knicks have lacked an excellent striker to break up. Harris can create scoring opportunities with Randle and R.J. Barrett, allowing the Knicks to approach the playoffs.
(Jesse)
