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New York Knicks: 5 Decisions That Will influence Free Agency

Team president Phil Jackson is approaching one of the most influential periods of free agency in New York Knicks history. With a 32-year-old franchise player and a 20-year-old who’s next-in-line, New York needs to find middle-ground as it attempts to build a contender.

The short-term future of the organization could fall to pieces if the Knicks fail to handle the months leading up to free agency in the proper manner.

Five critical decisions will determine just how well-prepared the Knicks are for free agency. Some rest in the hands of players who could severely alter New York’s cap space, and others are based entirely on how the front office handles crucial decisions.