Throughout their 80-year existence, the New York Knicks have always been a franchise with their sights set on the stars.
From their acquisition of Earl Monroe back in 1971 to their polarizing blockbuster that landed Carmelo Anthony midway through the 2010-11 season, the organization has historically been hot for the glitz and glamour talents in the association.
However, here in 2025-26, amid all the buzz surrounding star players wanting out of their current situations, the Knicks are shying away from throwing their hat into the ring.
Instead, by all accounts from league insiders and in-the-know pundits, it appears New York is more so prioritizing the lesser buzzed-about role players that are believed to be on the market.