Andrea Bargnani will pick up his player option and stay in New York for the 2014-15 season, ESPN reports.

Bargnani will pick up his player option and stay in New York for the 2014-15 season, ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Bargnani only played 42 games last season while he battled the injury bug. His full potential certainly hasn't been reached as a Knick, but with Carmelo Anthony on his way out, there should be more opportunities for Bargnani to excel during the upcoming season.