Now that the Knicks have waved the white flag on this season with Monday’s moves, they’re expected to have an estimated $33 million in salary-cap space this summer. They also hold a first-round pick in this year’s draft, and with the worst record in the league, would have a 25 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA lottery.
The Post’s Marc Berman and Zach Braziller offer a look at some of their possible offseason targets through free agency and the draft:
Top free agents
Projected salaries listed are for the first year of the contract; max salaries are estimates based on projected salary-cap figures.
LeBron James: If things fall apart in Cleveland, he’s got the opt-out clause and close relationship with Carmelo Anthony. Projected salary: $22.1M (max)
LaMarcus Aldridge: Likely to stay in Portland, but is turning into a top-three big man in league. Projected salary: $18.9M (max)
Marc Gasol: Knicks team president Phil Jackson is desperate for center to play in triangle offense, but Memphis pivot could go to LA if he leaves Grizzlies despite being buddies with Jose Calderon. Projected salary: $18.9M (max)
Kevin Love: Again, if things collapse in Cleveland, the power forward is free and is intrigued by Jackson. Projected salary: $18.9M (max)
Greg Monroe: Perhaps the most attainable big man available, he would give the Knicks a legit low-post scorer. Projected salary: $15.7M (max)
Kawhi Leonard: Hard to see the carefully run Spurs letting the 2014 Finals MVP walk, but the stoic two-way force who has improved every year is worth trying to entice. Projected salary: $15.7M (restricted)
Jimmy Butler: Having a do-everything All-Star-caliber season for Bulls and could have been had last summer in sign-and-trade for Anthony, but Chicago should match offers. Projected salary: $15.7M (restricted)
Rajon Rondo: Friends with Anthony and likes New York, though not prototype PG for triangle. Projected salary: $14M
Goran Dragic: Perfect PG for triangle, likes New York, but best if Calderon traded. Projected salary: $13M
Paul Millsap: Solid, gritty two-way forward who could make good tandem with Anthony. Projected salary: $12M
DeAndre Jordan: Still underachieving offensively but so athletic and great shot-blocker. Projected salary: $11M
Wesley Matthews: Burly SG who can drill 3-pointer, defend and great character guy. Projected salary: $10M
Reggie Jackson: Explosive combo guard on club that needs athleticism. Projected salary: $10M (restricted)
Draymond Green: “Everybody Loves Draymond’’ because he’s a gritty 3-point-shooting, defending, rebounding power forward excelling on prosperous Warriors. Projected salary: $9M (restricted)
Tobias Harris: Long Islander could give hometown discount as a hard-working 3-man who plays well on both ends and Anthony pal. Projected salary: $9M (restricted)
Robin Lopez: Desperately needed lunch-pail center who does all the little things. Projected salary: $9M
Danny Green: Long Island sharpshooter could flourish in triangle with local discount. Projected salary: $9M
Patrick Beverley: Defensive-minded point guard at perimeter for club that hasn’t had that in years. Projected salary: $7M (restricted)
DeMarre Carroll: Helping Atlanta to best record in East with athletic repertoire at wing; can drain 3 and defend. Projected salary: $7M
Marco Belinelli: Sharpshooter, smart, coming from winning program in San Antonio. Projected salary: $5.5M
Top college players
C Jahlil Okafor, Duke: The big prize is this 6-foot-11 Chicagoan, averaging 19.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, with polished post moves and basketball IQ befitting a senior. Some have — unfairly — compared the immensely talented freshman to Tim Duncan, who wasn’t nearly this advanced when he arrived at Wake Forest.
G Emmanuel Mudiay, China: John Wall clone, the 6-foot-5 Texan is built like a tank. He’s a franchise point guard in the making who opted to go overseas this year rather than attend SMU. Jump shot remains a question mark and he may not be right fit for the triangle.
F Karl-Anthony Towns, Kentucky: Raw New Jersey native hasn’t come along quite as fast as some predicted. But the 6-foot-11 freshman projects as perennial NBA All-Star, offensively skilled to play inside and out, with length and strength to be a solid post defender and rim protector.
F Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky: Seven-foot sophomore with high motor and relentless intensity has made major strides this year offensively to match his already elite defensive ability. Has some Marcus Camby to his game.
G Stanley Johnson, Arizona: Prototypical shooting guard at the next level, 6-foot-8 Arizona freshman has an NBA-ready body and already is one of the nation’s top perimeter defenders. Concerns over his jump shot — the big knock on Johnson — have lessened as California native is shooting 44 percent from 3-point range.