New York Knicks
It was a great sight for fans of the New York Knicks to see them finally reach the postseason after a seven-year drought. In Tom Thibodeau’s first year as head coach of the Knicks, New York earned the fourth-seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record. However, the Knicks would be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in five games by the Atlanta Hawks.
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The emergence of Julius Randle — who won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award — and the improvements that RJ Barrett showed are reasons to be optimistic if you’re a fan of the Knicks.
Though, in their series against the Hawks, it was evident that New York lacked firepower on the offensive end. Following the team’s quick exit, it’s been well-documented that the Knicks are going to be aggressive this offseason.
New York would love to pair Randle and Barrett with a star player this offseason and that could possibly happen via trade. If Bradley Beal is made available or if he requests a trade from the Washington Wizards, expect the Knicks to make a serious push for the three-time All Star.
