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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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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after taking a jump shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 114-105.
Apr 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after taking a jump shot against the Los Angeles Clippers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 114-105. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 24: Phoenix Suns

For those looking for exciting backcourt play out west, tune into a Phoenix Suns game. Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight and summer league standout Devin Booker should light up the scoreboard in several contests.

However, the Suns don’t have a strong frontcourt. The coaching staff must continue to develop Alex Len into a complete player near the rim. As a veteran Tyson Chandler provides leadership but less productivity on the court.

No. 23: Charlotte Hornets

Here’s the first surprise within the order. Despite clinching a playoff berth in the previous season as the No. 6 seed, the Charlotte Hornets drop to the bottom of the rankings.

The Hornets lost some depth over the offseason. Lin joined the Nets and center Al Jefferson signed with the Indiana Pacers. Guards Nicolas Batum and Kemba Walker can’t carry this roster every night. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist likely returns, but he’s not a game-changer.

Unless Frank Kaminsky shows significant improvement, the Hornets finish as a non-playoff team.

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