Now that Jalen Brunson has established himself as a go-to superstar who can lead a team in the playoffs, the New York Knicks are prepared to add

If the Knicks are indeed going star-hunting this summer, the pair of first-round picks will be critical draft capital for any team hoping to start, or jump start, a rebuild.

Randle is eligible to sign an extension with the Knicks on Aug. 3, when the team could offer him a contract as large as $181.5 million over four years. Meanwhile, this front office has preferred to extend its meaningful players, handing one even to Randle a few years ago.