It’s hard to imagine where the New York Knicks will go next. Entering last NBA offseason, the future looked bright. Julius Randle had emerged as a bonafide superstar. RJ Barrett was making strides towards the same mark.

The supporting cast was delivering, and the Knicks earned a trip to the postseason.

In 2021-22, the wheels fell off. Randle regressed mightily. Barrett stagnated, increasing his volume at the expense of his efficiency. Obvious gaps in this roster became apparent. The Knicks didn’t even earn a trip to the play-in tournament.

One bright spot in the season was Obi Toppin’s development. The sophomore forward increased his scoring output from 4.1 to 9.0 points per game. He began to emerge as a versatile defender and transition terror as the season advanced.

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Of course, that also makes him one of the Knicks’ best trade chips. If they want to land an impact veteran this summer, parting with Toppin could aid that cause.

Here are three teams that should be targetting Toppin this summer.