NBA: 7 Big Takeaways From The 2016 Offseason

July 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; USA guard Kevin Durant (5) is congratulated by forward Draymond Green (14) behind guard Klay Thompson (11) against China in the first quarter during an exhibition basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

6 of 8

Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) laugh on the court during second half time out against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

The Knicks might be back

As I’ve echoed throughout the NBA offseason: I’m not sure if the New York Knicks are going to be good this season. I don’t think anyone does. Not this early. But, if nothing else, the Knicks are going to be interesting again.

They’re going to be on national TV a ton and will get a lot of coverage. Their big names alone, after bringing in Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah this summer, will get the job done in that department. Basketball-wise, if this team stays healthy and plays to their abilities, they could be one of the top 4 seeds in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

However, assuming that they don’t have a perfect season, that’s seems pretty unlikely. With that said, making the playoffs should be the expectation for the Knicks. Is that enough to constitute as “back”? I don’t know.

Next: The Jazz?

Home/NBA News