NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 targets New York Knicks

By Jaylyn Cook | Jul 1, 2016

Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) laugh on the court during second half time out against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 05: D.J. Augustin /

5. D.J. Augustin (PG)

When Rose was sidelined for the 2013-2014 season, Augustin sashayed in and filled the void easily by providing valuable points off the bench.

Currently, the Knicks are woefully lacking any sort of back-up talent at the point guard position, so recruiting a guard who can contribute as both a scorer and a serviceable playmaker would be a strong back-up plan in case anything were to hinder Rose’s overall production while wearing a Knicks jersey.

Also, since Jackson decided to set aside his Triangle-focused game plan for the team going forward (for now), Augustin should easily find his purpose in a more dynamic, speedy Jeff Hornacek offense.

His ability to shoot, drive, and kick can fluster any opposing defense – obviously not to the same effect of a more athletic floor captain like Russell Westbrook or an out-of-this-world sharpshooter like Stephen Curry, but it would be enough to provide a necessary shot to the arm to any NBA second unit.

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