New York Knicks: 3 takeaways from 2019 NBA offseason

3. A loaded frontcourt

After striking out on star free agents, the New York Knicks questionably signed four power forwards to the roster. Fortunately, these four forwards can play multiple positions, giving the Knicks flexibility with lineups.

In addition, Mitchell Robinson was the only power forward or center on the roster prior to free agency.

Julius Randle is projected to be the starting power forward, according to ESPN, while Taj Gibson will back him up. Bobby Portis will receive minutes as a center behind Robinson and Marcus Morris will see time as a small forward behind Kevin Knox.

The season is still months away, however, so these roles are subject to change. The aforementioned lineup flexibility gives coach David Fizdale breathing room for some interesting starting fives and bench units.

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The 2019-20 season will likely be another losing season giving Fizdale the opportunity to give the younger guys more minutes. That said, breakout seasons from Knox, Robinson or second-round pick Ignas Brazdeikis could limit some of the newly acquired bigs’ minutes.

Gibson, 34 years old, may be the most impacted due to the loaded frontcourt. He is the oldest of the four bigs signed, so he may not be with the organization long term.

Randle and Portis, both 24 years old, will likely see the most time of the four as the two best fit the organization’s long-term rebuilding plan.

The Knicks’ future free agency plans are unknown, but a few good years from the two young forwards could lead to an extended stay in the Big Apple.