It is no secret that the New York Knicks desperately need a starting point guard to solve a position of weakness. Currently, the team has Elfrid Payton and Derrick Rose rotating, and while they could keep Rose as a veteran option for the 2021-22 season, it is best to be thinking long-term at this point in time. It is clear that they need a solution for the future, which is why they were close to acquiring Lonzo Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline before opting to remain with their current team and added draft capital instead.
Report: Knicks likely to pursue Lakers’ Dennis Schroder in free agency
