The New York Knicks are one of the best teams in the NBA.
However, they suffered a major loss in the roster when Isaiah Hartenstein sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder (via free agency).
He was coming off a season in which he averaged 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 64.4 percent from the field in 75 games (49 starts).
The 26-year-old also started in all 13 of the team’s playoff games.
The Knicks are a legitimate contender for the 2025 NBA Finals.
So I think they need to add another center to the roster before the playoffs.
Whether it’s at the start of training camp next month (or midway through the season), JaVale McGee could be a great option.
He’s far from his prime at age 36, but he’s coming off a season where he averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting 59.8 percent from the field in 46 games for the Sacramento Kings.
McGee has plenty of experience that would be essential on the team’s bench for a playoff run.
He could also be signed to a veteran’s minimum contract, which would mean there is no risk for New York.
The former Nevada star is averaging career highs of 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 57.8 percent from the field in 909 games for the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers.
More importantly, McGee won three NBA championships with the Lakers (one) and Warriors (two).
