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New York Knicks: NBA Offseason Power Rankings

By Maurice Moton

Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Apr 23, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) controls the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 8: Indiana Pacers

The Pacers should rank within the top six, but they’re in the same division with the NBA Champions. Indiana went through a major makeover during the offseason, replacing head coach Frank Vogel and adding starters as well as role players to the roster.

Current head coach Nate McMillan will play with a full deck. Roster architect Larry Bird acquired Thaddeus Young and Jeff Teague to bolster the starting lineup. Al Jefferson comes off the bench to fill in the gaps for promising second-year player Myles Turner. The Pacers will fall to the No. 4 seed, but they’re playing with the second-best roster in the conference top to bottom.

No. 7: Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers rise slightly in the rankings due to the Thunder falling off the cliff. Head coach Doc Rivers chose to keep the roster intact, but early struggles could change his mind.

At the moment, the Clippers have enough talent to finish No. 4 in the West, but it’s not much better or worse than past seasons. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, they’ll play second fiddle to the super team in Golden State within the Pacific Division.

Once again, the Clippers have a solid group, but it’s not enough to get over the hump.

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