DeMar DeRozan, NY Knicks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Knicks seemed to have their eyes on a few different names during this summer’s free agency.
New York was linked to numerous big-name free agents this offseason and ultimately came away with new additions Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier on top of re-signing familiar faces Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel, and Alec Burks.
Knicks Rumors: Was there interest in DeMar DeRozan?
According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks considered DeRozan as a potential option.
“Turns out, according to two NBA sources, [Knicks GM Scott] Perry was leaning toward a bolder pursuit, that of San Antonio standout swingman DeMar DeRozan.