The New York Knicks have been trying to sign a veteran point guard to help mentor first-round pick Frank Ntilikina, and were originally targeting George Hill and Shelvin Mack.
However, after striking out on both players, they have turned their attention to Rajon Rondo, according to ESPN's Ian Begley.
On the point guard front, the Knicks are looking at several different veterans and hope to bring one in on a short-term deal. One free agent they’ve remained in touch with is Rajon Rondo, per sources. There is interest from both sides, sources say.
Rondo has clashed with members of his previous organizations, but young players in Chicago and Sacramento rave about his ability to mentor and develop them. That’s what the Knicks are looking for -- someone to help guide rookie Frank Ntilikina.
The Los Angeles Lakers have also expressed interest in Rondo, but it appears that he prefers to sign with the Knicks. He reportedly enjoyed his role as a mentor for the Chicago Bulls' young players last season and wants to serve in that role for Ntilikina.
Rondo averaged 7.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game last season.
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