Don't mind taking the bus, don't mind taking the train,
Don't mind wearing walking shoes
or running through the rain.
Knicks on Friday night, MSG is the place to be,
Whatever it takes to make it here, I'll do it all again.
Hey, I gotta get there fast as I can,
I gotta get there, Friday night Knicks I'm a fan,
I gotta get there please understand,
I'm talking Friday night Knicks
on MSG ... gotta front row seat gotta get there!
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OK, so perfect timing, Celtics at Knicks (also on ESPN) tonight.
Kyrie in the house! Everything will be hyper-analyzed.
Will the expirings (Jordan/Matthews) get minutes? Will DSJ start? Will Kanter play?
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Intrigue! Get your popcorn!
Friday night Knicks!
Jeff Van Gundy said this morning that knowing the people involved (Knicks FO people, he means), and knowing that "no one follows the rules" (as in, everyone talks along back channels about what players/agents are doing/thinking), he thinks there is NO WAY the Knicks made this trade to send Porzingas away without some serious knowledge that they will be getting big names (ie, Durant/Irving).
Was good to hear. No idea if what Van Gundy says is valid. But it felt nice. lol
Yeesh.
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Knicks upcoming draft picks:
2019: Top-4 overall pick + 2nd rd via ORL, CLE or HOU
2020: NYK 1st + CHA 2nd
2021: NYK 1st + DAL 1st (unprotected) + CHA 2nd
2022: NYK 1st + NYK 2nd
2023: NYK 1st + DAL 1st (protected 1-10) + NYK 2nd
So much stuff from so many angles ... but one thing I heard - I believe it was last night - is that the stuff Kyrie is saying to the Celtics and in the media is NOT the same as what Kyrie is saying to friends and those in his "circle." Meaning, he's looking for options, and it's not quite the slam-dunk he stays in Boston as many might think.
Kyrie has to be a Robin - he cant be Batman.
As KD's wingman it would work. Just like it did with LeBron.
The article is right about one thing - your opinion of the deal hinges entirely on your opinion of the Knicks front office and their ability to actually land superstar free agents. If you think they can actually do that, it's a great deal. Since I don't think they could lure a mouse with a block of cheese, I think it's yet another Knick folly.
Time will tell.
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Knicks upcoming draft picks:
2019: Top-4 overall pick + 2nd rd via ORL, CLE or HOU
2020: NYK 1st + CHA 2nd
2021: NYK 1st + DAL 1st (unprotected) + CHA 2nd
2022: NYK 1st + NYK 2nd
2023: NYK 1st + DAL 1st (protected 1-10) + NYK 2nd
I'll post this here too. We do not have a top 4 pick right now. That is impossible. We have a top 5 pick. If we move up in the standinds so does that number 5.
This particular iterations, specifically, of the Knicks decision-makers ... have they made a misstep yet? Hardaway, but they've fixed that.
I guess as fan, I have a need to stay optimistic. Maybe, MAYBE enough has changed internally that this breaks the right way for a change.
They can have 2019 1st, Dallas 2021 unprotected 1st, and any one of the following:
Dallas 2023 protected 1st, Knox, DSJ, Robinson.
My dream is Kemba, Durant and Davis.
WE READY...
FOR Y'ALL!!
It s possibilitiy Irving leaves, but far from decided.
They can have 2019 1st, Dallas 2021 unprotected 1st, and any one of the following:
Dallas 2023 protected 1st, Knox, DSJ, Robinson.
My dream is Kemba, Durant and Davis.
My dream right now is probably KD, Leonard, and Morant. If AD is possible then great as long as it doesn't deprive the team of all other talent. They can have some young kids and picks but we still need a supporting cast. That would be amazing.
Get the feeling the Knicks are being run by the wind,and whichever direction it blows.
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Newest Knicks Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, and Wes Matthews won't be active or playing in New York against the Celtics tonight. Not sure how the Knicks lineup will look without them but I'd say it's fair to put them as underdogs against the Celtics.
Anyone in the stands want to suit up?
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Kyrie Irving asked if his mindset has changed regarding re-signing with Boston: Ask me July 1. He says hes going to do whats best for his career.
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Maybe, MAYBE enough has changed internally that this breaks the right way for a change.
I hope your BBI negativity is mostly a schtick. Can't imagine being such a crotchety old man at such a young age. Hell, I qualify as crotchety old man, and I try to stay optimistic, yet realistic. Hell of a lot more fun.
"I don't owe anyone shit. Ask me July 1."
Can they also trade for a max guy?
Things will be very very interesting on July 1st.
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Has there been a Knick more hated on BBI in recent years?
We may see some Westchester guys tonight.
Has there been a Knick more hated on BBI in recent years?
We may see some Westchester guys tonight.
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Newest Knicks Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, and Wes Matthews won't be active or playing in New York against the Celtics tonight. Not sure how the Knicks lineup will look without them but I'd say it's fair to put them as underdogs against the Celtics.
Anyone in the stands want to suit up?
Just LOSE baby!
Wise. I mean we don't have a pure PG in tonight. Allen's not a pure PG, is he?
We've replaced the Michigan Men with the Arizona Men!
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Newest Knicks Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan, and Wes Matthews won't be active or playing in New York against the Celtics tonight. Not sure how the Knicks lineup will look without them but I'd say it's fair to put them as underdogs against the Celtics.
Anyone in the stands want to suit up?
"I don't owe anyone shit. Ask me July 1."
LOL. Kyrie, not subtle.
Bill Simmons Retweeted Jay King
Kyrie needs to stop talking about leadership - hes terrible at it. Hes incredibly fun to watch, but if they traded him within the next 6 days... Id honestly be fine with it. Go to New York in July and play for the worst NBA owner of the 21st century. Good luck
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Kyrie Irving said at the end of the day hes going to do whats best for his career. Ask me July 1, he said about whether his mindset has changed.
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Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Boston Celtics aren't a preferred destination long-term for New Orleans star Anthony Davis, and in Davis mind, remain a rental option.
If Irving leaves we keep Rozier .... and still have multiple 1st picks ....