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New York Knicks: Keys to a successful rebuild

By Nick Zaccone

GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Frank Ntilikina of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11: Frank Ntilikina of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2017 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 11, 2017 in Greenburgh, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 19: Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 19: Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

The Carmelo Anthony trade left New York Knicks fans in disarray. So far this season, however, Kristaps Porzingis has exceeded expectations. What are the next steps for New York?

Months ago, the New York Knicks were on the brink of destruction. Phil Jackson was ready to buy out Carmelo Anthony’s contract and he was shopping Kristaps Porzingis around the league like he was a bag of chips.

Following Jackson’s dismissal and Scott Perry’s hiring as the new general manager, the Knicks have taken many steps forward in terms of preparing for the future. As the team currently experiences some success, the question on many fans’ minds is simple: what next?

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