NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the New York Knicks

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The Knicks look to move forward from another frustrating season. Is there anyone on the market who could help them?

The Knicks are entering this offseason with the No. 9 pick in the NBA Draft, a new coach in David Fizdale, and the potential for Kristaps Porzingis to miss a significant portion of next season as he recovers from an ACL tear.

The new front office will certainly look to add talent in free agency but they have telegraphed an intention to be a bit more cautious and frugal than in year’s past. The Knicks free agency plans will depend a lot on whether they decide to stretch Joakim Noah and whether Enes Kanter decides to exercise his player option. If both centers are back on the books, the Knicks are limited. If both are cleared, all sorts of opportunities could present themselves.

Here are a few options the Knicks could pursue.