So they’ll have the opportunity to pursue a star this summer.
The last time the Knicks made the playoffs and entered the offseason with heightened expectations, it didn’t go well. New York struggled in 2021-22, winning just 37 games.
They bounced back this season, thanks in part to the Jalen Brunson signing. Brunson gives the Knicks a steadying presence at point guard and the opportunity to build around an elite lead guard.
That in and of itself is a significant accomplishment, but it’s not enough. If you watched the Heat series, you know the Knicks need more around Brunson.
For the Knicks, there are two pathways to get there. The trade market or internal improvement. Which direction will Leon Rose and his group go? We’ll find out over the next two months.