There are a bruisers available (as an alternative to Brand). The Knicks could use a pesky, high motor big.
My top bargain candidates:
Tyler Hansbrough - one of the biggest pain in the necks in the league - would love him as a Knick as he's a guy that plays completely differently from anyone on our roster...
D Blair - who needs an ACL?
Maxiell - almost the same as Blair, perhaps more polished as a scorer?
Carl Landry - somehow plays a big role in the offense wherever he goes.
Old vet bigs:
Jared Jeffries - I almost guarantee he'll be back
K Mart - if he accepts the money, he's better than JJ, but he's a calf strain waiting to happen
Turiaf - like him, but injury waiting to happen
Warrick - what's wrong with him?
Amundson - just not as good as any of the others
Troy Murphy - is he done?