"Here are three trades that might make sense for both teams:
1. Sixers send three 2016 first-round picks (Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder) to Knicks for No. 4 overall.
For the Knicks, this deal knocks them out of the first-round this year, but it does set the up to be major players next year. The Knicks, like the Sixers do now, would own potentially as many as four first-round picks in the 2016 NBA Draft, and would also have a ton of cap space to spend on free agents. Not getting a player this year would sting, but in the long run, this deal would set the Knicks up to re-build quickly.
2. Knicks send Jose Calderon (3 years, $7 million per) and No. 4 overall to Sixers for Henry Sims (1 year, $900,000), and two future-first round draft picks
If the Knicks want to spend big on free agents this year, getting bad money off the books is key. Signing Calderon has proven to be a mistake, and his contract is the worst on the Knicks payroll (unless you want to count Carmelo Anthony's deal). The Sixers would essentially be buying the pick, as well as giving up two future assets.
3. Knicks send Andre Bargnani (1 year, $11 million) and No. 4 overall to Sixers for Henry Sims (1 year, $900,000) and two future first-round picks
This deal is similar to the previous one, only it opens up more cap space this year for the Knicks. There are a number of marque free agents expected to be available, including Cleveland Cavalier forward Kevin Love. The Knicks would free up $11 million in cap space and collect two future first-round picks. The Sixers would get to pick at No. 3 and No. 4, and would likely buyout Bargnani."
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FWIW, #Knicks Phil Jackson says there is a small percentage that he will trade the pick.
Jonah Ballow @jonahballow 2m2 minutes ago
.@PhilJackson11 on a potential trade in Sacramento w/ Cousins available: We are aware of the situation.
Ian Begley @IanBegley 1m1 minute ago
#Knicks Phil Jackson doesn't want to discuss Demarcus Cousins situation but suggests NY doesn't have the assets to be involved.
#Knicks Phil Jackson says he has no idea what Philadelphia will do. In that sense, he's just like the rest of us.
Phil says it's hard to tell how much of the pre-draft info that comes out is actually relevant to draft. Cites Embiid and Cousins news.
#Knicks Phil Jackson says the team is looking to purchase a 2nd round pick.
Phil said the team's workout yesterday -- reportedly Porzingis -- had to be canceled due to a cramp.
So frank Isola ripped Phil Jackson for doing a radio interview saying he was doing an interview rather than watching Porzingis workout and Porzingis wa snot even working out?
#Knicks Phil Jackson hinted that Kristaps Porzingis was dealing with an injury and didn't make it through his full workout yesterday.
Phil said the team's workout yesterday -- reportedly Porzingis -- had to be canceled due to a cramp.
So frank Isola ripped Phil Jackson for doing a radio interview saying he was doing an interview rather than watching Porzingis workout and Porzingis wa snot even working out?
Par for the course for Frank. Next he'll use this opportunity to rip the knicks for not announcing that the workout was cancelled.
.@PhilJackson11 says its a positive for a prospect to spend several years in college if the team wants them to move right into the lineup.
Phil, on whether he'd prefer to play Carmelo at the 3 or the 4: "It depends upon the big."
He just said it's A positive.
@WexlerRules The workout part was cancelled. He went through medical tests with docs here.
#Knicks Phil Jackson: "I did a great job last year."
Phil says ideally, team could find a good enough rim-protecting center -- in draft or FA -- that allows enough flexibility to play Melo at 4
Chris Herring @HerringWSJ 3m3 minutes ago
Phil just said that he did a "great job" last season in terms of shedding salary and putting team in position to get high pick.
#3 pick > #16 + #28 pick
How dumb do they think the Sixers are?
Remember, Ainge is their gm.
#Knicks Phil Jackson: "I did a great job last year."
As somebody who pays attention to Sandy Alderson press conferences, you should know how to recognize tongue-in-cheek comments.
But based on some of Phil's comments, it really does seem like he's describing WCS moreso than any other prospect in that range.
Phil says ideally, team could find a good enough rim-protecting center -- in draft or FA -- that allows enough flexibility to play Melo at 4
Chris Herring @HerringWSJ 3m3 minutes ago
Phil just said that he did a "great job" last season in terms of shedding salary and putting team in position to get high pick.
Too bad Phil forgot to send the memo about getting a high pick to Fisher and THJ who thought they were supposed to combine to be like Steve Kerr and Steph Curry for the last week of the season.
plus i am nervous my information is going to be wrong...
Yup. This is how the NFL works too. Mel Kiper and Todd Mckshay have their draft boards, then proceed to change it every damn week only to revert to their original ones. All pertinent information was known by execs as soon as the NCAA and international seasons ended.
I'm okay with that if it falls that way. I can have my pick between Mudiay and Zinger? Sure, why not.
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and it's probably gonna go Towns-Okafor-Russell-Mudiay, as we all assumed months ago.
Yup. This is how the NFL works too. Mel Kiper and Todd Mckshay have their draft boards, then proceed to change it every damn week only to revert to their original ones. All pertinent information was known by execs as soon as the NCAA and international seasons ended.
Combine and pro-days have some impact since it's usually the first "live" look the GM/coach get at the players. Though probably doesn't affect the top 3-5 players much.
For the NBA, the workouts likely have some impact, especially when grading guys at similar positions (e.g. Russell vs Mudiay or Towns vs Okafor). If Okafor showed more range than thought it might've closed the gap some.
Note that there are two big men slots that need to be filled. It would be counterproductive for both of them to fit the same exact description.
Was thinking about that too actually. If you can get a defensive and shotblocking player with some range (like ability to hit occasional jumper) it could work.
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In terms of a deal, the most the Knicks can offer is 4 years 60 right? Since he would be coming off his rookie deal and signing with another team?
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in no way does he match Phil's description of an ideal big man for this team. Makes me wonder if he's the stone cold lock everyone assumes.
Was thinking about that too actually. If you can get a defensive and shotblocking player with some range (like ability to hit occasional jumper) it could work.
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In terms of a deal, the most the Knicks can offer is 4 years 60 right? Since he would be coming off his rookie deal and signing with another team?
Yes. And 4 for 60 (flaws and all) is a steal for a 25 year old big with his skills.
PG: Mudiay, Calderon, some PG
SG: Galloway, THJ, Thannis
SF: Melo, some 3-5 million player, Early
PF: Monroe, Acy
C: Lopez, vet min guy
Not a great team by any stretch but at least there's some base there. Team would be able to add a 15 million player type the following year or a max slot if they can move Calderon I think.
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in no way does he match Phil's description of an ideal big man for this team. Makes me wonder if he's the stone cold lock everyone assumes.
Was thinking about that too actually. If you can get a defensive and shotblocking player with some range (like ability to hit occasional jumper) it could work.
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In terms of a deal, the most the Knicks can offer is 4 years 60 right? Since he would be coming off his rookie deal and signing with another team?
Yes. And 4 for 60 (flaws and all) is a steal for a 25 year old big with his skills.
I tend to agree despite all these flaws. In a few years 15 million a year for a guy putting up 15-18, 10-12 and a decent passer is not bad. He's only 25 also as you said
A George Hill/Mudiay backcourt can be pretty good.
2) He might want to play for us.
3) He is big.
Don't be surprised if there are a number of draft-day deals. I keep hearing that many teams are seriously considering moving up or down.
IF we are trading down it's gonna be for TALENT. It's gonna be a 2 for 1 type deal. It won't be done primarily to shed salary. Calderon's contract won't prevent the Knicks from signing big names the next 2 years.
Lazy articles written by people that have nothing else to write about so they conjure up the same crap written last week. Oh I have to write about the Knicks? Let me summon up some negativity and focus on money because everyone can relate to that. It's horse shit.
Don't be surprised if there are a number of draft-day deals. I keep hearing that many teams are seriously considering moving up or down.
Jon in NYC's favorite writer. Haha
IF we are trading down it's gonna be for TALENT. It's gonna be a 2 for 1 type deal. It won't be done primarily to shed salary. Calderon's contract won't prevent the Knicks from signing big names the next 2 years.
Lazy articles written by people that have nothing else to write about so they conjure up the same crap written last week. Oh I have to write about the Knicks? Let me summon up some negativity and focus on money because everyone can relate to that. It's horse shit.
Phil brought up his ability to shed salary as doing a "great job". Wasn't a media swipe.