New York Knicks: Predicting What the Roster Looks Like at the End of the Season

Now that the New York Knicks are healthy and apparently have things turned around in an attempt to climb the ladder in the Eastern Conference, all eyes are on the March 15 NBA trade deadline and what the Knicks will do to further improve their roster.

If you are one that's expecting major moves, you probably are going to end up disappointed, as the J.R. Smith signing could end up being the last of the Knicks moves for the season.

There are some minor moves that could be made.

Toney Douglas is a trade candidate, likely for a draft pick, and Mike Bibby is a candidate to be released, but the club could elect to keep him for emergency depth.

As far as additions, the Knicks don't need much. They have a roster that can compete for a championship. If anything, they may attempt to add another big body for depth reasons, but that's probably it.

With that being said, here's a look at what the Knicks roster will look like by the end of the season.

Point Guards: Jeremy Lin, Baron Davis and Mike Bibby

The Knicks don't need much here as long as Davis can handle the backup job. They will keep Bibby in case of emergency and end up dealing Douglas. He was recently signed to an extension, so he has a friendly contract that can be moved.

Shooting Guards: Landry Fields, J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert

Adding Smith gives the Knicks additional shooting that they otherwise probably would have had to attempt to acquire at the deadline.

Getting Shumpert completely healthy is a priority, especially on the defensive end of the floor, but overall the 2-guard depth is very solid and no moves need to be made.

Small Forwards: Carmelo Anthony, Steve Novak and Bill Walker

Walker is another trade candidate when he's healthy. His minutes will likely decrease with the emergence of Novak as a weapon, but keeping Walker's defense around makes sense for the Knicks.

The 3-spot is another unit with good depth, and no changes need to be made.

Power Forwards: Amar'e Stoudemire, Jared Jeffries and Josh Harrellson

I worry about Stoudemire's knees, and adding depth at the 4 could be an option, but Harrellson will eventually return from his broken wrist, and while he's not the most popular Knick, Jeffries brings some value at the defensive end of the floor.

A move won't be made to bring in another power forward. They just have to hope Stoudemire's knees hold up.

Centers: Tyson Chandler, Aaron Gray and Jerome Jordan

The Knicks will need depth behind Chandler down the stretch, and they don't have the cap room required to make a big move, although they could free up money if they decide to deal Douglas. Bringing in a guy like Gray, in whom the Knicks had interest during the offseason, makes sense.

He has an affordable contract that expires at the end of the season and is a serviceable big guy capable of playing 10-15 minutes a night.

Gray can rebound, averaging 6.1 boards in 15 minutes of action per night, and play defense. That's really all the Knicks need in a backup center.