This is my ideal summer for the New York Knicks and includes key dates to the offseason. The main strategy was to keep the Knicks options fluid for the future while making the playoffs. This plan is contingent on the Spurs wanting to rebuild their franchise. If they do decide to do so, Knicks should be interested in 34-year-old LaMarcus Aldridge. I believe this could be a playoff team as constructed here. They would be able to chase major free agents next summer. If they fail to convert, they can resign Aldridge and continue to develop the younger players.

August 20, 2020 – The NBA Lottery:

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NBA Lottery Results: Knicks win the #1 pick

 

October 16, 2020 – Draft Night:

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Knicks select #1 Pick Lamelo Ball, PG Spire Institute 

 

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Knicks select #27 Pick (acquired in Clippers trade) Cassius Stanley, G Duke

 

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DRAFT NIGHT TRADE #1:

Julius Randle + Dennis Smith Jr. + 2020 Knicks 2nd round  39th pick (Aleksej Pokusevski) + 2023 Dallas Pick

for

LaMarcus Aldridge

 

DRAFT NIGHT TRADE #2:

Knicks offer cash considerations to Celtics for Pick #46

 

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Knicks select at #46th Pick, Derrick Alston Jr., G/SF Boise State

 

October 17, 2020 –  Last day for a team or player option to be exercised 

 

Knicks release Bobby Portis

Knicks release Taj Gibson

Knicks release Wayne Ellington

 

October 18, 2020: – Knicks Sign Players to G League

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Knicks sign undrafted Omer Yurtseven to Westchester Knicks G League roster

 

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Knicks sign LiAngelo Ball to Westchester Knicks G League Roster

 

October 19 – October 23 – Free Agent Moratorium

 

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SIGN & TRADE AGREEMENT:

Elfrid Payton, Reggie Bullock, and 2021 Mavs 1st Round Pick

for

Brandon Ingram (approximately 5 years / $150 million)

 

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Damyean Dotson accepts 2 years / $11 million offer from Knicks

 

October 25, 2020: Free Agency

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Knicks sign Chris Boucher for 1+1 years / $5 million per season

 

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Knicks sign Lamar Peters to a 2-way contract

 

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Knicks sign Jared Harper to a 2-way contract 

 

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Knicks resign Maurice Harkless to an 1+1 years / $6 million per season

 

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Knicks sign Shabazz Napier to an 1+1 years / $3 million per season

 

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Knicks sign Kenny Wooten to 1 year / $3 million season

 

2020-2021 Training Camp Roster

 

Point Guards: Lamelo Ball / Frank Ntilikina / Shabazz Napier

Shooting Guards: RJ Barrett / Damyean Dotson / Cassius Stanley

Small Forwards: Brandon Ingram / Mo Harkless / Ignas Brazdeikis / Derrick Alston Jr.

Power Forwards: LaMarcus Aldridge / Kevin Knox / Kenny Wooten

Centers: Mitchell Robinson / Chris Boucher

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