The Knicks feel good about their chances of re-signing Steve Novak despite nearly a dozen teams contacting his agent yesterday on the first day of free agency.
But as a back-up plan, the Knicks have targeted free-agent forward, Anthony Tolliver as a possible replacement, according to sources. Tolliver was an excellent 3-point shooter two seasons ago with the Timberwolves before being hampered by a wrist injury last season.
A good rebounder and defender, Tolliver’s adjusted plus-minus ratings have pro scouts impressed. The Knicks are afraid of the new luxury-tax penalty and prefer not to have to compete with a club offering Novak the full $5 million mid-level exception.