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Ian Begley
ESPN Staff Writer
Ex-Knick Chris Smith, the younger brother of J.R. Smith, has signed a 3-year deal with Israeli team Ironi Nahariya in the first division, league sources say. Smith, who was with the Knicks during J.R. Smith's tenure in New York, has also converted to Judaism. His agreement with Ironi Nahariya was first reported by David Pick. Daniel Hazan, Chris Smith's agent, helped him through the process of religious conversion, he says.
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There are 16 teams that are eligible to make a waiver claim for either Sean Kilpatrick and Derrick Jones. Both players waived on Thursday will clear waivers on Saturday. Here is the current claim order of teams eligible with roster spots:
1. Chicago (15)
3. Dallas (15)
4. Sacramento (15)
5. Phoenix (15)
6. Memphis (15)
7. LA Clippers (14)*
10. Brooklyn (15)
12. Oklahoma City (14)**
15. New York (15)
16. New Orleans (15) ***
17. Portland (14) **
21. Indiana (14)
22. Milwaukee (15)
26. Toronto (14)*
27. Cleveland (15) **
30. Boston (14)
*= Would be a tax team
**= In the tax
***= Hard cap restrictions
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Ingram 21, 7 and 6 (I was hard on him last season but the kid has really taken a step forward. He has a shot to be a very nice player, Ball gets all of the publicity but I'd take Ingram over Ball 10/10 times).
Ball 10, 8 and 8, 5-11 from the field, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Simmons 12, 13 rebounds, 15 assists.. WOW
Embiid 33, 7 and 6 with 5 blocks... it must be so much fun to be a Sixers fan right now
Bradley Beal is averaging 42.5 points per game over his last 2, 34/59 from the field, amazingly only 6 3's.
Warren 23 and 8, he's a nice player
Melo... 5-20!, might be unfair but the Melo is a loser narrative isn't being helped by the Thunder's 11-13 start... 33/19% over his last 5... yuck
Levert 21, 10 and 5 for BK
Mitchell 26, 4 and 4, kid can play
Regarding Lee, it's a really tough spot. We have a good team and the chemistry is great. I would hate to break that up unless the offer was too good to refuse. YOu have to think long term, but that's a hard sell to the players.
I mean Stockton didn't win a ring (yeah he made the finals). Nash never won a ring. Considering how unusual it is for a star to carry a team on his back alone I have a hard time dinging Paul too much. He's been consistently awesome for a very long time.
-3 time assist king (10th all-time)
-4 times with steals (16th all-time)
- 9 time all-star
3rd all-time in assists per game
6th all-time in PER
Yeah a ring might move him closer to mount rushmore but I think you are looking at Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson and then a tier where Paul belongs.
To me it depends upon where you rank Cousy, Nash and IT, but he's sure right there. Great, great PG.
Without a doubt for me. All time great. Remember when he actually wanted to come to the Knicks? That Rockets team is really good.
Sixers/Lakers game was incredible last night. I know he missed the game winner, but Embiid is a force to be reckoned with. Holmes was also very impressive. Philly will be major players in the FA market.
Its a tough spot. I'm not sure he will lose any value unless he gets hurt. I think the knicks would be best suited to wait until the deadline to deal him. The guys in the lockerroom probably wouldn't be too happy if we dealt him. I understand that we need to do whats best for the team, long term, but what if we are a 5-6 seed at the time?
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is still fucking awesome. He has to be top 5 all-time at PG right?
Without a doubt for me. All time great. Remember when he actually wanted to come to the Knicks? That Rockets team is really good.
Sixers/Lakers game was incredible last night. I know he missed the game winner, but Embiid is a force to be reckoned with. Holmes was also very impressive. Philly will be major players in the FA market.
My thoughts as well. I was at the game last night with clients. Embiid was absolutely unstoppable in the 4th quarter. His touch got a big man is unbelievable. When I saw the final stat line on Simmons I was shocked. Quietest triple double I’ve ever seen. In fact, during the game I kept thinking “man Simmons is having an awful game”. If he can develop even a semi-respectable jumper the Sixers look destined to be the class of the Eastern Conference.
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But I would like to see him dealt while he still has value once THJ returns.
Its a tough spot. I'm not sure he will lose any value unless he gets hurt. I think the knicks would be best suited to wait until the deadline to deal him. The guys in the lockerroom probably wouldn't be too happy if we dealt him. I understand that we need to do whats best for the team, long term, but what if we are a 5-6 seed at the time?
It's a tough choice but if they could get a 1st round pick for him it would be in their best long term interest to trade him. Even if they make the playoffs this team isn't ready to compete for a title.
If Lee is tradable now, he will be tradable at the deadline or in the offseason. He's a solid player on a solid contract
DSJ, Monk and Mitchell all look promising. But yeah, I'd rather have Mitchell the most out of the 3.
Yeah, when is Lebron gonna declare that Donovan Mitchell "should be a Maverick."
If I were GMEN46, I'd be starting Donovan Mitchell threads every day on here - so far he's 100 percent right. I still like Frank, but Mitchell looks great. Those Dwyane Wade pre-draft comps aren't so crazy. It's a shame Utah is such a non-starter for free agents - they run a great franchise and could be a legit contended if one star player got on board.
mitchell is two years older than Frank. While Mitchell and Tatum have been the two biggest impact players. Mitchell def has more NBA readiness with 2 years of college.
In Frank 3rd year in the NBA he will be the same age as Mitchell is now.
Those threads still around somewhere?
I agree. But what is the good return?
I didn't rip for you Mitchell. I ripped you for making decisions based off of summer league and your insane comments about Frank.
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Bceagle and I am just stunned by Jon in nyc's Mitchell comment I think I recalled being ripped by Jon in NYC quite a few times by my call on Mitchell.
Those threads still around somewhere?
Hahaha be more desperate, I dare you.
He's already on Mt. Rushmore for the Melo trade.
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Bceagle and I am just stunned by Jon in nyc's Mitchell comment I think I recalled being ripped by Jon in NYC quite a few times by my call on Mitchell.
Those threads still around somewhere?
Hahaha be more desperate, I dare you.
WTF are you talking about? I couldn’t care less to see you getting in a pissing match over players potential. Hindsight is always 20/20. Just interested to see how the chatter was on frank and other picks. Calm down.
Jerian/Robin/Justin revenge game!
You definitely have to consider the age factor with Frank but they are some concerning things- his explosiveness/ quickness/ first step and ability to finish at the hoop. Has he dunked yet?
I know he didn't play the other night but it got me thinking, does Mike Conleys game remind you of Frank? Conley has never been an explosive player and definitely struggled early in his career. He seems to improve every year though and would love if Frank turned out similar.
You definitely have to consider the age factor with Frank but they are some concerning things- his explosiveness/ quickness/ first step and ability to finish at the hoop. Has he dunked yet?
I know he didn't play the other night but it got me thinking, does Mike Conleys game remind you of Frank? Conley has never been an explosive player and definitely struggled early in his career. He seems to improve every year though and would love if Frank turned out similar.
we should all be thrilled if Frank turns into Conley. My concern about the pick at the time was that there were guys available with higher ceilings than Conley.
agree. Who cares if you break up what is, at best, maybe a 6-8 seed?
Everything else will fall in line. Have him workout with Allen Iverson
I would not trade Lee unless we get ...
A.) Multiple picks
B.) High 1st/low-Lottery pick
C.) A young talented SF
that's no way to run a team. Make smart moves, acquire assets, improve the roster, and the winning will eventually happen. This roster still needs a lot of work.
It's a funny line, but a lot of people confuse sucking with rebuilding. The Knicks have sucked the past 15 years, but they haven't been rebuilding. No rebuilding team gives away first rounders to acquire vets with big contracts - they do the exact opposite. Trading Courtney Lee is the right thing to do, and I think KP is savvy enough to understand that.
[quote] If they took Porzingis instead of Okafor. [/quote
The world would have ended by now. Perish the thought. Perish!
Everything else will fall in line. Have him workout with Allen Iverson
I would not trade Lee unless we get ...
A.) Multiple picks
B.) High 1st/low-Lottery pick
C.) A young talented SF
Allen Iverson is not teaching him speed
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the guy we should have taken is Donovan Mitchell. He's a stud. Love Frank, but right now I'd trade him for Mitchell in a heartbeat.
Yeah, when is Lebron gonna declare that Donovan Mitchell "should be a Maverick."
If I were GMEN46, I'd be starting Donovan Mitchell threads every day on here - so far he's 100 percent right. I still like Frank, but Mitchell looks great. Those Dwyane Wade pre-draft comps aren't so crazy. It's a shame Utah is such a non-starter for free agents - they run a great franchise and could be a legit contended if one star player got on board.
Jfc don't encourage him.