New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have been discussed as a potential landing spot for James Harden’s teammate, Russell Westbrook this offseason.

If the Knicks could justify Westbrook and his salary, they could likely justify Harden and his salary instead.

Harden would bring the kind of star power that the Knicks and their fan base crave, and he should be able to recruit others to join him.

The Knicks are typically not a destination in free agency, but the acquisition of Harden via trade could go a long way toward changing the narrative in New York — especially if Harden is able make the Knicks into a contender.

In New York, Harden would team up with new head coach Tom Thibodeau. In his past as a head coach, Thibodeau has had stars such as Rose and Jimmy Butler in Chicago, and Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota.