Figured it made sense to start a new thread now that the draft is over with and we're moving on to FA. Not much news today except:
1) Bondy said the Knicks aren't expected to have interest in signing Russell if he becomes UFA. Thinks they'll sign guys to 1 year deals if they strike out on KD, Kawhi, Kyrie rather than go after Russell and other similar FA's with max offers.
2) Jalen Rose thinks KD is headed to NY -- specifically the Knicks. Here's what he said:
| "The Knicks," Rose predicted. "I still feel like if you're going to leave the Golden State Warriors, it's not just about the rings; he got two there. It's not just about the money; he can get more there. It's the stage. If you're gonna come to New York City, that's at MSG." |
Noteworthy because Rose is a roc nation client and therefore has ties to Kleiman. Of course, he may know nothing and is sharing his opinion but who knows.
The rumor was Lebron and DWade were set to sign with the Knicks until the last minute (and I mean the recent rumor, not the one at the time). So things can change.
I still think KD signs with the Knicks and Kyrie signs with Brooklyn.
Interestingly, Kyrie might be more interested in the Nets, than they are him without another star.
The rumor was Lebron and DWade were set to sign with the Knicks until the last minute (and I mean the recent rumor, not the one at the time). So things can change.
I still think KD signs with the Knicks and Kyrie signs with Brooklyn.
the rumor was they talked about knicks but knicks couldnt get 3 max slots..
same reason they didnt sign chicago
Yours sounds plausible as well.
But if the Knicks strike out and the Nets get Durant and Irving, thats a complete disaster. If that happens, this regime gets one more year. And unless the team really overachieves with the young players making huge strides, Im cleaning house from Mills down to Fizdale. I dont want to hear about free agency not being the Knicks goal or the KP trade not being about cap space. It would be a total failure.
At the Draft, Miami traded somebody to clear the 3rd max slot. I can't remember who it was.
At the Draft, Miami traded somebody to clear the 3rd max slot. I can't remember who it was.
Technically, Miami never really got to three full max slots in 2010, right? Didn't all three sign for slightly less than the max to make it work?
At the Draft, Miami traded somebody to clear the 3rd max slot. I can't remember who it was.
That's news to Lebron.
"LeBron commented on how cool it was to play against his friend in the Staples Center. Wade agreed. I appreciate you letting it end here.
James replied with a cryptic statement: It was either here or the Garden, thats it.
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Lebron was never interested in the Knicks, they were always looking at Miami or possibly Chicago.
At the Draft, Miami traded somebody to clear the 3rd max slot. I can't remember who it was.
Technically, Miami never really got to three full max slots in 2010, right? Didn't all three sign for slightly less than the max to make it work?
I think they had room for 3 max's, but they took less to fit in Mike Miller.
With that said I think we sign Durant and Kyrie. People are over thinking the kyrie thing. Hes a huge talent at PG and the Knicks have a huge need. Get him.
Both are getting huge money. That's locking yourself in to these 2 being 2 of your 3 best players. Can that team compete for a title?
From Marc Spears of ESPNs The Undefeated:
Other free agents on the Knicks radar include their own free-agent center DeAndre Jordan, Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins and twins Markieff and Marcus Morris. New Orleans Pelicans forward Julius Randle and the Knicks also have mutual interest, according to sources.
We are going to have the opportunity to meet with the guys we want to meet with, [Knicks president Steve] Mills said without offering details or confirming names.
I wouldn't bring him in. Even if we had a healthy Durant and another max and we were looking to contend, I'd avoid him.
Boogie is all about the medicals. If you think he becomes his old self again then he was worth close to a max deal. Of course there is the question if you can win with him since he can be all over the place. Id be fine with him on like a 2 year deal for below max money, but i have no idea what kind of offers he will get.
One question I had lets say knicks signed to Maxs and were at or over cap would they get a mid level around $9 mil?
At the Draft, Miami traded somebody to clear the 3rd max slot. I can't remember who it was.
not according to dwade
-Spears says the Knicks are interested in Harris and Vucevic
The boot is orange. Lol. Many colors to choose and he chose orange .
-Spears says the Knicks are interested in Harris and Vucevic
They're interested in Vucevic because........?
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Rocking knicks colors?
Brother tweeted out a photo of them in soho...
His brand ambassador tweeted a i heart new york sign
Same guy with the I heart NY sign liked two photos on Instagram today. One was a picture of custom Knicks sneakers (complete with the #knicks tag) and the other was a Patrick Ewing Knicks figurine.
Odds are it means nothing but it definitely raises an eyebrow.
Every single team will want the same.
Wouldnt feel right for the Knicks have an easy road after all this bad luck and incompetence.
and woj admits nobody but kd and kleinman know what he is doing
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may be interested in Vince Carter.
They apparently want a veteran mentor for the younger players and tried bringing in Carter last year for this role but he opted for Atl.
I wouldnt hate Vince carter tbh. By all accounts he is one of the best vets you can have around. We need some guys to mentor these young guys and Carter has been around a very long time.
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Player option with GS.
and woj admits nobody but kd and kleinman know what he is doing
Things can always change. But alot have groundwork has been laid for him to come to MSG. Now Nets offer location in the same vicinity but I still think he stays with Knicks.
Kyrie wants him to go to Nets and as a friend he'll listen to what he has to say but end of day unless we get dicey with his contract stuff I'm betting hes a Knick.
Kawhi of course would be best case scenario but I m not betting we beat out both Tor and LAC.
Wouldnt feel right for the Knicks have an easy road after all this bad luck and incompetence.
Best part would be if they can get KD without Kyrie.
Maybe this works out for the Knicks but Im doubtful.
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Something that could be relevant for Knicks & Nets in free agency: multiple teams have expressed interest in pairing Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler and believe that, while Kawhi isnt looking to team up with anyone, Butler and Leonard they would have interest in playing together:
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Something that could be relevant for Knicks & Nets in free agency: multiple teams have expressed interest in pairing Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler and believe that, while Kawhi isnt looking to team up with anyone, Butler and Leonard they would have interest in playing together:
Eww. Giving Jimmy Butler a max? Ewwww.
Kawhi, Butler, Barrett, Knox, Mitch... suddenly the Knicks look pretty damn interesting.