The New York Knicks may be in the midst of a lost season. However, there are still big questions that must be addressed soon about the team’s future.
A little more than a quarter through the 2022-23 NBA season, you can make a case that the New York Knicks are in the midst of what could be categorized as somewhat of a disappointing season. But it’s part of the process. Part of the rebuilding phase that the Knicks are in.
After signing one of the most sought-after free agents during the offseason (Jalen Brunson), this was always the criticism that the Knicks were going to be subjected to if they didn’t take a tangible step forward from last season. At 11-13, it’s difficult to say the Knicks have.
They are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. But there’s no guarantee that they’ll be able to retain that position this season or that they’ll improve over the course of the remainder of the year. And that may be an issue.
There are questions about the immediate future of the New York Knicks
The team’s foundational core is somewhat blurry and, aside from Brunson and RJ Barrett, it’s tough to see what the vision forward is for the Knicks. Before feeling confident about the Knicks, there are some big questions that need to be addressed about this team’s immediate future.
Let’s explore the four biggest that should concern the fan base at the moment.