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5 Biggest New York Knicks Rumors Heading Into 2015 NBA Offseason

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5 Biggest New York Knicks Rumors Heading Into 2015 NBA Offseason

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Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks have a lot of decisions to make this offseason after the worst year in the team's history. They are in position to make a run at several free agents, as well as a chance at the top pick in the NBA draft. Here are the top five rumors surrounding the Knicks as they approach the offseason.

5. How Many Players Will They Bring Back?

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5. How Many Players Will They Bring Back?

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The Knicks only have five players under contract for next season. It's unclear how many players they will bring back from last year's team. Most people expect there to be a lot of new faces with the Knicks next year. Shane Larkin is one of the players they should consider bringing back on a cheap deal.

4. Trading for Ty Lawson

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4. Trading for Ty Lawson

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Ty Lawson will be involved in a lot of rumors this offseason and the Knicks will be among the teams calling about him. Their interest will spike if they end up falling in the NBA draft because then they might look to trade the pick. Lawson has been very productive in Denver, but it seems like both sides are looking for a change.

3. Who Will They Take in the NBA Draft?

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3. Who Will They Take in the NBA Draft?

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Next Wednesday's NBA draft lottery will shape what the Knicks do this offseason. If they get the top pick the debate will begin between Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns. Phil Jackson has been rumored to slightly prefer Towns because of his defensive ability. It will be a topic that follows the Knicks all the way up to draft night.

2. Will LaMarcus Aldridge Consider the Knicks?

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2. Will LaMarcus Aldridge Consider the Knicks?

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LaMarcus Aldridge is the biggest fish among the unrestricted free agents this summer. The Knicks will have the cap room, but will Aldridge want to play for Knicks? He and the Trail Blazers had a rough finish to the season, which has led to questions whether or not he will return to Portland. The only certainty is that the Knicks will at least test the water with him.

1. Signing Greg Monroe

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1. Signing Greg Monroe

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There have been reports that Greg Monroe to New York is essentially a done deal. Both sides have denied that, but it wouldn't be a shock if it happens. Monroe is not expected to return to Detroit, and he makes sense for what the Knicks want to do. When there are this many rumors surrounding something, there is usually some truth to it.

Keith Alrick is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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