The New York Knicks didn't land the big-prize free agents this summer, but they still may be closer to winning a championship than people think.

And while it may be just the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas we're talking about, the Knicks are favored by oddsmakers to win it.

New York is an 8-1 favorite to win the summer league, according to oddsportal.com.

The Knicks and RJ Barrett, their No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, are taking on Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans, on Friday night.

The Pelicans are listed second at 14-1, along with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Brooklyn Nets are listed at 30-1 to win the league.

RJ Barrett will be a main focus during the games at the UNLV campus, but the Knicks will also be keeping a close eye on second-year players Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson as they hope to develop a young core of talent that will grow together.

All teams in the Summer League will play four preliminary games. The top eight will enter a tournament, culminating with the championship game July 15.

Teams that don't qualify will each play a consolation game.

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