There is mutual interest between the Knicks and veteran point guard Jeff Teague, who will become an unrestricted free agent on Saturday, writes Ian Begley of ESPN.com.
It’s not the first time we’ve heard about New York’s interest in Teague — as Begley notes, general manager Steve Mills talked to the Hawks two years ago about a potential trade for the point guard. However, the timing of the report is interesting.
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We learned back in March that while Teague liked New York, the Knicks’ commitment to the triangle offense would likely prevent him from seriously considering the franchise as a free agent. Since Phil Jackson is no longer heading up the Knicks’ front office, it seems likely that the team will significantly de-emphasize the triangle going forward. With no Jackson and no triangle, it’s possible that players like Teague will view New York as a more viable landing spot.
Teague, 29, had another solid season in 2016/17, averaging 15.3 PPG and a career-high 7.8 APG in what was his first – and possibly last – year in Indiana. If the Pacers move Paul George and enter a rebuilding mode, Teague is unlikely to return.
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Already a positive effect from Phil Jackson departing.
Phil Jackson is gone, and players are like “yoooo, we can consider you now.” Knicks need help on the wing and obviously at the guard spot. That Noah money though…..