One of the biggest mysteries in all of sports is what Phil Jackson will do to rebuild the New York Knicks. He’s already made tremendous progress by re-signing Carmelo Anthony, drafting Kristaps Porzingis, and acquiring Robin Lopez, but missing the playoffs establishes that there’s still something missing.
New York is projected to have roughly $18 million in cap space this coming summer, but that number could be significantly higher if two realistic events come to fruition.
30-year-old shooting guard Arron Afflalo has a player option worth $8 million for 2016-17.