The NBA Finals are underway, but the New York Knicks are focused on the offseason. The draft is just over two weeks away and the Knicks are also preparing the start of free agency on July 1. Although they lack a draft pick and have limited cap space, there's plenty of buzz around the Knicks. Here are all the latest Knicks rumors and news you need to know.
Knicks Want Evan Turner?
The Knicks also have interest in adding Celtics forward Evan Turner.
League rumblings: The Knicks are rumored to be interested in soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Evan Turner. The interest may be mutual.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 7, 2016
Turner has his flaws (3-point shooting), but he's a quality wing and will provide a boost on defense. Turner could start at shooting guard if Arron Afflalo leaves, or play as the team's sixth man.
Potential Sixers, Knicks Trade?
The Knicks lack a draft pick this year, but they're trying to move back into the NBA draft. NJ.com reports the Knicks could swing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers hold the No. 24 and No. 26 picks this year, and could deal one of them for a veteran or a future pick. With the 76ers looking to start turning assets into wins, a deal for a veteran is the most likely if a trade happens.
Phil Jackson Thinks Knicks Can Make Playoffs
The New York Knicks missed the playoffs this season, but Phil Jackson has high hopes for the team next year.
"Why not?" Jackson said when asked if Knicks could return to the playoffs or even go further next year. "I don't know what's so great about what's out here in the East. We can fill that role."
The East certainly doesn't have the top-end talent that the West does. However, the Knicks were 12 games back of the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, so they'll need to turn things around next year for Jackson to get his wish.
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