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

By Ian Levy

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Noel Nerlens #3 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 11: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 11: Jamal Crawford #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

3. Jamal Crawford

To be fair, this does nothing for the Knicks bottom line. It’s been several years since Crawford was useful for anything other than offense off the bench and even that value has evaporated with his plummeting shooting percentages. Still, Crawford has already made clear he intends to exercise his player option from the Timberwolves and find a new home for next season.

Yes, Crawford played for the Knicks during one of the darker eras for the team. But there was something so right about him in a Knicks uniform. His flashy game looked more at home in the Garden than anywhere else he’s ever played.

If Porzingis is missing large portions of next season, why not let Crawford get some run off the bench and add a few more highlights to his career reel? He can teach Ntilikina how to shake and show him how to bake, and keep Knicks games fun without crashing their draft positioning.

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