The Knicks have some decisions to make at the guard/wing position this offseason.
Reggie Bullock and Alec Burks are free agents.
To keep both players, the Knicks will probably have to sign them through at least 2022-23. Is New York willing to use cap space to bring back both players? That’s unknown.
Midway through the regular season, at least one Knicks decision-maker wanted to bring back Burks, Bullock and Nerlens Noel. The thinking at the time: These 2021 free agents helped us exceed expectations, so why not bring them back?
That was prior to the Knicks’ strong close to the regular season (16-4) and their disappointing playoff performance against the Atlanta Hawks.
If New York’s decision-makers decide against re-signing Burks and Bullock and look for another wing in free agency, the club will have options.
DeMar DeRozan, Norman Powell, Kelly Oubre Jr., Will Barton, Doug McDermott, Josh Hart, Danny Green, Duncan Robinson, and Nic Batum are among the guards/wings on the free agent market.
If the Knicks are looking for a young player with upside on both ends of the floor, Oubre fits that description.
The New York Post reported that there is mutual interest between Oubre and the Knicks. SNY hasn’t independently confirmed that report. Some with the Mavs are fans of Oubre, per SNY sources. He’ll surely garner interest from several teams this offseason.