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Ian Begley
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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
The Knicks are not in a playoff position right now and that is with a great start from Porzingas, chemistry, great play from Kanter, Lee, Hardaway, etc. That is with alot of home games and a favorable schedule
We need to stop fooling ourselves that this team is going somewhere in 2018. They are not.
The future is 2020.
Deal Courtney Lee by the deadline for what you can get. Ensure another lottery pick - thats what best for this team.
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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.
Little bit of a different situation though. KP needs to be signed long term and he has expressed some displeasure with how things are being done. Now we have a good team(they will be in the playoff hunt all season) and we are going to sell off a key player? May not be a good move. Obviously it depends on the return, but we also could trade Lee in the offseason.
The Knicks are not in a playoff position right now and that is with a great start from Porzingas, chemistry, great play from Kanter, Lee, Hardaway, etc. That is with alot of home games and a favorable schedule
We need to stop fooling ourselves that this team is going somewhere in 2018. They are not.
The future is 2020.
Deal Courtney Lee by the deadline for what you can get. Ensure another lottery pick - thats what best for this team.
Terrible post, IMO. First off, we are 2 games out of the 4 seed and we've had some injuries of late which has hurt(no pun intended). Then you contradict yourself, trade Lee for whatever you can get and ensure another lottery pick. Most likely, the team trading for Lee is a playoff team that won't be offering a lottery pick.
What team near the 8th seed in their division needs Lee? I suspect that Perry will pull the trigger if he lands a #1 that has a chance to be a lottery pick.
2- yes Knicks are "just 2 back of 4 seed" but have you considered that thet have played Double the amount of home ganes as road games? They have won just 1 road game.
Why dont you take a peek at the upcoming schedule.
6 of last 9 games in December on road.
12 of 15 games in January on road.
Thats 18 of 24 from mid-December until end of January on road.
Some of tbe 6 home games- Boston, spurs, Philly
Hardaway probably to be out for all of them
What do you surmise the Knicks will be to the 4 seed then?
In comment 13730405 Keith said:
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Knicks are not a 5-6 seed as some suggest
The Knicks are not in a playoff position right now and that is with a great start from Porzingas, chemistry, great play from Kanter, Lee, Hardaway, etc. That is with alot of home games and a favorable schedule
We need to stop fooling ourselves that this team is going somewhere in 2018. They are not.
The future is 2020.
Deal Courtney Lee by the deadline for what you can get. Ensure another lottery pick - thats what best for this team.
Terrible post, IMO. First off, we are 2 games out of the 4 seed and we've had some injuries of late which has hurt(no pun intended). Then you contradict yourself, trade Lee for whatever you can get and ensure another lottery pick. Most likely, the team trading for Lee is a playoff team that won't be offering a lottery pick.
I understand the schedule has been easy. I understand that we probably aren't a 4-5 seed. My point is, why not wait and see. There is no reason to trade Lee now unless we get blown away. We are better off waiting until the deadline so we can really assess where we are. If we are still playing well at the time, we can move him in the offseason. If I'm running the knicks. I would trade Lee if someone overpaid or reassess come the deadline.
If you can maximize value for Lee, you move him. This shouldn't even be a question. He's 32. Sell high.
Hardaway now out 2-6 weeks with a tremendous road stretch coming.
The Knicks will be lucky to be 5 games out of the 8 seed by end of January.
Courtney Lee has value. Trade him and get something in return right now.
In comment 13730615 Keith said:
I understand the schedule has been easy. I understand that we probably aren't a 4-5 seed. My point is, why not wait and see. There is no reason to trade Lee now unless we get blown away. We are better off waiting until the deadline so we can really assess where we are. If we are still playing well at the time, we can move him in the offseason. If I'm running the knicks. I would trade Lee if someone overpaid or reassess come the deadline.
n comment 13730674 Keith said:
Also a video of them walking on the streets of NY.
Kristaps Porzingis' New Lady Friend Is Hot Model with Insane Pics - TMZ - ( New Window )
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That said, im with Keith in that id hold onto lee until closer to the deadline. See where we are at then. If we are fighting for the 8th seed and you get a solid offer id take it. If we have collapsed then jsut get what you can for him. And if we are still fighting for a 6 seed then maybe you keep him. Of course all of this would depend on what you are getting for him. If some team in the lottery right now is offering you an unprotected first then sure trade him now, but my guess is the offers are not anything great. Probably teams who will be picking in the 20's offering a first or future first.
Mitchell seems to have the lead dog mentality, which is huge in determining success in the league. His shot is better than advertised and we already knew his off-charts athleticism. Don’t just look at the stats. Look at the type of plays he is making. He is a stud.
Meanwhile, our guy passes the ball around the perimeter and we applaud him for being unselfish....I know, I know it’s early. But Frank needs to come out of his shell first.
Keeping Lee won’t help keep Porzingis around. Fielding a better team will, like drafting someone like Mitchell instead of Frank. Get a pick for Lee and run.
Also, it's not like Mitchell can't shoot or play defense.
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With that being said, Mitchell right now looks like the steal of the draft.
She posted this on her instagram story the day after TMZ breaks KP has a new "lady friend."