Well anyone actually thoight the Knicks would be in this spot halfway through? nope
Second half starts with a tough 4 game trip and ends with a tough 6 game west coast trip, but in between the Knicks are playing a bunch of games with the teams right above and right below the Knicks in the standings. Knicks are going to have to win a lot of those games.
Do the Knicks make a move to improve the rostet or do they ride it out? i would be shocked if they didnt make a move, not a blockbuster, but another incremental move like the Rose deal.
Does Frank somehow get into the rotation? Who does he take out? I know everyone wants him to take over for Bullock, the way Frank has been shooting i could see it..
Whenever I watched the 76ers, he stood out. A high intensity guy off the bench. Obviously not the most skilled guy in the world, but he brings it every game & makes an impact.
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be honest, had no idea TJ McConnell was such a good player. Kind of under my radar. 9 steals in the first half the other day! NINE! He seemingly would be a very solid grab for the Knicks
Whenever I watched the 76ers, he stood out. A high intensity guy off the bench. Obviously not the most skilled guy in the world, but he brings it every game & makes an impact.
Check out this article on him.
"Per 36 minutes, McConnell has averaged 1.50 steals from bad passes. That ranks No. 1 overall.
Behind the former undrafted free agent was six-time NBA All-Defensive guard Tony Allen (1.48) and then four-time NBA All-Defensive wing Doug Christie (1.40). To put those numbers in perspective, take a look at the rates from contemporary elite defenders such as Marcus Smart (1.26) and Kawhi Leonard (1.22).
Counting stats, like steals, are not the only way to define a good defender. But when someone’s productivity is elite, that certainly says something about them as a player. In this case, it says that the passing lane is simply not safe anywhere near McConnell."
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What's the best way to get him? Can we wait til he's a FA? Are the Bulls looking to move or re-sign him?
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He is dunzo.
This was out there a couple of weeks ago as well
When did KAT become untouchable? I know MN isn't a sexy FA destination, but KAT isn't s superstar by any means.
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Adrian Wojnarowski: Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources tell ESPN.
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He is dunzo.
Mostly. But makes sense for a contender off the bench.
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Stefan Bondy: I don’t know if Minnesota would ever make Karl-Anthony Towns available. But as bad as things ended for Thibodeau in Minnesota, I’ve heard that he’d be open to Karl-Anthony Towns again because Thibodeau just wants to win and he thinks Karl-Anthony Towns will help him do that. And so I know that Karl-Anthony Towns is somebody that’s actually been reported before that the Knicks are monitoring as well.
When did KAT become untouchable? I know MN isn't a sexy FA destination, but KAT isn't s superstar by any means.
I dont like Kat as well but if you can get him and keep Rj and Quick i would do it and not think twice and i am not a fan of his at all..
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Stefan Bondy: I don’t know if Minnesota would ever make Karl-Anthony Towns available. But as bad as things ended for Thibodeau in Minnesota, I’ve heard that he’d be open to Karl-Anthony Towns again because Thibodeau just wants to win and he thinks Karl-Anthony Towns will help him do that. And so I know that Karl-Anthony Towns is somebody that’s actually been reported before that the Knicks are monitoring as well.
When did KAT become untouchable? I know MN isn't a sexy FA destination, but KAT isn't s superstar by any means.
He's flawed (his defense has been awful" but "isn't a superstar by any means" is silly. Career 23 and 12 53/40/83% shooting, career 25.0 PER, .194 WS/48, he's 25
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Stefan Bondy: I don’t know if Minnesota would ever make Karl-Anthony Towns available. But as bad as things ended for Thibodeau in Minnesota, I’ve heard that he’d be open to Karl-Anthony Towns again because Thibodeau just wants to win and he thinks Karl-Anthony Towns will help him do that. And so I know that Karl-Anthony Towns is somebody that’s actually been reported before that the Knicks are monitoring as well.
When did KAT become untouchable? I know MN isn't a sexy FA destination, but KAT isn't s superstar by any means.
He absolutely is a superstar. Last year he averaged 27, 10, 4.5 with outstanding shooting %. He would be 10th right now in scoring based on those numbers.
21 and 9 54% from the field, .190 WS/48, 22.9 PER, and poor defense. Was Amar'e a "superstar" in his prime? If so, then so is KAT.
No defending his defense. Not even going to try to. He's a poor defender, he should be better at it, and seems like a good person (much like Amar'e) but the defense is atrocious.
KAT seems like a good dude & I feel absolutely terrible for what he's dealt with these past 12 months. I believe he's lost something like 7 family members-including his mother-to COVID. Isn't he from Jersey? Would be a homecoming of sorts too. He's also super young. He's just gotta up his defense significantly.
I’d rather go get Zack Obi. Knox. Elgrid and draft picks
If more depth at center is needed I’d love to see them get Bamba
For the record Drummond is the only one id want. Wouldnt hate cousins, but not thrilled. No interest in Blake, just didnt fit.
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. Rival teams with interest are expecting Griffin to choose Nets as a title favorite for chance to win a championship.
The Sixers because they are big, play defense and have the better coach
The heat if they get healthy, they are athletic, have good defenders, Butler is clutch and they have a better coach..
I know they're at a point where they have to make a decision on Markkanen. Wonder if there's a trade there to get both of them.
I know they're at a point where they have to make a decision on Markkanen. Wonder if there's a trade there to get both of them.
Hard to believe he's available in a rebuilding type trade, honestly.
“Those conversations were great. … We always say, it’s always easy to jump on the other side with two, three other guys who are really good, but at the same time, that grass isn’t always greener,” Beal said. “We’ve seen that. History has shown that.”
The Wizards have given him some say on the roster
“That’s kinda unicorn-type shit,” he said. “Not many guys could say who they want on their team. Not many guys have the opportunity to have the team built around them. So, you can’t just overlook those things.”
I was listening to the cowherd show about a month ago and Joy Taylor made a great point, some players jist dont care about championships and their legacy, they are happy in the city they are in and dont want to leave
I believe he signed an extension last offseason, so im not sure when he is next eligible
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But watch him run to Miami when he actually does get sick of it. And he will.
I was listening to the cowherd show about a month ago and Joy Taylor made a great point, some players jist dont care about championships and their legacy, they are happy in the city they are in and dont want to leave
She is right, of course. If he's happy there then bless him. Ray Allen didn't start chasing rings until his mid-30s either.
I dont see how he helps them
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Per Shams, it looks like Blake will sign with the Nets.
I dont see how he helps them
I think Blake is all but done so I don't think this is a major add, but the Nets...it's championship or bust with this group.
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Per Shams, it looks like Blake will sign with the Nets.
I dont see how he helps them
I think Blake is all but done so I don't think this is a major add, but the Nets...it's championship or bust with this group.
They need bigs, but they need defenders, athletic wings..
Yeah Harden has been fantastic and Irving is better when he just has to go out and score..
I dont know what they can do trade wise but maybe add 1 more on the buyout market