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when you consider he only had a year left on his deal. In fact, I don't remember another team that was rumored to have pursued him heavily because he said he wasn't going to sign an extension anywhere. Seemed like his camp was very anti-Boston but that's the only other team that could've made sense. Even then I think a deal centered around Ingram was the better option than around Jaylen Brown (and I love Brown's game).

If Houston were to accept Brooklyn's offer, it would be nowhere close to what the Pelicans got for AD.

If Brooklyn rolls out Durant, Irving, Harden and Harris...man oh man is that some serious shooting. It even tops the Durant Warriors for shooting...

-Berman is pretty tied into the team. From him it sounds like they aren't interested in Van Vleet. That sucks.

- I would be very happy with Hayes at 8.

- At this point, I would be surprised if Westbrook is not a Knick. It would be awful if they do that rumored package. Under no circumstances should they be sending out any picks or young players.

In comment 15047470 GGGGmen said:

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but its the NBA and players like Harden dictate where they play. Other teams could have built better trade packages for AD but he wanted to be a Laker so. No shot HOU sends Harden somewhere he doesn't want to be. Does not happen in this league.

in the just the last 2-3 years, off the top of my head, the following trades involved all-star caliber players that did not control their destination: Blake to Detroit, CP3 to OKC, PG to OKC, Kawhi to Toronto, Butler to Minnesota, Derozan to SA.

and wind up with Levert, Dinwiddie, Allen, Randle, Ntilikina and a few draft picks? Just fold the franchise at that point.

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and wind up with Levert, Dinwiddie, Allen, Randle, Ntilikina and a few draft picks? Just fold the franchise at that point.

and it's not like they can try and live in the lottery for a few years. They owe quite a few picks to OKC.

for Westbrook are terrible for the Knicks. Same with Paul. Westbrook isn't a true lead dog. We don't have the complimentary pieces around him to maximize his skillset.

He's also 32, with injury concerns. That contract? Hard f'kin pass.

minutes to go. Surprised we haven't heard of more trades, but it may just come in a big flurry.

The latest intel, barring a last minute surprise drop for a guy like Tobin or a trade down, it is looking like the Knicks are going to take Devin Vassell.

Don't shoot the messenger as I actually hate this pick. I'm not high on him.

I've wanted Kira Lewis.

I thought they'd lean Okoro, but we'll see. I'll live with anyone except Haliburton - not the right roster for him.

any connection between a Harden trade to the Nets and the likelihood of a Westbrook trade to NYK.

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The latest intel, barring a last minute surprise drop for a guy like Tobin or a trade down, it is looking like the Knicks are going to take Devin Vassell. Don't shoot the messenger as I actually hate this pick. I'm not high on him. I've wanted Kira Lewis.

I'd be very fine with this. Prefer him to Okoro and probably Lewis. Would take Hayes over him but I think the assumption is Hayes won't be there. A great fit with the current roster and someone with a high floor, which in this draft is a nice add.

In comment 15047513 Enzo said:

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in the just the last 2-3 years, off the top of my head, the following trades involved all-star caliber players that did not control their destination: Blake to Detroit, CP3 to OKC, PG to OKC, Kawhi to Toronto, Butler to Minnesota, Derozan to SA.

Also Kyrie to Boston and KP to Dallas too. There's recency bias because last offseason AD and Paul George were both able to force trades to their preferred destinations. But there are more examples in recent years of teams not sending disgruntled stars where they ask to be traded to.

decide on the 20/21 contracts for Portis, Payton, Bullock, Ellington?

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decide on the 20/21 contracts for Portis, Payton, Bullock, Ellington?

11/19

and said f this

Sell the team please

other than a few select guys...anybody come across this yet?

Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Washington big man Isaiah Stewart said he wore No. 33 while growing up because of Knicks Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing.

In comment 15047658 Jon in NYC said:

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Ian Begley @IanBegley Washington big man Isaiah Stewart said he wore No. 33 while growing up because of Knicks Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing.

This kid is an animal. Reminds me of Antonio Davis.

In comment 15047655 NYG22 said:

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other than a few select guys...anybody come across this yet?

Link - ( New Window )

In comment 15047658 Jon in NYC said:

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Ian Begley @IanBegley Washington big man Isaiah Stewart said he wore No. 33 while growing up because of Knicks Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing.

lol. Ewing was probably out of the league before this guy was even born.

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In comment 15047655 NYG22 said: Quote: other than a few select guys...anybody come across this yet? Link - ( New Window )

thank you

us MJ

Hoop Central
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Michael Jordan reportedly wants Russell Westbrook on the Hornets;

“Front office sources tell me Michael Jordan wants the 2016-17 MVP, which is unsurprising and understandable.”

completely downplaying the Harden/Nets stuff.

Marc Berman
@NYPost_Berman
As usual, Kristaps Porzingis will be treated with extreme caution as Dallas GM Donnie Nelson said he'll likely miss start of season after tearing meniscus during playoffs.

to Phoenix heating up

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to Phoenix heating up

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to acquire Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.

to Suns, being finalized per Woj

In comment 15047714 DanMetroMan said:

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us MJ Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral · 12m Michael Jordan reportedly wants Russell Westbrook on the Hornets; “Front office sources tell me Michael Jordan wants the 2016-17 MVP, which is unsurprising and understandable.”

Supposedly the number three pick is on the table.
Go get em MJ

Aren’t a Westbrook away, they’d need to get another player to be a playoff contender. Rather they offer that package for CP3 who has 1 year less on his deal.

Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and draft compensation to the Thunder per Shams. More draft picks for the Thunder!

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
OKC has traded Chris Paul to Phoenix for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and draft compensation

and I may he misreading it, but it seems that Rose seems to be basically in if it's a salary dump and a few other pieces. He doesn't seem desperate to get it done. Also if it's getting out there that we're cool on FVV its probably because he let it be know through back channels that he has little interest in coming here.

Adrian Wojnarowski
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The deal sends Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Suns for Kelly Oubre, Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.

More premium draft capital for OKC. Amazing how many picks they've accumulated

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like we could have beaten that offer if we really wanted to.

Suns.

going to get like Jeff Teague or some shit.

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like we could have beaten that offer if we really wanted to.

Berman says Paul wasn't that interested in coming here, OKC let Paul have some say where he was headed.

Phoenix out of the FVV sweepstakes.

For NYK, FVV is really the best choice (significantly younger, cheaper and best shooter of CP3, Westbrook and god forbid, John Wall)

dont think the Knicks will get FVV. I'd put the odds 50% Raptors, 40% Pistons, 10% other.

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dont think the Knicks will get FVV. I'd put the odds 50% Raptors, 40% Pistons, 10% other.

Not doubting this but with the money equal if the fucking Pistons beat us out to a blue chip FA We should fold up and start over as an expansion team.

viewed as the early favorites for Gallo. That team could be a LOT of fun.

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dont think the Knicks will get FVV. I'd put the odds 50% Raptors, 40% Pistons, 10% other.

If the Raptors are willing to pay him, you have to think he'll stay there.

You just know OKC will tank next year and win the Cade sweepstakes, because that's how things go for good franchises.

I enjoyed watching OKC last year - I'll love watching that Phoenix squad.

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You just know OKC will tank next year and win the Cade sweepstakes, because that's how things go for good franchises.

Yep and once they get a star there they'll have enough draft capital to surround him with whatever they want.

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dont think the Knicks will get FVV. I'd put the odds 50% Raptors, 40% Pistons, 10% other.

Why?

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In comment 15047779 Jon in NYC said: Quote: dont think the Knicks will get FVV. I'd put the odds 50% Raptors, 40% Pistons, 10% other. Not doubting this but with the money equal if the fucking Pistons beat us out to a blue chip FA We should fold up and start over as an expansion team.

We should probably do this regardless