-Man they look horrible and Hornacek already looks 10 years older than he did when he took the job. I think he's a goner after the year. He strikes me as a potential solid college coach. NBA players don't appear to respond to him
-Dotson looks like a find. I'm not saying he's a future star but I think he's going to be a long term piece of a good rotation
-Beasley in a sling (MRI did not show a major injury, they are calling it a bruise)
-Pelicans lost Rondo, Washington lost Shelvin Mac. Let's send Jack there for a conditional #2.
-Wally/Hahn ripped into KP and it was caught on a hot mic, they basically repeated their comments on-air so the hot mic stuff is a bit overrated
-THjr a sweet -21 in 28 minutes of play, defensive God Ron Baker -19 in 24 minutes of play
-Knicks to announce their jersey sponsor/logo today
thjr did not pkay bad and actually was very active and didnt just chuck 3s he was driving to thr hoop and his defense was much better...
lance thomas is god awful and really there is no reason for him to play if the team is filly healthy. tgere are 15 seconds on the shot clock and he is taking contested 3s...
Beasley actually looked pretty good last night...
starters should be frank thjr mcdermott kp willy..
bench jack baker dotson beasley kanter
my guess because hornacek has his man crushes it will be: baker lee lance beasley kanter
thjr did not pkay bad and actually was very active and didnt just chuck 3s he was driving to thr hoop and his defense was much better...
lance thomas is god awful and really there is no reason for him to play if the team is filly healthy. tgere are 15 seconds on the shot clock and he is taking contested 3s...
Agree on all parts
Except Kanter will start over Willy
Beasley actually looked pretty good last night...
starters should be frank thjr mcdermott kp willy..
bench jack baker dotson beasley kanter
Knicks will continue to be tough to watch.
Knicks will continue to be tough to watch.
Noah looks to be in great shape but yeah I think he's lost the the desire to be a physical presence. I mean on this team he'll still be better than others but we saw it last year the physicality isn't there.
Knicks will continue to be tough to watch.
there is literally zero expectations and they have young players, if they lose fine, get anothee top pick, id they win with the young guys flourishinh great...
literally should be no angst...
i agree he wont but i would start him, no reason with no other good point guard on the roster that he shouldnt be starting...
let hin take his lumps..
hornacek said kp and frank were both expected to practice tomorrow...
As a side note, this was the biggest reason I was in favor of entertaining offers for him over the summer. I wanted a haul (like Boston's assets) but if the price was right I would have done it.
As a side note, this was the biggest reason I was in favor of entertaining offers for him over the summer. I wanted a haul (like Boston's assets) but if the price was right I would have done it.
I'm not saying you are wrong but in fairness to the guy he's a huge kid who has worked extremely hard in the gym to put on some level of bulk so some of these random "soreness" type of issues are to be expected. Start having foot fractures and stuff... uh oh. But for now I'm not concerned.
i would be ahocked if blatt is not the head coach next year
That's the thing. "Most" teams in the NBA have enough talent to win some games but the difference between mediocre and bad is making stops late and this team will not be able to make stops. I predict a ton of "heart breakers".
my thinking with frank starting is more on the defensive end...
how? they are young what did you expect? they are rebuilding and thankfully the right way...
Essentially that if you want to be "the man" you can't be -20 at the half. Questioned his defensive effort etc
basically that he needs to be tougher and all these little injuries he needs to learn to play through if he wants to be an all star...
they said pbviously not during preseason but when season starts he needs to be able to plah2
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That's the thing. "Most" teams in the NBA have enough talent to win some games but the difference between mediocre and bad is making stops late and this team will not be able to make stops. I predict a ton of "heart breakers".
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admittedly haven't been following too closely so far this preseason
basically that he needs to be tougher and all these little injuries he needs to learn to play through if he wants to be an all star...
they said pbviously not during preseason but when season starts he needs to be able to plah2
thanks...in addition to being a pretty weak team, there's some weird juju with KP still. Hope that at least sorts itself out, while the Knicks tank the season
he had a sore knee
The KP stuff is starting to make me nervous. We really need him to have a strong year and get used to being the #1.
Ive really enjoyed Dotson so far. He is very athletic. Def needs to be more aggressive on offense, but that will come. I really hope he gets minutes and doesnt get buried on the bench.
The KP stuff is starting to make me nervous. We really need him to have a strong year and get used to being the #1.
Ive really enjoyed Dotson so far. He is very athletic. Def needs to be more aggressive on offense, but that will come. I really hope he gets minutes and doesnt get buried on the bench.
dont worry dotson will be behind lance thomas because he is a leader
-Pick Jack or sessions and dump the other one
-Staple Ron Baker to the bench unless people get hurt
-Trade lee and KOQ to a descent team who can use them
The KP stuff is starting to make me nervous. We really need him to have a strong year and get used to being the #1.
Ive really enjoyed Dotson so far. He is very athletic. Def needs to be more aggressive on offense, but that will come. I really hope he gets minutes and doesnt get buried on the bench.
My concern is him finding minutes for a coach trying to save his job. THjr will get the majority of the 2 minutes so Lee/McDermott/Beasley/Kuz/Thomas... Hopefully guys like Lee are dealt.
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many folks here wanted him or Monk. However, it's been reported that Smith's reps wouldn't provide the Knicks with his medical records prior to the draft.
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many folks here wanted him or Monk. However, it's been reported that Smith's reps wouldn't provide the Knicks with his medical records prior to the draft.
Ah, I do recall that around draft time now that you mention it.
I think the Baker deal is worse. Luckily Lance's deal is basically unguaranteed in year 4.
Pretty much fully capped out with zero flexibility until 2020. Not the end of the world because I don't think they should be targeting any free agents in the next 2 offseasons- but it would still be nice to have some flexibility and possibly take on bad contracts for assets.
I still can't believe Ron Baker got 2 years 9 mill with a player option. What a parting gift from Phil.
I'd be all over New Orleans about making a deal. Send them Lee, Jack or Sessions or even KOQ for a protected 1st or multiple 2nds.. New Orleans needs to win now- take advantage of that.