NFT: Knicks Chat: Robin Lopez joins the squad!

was 1.32 million

Bjelica, 27, could sign a three-year, $12-million contract with Minnesota, Sportando said. The reported buyout with Fenerbahce was $1.32 million, according to USA Today. He was selected with the 35th pick in the 2010 second round by Washington and traded to the Wolves on draft night.

C. RoLo
PF: Zinger
SF: Melo, Early, Thanasis?
SG: Afflalo, Galloway
PG: Calderon, Grant

We need at least 1 more big, preferably 2, and another SF.

Something like O'Quinn, Derrick Williams and Brewer would be okay.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 13s13 seconds ago
Sources: Two athletic, free agent forwards rising as priorities for the Knicks: Derrick Williams and Corey Brewer.

Not a complete roster yet by far.

In comment 12355212 larryflower37 said:

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the team this year? How much can he give us at the 3?

Defense looked solid, offense looks rough. If he can develop the 3 ball he'll be something, if he can't he won't give them much beyond d

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If Generic NBA team added Porzingis, Jerian Grant, Afflalo, Robin Lopez & maybe Corey Brewer, it would be considered a very good offseason.

In comment 12355227 DanMetroMan said:

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David AldridgeVerified account ‏@daldridgetnt If Generic NBA team added Porzingis, Jerian Grant, Afflalo, Robin Lopez & maybe Corey Brewer, it would be considered a very good offseason.

Reasonable comment from a guy known for being reasonable.

I kind of wonder where the offense comes from on this team though, even if you assume they get Williams and Brewer.

Not what we all wished for but stars want to play for contenders. Phil has a couple more bullets to fire. Stay the course.

Unless it's for super cheap. I'm expecting him to get like 5 mill and I'd barely pay him more then the min.

In comment 12355227 DanMetroMan said:

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David AldridgeVerified account ‏@daldridgetnt If Generic NBA team added Porzingis, Jerian Grant, Afflalo, Robin Lopez & maybe Corey Brewer, it would be considered a very good offseason.

So true, except for Brewer. Who cant shoot so I dont really understand why he's so linked to us. Phil is probably interested at bargain prices.

I'd like to shop for some bargain hard working vets and upsider with the remaining space. What would Reggie Evans want? Cant play him with RoLo, but neither is a 33 mpg guy. We've added at least 3 hard workers. Hard work and 5 guys playing together can really make a huge difference.

In comment 12355232 Torrag said:

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Not what we all wished for but stars want to play for contenders. Phil has a couple more bullets to fire. Stay the course.

Agree totally.
This team was not one star away from competing for a title. Build the young pieces and try again next year to make a splash.
A lack of a first round pick next year does hurt.

In comment 12355232 Torrag said:

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Not what we all wished for but stars want to play for contenders. Phil has a couple more bullets to fire. Stay the course.

Agree totally.
This team was not one star away from competing for a title. Build the young pieces and try again next year to make a splash.
A lack of a first round pick next year does hurt.

I know he was suspended for pot & then when into a clinic for depression.Don't know if he has righted his life but if he has,he could be added cheaply & would be a huge defensive presence.

In comment 12355241 TheMick7 said:

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I know he was suspended for pot & then when into a clinic for depression.Don't know if he has righted his life but if he has,he could be added cheaply & would be a huge defensive presence.

Read an interview about him not long ago. He seems happily retired. I don't think he's cut out to be an NBAer. The lifestyle and the money don't seem to work well with him.

In comment 12355149 Joey in VA said:

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Deal just sticks in my craw. When will this franchise ever learn???? Until Dolan is out, this team will suck in perpetuity.

Dolan isn't the gm. He spends money and is a good owner. If we had homegrown talent we would be in the luxury tax and Dolan wouldn't give a shit

I don't want to be back on here next year hearing but..but...but... he had nothing to work it excuse.

he'll get any team he plays with more easy points because the man is literally the human version of a greyhound. He also has massive balls, the guy is absolutely fearless in a non-cocky way and it just makes you appreciate his attitude so much. But he's just not a great halfcourt player on offense, he can get hot from outside every now and then but he's not a pure shooter. And on D his lack of strength limits him and he gambles so much. As a defender he's like one of those NFL safeties that might have 5+ INTs on the season but get burned a ton deep.

Love the Lopez signing. Rolo (one of the best nicknames in the league) is a great combination of "dirty work" and skill. I actually think the Bucks should've signed Lopez over Monroe, that Monroe signing will really kill their defense.

The other guys are a big question mark, but they probably feel that Afflalo and Melo can be in the 45-50 ppg range on a nightly basis if healthyand they'll hope for some scoring upside from the rookies/Galloway

knowledge and evaluation out there? It's more fun for the national media to just bash every move the Knicks make and laugh at them. Eventhough the pathetic Lakers can't even beat us out for Robin Lopez.

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and Jackson blew up what little team he had in search of cap room. Then, Melo was gone with an injury.

How does one judge how good Fisher can be based upon that shit show? This year, at least he will have a core to work with. THEN we can judge him.

wow.

A lot of money, but I guess it was expected.

is 3 years $50 mm, which I guess is like $16MM/17/17. Knicks keep about $4 mm a year in additional cap room to play with.

If Monroe were stronger as a defender it would bother me more.

Knicks need to add a big and some shooting.

In comment 12355278 manh george said:

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is 3 years $50 mm, which I guess is like $16MM/17/17. Knicks keep about $4 mm a year in additional cap room to play with. If Monroe were stronger as a defender it would bother me more. Knicks need to add a big and some shooting.

They just added a big... LOL

They need to add a shooter. I don't like the Derrick Williams and Corey Brewer chatter.

They need to keep adding.

So who is the backup 5? I suspect we might want to have one of those.

but what about bringing in Jimmer Fredette to play the John Paxson/Steve Kerr shooter role?

In comment 12355282 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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They need to keep adding.

No I agree I just thought the timing of the comment was weird.

if Lopez were to miss a stretch of games (it happens), we might average 12 rebounds a game. We need more size, period.

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In comment 12355288 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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I think Jason Smith is a good bet to come back.

I'm just trying to figure what they do with the remaining cap space, and Williams and Brewer solve neither size nor shooting.

I think the fact that you consider that weird, is weird.

Supposedly plus the mini ml of 2.8. That's plenty to add a couple more rotation pieces. Plus there are always a couple guys that end up having to take the min (Aldrich easily could). And the can still save that 4 mill if they want to cut Calderon.

Minute for minute the dude can rebound with anyone. Good enough defense, no rim protection. On offense ... did I mention his rebounding?

Do it!

In comment 12355298 Italianju said:

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Supposedly plus the mini ml of 2.8. That's plenty to add a couple more rotation pieces. Plus there are always a couple guys that end up having to take the min (Aldrich easily could). And the can still save that 4 mill if they want to cut Calderon.

I have a feeling that they're going to keep Calderon because despite his salary he's still a legit NBA player and good shooter.

I'd bet on Jason Smith returning as well.

Unless they were going t go after a Harris or something I bet they keep him as well. The 4 mill we save won't really help that much unless we were offering a big contract to someone.

sort of surprised given the market that Smith doesn't have more interest around the league. I think Calderon, Smith and Shved are all on the Knicks to open the season.

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of crazy to say but almost a "good" thing they haven't added much offense in terms of Zinger getting PT. If he can shoot as claimed he might get burn just based on the shooting/offense need

In comment 12355319 Canton said:

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July 11

he's an ideal back-up big. Cheap and tough.

like Belinelli for that price. Kings are a mess but just talking about that contract.

In comment 12355322 Stu11 said:

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he's an ideal back-up big. Cheap and tough.

Quite possibly. They need size one way or another.

can't imagine Zinger gets much if any run at C so anyone "tall" should interest the Knicks.

In comment 12355321 DanMetroMan said:

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In comment 12355319 Canton said: Quote: . July 11

Thanks. Can't come fast enough.

radio personality Ben Rogers claims he's hearing DJ is headed to Dallas.

blow to the Clippers and end any chance they have of competing going forward.

Signed with Kings...3 years, 19 million....Kings and others supposedly after Jason Smith...