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5 Roster Moves The New York Knicks Need To Make

By Matthew Hallett

Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Improve the backcourt part 2 – shooting guard

Arron Afflalo looks likely to opt out because New York is trying to make him the sixth man. Sasha Vucevic is not at the level required to start on an NBA team.

New York needs to look into either a trade or try and find a gem in free agency.

DeMar DeRozan has opted out of his contract with the Toronto Raptors. That decision has to be purely financial and he will likely sign back with them.

Bradley Beal appears likely to be offered good money to stay with the Washington Wizards, despite his injury-prone body.

Joe Johnson, at this stage of his career, would most probably stay with the Miami Heat or move to another contender.

This leaves me with some interesting choices for shooting guard. Jeremy Lin who is currently playing with the Charlotte Hornets. I rated Lin’s season good enough to be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year.

His 11.9 points per game at 41 percent shooting would be a good complement for Porzingis and Anthony. His drive-and-cut game would complement their shooting game.

Another player to look at would be Gerald Green, who scored 9.1 points per game coming off the bench behind Dwyane Wade playing for the Miami Heat.

Evan Fournier would be a great fit for New York. He would be a great third scoring option, scoring 15.4 points per game with the Orlando Magic this season. His field goal shooting was at a very healthy 46 percent. From three-point land he is shooting a respectable 40 percent.

His contract demands might be steep, but I believe that they would be worth it.

Next: Improve the center?

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