With that being said, the Knicks have come up as a potential suitor for LeBron James. As his situation with the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly continues to sour, James has been rumored to be a potential trade candidate this year or at least a free agency option next offseason. New York has been rumored as a potential fit for James down the road.

The Knicks have one roster spot left after a busy 2025 offseason. Should they sign Ben Simmons or Alec Burks? Here's why Burks is the answer.

Of course, the Knicks began the offseason by firing coach Tom Thibodeau despite reaching their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000 last season. They hired former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown as his replacement after about a month of interviews with multiple candidates.