The Knicks already have a candidate to complete their frontcourt: Tony Bradley is on the radar

The New York Knicks continue to seek pieces to complete their roster ahead of the title defense, and one of the spots still generating doubts is that of the third center. Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond are the two main options for Mike Brown, but the New York franchise wants to add another player to fill that position.

According to Ian Begley from SNY, Tony Bradley has appeared on the Knicks' radar as the franchise continues to explore various alternatives available in the free-agent market before the start of training camp. New York's intention is to evaluate different options during the preseason to finalize the last spots on their roster.

Tony Bradley, a veteran option for the Knicks

Bradley could provide exactly the profile New York is looking for: a traditional center with NBA experience and the capability to act as a third option behind Towns and Drummond. Despite the impression of being much older due to his experience in the league, the player is only 28 years old.

The 2.08-meter tall interior player played a total of 41 games last season between the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. During those games, he averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11 minutes per game, playing a mostly secondary role.

Bradley entered the NBA in 2017 when he was selected 28th overall in the Draft, and he already has eight seasons of experience in the league. In his career, he has accumulated 234 regular-season games, with averages of 4.3 points and 3.8 rebounds.

The Knicks trust Towns and Drummond

The possible addition of Bradley, however, does not mean the Knicks are concerned about their current pair of centers. In fact, Begley notes that there is a great internal confidence in Towns and Drummond, despite currently lacking a third player with traditional characteristics for that position.

This could also become an obstacle for any player arriving in New York. The new center will have to compete for minutes in a rotation where Towns and Drummond clearly lead, and where there is no obvious initial path to regular playing time.

Therefore, Bradley could be more of a depth piece for specific situations than a player expected to have a significant role in the championship defense. His experience, size, and knowledge of the NBA make him a logical option to back up the interior play.

The Knicks explore more options

Bradley is not the only player who has caught the Knicks' interest in recent days. The franchise has also shown interest in Drew Eubanks and John Konchar, while they continue to evaluate which profiles may fit best in the available roster spots.

The situation reflects that New York does not seem to be in a hurry to finalize a specific addition. The franchise is open to different profiles and will have the opportunity to assess their options during training camp and the preseason before making a definitive decision.

For now, the pair formed by Towns and Drummond will remain the absolute reference at the center position. The Knicks' goal is simply to find a third piece that can add depth and experience without needing to alter a rotation that already has its two main protagonists perfectly defined.

The next step will be the start of training camp, before the Knicks play their first preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It will be then that Mike Brown can start evaluating on the court which player can definitively complete his interior game.

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