The New York Knicks are still looking to fill out their roster this offseason.
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, one potential target could be veteran forward Davis Bertans.
Scotto reports the Knicks are among the teams "interested" in Bertans, the sharpshooting free agent.
The New York Knicks are among the teams who’ve expressed interest in signing free agent Davis Bertans, league sources told @hoopshype. Bertans has shot 39.6% from 3-point range in his career and played for Latvia in the FIBA Olympics Qualifying Tournament. pic.twitter.com/sx52VrKb1m
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 9, 2024
The Knicks still have the taxpayer mid-level exception to use, which is worth about $5.2 million. It's unclear if Bertans would command the entire MLE. He just finished a five-year, $80 million contract.
As Scotto notes, Bertans is a career 39.6% three-point shooter. Last season, Bertans averaged 6.7 points on 39.3% shooting, 38% from three, with 1.4 rebounds per game.
Bertans has bounced around the NBA since signing that big contract, playing for the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Charlotte Hornets.
Obviously, there are multiple concerns with Bertans. He doesn't score inside the three-point line, is a way below-average rebounder for his size (6-foot-10), and isn't a good defender.
That said, if Bertans was the Knicks' 10th or 11th man, his shooting could be a useful tool in spot situations.
