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..
16.8 PPG
5.3 RPG
2.7 APG
48.4 FG%
46.6 3P%
75.6 FT%
56.7 TS%
53.3 eFG%
You can see the spacing has been a 100 times better because you now have 3 threats from 3 and when Rose is out there it is 4..
-Randle says he wants to be a Knick for life
I think the break is going to be really good for IQ, get a little rest, recalibrate his shot and the floater and come back fresh, Knicks need his shooting off the bench
maybe unrealistic, but i go hard after Holiday
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about Lowry on a 2 year deal after the season? Guy is still a stud, he's a winner and a "local" (Philly)
maybe unrealistic, but i go hard after Holiday
Still think Holiday stays. I know Lowry is older than ideal but he's still VERY good. Tough-hard nosed winner. I think he'd be a nice fit on a 1 or 2 year deal.
But, with Randle and RJ playing like this, add a legit all-star scorer and we suddenly have a triumvirate that could have the Knicks in serious contention.
Amazing what a difference having a first-rate coach and staff has done for this team.
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about Lowry on a 2 year deal after the season? Guy is still a stud, he's a winner and a "local" (Philly)
maybe unrealistic, but i go hard after Holiday
Still think Holiday stays. I know Lowry is older than ideal but he's still VERY good. Tough-hard nosed winner. I think he'd be a nice fit on a 1 or 2 year deal.
I havnt watched enough of the Raptors, do you think he has 2 high quality years left?
i think Bucks get knocked out first round..
But, with Randle and RJ playing like this, add a legit all-star scorer and we suddenly have a triumvirate that could have the Knicks in serious contention.
Amazing what a difference having a first-rate coach and staff has done for this team.
If you added an all star to Rj and Randle and didnt empty the depth, no one would want to play the Knicks in the playoffs except maybe Brooklyn..
That is why i want to take a chance on Oladipo if it doesnt cost you a lot, worst case he sucks and he leaves via free agency
He's added some UB strength and it's shown up in his ability to take contact and get to the rim.
If he can add just a little bit of explosiveness once he gets into the lane...
Frank might not be good enough to be anyone's lead guard, but his handle makes him overqualified as a 3 and D wing. You can then roll out a 3 guard look that can provide good spacing.
I think the issue with that is "waiting". I don't see how you add an above-average guard who is settling for 1 year. If anything is "most-likely" to do it it's likely a guy like Lowry but I don't see the Knicks "waiting" on 2022 cap room if they can add legit upgrades. They pretty clearly were willing to give big money to Hayward for example, and this will be a full-season later aka "a good" building season.
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don't do well as they reach their mid 30s. But that doesn't seem to be the case as much these days (CP3, Dragic, Lowry, Conley) so maybe Lowry still has good years left. However giving him anything more than a one year deal obviously eats into cap space for summer of 2022 when there might actually be some premium talent available. That same summer, news contracts for Randle and Mitch may be kicking in as well.
I think the issue with that is "waiting". I don't see how you add an above-average guard who is settling for 1 year. If anything is "most-likely" to do it it's likely a guy like Lowry but I don't see the Knicks "waiting" on 2022 cap room if they can add legit upgrades. They pretty clearly were willing to give big money to Hayward for example, and this will be a full-season later aka "a good" building season.
I would argue the Hayward offer might have been made with the idea that Randle was not going to be here long term.
Lowry helps but you're only one year from two all star caliber scoring guards (LaVine and Beal) potentially coming available - which is perhaps this team's biggest weakness.
Beal of course is the other guy, but he does seem interested in staying in WAS. Unlike Lavine he has played his whole career there.
I want JR here long term.
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.