The Knicks’ roster is starting to take shape after Phil Jackson’s offseason moves. With the additions of Derrick Rose via trade and Joakim Noah and Courtney Lee via free agency, the starting five will have a whole new look when the Knicks take the court next season. The only returning starters from last year’s 32-50 squad will be Carmelo Anthony and phenom Kristaps Porzingis, entering his second season in the NBA. In addition, some backups who logged big minutes are gone, significantly changing the makeup of the bench.
Here’s a glimpse at what the team looks like now:
Starting five
Derrick Rose, PG
2015-16 stats: 16.4 ppg, 4.7 apg, 3.4 rpg
After a competent 66-game season, the Knicks hope they can squeeze 75 contests out of the 2011 MVP.
Courtney Lee, SG
2015-16 stats: 9.6 ppg, 1.7 apg, 2.6 rpg
A do-everything, smart 2-guard who can knock down a 3-pointer and defend well.
Joakim NoahGetty ImagesJoakim Noah, C
2015-16 stats: 4.3 ppg, 3.8 apg, 8.8 rpg
A grinding enforcer on defense, a surprisingly sweet passer on offense, and a team leader.
Kristaps Porzingis, PF
2015-16 stats: 14.3 ppg, 1.3 apg, 7.3 rpg
The Latvian phenom should only look better, stronger and not hit a wall as a sophomore.
Carmelo Anthony, SF
2015-16 stats: 21.8 ppg, 4.2 apg, 7.7 rpg
The perennial All-Star feels he’ll be more explosive further removed from knee surgery; he’s already been told to get in better shape for coach Jeff Hornacek’s transition attack.
Bench
Brandon Jennings, PG
2015-16 stats: 6.9 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.0 rpg
Didn’t look like the same dynamo after 2015 Achilles surgery, but is young enough to get it back.
Brandon JenningsGetty ImagesLance Thomas, SF/PF
2015-16 stats: 8.2 ppg, 0.9 apg, 2.2 rpg
Was their best bench guy with hustling defense, 3-point prowess before late-season knee woes.
Justin Holiday, SG
2015-16 stats: 4.5 ppg, 1.1 apg, 1.7 rpg
Not just a Rose throw-in — Knicks see him as a good defender and athletic.
Kyle O’Quinn, PF/C
2015-16 stats: 4.8 ppg, 1.1 apg, 3.8 rpg
Will look to make amends for a disappointing first year in New York with a significant weight loss.
Willy Hernangomez, C
2015-16 stats: 5.8 ppg, 0.4 apg, 3.7 rpg*
Might be a fringe rotation player as rookie after not playing a lot of minutes in Spain, but Porzingis already touted him as the real deal.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas, SF
2015-16 stats: 11.1 ppg, 1.1 apg, 3.2 rpg*
Depending on adjustment, the rookie 6-foot-9 small forward from Lithuania with good driving ability will be either a key backup piece or spend quality time in Westchester for D-Leaguers.
* In Spain

