NFT: Post lottery Knicks/NBA talk.

Davion Mitchell really sounds like he would fit in with the culture here with his tireless work ethic. One of those guys who woke up at 4 am to start practicing /working out-- and was back in the gym the day after they won the championship.

But also Jared Butler at #19 or #21 also wouldn't be a bad consolation prize.

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he's got a lot of talent. And I think LaVine is a good ceiling for him. But, I think he'll have a few years before he's a good NBA player. And I think there's a chance that his endpoint isn't LaVine at all, but more like Austin Rivers.

That said, I'd be happy if the Knicks got him, even if I'd also be a little worried too.

wont last to the Knicks picks so they'd need to move up

I think some of us forget how young he is - literally just turned 21.

This is RJ's year 2 stats vs some other big time scorers year 2 stats - who also entered the NBA young at a young age:

RJ Barrett - 17.6/5.8/3.0 .441/.401/.746
Kobe Bryant - 15.4/3.1/2.5 .428/.341/.794
Bradley Beal - 17.1/3.7/3.3 .419/.402/.788
Jayson Tatum - 15.7/6.0/2.1 .450/.373/.855

I will need to check some more stuff in Zaire Williams, bold statement

and Jason Kidd is the frontrunner for head coach according to woj

has a high "Doncic asks out" factor involved, so I'm thrilled with this development.

In comment 15293654 Jon in NYC said:

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has a high "Doncic asks out" factor involved, so I'm thrilled with this development.

you have to think Doncic was consulted right? And i have not read a single name the mavs interviewed for gm..

This feels like Dirk has more of a say than the mavs are letting on..

In comment 15293550 Heisenberg said:

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wont last to the Knicks picks so they'd need to move up

Would definitely need to move up. He's gonna go in the #8-10 range. I don't know though some people have said packaging all our picks up could move us as high as #8.

I just think they really every everything you'd want in a contender: one of the best floor generals in the history of basketball as their leader, a superstar 3-Level scorer in Booker who can always create his own shot even in the most dire of circumstances, a true emerging star big man in Ayton to work the pick and roll w/ Paul/Booker, and on top of all that they have terrific depth. I love what Jae Crowder brings too, I think you can always use a guy like him in a championship run.

I liked the Clippers to win it all before Kawhi got hurt just because they were flat out the most talented team overall (and honestly they're still pretty damn talented even w/o Kawhi), but the Suns just have such a nice collection of pieces and to me are just more of a classic perfect basketball TEAM.

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absolutely trade for Sexton. He's not a true PG, but he's a great scorer and fierce competitor. I think he can be the 2nd scoring option on a really competitive team pretty soon.

Huge drop-off from last postseason. He was really a huge reason why the Lakers won last postseason. Now somehow he just seems to be a perpetual turnover machine. I feel like Atlanta knew something the Clips didn't when they traded him for Lou Will. At the time I thought it was a good trade for both teams but Rondo has just not looked at all like himself.

apparently Hyland and Christopher had good games.

He was pick in knox year, obviously went before knicks pick. He is a big time competitor, I think he is one of this guys if put on a winning team with a good coach he could thrive. The ball hog stuff happens all the time with a young player in a bad team. That can be fixed, think Trae young.

I would offer all 3 picks this year and knox for Sexton. I think it’s a fair offer especially if cavs take Suggs they will look to unload. Sexton also can play defense when motivated.

for what Thibs likes at point, attack the rim, run the pick and roll and keep pressure on the defense..

I would take Sexton over Ball

Leon is very close to him. CAA also. He does like NY also….

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for what Thibs likes at point, attack the rim, run the pick and roll and keep pressure on the defense.. I would take Sexton over Ball

Sexton has definitely prove more at the NBA level. Ball has definitely improved certain skill sets the past few seasons, but Sexton is more polished at this point.

In comment 15293751 Leg of Theismann said:

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Huge drop-off from last postseason. He was really a huge reason why the Lakers won last postseason. Now somehow he just seems to be a perpetual turnover machine. I feel like Atlanta knew something the Clips didn't when they traded him for Lou Will. At the time I thought it was a good trade for both teams but Rondo has just not looked at all like himself.

That trade has done a 180. Lou wanted no part of going to Atlanta but he has turned into a bigger difference maker than Rondo and oddly enough he has a better shot at the finals and even possibly winning a ring than if he had stayed in LA.

Wants to win now and win big..

He won't turn 19 until December, but man oh man, is he athletic, long and bouncy. Wouldn't mind taking a shot at him in the second round and having him develop in Westchester.

In comment 15293983 Anakim said:

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He won't turn 19 until December, but man oh man, is he athletic, long and bouncy. Wouldn't mind taking a shot at him in the second round and having him develop in Westchester.

It seems a lot of the top players in this class are extremely athletic but have to work on their shooting..

be so exciting to get Dame. I'm trying to convince myself it wont happen, but there definitely seems to be a possibility.

In comment 15293986 Jon in NYC said:

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be so exciting to get Dame. I'm trying to convince myself it wont happen, but there definitely seems to be a possibility.

I think there is a slight chance for the first time...i think if a team blew them away they would do it..

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be so exciting to get Dame. I'm trying to convince myself it wont happen, but there definitely seems to be a possibility.

if Portland was really looking to tear it down, I think we might be one of the few teams able to take back both Dame and CJ without sending much money back.

Could the Knicks get lillard and McCollum for the following:

Toppin
Barret
knox
2021 1st rounder 19
2021 1st rounder 21
2021 2nd rounder 32
2023 1st rounder
2023 1st rounder Dallas
2025 1st rounder

Would we want that as Knicks fans?
Can fit under the cap?

PG Lillard
SG McCollum
SF TBD
PF Randle
C Mitch

Quickley off bench and all vet mins

It doesn’t excite me all that much, I know it should but there would be no depth with 2 aging stars and randle

Pick swaps in 2022, 2024 and 2026

Has a better team than that now and can’t win it all. We would have nothing going forward. I would love those players but I don’t see it.

In comment 15294087 Carl in CT said:

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Has a better team than that now and can’t win it all. We would have nothing going forward. I would love those players but I don’t see it.

Do they? RoCo is wildly overrated. Nurkic is always hurt. Randle was 2nd team all NBA this year. He's I think back to being slightly devalued cause of his stinker of a playoff series. Plus a huge upgrade in coach with Thibs.

Bring back Rose and Bullock and that's a damn good team.

You try to keep all these young guys for one more year and see how they develop. I would see if Lowry would take 1 year $30million with a team option for $30 million with $5 million buyout. Resign bullock on 1 year deal and trade up to get BPA in draft. Try to extend Randle this year.

Adding Lowry plus the improvements in the young guys and a too pick should keep Knicks in top 6 in east with major cap room in 2022 and lots of good young assets and picks.

Then go for lavine or beal as free agents or if their teams try to trade them at the deadline.

To mention resign rose as well.

Jason kidd has agreed to be head coach..

Seems like Mavs had the easy choice of hiring Mosely but decided to go the "sexy" route

Supposedly OKC is looking to move him.
I know most are not fans of his and he has 2 years 74 million left on his deal.
Knicks obviously have the cap space.
Could he be had for a 1st and say Knox?

the Knicks be the team receiving the first for taking on his salary?

Is up to 275? Wtf lol

In comment 15294126 DanMetroMan said:

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Is up to 275? Wtf lol

Crazy right?
Doesn't look that much bigger.

far far away from Kemba. 0 interest. He's just not that good.

when he carried Cleveland to an OT win over Brooklyn earlier this season with the Big Three on the court. Scored 40+ points including every bucket down the stretch. Letting Johnny Bryant coach up RJ, IQ and Sexton wouldn't be the worst thing.

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I believe that's who Dame wanted.

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shams said its all but done

Well there goes Dame being traded this summer. He sat in on the Billups interview & must have given his blessing.

In comment 15294349 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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Well there goes Dame being traded this summer. He sat in on the Billups interview & must have given his blessing.

Yup. He'll probably give it at least another year.

"we underestimated you game one but this is who we really are" game from the Bucks. Just a total beatdown.

Why not?

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"we underestimated you game one but this is who we really are" game from the Bucks. Just a total beatdown.

Right? It reminds me of the Lakers losing game 1 to Philly.

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In comment 15292696 nygiants16 said: Quote: BA Central @TheNBACentral Warriors owner Joe Lacob responds to rumors that LeBron James has been recruiting Stephen Curry to Lakers “Look, Steph Curry, if he really wanted to leave at the end of his contract, he’s a free agent, he’s earned the right, he can do it." Wow. Looks like Lacob REALLY wants Steph to stick around...there's a weird vibe there between Steph & Lacob from all accounts.

I doubt he's worried about it, and I definitely doubt he'd enjoy that outcome. He just tends to state the obvious like that.

OKC has quietly made SGA available in trade talks due to timing of their rebuild and they dont thinknhebfits the timeline

In comment 15294509 nygiants16 said:

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OKC has quietly made SGA available in trade talks due to timing of their rebuild and they dont thinknhebfits the timeline

If that's the case, the Knicks should target him. He's young, has a good all around game and he played for Kentucky. ;)