First they fire Thibs and hire one to Sam Cassell, Chris Quinn, Dan Hurley, or Johnnie Bryant as HC. After these moves the Knicks would still be about $6 million below the second apron leaving them room for vet minimum signings to fill out depth.

Starting 5 PG: Jalen Brunson (33 MPG) SG: Donte Divincenzo (28 MPG) SF: Mikal Bridges (31 MPG) PF: OG Anunoby (31 MPG) C: Karl-Anthony Towns (30 MPG)

6th: Josh Hart (28 MPG) 7th: Walker Kessler (25 MPG) 8th: Deuce McBride (20 MPG) 9th: Jake LaRavia (14 MPG) DEPTH: Ariel Hukporti C, Resign Landry Shamet F, Resign Cam Payne G, 2025 NBA draft 2nd Round Pick