Two weeks before the first practice, the Knicks still have two open roster spots.
the franchise Involved in Donovan Mitchell’s trade negotiations in early September.
It could also target another major deal involving Julius Randle and Evan Fournier, who are both playing for France in the EuroBasket tournament.
As one HR director put it this week, “There were very few people on this team who weren’t available this summer.”
Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge — a pair of former All-Star power forwards who spent last season with the Nets — are still free agents, along with veteran point guard Eric Bledsoe and, of course, Brooklyn native Carmelo Anthony.
the post previously reported Knicks held internal negotiations regarding Anthonyhe accepts to return to New York to finish his career.
Griffin, Aldridge, and Anthony can serve as mentors to Randall and Obi Toppin. However, the Knicks don’t see any of these veterans right at this point. Aldridge, 37, would make the most sense if Randle were traded.
Other available free agents include journeyman big man Tristan Thompson, Dwight Howard, Cody Zeller and Hassan Whiteside.Howard could be a mentor to Jericho Sims and Mitchell Robinson. Nicks Lost Sage Center’s Taj Gibson in free agency to Washington.
The remaining wings include grizzled defensive specialists Andre Iguodola, Rodney Hood, Jabari Parker and DeAndre Bembry. Among the remaining guards are Avery Bradley, Fac Campazzo, Wayne Ellington and Ryan Arcidiacono, who finished the season in New York.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a history of making his 15th player a man who doesn’t care about playing time. He held back Wayne Selden.
The Knicks also have forwards Feron Hunt and Trevor Kiels on two-way deals. Second-round pick from Duke It seems destined for a season in the G League. They were able to promote Hunt to a full-time contract.
