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Markus Howard is a very high-risk/high-reward prospect in this year's draft, who's expected to fall late in the second round. He could bring the Knicks some scoring punch off the bench as a good shot creator, but will almost definitely hurt them defensively because of his tiny frame. Is he worth the risk?

Charleston's Grant Riller could be a potential sleeper prospect in this year's draft. He would help the Knicks address issues in both the playmaking & scoring department as an off-the-bounce scoring guard. The big knock on Riller was the level of competition he faced.

Tre Jones from Duke could be a credible reserve point guard for the Knicks if they decide to draft him. He brings great defense and an ability to run an offense effectively.

Argentinian combo forward Leandro Bolmaro would be a unique choice to use with their LAC pick in this year's draft. I don't think he is worth trading up for, but I would not mind taking the playmaker does he slip to the Knicks' spot late in the first.

Washington forward Jaden McDaniels is a prospect who intrigues me very much. I think the ceiling here is very high but the concerns are weighed heavy as well. He is going to need proper development in order to reach his hefty ceiling, so are the Knicks really the best fit for him?

Stretch big Jalen Smith is an intriguing prospect from Maryland who the Knicks should definitely consider if he falls in the draft. They would likely have to trade up for Smith, which also wouldn't be terrible, as he's a player who would address shooting & rim protecting issues from the Knick bench.

Aaron Nesmith had an outstanding couple of weeks in 2020 for Vanderbilt before the foot injury. His three-point shooting was off the charts, and his defense was solid too, but was the sample size large enough for the Knicks to trade up for him?

Saddiq Bey from Villanova is a 6'8" combo wing that could benefit the Knicks do they take him with their second first-round pick. He'd bring floor spacing, athleticism, defense, and would likely be NBA ready due to Jay Wright's successful track record of developing role players.

Payton Pritchard from Oregon can bring a few different dynamics to the Knick backcourt. He's a good shooter, an adequate playmaker, and has some defensive intangibles as well.

Nico Mannion is a combo guard from Arizona that could benefit the Knicks if they opt to move up in the draft with their LAC pick. Mannion can bring some playmaking & scoring potential to a Knicks team that underwhelms in those areas.