While many teams are busy making big signings this summer, the New York Knicks have yet to add any major players to their roster. However, Coach David Fizdale has expressed optimism about the team’s potential for significant moves in the upcoming summer of 2019.
Fizdale praised Knicks general manager Scott Perry and team president Steve Mills for their exceptional work in preparing the team for future moves. He shared his thoughts during the Knicks’ summer league practice in Las Vegas, highlighting the team’s strong relationships, strategic approach to the game, player development, and desired team culture as key factors that could attract the right players within the team’s budget.
With All-Star player Kristaps Porzingis currently recovering from injury, the Knicks are looking ahead to the next summer with confidence. Mills recently announced the team’s plans to create cap space to potentially sign a top-tier player in the 2019 offseason. Some notable players on their radar include Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, and Kemba Walker.
Reports suggest that Irving had shown interest in being traded to the Knicks last summer. It is crucial for the Knicks to offer competitive salaries to attract players like Irving and others.
Despite a lengthy playoff drought and limited postseason success in recent years, Mills, Perry, and Fizdale remain confident in the team’s ability to draw in top talent.
