Though New York acquired a former Sixth Man of the Year winner in Jordan Clarkson and solid frontcourt contributor Guerschon Yabusele in free agency, their most impactful acquisition may still be on the horizon.

The New York Knicks still have a few chess pieces left on the board as theynavigate the second half of the offseason. With at least one roster spotavailable and a need for steady veteran presence, they may want to look toward aplayer who’s done it all — even if his best on-court

The extension might not have happened if the Knicks believed they had a serious shot to land an elite player in a trade this summer.