Right now Knicks currently on the roster:
C. Kyle O'Quinn
Pf. Kristaps
Sf. Melo
Sg. Gallo (Qualifying Offer), Justin Holiday
Pg. Derrick Rose
That's it. 9 holes to fill, about 26 mil in cap space and as of right now 0 draft picks to work with.
That said, pretty much everyone is trying to move out of this draft. It sounds like we'll be able to get at least one second, with an outside shot of maybe buying a first.
Gasol on a two-year deal is an utter no brainer. The problem is if he wants a longer deal.
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they have more assets than they can use. They need to spend 5 quarters to get a dollar player.
You think if Butler is a real option for them, they could potentially do a deal of both Oladipo and Fournier S&T? The numbers would work out I think.
I think Chicago would want Hez over Fournier. cost control. Also, easier to Google Hez.
I don't see why it would make a KD departure more likely. He has regressed and they would open up his money to do something else.
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But I simply don't see how Durant and Melo coexist. I would rather play the year out with Rose, let him earn a contract, and then make the big push for Russell Westbrook.
You are seriously arguing that you would not sign Durant if he wanted to come here because it is better to wait for Westbrook?
He's one of the dumbest pieces of shit on this entire board. That's why.
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would make a KD departure more likely (or signal KD has already said he's maybe/probably leaving).
I don't see why it would make a KD departure more likely. He has regressed and they would open up his money to do something else.
You dont want money this offseason. You want guys on old deals. Ibaka makes 12. Afflalo might get 12 in this market. More likely is that they get a pick and give Ibaka's money to Adams.
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But I simply don't see how Durant and Melo coexist. I would rather play the year out with Rose, let him earn a contract, and then make the big push for Russell Westbrook.
You are seriously arguing that you would not sign Durant if he wanted to come here because it is better to wait for Westbrook?
He's one of the dumbest pieces of shit on this entire board. That's why.
Lmao. Tell us how you really feel.
Knicks sent $100k to Orlando last July in O'Quinn deal, which means NY has $3.3 million to pay for a draft pick tonight
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley is the other top target for the Mavs, according to sources, as Dallas attempts to construct a core that will allow the franchise to be competitive during Dirk Nowitzki's twilight and beyond.
good question. Could be that if you wait until the new league year there are cap implications, i.e. you're acquiring a player and not a pick. Although that won't be an issue for most teams this summer.
Sounds likely but they cant negotiate until 7/7 or 7/9. Any earlier statement would indicate tampering.
Nothing can be done officially until July 1, but it seems certain he's on his way. Mills indicated as much on the recent MSG show introducing Hornacek, and reports surfaced a few weeks ago that a four-year deal was on the table. Sucks that he might not make it in time for Summer League, but we'll see.
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Phil Jackson says he anticipates re-signing free agents Lance Thomas and Langston Galloway.
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Phil Jackson says he anticipates re-signing free agents Lance Thomas and Langston Galloway.
Good. Both are cheap, young and good.
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Hornacek on needs for FA: "The 2 guard, with Arron opting out. And obviously without Robin, we need a center."
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Phil Jackson says he anticipates re-signing free agents Lance Thomas and Langston Galloway.
Good. Both are cheap, young and good.
hopefully cheap. Worried about Lance.
They just got Victor Oladipo for nothing. He can't be that pissed.
Supposedly it ibaka was Durant mom favorite player but who knows lol..
People are also saying rose and Durant are close, really I don't think anyone knows...
I am surprised they traded ibaka though
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But I simply don't see how Durant and Melo coexist. I would rather play the year out with Rose, let him earn a contract, and then make the big push for Russell Westbrook.
You are seriously arguing that you would not sign Durant if he wanted to come here because it is better to wait for Westbrook?
He's one of the dumbest pieces of shit on this entire board. That's why.
Yea I'm dumb. Go fleece some old woman out of her joolz you fucking coward. Lol.
Yes me wanting Westbrook more than Durant because having Durant and Melo on the floor at the same time makes me fucking dumb. How did that work out with Amaro and Melo, huh ding dong?
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In comment 13006496 chopperhatch said:
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But I simply don't see how Durant and Melo coexist. I would rather play the year out with Rose, let him earn a contract, and then make the big push for Russell Westbrook.
You are seriously arguing that you would not sign Durant if he wanted to come here because it is better to wait for Westbrook?
He's one of the dumbest pieces of shit on this entire board. That's why.
Yea I'm dumb. Go fleece some old woman out of her joolz you fucking coward. Lol.
Yes me wanting Westbrook more than Durant because having Durant and Melo on the floor at the same time makes me fucking dumb. How did that work out with Amaro and Melo, huh ding dong?
Obviously Amare
Seriously David, nobody likes you.
Sources: Wichita State's Ron Baker has agreed to a partially guaranteed 1-year deal with the New York Knicks. Baker was undrafted tonight.
Maybe we buy a drafted player after the draft is over.
Sources: Wichita State's Ron Baker has agreed to a partially guaranteed 1-year deal with the New York Knicks. Baker was undrafted tonight.
from the Wichita paper on Baker, who is 6'4" and 220:
Baker knows he is a possible second-round pick. Thats a wide range and Thursday could end with him drafted or not, and it might not matter much to his NBA future. Regardless of how he gets there, his summer will almost certainly include a trip to one or more of the NBAs summer leagues and, perhaps, an invitation to an NBA training camp. By the early fall, his future in the NBA, overseas or in the NBA Development League should become clear.
There are scenarios in which he is better off drafted proof a team sees a fit for his talents and scenarios where he is better off overlooked on Thursday, allowing him to choose his team. A team could draft him in the second round and ask him to play a year overseas. Baker will watch Thursdays draft in Kansas City with his family.
You want to make sure you put yourself in the best fit for you, Baker said. Everybodys got their own route as far as making it to the NBA. Sometimes, unfortunately, its not going straight from college to the NBA.
Baker said he feels good about his workouts, particularly in Dallas (pick No. 46) and Detroit (No. 49) and two with Milwaukee (the Bucks own picks No. 36 and No. 38). The hectic pace of travel and workouts allowed him to showcase his fitness level. He said he believes he showcased his defensive abilities and smarts in the workouts and the NBA Combine in Chicago in May.
I definitely felt like I was in better shape than most kids, he said. Most of these workouts are in 3-on-3 settings, so being a vocal defensive player and knowing positioning on the court is very important.
Neither NBADraft.net nor DraftExpress lists Baker in their mock drafts. Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com slots him No. 56 to Denver. Sam Vecenie of CBSSports.com compares him to former Kansas star Kirk Hinrich, who finished his 13th NBA season with Atlanta.
When you think of Ron in college, you think of him a lot as a (shooting guard), next to Fred VanVleet, Vecenie said. In the NBA, I kind of see him a little bit more as a defensive-minded (point guard) who can really shoot the ball, who can move the ball well and maybe play next to a more dominant, ball-handling (shooting guard). Hes a great, long, rangy defender.
yeah - per Begley @ ESPN:
"The Knicks elected not to buy a second-round pick. It seems like there are plenty of talented players that went undrafted -- including Gary Payton II, Dorian Finney-Smith, Yogi Ferrell and Troy Williams -- so the Knicks can sign these players as undrafted free agents without having to spend more than $2 million on the pick. Still, the Knicks have only five players under contract, so they'll have plenty of rosters spots to fill in the coming weeks."
Btw, I wonder if they re-sign Early. They certainly have room.
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Rationally. There are a lot of UDFA's who are likely as good or bad as 45 of the ones who were just drafted.
yeah - per Begley @ ESPN:
"The Knicks elected not to buy a second-round pick. It seems like there are plenty of talented players that went undrafted -- including Gary Payton II, Dorian Finney-Smith, Yogi Ferrell and Troy Williams -- so the Knicks can sign these players as undrafted free agents without having to spend more than $2 million on the pick. Still, the Knicks have only five players under contract, so they'll have plenty of rosters spots to fill in the coming weeks."
Payton signed a three year deal with the Rockets
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reading up on Baker, he seems to be somewhat in the mold that Hornacek was as a player - relatively tall combo guard who can shoot and defend.
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reading up on Baker, he seems to be somewhat in the mold that Hornacek was as a player - relatively tall combo guard who can shoot and defend.
But isnt very good at either. Also there are some reasons to believe he'll struggle defensively against NBA athletes -- he's got a lateral quickness knock.
Im glad to sign guys, and would sign more. But there is a reason he was undrafted in a draft where it seems now one wanted any of the players taken after the lottery.
Baker looks interesting and has some range to his game. But, whatever.
I want Noah before Pau, but Noah might want quite a bit of cash. I just feel like Pau is very, very close to finished.
Assuming Noah is in the 8-12M range, yes.