Team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry were holding exit interviews with Knicks players Thursday and Friday to discuss each player’s uncertain future.
Coach David Fizdale expects “a very different’’ roster in 2019-20. Several of the team’s free agents-to-be will be impacted by whether the Knicks add two marquee free agents July 1. There could be cap space left over if the Knicks sign just one marquee free agent and execute a multi-player trade for New Orleans’ Anthony Davis. There’s also a $5 million room exception they can use.
Emmanuel Mudiay, PG
Fizdale would love to re-sign him but indicated he was productive enough to attract a hefty free-agent offer. But beware of the leading scorer on the worst team who plays suspect defense.
Damyean Dotson, SG
Slumped with perimeter shot at end but proved solid two-way rotation guy with friendly contract next season.
Dennis Smith Jr., PG
Should be back, potentially as their explosive starting PG or backup, pending free agent Kyrie Irving’s destination.
Frank Ntilikina, G
Injuries and poor shooting have put his status in jeopardy. The Knicks could clear $5 million in cap space if their 2017 lottery pick is traded on draft night for a future first-rounder or early 2019 second-rounder.
Kadeem Allen, PG
Fizdale feels the gritty playmaker is an NBA player and could fill out roster as a minimum-salary signee after revelatory short stint.
John Jenkins, SG
Outside shooter had some moments (37.9 percent from 3) in his two-month run as club decides on his team option.
Allonzo Trier, SG
Undrafted sniper looks to have future as electric sixth man, and Knicks should either exercise his $3.5 million option or re-sign him for less.
Lance Thomas, SF
Knicks are expected to buy out the final $7.6 million year of his deal for about $1 million, possibly ending the stint of longest-tenured Knick.
Noah Vonleh, PF
Free agent missed season’s final three weeks after a slump, but played ruggedly enough before that with 3-point, ball-handling flair to earn better than NBA minimum next season, leaving return chance small.
Mario Hezonja, F
Some contenders asked about enigmatic Croatian at trade deadline, so there is still fascination with 2015 lottery pick who failed to establish himself as a keeper.
Kevin Knox, F
Brass feels it made the right choice with draft’s No. 9 pick last year, despite 37 percent shooting, but talented scorer still could be offered in a Davis deal.
Henry Ellenson, PF
A 2016 first-round Pistons pick had a few nice games, but club could pass on picking up his option as he’s inconsistent defender/rebounder.
Luke Kornet, C
Free-agent outside-shooting big man whom the Knicks could bring back. He has enough good things to outweigh shortcomings as athletic defender.
Mitchell Robinson, C
Second-round pick became the Knicks’ brightest spot. Historic rookie shotblocker and rim-rattler with so much room to expand.
De’Andre Jordan, C
Averaged a double-double, is only 30, but Knicks may not be able to afford him despite decline unless free-agent buddy Kevin Durant demands it.