With the Knicks looking to add depth as they continue their quest to win an NBA Championship, nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook could be a fit in New York.

According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, there will be mutual interest between Westbrook and the Knicks when the free agency period officially tips off at 6:00 p.m.

Begley notes that Knicks are one of several teams who will have interest in Westbrook, and that the Knicks currently have a $5 million tax-payer exemption and the veteran’s minimum that they can offer to free agents.

Mark Stein and Jake Fischer were the first to report that Westbrook was a target for the Knicks.

Westbrook, 36, spent last season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds while appearing in 75 regular season games, including 36 starts.

A nine-time All-Star, three-time assists champion, two-time scoring champion, and the league MVP in 2016-17,  Westbrook has played 17 seasons in the NBA, with his first 11 years coming in an Oklahoma City Thunder uniform. Since then, Westbrook has made stops in Houston, Washington, Los Angeles (Lakers and Clippers), and Denver.

Adding Westbrook would give the Knicks a proven veteran point guard behind Jalen Brunson, and would provide an immediate upgrade over players like Cam Payne and Tyler Kolek.