Knicks had a great win saturday, undermanned and went in and beat a hot Atlanta team in their building..
This week doesnt get any easier @nets tuesday TNT, home Bulls on thursday and home nuggets saturday..
Basically 3 home games, Knicks have played the Bulls tough and Nuggets are struggling have no bench..
As for thr starters i think i stick with Kemba but with this caveat: you tell him be agressive, get into the paint, if doubled dish, if he is playing well you let him go, if not take him out, short leash..
It was easier to do but i liked the mkxing matching against atlanta, it allowed different guys to get into a rythym, instead of 5 starters and 5 bench...Mixing and matching allowed Fournier, Burks, Quick, Rj and Toppin all get into the flow of the game..
Reiterates how some of the depth needs to be consolidated
@FredKatz
A statistical summary of why the Knicks are pulling Kemba Walker from the rotation:
Knicks have the best defense in the league when he’s on the bench (99.0 DRtg) & are dead last (116.3 DRtg) when he’s on the floor.
They are 27th in offense with him playing, 9th with him off.
This made me even sadder
I think whoever the next point guard is has to play defense and be able to effect the game passing and shooting..
When Kemba was shooting well from 3 for that short stretch the Knicks were playing well offensively..
The reason it works with Burks or IQ or Rose with Randle is becaise they are effective off the ball, kemba wasnt..
Lillard for example would probably welcome playing with randle
They will definitely be in the market for point, it just better not be ben simmons
Like a week ago?
Like a week ago?
actually i have consistenly said that it would be hard to bench Kemba because then he is completely out of the rotation and i didnt think the Knicks would do that..
I also said that i would put Burks into the starting lineup if a change was madr, i said it multiple times saturday before the game that i would start Burks at point with Kemba and Rose out...
and whrn i said Trade Randle, i said if he didnt take a backseat scoring wise and relied on Defense, Reboinding and moving the ball..He was trying to score to much forcing shots and the others were not getting intl a rythym..
Since then he has taken less shots and moved the ball, in the 2md half on saturday he deferred to the others..
You want to call someone out at least know what your talking about
@FredKatz
A statistical summary of why the Knicks are pulling Kemba Walker from the rotation:
Knicks have the best defense in the league when he’s on the bench (99.0 DRtg) & are dead last (116.3 DRtg) when he’s on the floor.
They are 27th in offense with him playing, 9th with him off.
Wow. Pretty much had to make the move.
That's too bad. Wonder who would get his minutes if he's out.
There do seem to be some non-covid bugs going around, I know a couple of people who've been under the weather lately.
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That's too bad. Wonder who would get his minutes if he's out.
There do seem to be some non-covid bugs going around, I know a couple of people who've been under the weather lately.
Id be surprised if he doesnt play, also surprised if Rose doesnt play, if both dont you need Kemba lol..
hahah TRUTH, my wife hates during the game nygiants
@FredKatz
A statistical summary of why the Knicks are pulling Kemba Walker from the rotation:
Knicks have the best defense in the league when he’s on the bench (99.0 DRtg) & are dead last (116.3 DRtg) when he’s on the floor.
They are 27th in offense with him playing, 9th with him off.
Wow.
Considering the starts from JR & RJ, I am somewhat relieved we're above .500. I expect both of them-well, hoping as much-to up their games as the season progresses.
@FredKatz
A statistical summary of why the Knicks are pulling Kemba Walker from the rotation:
Knicks have the best defense in the league when he’s on the bench (99.0 DRtg) & are dead last (116.3 DRtg) when he’s on the floor.
They are 27th in offense with him playing, 9th with him off.
The numbers probably overstate it: they also reflect the play of his fellow starters. But, yeah, he’s had some brutal games.
and neither are good defenders so it just felt like to much to cover up on that side, if just Kemba and kept Bullock or started burks at the 2 you could hide Kemba and maybe Kemba offensively could be more agressive..
Need to see more Obi and Grimes.
I will take MPJ with lumbar fusion and a spinal cord stimulator, hell in a wheelchair, than that fucking turd Knox. What a miss.
Need to see more Obi and Grimes.
I will take MPJ with lumbar fusion and a spinal cord stimulator, hell in a wheelchair, than that fucking turd Knox. What a miss.
on a 5 year 200 million dollar contract? that contract may blow up the nuggets
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
Trading one washed up PG for a more expensive washed point guard isn't the move to make. Hopefully this rumor doesn't come to fruition.
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Multiple league sources believe the Knicks will look to trade Kemba Walker, per
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
Trading one washed up PG for a more expensive washed point guard isn't the move to make. Hopefully this rumor doesn't come to fruition.
I dont think Knicks have the salaries to match anyway, but if Rockets offered a couple of 1sts, i would think about it
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
You wanna get even more pissed? Hahn was on NBA radio with Isola and Scal this morning and was saying he could see the Knicks pursuing Westbrook. Said that they lack that "alpha" type star. Uchhhhhhh
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Multiple league sources believe the Knicks will look to trade Kemba Walker, per
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
You wanna get even more pissed? Hahn was on NBA radio with Isola and Scal this morning and was saying he could see the Knicks pursuing Westbrook. Said that they lack that "alpha" type star. Uchhhhhhh
he was on the westbrook train when the Rockets wanted to trade him..
i was happy with Kemba because i thought he could play off the ball, takeover when needed and really help this team..
hes so much different on his facebook page and his facebook lives...
I feel like when he is on the radio or on espn he falls for the Knicks for clicks
you know he is going to the line 15 times tonight
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Multiple league sources believe the Knicks will look to trade Kemba Walker, per
@ASherrodblakely
“A source close to the Knicks indicated New York may also have a potential trade partner in the Houston Rockets, who are eager to move John Wall.”
You wanna get even more pissed? Hahn was on NBA radio with Isola and Scal this morning and was saying he could see the Knicks pursuing Westbrook. Said that they lack that "alpha" type star. Uchhhhhhh
he was on the westbrook train when the Rockets wanted to trade him..
Yeah it seems like all the clickbait radio people like him, Kay , WFAN guys always fall for that get obsessed with the star name crap. Thankfully Rose is starting to build up a nice rep of not falling for that nonsense and sticking to sensible moves. I mean their logic doesn't make any sense. We are benching Kemba mainly because of his defense and we're gonna bring in ball hog no D "stars" like Wall or Westbrook?
And of course the contract makes it impossible.
got Jarrett Allen for nothing and signed him for modest money in today's nba. what a season he is having.
Cavs this offseason
- extend Allen
- sign Lauri for cheap at the lows
- trade nothing for Rubio
- Draft Mobley
- didn't overpay Sexton
So much winning--- LETEMKNOW Cleveland.
people were running the guy out of town and now he should be GM of the year.
toughest schedule in NBA- most injuries in NBA-- still 11-10 with a roster of little kids.
got Jarrett Allen for nothing and signed him for modest money in today's nba. what a season he is having.
Cavs this offseason
- extend Allen
- sign Lauri for cheap at the lows
- trade nothing for Rubio
- Draft Mobley
- didn't overpay Sexton
So much winning--- LETEMKNOW Cleveland.
people were running the guy out of town and now he should be GM of the year.
toughest schedule in NBA- most injuries in NBA-- still 11-10 with a roster of little kids.
Who gives a shit about Cleveland?
Its not a signing that will kill them by any means, just never saw the fit with the group they had.
Believe it or not, Kemba probably was a better for the Lakers than he was for the Knicks.
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if you were around for more then a month you would know that my best friend is the GM of the cavs--- the thread was talking harden--- who ( i am a nets fan) Allen was involved in the trade. Allen had another huge game last night. I route for the cavs because of my buddy--- so that was my cavs rant--- harmless- but also showing that you can build a team with defense first as they are doing--- and that 1 good offseason can change a franchise.
got Jarrett Allen for nothing and signed him for modest money in today's nba. what a season he is having.
Cavs this offseason
- extend Allen
- sign Lauri for cheap at the lows
- trade nothing for Rubio
- Draft Mobley
- didn't overpay Sexton
So much winning--- LETEMKNOW Cleveland.
people were running the guy out of town and now he should be GM of the year.
toughest schedule in NBA- most injuries in NBA-- still 11-10 with a roster of little kids.
Markkanen will be hurt soon. Its only a matter of time. Cleveland will fight for a play in game but they arent ready for the big dance yet.
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if you were around for more then a month you would know that my best friend is the GM of the cavs--- the thread was talking harden--- who ( i am a nets fan) Allen was involved in the trade. Allen had another huge game last night. I route for the cavs because of my buddy--- so that was my cavs rant--- harmless- but also showing that you can build a team with defense first as they are doing--- and that 1 good offseason can change a franchise.
Oh I see. I was just doing a little bit of harmless ribbing.