Player Notes

Richardson played in only one regular season game and five playoff games for the Knicks this season. He will be a free agent this offseason.
Recommendation: Richardson is in the twilight of his career and likely won't warrant fantasy consideration next season should he play again.

Landry finished up the regular season averaging 10.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23.2 minutes per game in 81 games for the Warriors in 2012-13. He averaged 11.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game during the Warriors' playoff run.
Recommendation: Landry will be mulling his player option for a second season with Golden State, though we don't see him getting the same level of playing time next year if all hands are healthy. He played a big role in 2012-13 due to Andrew Bogut's recovery from ankle surgery. But in the playoffs when David Lee (hip) was extremely limited, head coach Mark Jackson rolled with a three-guard lineup and Harrison Barnes at the four. Landry is a talented inside scorer and rebounder, but isn't a particularly tough defender and is not considered a must-have for Golden State.

Anthony had a great regular season for the Knicks as he averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.8 steals over 67 games. He was strong in the playoffs as well as he averaged 28.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.1 steals a game.
Recommendation: Anthony provided fantasy owners with excellent fantasy value again this season by increasing his scoring average by 6.1 points a game compared to last season. He is clearly the Knicks top offensive option and will be counted on to provide plenty of scoring again next season.

Leonard (knee) had 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt) to go with two boards, one assist, two steals and one block in 30 minutes Sunday in the Spurs' Game 1 waxing of the Grizzlies.
Recommendation: Leonard is impressively playing through a knee injury right now, and we would expect him to continue to do so as this series progresses.

Novak played 81 games during the regular season for the Knicks and averaged 6.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers a game. He played nine games during the playoffs and averaged only 2.0 points and 0.4 three-pointers a game.
Recommendation: Novak regressed this season after averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 three-pointers a game last season. He can provide fantasy owners with solid production from the behind the arc, but isn't likely to contribute much more than that again next season.

White played 57 games during the regular season for the Knicks, but only averaged just under nine minutes a game to go along with 2.2 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists a game. He also played in only four games during the Knicks' playoff run.
Recommendation: White was nothing more than a role player for the Knicks this season and is likely going to see similar playing time next season, leaving him with limited fantasy value.

Green played in 79 games in his rookie season of 2012-13, averaging 2.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game. His playing time increased in the postseason to 18.6 per game as he was part of the mix to replace an injured David Lee.
Recommendation: Green was a drain offensively for much of the season, shooting 32.7 percent from the field and 20.9 percent from 3-point range. Those numbers got better in the postseason, but Green's game isn't about scoring. He's a heady player capable of playing three positions and played some center during the playoffs. His versatility and IQ are valued, but he doesn't figure to be an offensive threat.

Thompson finished up the regular season averaging 16.6 points per game on 42.2 percent shooting (40.1 percent from 3-point distance) in 82 games. During the postseason, Thompson averaged 15.2 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field and 42.4 percent from 3-point range.
Recommendation: Thompson's sophomore NBA season was a drop off from the promise hinted at during his rookie campaign. There were often nights when Thompson's shot was not falling, and he labored under 40 percent shooting for the first two months of the season. After scoring a pivotal 34 points in a Game 2 win over the Spurs, Thompson followed up the final four games of the series with 10.3 points per game on 34 percent shooting. That illustrates Thompson's season overall. Very spotty and inconsistent. He remains a threat from 3-point range on any given night, but he may lose some shots next season to the developing Harrison Barnes.

Shumpert played 45 games during the regular season for the Knicks and averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 three-pointers and 1.0 steal a game. He played all 12 playoff games as well and averaged 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.1 steals a game.
Recommendation: Shumpert suffered a torn ACL during the playoffs last year and wasn't himself even when he did return this season. He is under contract with the Knicks next season and they also have a team option on Shumpert for the 2014-15 season. Shumpert could improve his fantasy value next season given a full summer to heal and strengthen his knee.

Copeland played 56 games during the regular season and averaged 8.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers a game. He saw his playing time decrease in the playoffs until the final two games of the series against the Indiana Pacers. He averaged only 4.1 points, 1.2 three-pointers and 1.0 rebound during the playoffs overall.
Recommendation: Copeland is a free agent and it's unclear if he will return as a member of the Knicks. He is an excellent shooter from behind the arc for his size and provides lots of energy on the defensive end. He may find himself a fairly desirable commodity this offseason and could really increase his fantasy value if he can land with a team who will give him extended minutes.

Barnes finished the regular season averaging 9.2 points in 25.4 minutes per game in 81 games played. Those averages increased dramatically during the playoffs, when he averaged 16.1 points in 38.4 minutes.
Recommendation: Part of the increased usage in the playoffs was the result of an injury to David Lee in the first round win over Denver, but increased usage doesn't always dictate making a big impact on games. And that's exactly what Barnes did during the postseason. He's expected to take on more minutes next season, supplementing the Warriors' dynamic backcourt with scoring and the front court with rebounding.

Smith said he wants to retire as a Knick, ESPN New York reports.
Recommendation: Smith has a $2.9 million player option for next season, but he is likely to opt out and become a free agent. He had an excellent season and won the NBA's Sixth Man Award as he averaged 18.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.3 steals a game. Before the playoffs started, it was largely assumed that Smith was going to cash in big due to his excellent regular season, but he shot only 33.1 percent in the playoffs and may have lost some money as a result. Although he wants to remain a Knick, they may offer him less than they would have before his playoff slump. Regardless of where he lands, he will likely be an excellent scoring option off the bench or as a member of a starting five.

Pondexter had a team-high 17 points and was 5-for-9 from three-point range in Sunday's Game 1 blowout loss against the Spurs.
Recommendation: He is the best three-point option on the Grizzlies, and was called upon to hoist with regularity to try to get the team back into Sunday's lopsided defeat. The situation called for a lot of minutes and shots for Pondexter, but we wouldn't expect him to lead Memphis in scoring in future games in this series.