The Knicks have an open roster spot, and they can use help in the frontcourt. That much is true. But Kevin Love is still a strange answer to the question of who should fill it.
New York Post analyst Bryan Fonseca recently put Love atop his free-agent wish list on Got Game, calling the five-time All-Star his "number one" target. Fonseca pointed to Love’s still-useful offense, his rebounding and his "elite vibes" as the reasons he’d make sense for the Knicks.
There’s no denying Love still brings something to the table. The source reporting says he looked usable last season with the Jazz, and his 2025-26 numbers - 8.5 points and 9.9 rebounds in more than 20 minutes per game - back that up. That is real production for a veteran big.
But production alone doesn’t make him the right fit for New York.
The Knicks already have Karl-Anthony Towns starting at center and Andre Drummond as the primary backup, which covers the scoring and rebounding Love would provide. If Leon Rose and company are looking at their final roster spot, the smarter path would be a player who brings defense first, not another frontcourt scorer.
That matters more now with Mitchell Robinson in Boston. The Knicks don’t currently have anyone who can fully replace the defensive intangibles Towns lacks, and Drummond, while perhaps better at swatting shots, is not exactly a defensive anchor either.
Love has never been known as a strong defender, even in his prime. According to the source, he was always considered below average on that end, and those issues have only become more pronounced late in his career.
So while the idea of adding a player with Love’s resume might sound appealing, the fit in New York doesn’t line up with what the roster actually needs.
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