Word came out yesterday that Durant is strongly considering the Clippers and that the Nets are an option as well.
-Not sure why this is even news but Begley says if the Knicks somehow signed Durant and Irving they would have to include #3 overall or Robinson in any Davis deal due to projected cap number. Not clear why this is even worth mentioning. The Knicks wouldn't have a package to trade for Davis without including at least one (if not both) anyway?
- As expected, the Grizzlies apparently are all over Morant at #2 so barring a shocker it's Zion, Morant and then Barrett to NYK
Anyway, we caught up last week, and I was told inside word is Durant to Knicks is possible, but far from a done deal. Durant to Nets or another team remains a legit possibility.
Further, word was the dream of playing for the Knicks in the Mecca isn’t nearly what it used to be, and the NY tax burden is a very real issue for a lot of players - not necessarily for Durant per se, but in general.
Take it or leave it - nothing concrete, pretty sure my friends connections are with agents, and he’s tight with a couple retired players (no former Knicks), so it’s admittedly hearsay.
so i entirely believe what you said on that part
so i entirely believe what you said on that part
KD is the only Warriors player who lives in the city of San Francisco and he apparently loves it. As someone who spends a lot of time in San Francisco but lives in Manhattan I can say it's a complete dump in comparison. It's not even close as far as cities go.
I think it’s a done deal he’s going to the Knicks but could always change his mind. But I do think it’s Knicks or Warriors.
And how about Kleiman talking about Durant’s free agency on the brink of the finals. I’m not complaining because it means Durant’s a Knick. But If Durant goes to NY, Kleinman will be in front of a microphone everywhere.
Over the next month and a half these guys will be linked to each time with capspace at one point or another. Similar to lebron (remember he was coming to NY for a day or so). First there is a legit change they havent completely made up their minds. Second of all these are "reporters" and of course they shouldnt we know they are concerned about clicks and what gets more clicks: "Durant still linked to knicks" for the thousandth time or "Durant not a lock to go to NY, Clippers and Nets have as good of a chance". One of those articles gets passed over and one gets ESPN sending me alerts about how Durant and the clippers could happen. (and yes i know its my fault for still having ESPN alerts).
I think tampering is rampant in the NBA and that most of these guys know exactly where they are going. I highly highly doubt they are waiting until July to make a decision and most of these meetings are a dog and pony show. They could always change their mind, but I think the top max FAs have a plan in place.
Do you really think Lebron didnt know he was going to the Lakers until last July?
I think tampering is rampant in the NBA and that most of these guys know exactly where they are going. I highly highly doubt they are waiting until July to make a decision and most of these meetings are a dog and pony show. They could always change their mind, but I think the top max FAs have a plan in place.
Do you really think Lebron didnt know he was going to the Lakers until last July?
Lol exactly. He knew well in advance.
I dont think KD is going to the second rate team in LA, in the same city as Lebron.
Nor do I think he is going to Brooklyn.
I think he is staying in GS or coming to NY. It makes the most sense for him, and his business ventures after basketball.
I believe a lot of this " other team " stuff is being floated because NBA executive people are starting to talk about " secret meetings" and "backroom", " under the table" deals, and the Knicks dont want to get hit with tampering..
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i wouldnt live in NY
so i entirely believe what you said on that part
KD is the only Warriors player who lives in the city of San Francisco and he apparently loves it. As someone who spends a lot of time in San Francisco but lives in Manhattan I can say it's a complete dump in comparison. It's not even close as far as cities go.
I'm a very biased native New Yorker, but I've never gotten the comparisons of SF to NY. That place sucks. I'd rather live in LA or Seattle easily before SF. And I've never been to Portland or San Diego but I'd probably prefer those as well lol.
I just want the Knicks to be relevant and worth watching again. If they land the free agents then that happens this year, but if they build around Barrett, Robinson, Knox, etc then there is at least hope of a good team in the future.
I just want the Knicks to be relevant and worth watching again. If they land the free agents then that happens this year, but if they build around Barrett, Robinson, Knox, etc then there is at least hope of a good team in the future.
Barrett alone along with our current cast is not moving the needle nearly enough to be a title contender. We are going to need a couple stars. Its why we cleared the money. The Knicks are well aware of this.
KD is the big peice. The 2nd guy can be Butler, Kemba or Kyrie. THAT along with Barrett moves the needle to contend woth Toronto or Milwaukee for a championship. Now to beat some of the other teams AD may the the trade we'd need to make.
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i wouldnt live in NY
so i entirely believe what you said on that part
KD is the only Warriors player who lives in the city of San Francisco and he apparently loves it. As someone who spends a lot of time in San Francisco but lives in Manhattan I can say it's a complete dump in comparison. It's not even close as far as cities go.
What about San Fran is a dump? I've never once been there and thought "this place sucks, its a dump". I think you have to remember he spent his time in Seattle and Oklahoma City so he is used to being in a smaller city and may not want the Manhattan lifestyle that all fans think everyone wants
Maybe all the human shit on the streets? Just spitballin'.
Kyrie
Dotson
Barrett
KD
Robinson
I understand trading some assets for a veteran player, but I would love to watch that starting five. KD, Kyrie and RJ can go get buckets, Mitch can wreak havoc at both rims, and Dotson can do what he does best - catch-and-shoot threes, move without the ball, rebound and play some defense.
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What about San Fran is a dump?
Maybe all the human shit on the streets? Just spitballin'.
When I went there last year I saw two homeless people having a fist-fight on the side of the road within 20 minutes of landing. Lovely place.
Unless I were a multi-millionaire, however, I would never move there. Maybe I'd feel differently as a young single guy, but as a fortysomething with a family? Hell no.
One thing the Warriors' sweep of the Blazers does is make it more likely, imo, that KD departs, because it becomes harder to spin his crucial role on a stellar team. Where his destination plays out, who knows?
Unless I were a multi-millionaire, however, I would never move there. Maybe I'd feel differently as a young single guy, but as a fortysomething with a family? Hell no.
very few if any of the players on NY sports teams live in the city. Maybe when they are young and single. They all live in Bergen/Westchester. CC has an absolute mansion in Alpine. Most of the Knicks live in Westchester to be close to Purchase. The practice facilities is where they spend the majority of the time any way.
He's insecure. New York is firmly a Knicks town. Always has been; always will be. The Nets get no pub.
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What about San Fran is a dump?
Maybe all the human shit on the streets? Just spitballin'.
When I went there last year I saw two homeless people having a fist-fight on the side of the road within 20 minutes of landing. Lovely place.
You forgot the needles everywhere. I've seen people shooting up on the street in the middle of the day and I've seen people pull their pants down and take a down in broad sunlight on a busy street corner. It's also harder to get around than NY is surprisingly. Because there is no good public transportation system, everyone drives and the city wasn't built for the amount of traffic there is. There's plenty of traffic in NYC too but compared to SF it's a breeze to get from point A to point B most of the time (by car).
article on KD living in SF - ( New Window )
wouldnt call him obsessed would say hes active on social media, hes quite a interesting personality, and he and kanter got into a spat at the start of the year... so hes just trolling that narrative...
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He's insecure. New York is firmly a Knicks town. Always has been; always will be. The Nets get no pub.
What do Knicks fans think is going to happen if they continue to suck and the Nets actually end up being good for a while? You'll keep fans? Its not the way sports work. People are front runners. Especially kids. They like winners. If both teams are good? The Nets will gain fans but will not come close to the Knicks. But team success starts at the top - ownership. James Dolan preferred playing a small room with his crappy brand than watching the draft. Joe Tsai is a billionaire from China who is promising to get any star from Brooklyn into the Chinese market in a big way. Who would you prefer playing for?
I don't hate the Knicks btw. They are still more popular than the Nets, totally indisputable. I would prefer if both teams were good, it would be fun rivalry. But i'd be careful thinking the pecking order will never change considering how bad the Knicks have been and how the Nets have excellent organizational structure now. I do like Fizdale and Perry though. Fizdale was a solid hire, he is beloved by players in the league. Perry has a good rep too.The NBA is better when the Knicks are good.
just one last point - i can't help but wonder if both NY teams should focus on continuing their rebuild. Right now it seems like a slam dunk to try and acquire these elite FA's and rightfully so because basketball is a sport where you really need at least 2 elite guys to win. But if one of these teams somehow signs 2 of these guys, you're handing them the keys. KD had to stfu when going to GS because they were winners already, he wasn't. If KD and Kyrie sign with the Knicks, i feel like they are going to want crazy power. If they somehow end up in Brooklyn, you risk destroying the culture you just spent multiple years building. Stars are so volatile nowadays.
I can't imagine living anywhere else, personally. Sounds boring as fuck.
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responded to a post saying knicks have kd and kyrie by saying the nets will still be better
He's insecure. New York is firmly a Knicks town. Always has been; always will be. The Nets get no pub.
What do Knicks fans think is going to happen if they continue to suck and the Nets actually end up being good for a while? You'll keep fans? Its not the way sports work. People are front runners. Especially kids. They like winners. If both teams are good? The Nets will gain fans but will not come close to the Knicks. But team success starts at the top - ownership. James Dolan preferred playing a small room with his crappy brand than watching the draft. Joe Tsai is a billionaire from China who is promising to get any star from Brooklyn into the Chinese market in a big way. Who would you prefer playing for?
I don't hate the Knicks btw. They are still more popular than the Nets, totally indisputable. I would prefer if both teams were good, it would be fun rivalry. But i'd be careful thinking the pecking order will never change considering how bad the Knicks have been and how the Nets have excellent organizational structure now. I do like Fizdale and Perry though. Fizdale was a solid hire, he is beloved by players in the league. Perry has a good rep too.The NBA is better when the Knicks are good.
just one last point - i can't help but wonder if both NY teams should focus on continuing their rebuild. Right now it seems like a slam dunk to try and acquire these elite FA's and rightfully so because basketball is a sport where you really need at least 2 elite guys to win. But if one of these teams somehow signs 2 of these guys, you're handing them the keys. KD had to stfu when going to GS because they were winners already, he wasn't. If KD and Kyrie sign with the Knicks, i feel like they are going to want crazy power. If they somehow end up in Brooklyn, you risk destroying the culture you just spent multiple years building. Stars are so volatile nowadays.
The Nets have been good before while the Knicks stunk. They made multiple finals appearances, not first round exits. Did anything change? If it does change, it'll be temporary and it'll be because the Nets were to land Durant and another star while the Knicks trot out Barrett and Mitch as their two most exciting pieces. When that reign ends, it'll go back to the way its always been.
Never forget.
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Not Durant comes. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love a Durant + friend signing this summer, but the little bit of lottery luck has removed some of the urgency. I think RJ Barrett is going to be a legit star, coming into this last season he was the guy I was really hoping for, Zion’s play changed that obviously, but Barrett would be a hell of a consolation prize.
I just want the Knicks to be relevant and worth watching again. If they land the free agents then that happens this year, but if they build around Barrett, Robinson, Knox, etc then there is at least hope of a good team in the future.
Barrett alone along with our current cast is not moving the needle nearly enough to be a title contender. We are going to need a couple stars. Its why we cleared the money. The Knicks are well aware of this.
KD is the big peice. The 2nd guy can be Butler, Kemba or Kyrie. THAT along with Barrett moves the needle to contend woth Toronto or Milwaukee for a championship. Now to beat some of the other teams AD may the the trade we'd need to make.
Obviously Barrett alone isn't enough, but he's a damn good start. Look at how competitive Utah is with a Mitchell/Gobert combo, Barrett/Robinson could be our version of that. Not saying Robinson will be as good as Gobert, but I do think Barrett could be better than Mitchell. I would be thrilled with that young nucleus while being in a market that, if they don't land anyone this year, eventually will attract other stars, which Utah doesn't have the added benefit of.
I can't imagine living anywhere else, personally. Sounds boring as fuck.
You need to broader your horizons. I lived in Chicago, NYC area till about 23, Seattle, San Diego, and now St.Pete Beach in Tampa Bay. To be fair these are all pretty fun cities and their a plenty of lame ass cities that really wouldn't be for me. You need to realize everyone has different ideas what makes something great.
I'm trying to make it work in the last one because as a fit early 30's single guy who likes to party, it really offers me the most. It is perpetual vacation here and there are a billion things to do as its a massive vacation destination.
TB probably has the best weather in Florida because it doesn't get the ridiculous heat you get elsewhere.
Now yeah if I was looking for art and culture and shit this really isn't the spot for that. But we are talking young professional athletes here.
I've always thought it was a major blunder of the Nets not calling themselves the New York Nets. Everything else, including playing in Brooklyn could remain the same. But by calling themselves the Brooklyn Nets, imo, it limited their potential fanbase, marketing, etc.
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responded to a post saying knicks have kd and kyrie by saying the nets will still be better
He's insecure. New York is firmly a Knicks town. Always has been; always will be. The Nets get no pub.
What do Knicks fans think is going to happen if they continue to suck and the Nets actually end up being good for a while? You'll keep fans? Its not the way sports work. People are front runners. Especially kids. They like winners. If both teams are good? The Nets will gain fans but will not come close to the Knicks. But team success starts at the top - ownership. James Dolan preferred playing a small room with his crappy brand than watching the draft. Joe Tsai is a billionaire from China who is promising to get any star from Brooklyn into the Chinese market in a big way. Who would you prefer playing for?
I don't hate the Knicks btw. They are still more popular than the Nets, totally indisputable. I would prefer if both teams were good, it would be fun rivalry. But i'd be careful thinking the pecking order will never change considering how bad the Knicks have been and how the Nets have excellent organizational structure now. I do like Fizdale and Perry though. Fizdale was a solid hire, he is beloved by players in the league. Perry has a good rep too.The NBA is better when the Knicks are good.
just one last point - i can't help but wonder if both NY teams should focus on continuing their rebuild. Right now it seems like a slam dunk to try and acquire these elite FA's and rightfully so because basketball is a sport where you really need at least 2 elite guys to win. But if one of these teams somehow signs 2 of these guys, you're handing them the keys. KD had to stfu when going to GS because they were winners already, he wasn't. If KD and Kyrie sign with the Knicks, i feel like they are going to want crazy power. If they somehow end up in Brooklyn, you risk destroying the culture you just spent multiple years building. Stars are so volatile nowadays.
The Nets have been good before while the Knicks stunk. They made multiple finals appearances, not first round exits. Did anything change? If it does change, it'll be temporary and it'll be because the Nets were to land Durant and another star while the Knicks trot out Barrett and Mitch as their two most exciting pieces. When that reign ends, it'll go back to the way its always been.
Never forget.
New arena, 60 million dollar state of the art practice facility, owner-gm-coach relationship is great, they now play in Brooklyn, good young talent...
the New Jersey Nets were actually my favorite sports franchise growing up, and i still loved Continental Airlines Arena even if it was a dump. We'll see. Will older fans switch teams? No. I've seen enough Curry jerseys, Lebron fans, Steelers groupies and Cowboy lovers in north jersey to know what matters most is winning and doing it consistently. People are front runners.
The Nets would have to be good for a while though. A short window with 2 stars definitely wouldn't do it.
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how we've now reached the point where people are selling AGAINST being in NYC.
I can't imagine living anywhere else, personally. Sounds boring as fuck.
You need to broader your horizons. I lived in Chicago, NYC area till about 23, Seattle, San Diego, and now St.Pete Beach in Tampa Bay. To be fair these are all pretty fun cities and their a plenty of lame ass cities that really wouldn't be for me. You need to realize everyone has different ideas what makes something great.
I'm trying to make it work in the last one because as a fit early 30's single guy who likes to party, it really offers me the most. It is perpetual vacation here and there are a billion things to do as its a massive vacation destination.
TB probably has the best weather in Florida because it doesn't get the ridiculous heat you get elsewhere.
Now yeah if I was looking for art and culture and shit this really isn't the spot for that. But we are talking young professional athletes here.
Broaden my horizons? I went to college in the midwest. I spent a semester in Europe. I've been to both US coasts and a couple dozen countries.
My horizons are pretty broad. Haven't found a place that compares to NY.
Demanded a trade in 7 days else he’d go back to Europe
KP - ( New Window )
Also, if you have the money these guys have, NYC is spectacular. Tough city if you’re middle class but at the high end, with jet access to warm weather places, not much better.
Last, the Nets are so far from the Knicks in terms of popularity; it’s a joke
Also, if you have the money these guys have, NYC is spectacular. Tough city if you’re middle class but at the high end, with jet access to warm weather places, not much better.
Last, the Nets are so far from the Knicks in terms of popularity; it’s a joke
Houston said the Knicks believe they have done all necessary to attract KD but ultimately, Durant will decide and that decision is not made yet.
Houston said all this talk about meetings and a deal lined up are BS.