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Nine-time All-Star linked to New York Knicks in NBA free agency
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The New York Knicks may still be plotting their chance to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason after missing out on Kevin Durant . However, before that potential blockbuster event can take place, the Knicks will be focused on the start of NBA free agency, which tips off at 6 p.m. ET.
While NBA rumors are flying fast, now the Knicks have been closely linked to adding a nine-time All-NBA All-Star.
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According to The Stein Line , the Knicks are expeced to show interest in free agent Russell Westbrook , who spent last year with the Denver Nuggets . Furthermore, local SNY Knicks insider Ian Begley reports that there will be "mutual interest" between Westbrook and the Knicks when free agency tips off.
The best part? Is that the Knicks may be able to get the nine-time All-Star at a bargain rate.
"There will be mutual interest between veteran guard Russell Westbrook and the Knicks when free agency opens, as Knicks are one of several teams who will have interest in Westbrook, league sources say. Knicks currently have the $5M tax-payer exception and the veteran's minimum exception to offer free agents. The Stein Line & Jake Fischer earlier said Westbrook was a target for the Knicks."
Even if he's not a consistent knockdown shooter, several teams could use a scoring punch like Westbrook off the bench. Plus, the opportunity to pursue a championship playing at Madison Square Garden in New York could be just enough motivation to help get a deal done on both sides.
Westbrook may no longer play at the level that once won him two NBA MVP awards, but his 17 seasons of experience could be a very valuable addition for the Knicks as they seek even more playoff success.
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