Despite the New York Knicks being involved in several trade scenarios, including for star point guard Damian Lillard, they elected to remain loyal to some of their players preparing to hit the free-agent market. Bringing back Nerlens Noel, Alec Burks, and Derrick Rose on three-year contracts showcased their desire for continuity. Having earned the 4th Seed in the Eastern Conference last season, in theory, keeping the majority of their most influential players would provide similar results.
However, the front office didn’t stop at retaining a few familiar faces, they also target upgrades at shooting guard and point guard.