While the team has been linked to various players, not all of them would necessarily be a good a fit. Whether they don't fit into New York's uptempo system, or are just plain overpriced, the Knicks have to be sure not to make the wrong move, as it could prove costly down the road.

Samuel Dalembert

Samuel Dalembert proved to be a defensive mastermind while on the Sacramento Kings, and his rebounding abilities were stellar as well, but he just isn't the right fit for the Knicks.

His biggest flaw is going to be his price. Dalembert is likely to command more than the mid-level exception, and even if by some chance he is open to signing at a discount, he is certainly going to want more than a one-year deal.

New York cannot risk its future financial plans by signing Dalembert of all people. If he was open to a discounted one-year deal, then he should be considered.

That is unlikely though, as is the probability of Dalembert making a move to the Big Apple.

Kurt Thomas

Out of all of New York's targets at the center position, Kurt Thomas is probably the best option, yet he is not without flaws.

Thomas' greatest flaw is his age, as he is nowhere near as mobile as he once was. He cannot run the floor as well as he used to, nor can he play as many minutes or stay healthy long enough to appear in as many games.

While Thomas would only be a solution for the interim, he wouldn't alleviate the burden down low nearly as much as the Knicks need.

And then there is also the fact that Thomas prefers the Bulls to the Knicks.

Kwame Brown

Kwame Brown has been rendered a major disappointment already, but thanks to his size, he is bound to get a multi-year deal from someone.

The Knicks would be better off not being that team, as it would affect their pursuit of a third superstar next summer. There are only a handful of exceptions New York should make in regards to straying away from their one-year-contract stance.

And Brown isn't one of them.

Aaron Gray

Aaron Gray is likely to come cheap, and is also likley to be amenable to a one-year deal, but he just doesn't fit into the Knicks' high-octane system.

Gray adds substantial size in the paint, but he is not especially adept at running the floor. The Knicks need a big man who can somewhat thrive in transition, and Gray doesn't fit the bill.

While price is a factor, effectiveness must be as well. In those terms, Gray has yet to prove themselves.

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Now that the lockout is nearly over, the insanity is about to begin. December 9th is the date that we should circle on our calendars, as that is when free-agency will begin.

Like the rest of the league, the New York Knicks are going to look to retain key players and make necessary upgrades in order to compete at a high level.

There are an array of athletes who can help the Knicks continue to grow, but the team is restricted in the moves that it can make. Any additions/retentions must not squash the Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Deron Williams aspirations that are running rampant throughout the newly renovated Garden.

That being said, New York's restrictions are not nearly enough to keep them out of play, and we can expect them to be extremely active in the free-agency market.

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