New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale recently stated that they will be in a good position to acquire top-level free agents in 2019.The franchise had little cap space to make a splash this summer but they'll have enough money on their books to acquire two max players next year.Multiple teams in the league have put themselves in a position to pursue the stacked class of stars that will be available.The likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler and DeMarcus Cousins will hit the open market.According to reports, Irving has an interest in playing in New York and wants to one day team up with Butler, who he has developed a close relationship with.One team they can potentially join forces on is the Knicks and Enes Kanter is optimistic that the duo can bring their talents to the Big Apple.“Yes,” he told Fox Sports 1 host Colin Cowherd when asked if Irving and Butler have a real interest in joining the Knicks.“And the Knicks have a really, really high chance to get them next offseason. I believe that and I promise I think they will.”

Butler recently turned down an extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Irving made it clear it wouldn't make sense for him financially to re-sign with the Boston Celtics now.

The Knicks are in desperate need of some star power on their roster to help them end their long playoff drought.

They haven't made it to the postseason in five years and after just one campaign with the team, Kanter can see how frustrated fans are.

“Some of the fans… they don’t even know how to spell playoffs anymore,” he said.

But the Turkish big man has high hopes for the future of the franchise and promises that they'll turn their fortunes around.

“I know the media is so tough on the Knicks, but I promise you guys in a couple years, we’re going to put the Knicks on the map again,” said Kanter.

The 26-year-old opted into his contract with New York this summer and will spend at least one more season at Madison Square Garden.

If the Knicks are successful in luring both Kyrie and Butler, Kanter is unlikely to be re-signed to a long-term deal as a result.

The 2019 offseason is already shaping up to be a hugely important one for the future of the organisation.

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