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Thanks, douche.

In comment 14285081 robbieballs2003 said:

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Thanks, douche.

Him and Janus. Major Douches

Improve his stock and become a better trade chip for the Knicks to use for AD trade package.

He thought he was a G-d and had all this power. His brother kept telling him your the man every day and you have all the power. The Knicks got sick of this, which I wouldas well. Knicks felt strongly enough about Dallas offer and wanted to get it done before it got public that they were moving him. I really don’t think offers from other teams would have been much better. They got rid of all of the contracts, got a lottery pick and 2 additional first rounders. The other key thing is Dallas has strong belief they can resign him. Other teams would not have given up as much aka the pelicans with the uncertainty of resigning him. Plus there were only handful of teams that could take on lee and Hardaway together and send back expirings. So the reality is this was the best deal out there. A bold contrarian View. At the end of the day he thought he was the man even though he has done nothing and knicks got sick of it. It’s like when a millennial comes to intern at your company and expects to be the ceo by the end of the internship and are surprised when they are offered the position.

Anyway here is my bold KP prediction. He is acting like he is cool with this whole thing, but he is in complete shock that they actually traded him and it has started setting in that he ruined this great opportunity in NY. He now goes to Dallas where it’s a huge football city and a reasonable basketball city, but at the end of the day no one really cares in Dallas. Even losing in New York he was the future king of the city and he will miss it. His brother and family are to blame for all of this. Knicks will have a big offseason and no one will care in NY about KP and his nba irrelevancy will eat away at him. He will end up firing his brother and hire a new agent. He will try to find a way back to NY via knicks or the nets. He will apologize for being a spoiled brat.

In comment 14285115 NYG27 said:

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Improve his stock and become a better trade chip for the Knicks to use for AD trade package.

While I agree I hope he plays well for that reason I am on the fence. Trading for AD would completely gut our team of all players including our first this year and multiple years outside of maybe Robinson and whoever else we can sign after KD and Irving. Would we be a better team with AD and no depth or keeping these young kidd and continuing to let them develop? I'm not sure. I am a big fan of AD amd would love him on this team but at what cost? That is the question.

Kanter, who is hoping to get traded, said Friday night he could understand losing playing time to younger guys, but not to Jordan.

“I think it’s a little disrespectful,” he said. “Only reason I’m not playing is they think I’m old. Now they bring in more old guys. I just feel a little disrespected.”

I hope you are right. Put that away and we will take it out in about 8 months.

In comment 14285124 Del Shofner said:

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Kanter, who is hoping to get traded, said Friday night he could understand losing playing time to younger guys, but not to Jordan. “I think it’s a little disrespectful,” he said. “Only reason I’m not playing is they think I’m old. Now they bring in more old guys. I just feel a little disrespected.”

Bottom line on Kanter is that he should just shut up

No one held a gun to his head when he opted to pick up the 18 million dollar player option

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In comment 14285119 robbieballs2003 said:

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In comment 14285115 NYG27 said: Quote: Improve his stock and become a better trade chip for the Knicks to use for AD trade package. While I agree I hope he plays well for that reason I am on the fence. Trading for AD would completely gut our team of all players including our first this year and multiple years outside of maybe Robinson and whoever else we can sign after KD and Irving. Would we be a better team with AD and no depth or keeping these young kidd and continuing to let them develop? I'm not sure. I am a big fan of AD amd would love him on this team but at what cost? That is the question.

I agree, I like the upside of alot of our younger players. Although I think I'd give them all up with the draft picks if we can secure AD, Durant and Kyrie.

If we can sign both Durant and Kyrie to Max contracts, I'd rather not spend all those resources on just AD alone.

he’s going to be the second banana in a football city in freakin’ Texas and regrets acting like a dick here. He seemed like a good kid, I prefer to blame his controlling brother who’s trying to live vicariously through him.

It’s exciting times for the Knicks. Let’s hope they don’t fuck it up by signing Kemba and Tobias and letting Jordan/Matthews lead us to the 6th pick. They both need to go, Kanter too. First step is to secure a top two pick and away we go!!

Serves him right

i think knicks keep jordan and matthews around because they view them as guys they can sign as vet minimum or exceptions once they sign 2 max..

The odds are pretty heavy that the Knicks will NOT have the first pick in the draft. I think I read it's a 14% chance that a team in the bottom 3 will have the first pick. Plus, they're only a meaningless wins away from dropping to 4th and they have added a few players who just might look to win a few meaningless games. The schedule has a lot of home games. I think the odds are pretty low they get the top pick.

In comment 14285165 Samiam said:

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The odds are pretty heavy that the Knicks will NOT have the first pick in the draft. I think I read it's a 14% chance that a team in the bottom 3 will have the first pick. Plus, they're only a meaningless wins away from dropping to 4th and they have added a few players who just might look to win a few meaningless games. The schedule has a lot of home games. I think the odds are pretty low they get the top pick.

They've won 10 games all year.

In comment 14285146 NYG27 said:

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In comment 14285119 robbieballs2003 said: Quote: In comment 14285115 NYG27 said: Quote: Improve his stock and become a better trade chip for the Knicks to use for AD trade package. While I agree I hope he plays well for that reason I am on the fence. Trading for AD would completely gut our team of all players including our first this year and multiple years outside of maybe Robinson and whoever else we can sign after KD and Irving. Would we be a better team with AD and no depth or keeping these young kidd and continuing to let them develop? I'm not sure. I am a big fan of AD amd would love him on this team but at what cost? That is the question. I agree, I like the upside of alot of our younger players. Although I think I'd give them all up with the draft picks if we can secure AD, Durant and Kyrie. If we can sign both Durant and Kyrie to Max contracts, I'd rather not spend all those resources on just AD alone.

You "think" you'd give them up? Lol

I like Knox but I would drop whatever I was doing to drive him to the airport if we were getting Kyrie, KD and AD.

This isn't something that should be thought about.

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Jordan is their best player already

For worst game of the year.

Absolutely two brutal teams.

They won 10 games but the other crap teams won 11& 12. They ‘re playing way more games at home and could easily win more than the other teams that are also tanking. They did that to lose Curry a few years ago winning meaningless games down down the stretch. But, even if they are in the bottom 3, odds are against getting the top pick

Or bottom 3.

They have just as much odds or right to get excited about Zion as anyone.

Don’t fully understand the point you’re making about their schedule and draft hopes.

some assumption that bc Cleveland and Chicago haven’t been in this position in the recent past must mean that they won’t win any meaningless games?

Only 30 games to go. Over before ya know it. Hope we dump a couple of guys this week.

Roll with it.

endanger the tank. we're losing by double figures to the Grizzlies at home with a minute left.

It is what it is. We need to land a top 3 pick IMO. RJ, Zion or Ja should be the way to go.

As for Knox, I like his game and think he can be every bit as good as Tobias Harris with a chance to be evem better. Kid has a bright future, lets hope he keeps developing

Has some value, I could see some team try to pick him up for a playoff run. Hopefully we cqn stockpile more draft picks (even second rounders).

In comment 14285290 TommyWiseau said:

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Has some value, I could see some team try to pick him up for a playoff run. Hopefully we cqn stockpile more draft picks (even second rounders).

i actually think knicks try to keep jordan and matthews after they sign 2 max guys

In comment 14285287 TommyWiseau said:

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It is what it is. We need to land a top 3 pick IMO. RJ, Zion or Ja should be the way to go. As for Knox, I like his game and think he can be every bit as good as Tobias Harris with a chance to be evem better. Kid has a bright future, lets hope he keeps developing

Knox is atrocious around the rim. I didn’t see much of him at Kentucky so don’t know if it was better there and is just a matter of needing to get stronger in order to finish through contact. I’m hoping that’s all it is, but it really looks like he has no touch, he just chucks the ball up and hopes for the best. Reminds me of Shumpert in that regard.

In comment 14285295 nygiants16 said:

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In comment 14285290 TommyWiseau said: Quote: Has some value, I could see some team try to pick him up for a playoff run. Hopefully we cqn stockpile more draft picks (even second rounders). i actually think knicks try to keep jordan and matthews after they sign 2 max guys

They’re going to have to renounce both to sign 2 max guys. They could bring one back on an exception, but the other would have to take the vet minimum. Both may have better options.

history as the team that gets the best player in a generation - ala LeBron. I also wouldn't be surprised if KP recovers and has a stellar career with Doncic feeding him. As for Kyrie and KD coming here, I'm not convinced, although I'd be ecstatic if it were to happen. Sadly, I'm not yet sold on Fizdale. He may be all PR and glasses. This Knick team plays zero defense which is supposedly Fizdales' strong suit.

I think Knox will be traded before next season.

In comment 14285266 Samiam said:

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They won 10 games but the other crap teams won 11& 12. They ‘re playing way more games at home and could easily win more than the other teams that are also tanking. They did that to lose Curry a few years ago winning meaningless games down down the stretch. But, even if they are in the bottom 3, odds are against getting the top pick

They're 4-19 at home and 6-22 on the road before today's game.

Don't get too wrapped up in worry over them lucking into wins. The team is putrid.

He's another fool who thinks he's above the team. Don't give him any minutes and let him rot on the bench.

I keep reading that all we need to do is finish in the bottom three as the odds at the top pick are the same. Yes, that is true but finishing in last place guarantees you a top 5 pick. If we finish in second to last place then it is the top 6 and so on for every position. So, yes, every little win or lack thereof matters. Huge difference between the 5th and 7th picks. I think most agree there are 3 top players right now but there are a couple of other players that are interesting as well.

In comment 14285304 Jim in Fairfax said:

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In comment 14285295 nygiants16 said: Quote: In comment 14285290 TommyWiseau said: Quote: Has some value, I could see some team try to pick him up for a playoff run. Hopefully we cqn stockpile more draft picks (even second rounders). i actually think knicks try to keep jordan and matthews after they sign 2 max guys They’re going to have to renounce both to sign 2 max guys. They could bring one back on an exception, but the other would have to take the vet minimum. Both may have better options.

veteran players sign for cheap with teams with 2 star players all the tine

For all we know there might end up being 7 players in this draft.

Nothing we say here is going to affect the W/L record. Whatever is going to happen is out of anyone's hands but the coach. It's just unnecessary to fret over every made basket at this point. Worrying isn't going to do anything.

96% chance of not getting KD and Irving. So what will the Knicks do in that case. Sign good players to Max contracts and repeat the disaster of the last 20 years? Or use their 3rd or 4th pick well and keep their cap space and slowly try to get better like the 76ers did? I think we all know the answer. Dolan and and his flunky Mills will repeat the same things over again and expect different results.

In comment 14285362 arniefez said:

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96% chance of not getting KD and Irving. So what will the Knicks do in that case. Sign good players to Max contracts and repeat the disaster of the last 20 years? Or use their 3rd or 4th pick well and keep their cap space and slowly try to get better like the 76ers did? I think we all know the answer. Dolan and and his flunky Mills will repeat the same things over again and expect different results.

Your positivity is infectious.

How much media attention the worst team in the league gets. Every single move is analyzed, discussed, usually trashed but definitely must get each media out more readership.

My point is that KP is going to miss being in the center of the vortex. Dallas is a nice town but it’s the Cowboys first, high school football second, UT third and then maybe the Mavs fourth.

That’s why if there is a superstar out there with balls, and they come to NY and win, they will be a legend and an icon forever. Look at Messier; LT; Eli; Derek . . .those guys won here and are the anointed.

However, it’s not for everyone and clearly, it wasn’t for KP.

I also think that if people can ignore the negativity and snark, the Knicks have Perry and Fizdale who are incredibly well liked and well connected in the league. That will count for a lot come this summer.

In comment 14285116 GMEN46 said:

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He is acting like he is cool with this whole thing, but he is in complete shock that they actually traded him and it has started setting in that he ruined this great opportunity in NY. ... The Knicks will have a big offseason and no one will care in NY about KP and his nba irrelevancy will eat away at him. He will end up firing his brother and hire a new agent. He will try to find a way back to NY via knicks or the nets. He will apologize for being a spoiled brat.

Maybe, but there are people who just don't like New York, don't want to work there, don't want to live in the area. That's not to say he loves Dallas -- He may well opt for Miami or Los Angeles when he can -- but he may not miss New York one bit. It happens.

what a lousy game.

With Perry , you know the GM the night after the trade. And he said that if they do NOT get the FA they will target then they will keep getting better one brick at a time developing players. Like the 76ers did. KP turned out to be a douche. Considering that, management did well. I’m reasonably hopeful.

that jordan and matthews are ok being here and want to stay for rest of the season..

Usually when a vet is traded you hear immediately how they are going to be bought out

how people are ready to throw in the towel on Knox.
1) He's 19, and still growing.
2) He has the kind of frame and starting muscles that will handle tight, taught musculature once he stabilizes and physically matures a little.
3) He's going to be a 6'9-9 1/2" who can play small forward with shooting skills and ability to get to the rim. Big, athletic 3's are extremely valuable.
4) He is right on schedule for the rookie wall. He averaged 17.1 in December and 12.7 in January. This is not a surprise for a 19 year old big 3. It would have been a surprise if it didn't happen.

Do you guys think the 17.1 in December as a 19 year old was an accident?

Btw, I am also wondering about Trier. I think that he can be at least as good as THJr., with time--and a lot cheaper for a while. He is at least as athletic, physically stronger, probably as good a shooter, probably a better defender, and probably a better passer. He needs experience, of course, but I don't see that Junior was any better when he was here the first time.

as Knicks fan, I always had my fingers crossed, but the fact remains that 7'3"-type players tend to be injury prone and have relatively short careers. Yes, he was incredibly different than most other big men, but I still cringed when he went flying down the lane and crashed into the crowd behind the rim, or blocked a big man who then tangled with his legs.

I won't root for him to get hurt, but the fact remains that if he does, the draft picks the Knicks get could be very high.

He's not ready to battle veteran wings for 35 minutes per night, but there's nothing to lose in a year like this. I haven't been blown away by him, but I'm encouraged.

he is not ready to return yet

In comment 14285435 bceagle05 said:

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He's not ready to battle veteran wings for 35 minutes per night, but there's nothing to lose in a year like this. I haven't been blown away by him, but I'm encouraged.

next year he will be the x factor and get wide open looks next to kd

I could definitely see Knox being moved for a backcourt upgrade though.

In comment 14285443 bceagle05 said:

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I could definitely see Knox being moved for a backcourt upgrade though.

depends who the second guy is and i am not sold it is kyrie

is that he doesn't appear to do anything other than shoot the ball. He's not a very good passer, he doesn't rebound. I know he's young but you'd like to see him progress and effect the game in some way other than shooting.

I'm sure we will find out more today at the presser, but I'm starting to come around to the trade. I think its a massive risk for both teams. If Dallas get can KP healthy hes a perfect number 2 they didn't give up much for. But I think they are legitimate injury concerns with him.

And the Knicks pushed all their chips in the middle on this summer. If they don't come away with 2 legit all nba players- I think you have to view this trade as a failure. I'm skeptical but I hope I'm wrong.

I think ultimately- the Knicks didn't feel comfortable giving KP a max contract. Overall it was a shocking turn of events.

if he wanted to stay here. Perry said himself they observed behavior leading up to the trade that the guy was checked out.