NBA: Ranking the teams in the Atlantic Division for 2017-18

4. New York Knicks

The Knicks appear to be the entertainment for the rest of the league. They’re the sideshow that keeps on giving.

Blessed with one of the NBA’s biggest markets, there is no shortage of attention in New York. Everything that happens there is put under the microscope — perhaps more so than any other team.

Although there were plenty of rumors this summer about them moving Carmelo Anthony for another superstar, he’s ultimately stayed put. Whether that’s a pro or con remains to be seen.

Kristaps Porzingis also returns alongside Anthony at the forward position. They are re-joined by Hardaway, Michael Beasley and Ramon Sessions. That trio may not be anything to write home about, but that’s a sneaky okay group.

Sessions struggled a bit last season, but is only three years removed from a season which saw him post 12.3 points and 4.1 assists per game.

Beasley is one of the most up-and-down players in the game. He can catch fire and carry a bench unit for spurts of a game. If he’s able to do so for extended stretches next season, look out. Unfortunately, that probably means taking away shots from Porzingis.

Frank Ntilikina has interesting potential at the point. He figures to run a mean pick-and-roll combo with the Latvian big man in the near future.

Altogether, there are some interesting pieces on this Knicks’ team. They may be able to surprise some people and sneak into the playoffs. However, the more likely scenario is for them to struggle and earn a top-10 pick once again.