This would be the ultimate step back for the New York Knicks.
The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in re-signing forward Andrea Bargnani when he becomes a free agent this summer, Marc Berman of the New York Post reports.
According to an NBA source, Jackson still is a fan and has interest in bringing Bargnani back for the right price because of his length, post defense and ability to score and pass in the structured system. Bargnani’s market value is one of the great mysteries of the summer, pending how he finishes the final 21 games.
Jackson has no power forward or center under contract for next season and a one-year deal is not out of the question. Bargnani’s burdensome contract, which pays him $11.5 million this season, expires July 1. Before he returned Feb. 9 in Miami, there was speculation whether any NBA team would offer him even a minimum deal.
Bargnani, 29, is making $11.5 million this season in the final season of a five-year, $50 million contract. He has averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his last 10 games.
Bargnani will always give you glimpses of Dirk Nowitzki, but he seems to just be a regular guy at this point.