The New York Knicks have all but officially resigned to the belief that the postseason is no longer a possibility. It’s plausible that New York’s recent transactions imply otherwise, but with the loss of Kristaps Porzingis to a season-ending knee injury, it appears as though the rebuild is on.
As the Knicks enter a post-Porzingis existence in 2017-18, a new opportunity has been presented—one that could favor the long-term rebuild.
Losing Porzingis is nothing short of devastating, but his injury has provided the Knicks with a unique chance to build for the future. With the postseason out of the question, head coach Jeff Hornaek can test how the other 25-and-under players on the roster fit into the long-term vision.