With both Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson preparing to hit free agency, the Knicks will need to prioritize acquiring a big man for the upcoming season. In fact, the team has several needs, at the 1, 3, and 5 spots.
However, the point guard market will be flush with talent, and acquiring a small forward could involve retaining Reggie Bullock or targeting options like Duncan Robinson or Kelly Oubre. The center position is a bit more conspicuous, as the better options involve trades and the free-agent market is slim-pickings.
Ideally, the Knicks can acquire a solid scoring center to complement Mitchell Robinson or even compete with him for starting minutes.