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Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson will spend time in the GLeague this season, just because he needs playing time.

Kadeem Allen - Westchester
Ron Baker - stays, 3d string combo guard
Trey Burke - stays, starting PG
Phillip Carr - Westchester
Jeff Coby - Westchester
Damyean Dotson - stays, 3d string SG
Tim Hardaway Jr. - stays, starting SG
Mario Hezonja - stays, 2d or 3d string PF
Isaiah Hicks - Westchester
John Jenkins - Westchester
Enes Kanter - stays, starting C
Kevin Knox - stays, starting SF
Luke Kornet - stays, 3d string C
Courtney Lee - stays, 2d string SF
Emmanuel Mudiay - stays, 3d string PG
Joakim Noah - waived
Frank Ntilikina - stays, 2d string combo
Kristaps Porzingis - IR
Mitchell Robinson - stays, 2d string C
Lance Thomas - stays, starting PF
Allonzo Trier - stays, 2d string SG
Noah Vonleh - stays, 2d or 3d string PF
Tyrius Walker - Westchester

In comment 14117755 DanMetroMan said:

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Stefan Bondy ‏ Verified account @SBondyNYDN 57s58 seconds ago More Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson will spend time in the GLeague this season, just because he needs playing time.

I guess so, but no backup C then. Vonleh and Kornet are not up to that task.

In comment 14117755 DanMetroMan said:

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Stefan Bondy ‏ Verified account @SBondyNYDN 57s58 seconds ago More Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson will spend time in the GLeague this season, just because he needs playing time.

This is the right move. Robinson didn't play last season so getting minutes in the GLeague will be far better for his development than sitting at the end of the Knicks bench.

Any chance they play him and let him be the backup C? They are already paying him a ton and they will be minutes available. It's probably past the point of no return but it actually makes sense. You can then stretch him in the offseason only if needed.

Where else is the guy going to get minutes?

In comment 14117772 TyreeHelmet said:

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Any chance they play him and let him be the backup C? They are already paying him a ton and they will be minutes available. It's probably past the point of no return but it actually makes sense. You can then stretch him in the offseason only if needed. Where else is the guy going to get minutes?

Bondy claims he's being waived by the end of the week

In comment 14117768 Del Shofner said:

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In comment 14117755 DanMetroMan said: Quote: Stefan Bondy ‏ Verified account @SBondyNYDN 57s58 seconds ago More Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson will spend time in the GLeague this season, just because he needs playing time. I guess so, but no backup C then. Vonleh and Kornet are not up to that task.

why cant he do both? he will probably practice with g league when knicks are off and they are home...

dude did notnplay basketball for a year, the more playing time he can get the better

looking to land an expansion team or a team that moves.

could easily be the backup center/power froward. I was impressed with him in the preseason games I watched.

frontcout in the league, and that's coming from someone who sorta likes Kanter - or at least appreciates what he does well out there. If they somehow manage to trade Kanter they're going to struggle to beat even bad teams. Let the tank begin...

And the whole Noah situation is beyond annoying at this point.

In comment 14117786 DanMetroMan said:

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looking to land an expansion team or a team that moves.

Are there any teams in danger of moving? I can't think of any offhand. Would think Memphis and New Orleans maybe, but havn't heard any smoke from either location.

Seems like NBA is ripe for expansion. Franchise values at an all-time high and owners likely want to cash in.

In comment 14117834 Metnut said:

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In comment 14117786 DanMetroMan said: Quote: looking to land an expansion team or a team that moves. Are there any teams in danger of moving? I can't think of any offhand. Would think Memphis and New Orleans maybe, but havn't heard any smoke from either location. Seems like NBA is ripe for expansion. Franchise values at an all-time high and owners likely want to cash in.

Kings, as always. Maybe the Clippers. But Seattle should get a team before Montreal does.

Come on. Courtney Lee and THJ for Butler and Dieng.

In comment 14117818 Svengali said:

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could easily be the backup center/power froward. I was impressed with him in the preseason games I watched.

I like Vonleh at PF, not so much at C. It's not really his position and he's not that tall.

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In comment 14117786 DanMetroMan said: Quote: looking to land an expansion team or a team that moves. Are there any teams in danger of moving? I can't think of any offhand. Would think Memphis and New Orleans maybe, but havn't heard any smoke from either location. Seems like NBA is ripe for expansion. Franchise values at an all-time high and owners likely want to cash in.

I have not but now Seattle and Montreal are now on record as looking to add one.

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In comment 14117779 nygiants16 said:

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why cant he do both? he will probably practice with g league when knicks are off and they are home... dude did not play basketball for a year, the more playing time he can get the better

If that's the plan, that works for me.

Sounds like he'll fit in just fine in New York

In comment 14117779 nygiants16 said:

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In comment 14117768 Del Shofner said: Quote: In comment 14117755 DanMetroMan said: Quote: Stefan Bondy ‏ Verified account @SBondyNYDN 57s58 seconds ago More Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson will spend time in the GLeague this season, just because he needs playing time. I guess so, but no backup C then. Vonleh and Kornet are not up to that task. why cant he do both? he will probably practice with g league when knicks are off and they are home... dude did notnplay basketball for a year, the more playing time he can get the better

Absolutely they can do both. They can let him go down and get more minuets with the g-league team as needed but that doesn't mean he can't suit up for the Knicks as well where he would likely be used more sparingly early on.

In comment 14117862 Anakim said:

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Come on. Courtney Lee and THJ for Butler and Dieng.

Please no. This team does not need Butler's bullshit.

And I hope I�m wrong but I think Hezonja will be an after thought this time next year. he�s got a weird persona to me. Like he�s trying way too hard. Even his interviews are weird.

In comment 14118435 djm said:

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And I hope I�m wrong but I think Hezonja will be an after thought this time next year. he�s got a weird persona to me. Like he�s trying way too hard. Even his interviews are weird.

As with Mudiay, it's a little hard to see what people saw at the time of the draft to make him a lottery pick.