I'm glad the Knicks finally learned how to stay quiet when things aren't going well - not a peep since the season ended. And the Nets were generous enough to take the slings and arrows of the basketball world for a few weeks.
NBA Draft Lottery is next Tuesday, May 17. Draft is Thursday, June 23. Offseason news will be here before ya know it.
Last year the Knicks reportedly had their eyes on some of the big wings (Murphy/Duarte/etc.) but couldn't/didn't land one. This year there are several expected to go in that 5-10 range - Sharpe, Griffin, Mathurin, Davis, Daniels - does one make it to us, or do we part with an asset to trade up a few spots? I would LOVE an aggressive move for Shaedon Sharpe, who may go as high as fifth. Otherwise I'm hoping Dyson Daniels is on the board for us - spent the year in the G-League and his offense still needs work. He'd be a good "project" pick while we continue to hopefully trim the fat off the roster. Great defender already.
Otherwise all eyes will be on Randle, Brunson and the mess in Utah.
Honestly not really sure Mitchell is the best path to take.
I'm fine with the "build through the draft" approach, but if we're doing that we should use some of the draft capital to move up for specific targets.
It would certainly be a good sign re: luck changing...
9.4% chance of Top 4, 2% chance of 1st overall
78% chance to pick 11th
13% chance to pick 12th
Knicks need a break like this at some point, don't they?
TyTy Washington's stock is apparently way down. Might be able to grab him with the Dallas pick
This is the Knicks best chance of getting a star, Mitchell wants to play in NY, Rose and Wes know him, and Utah would be smart to move him before the season.
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You have to figure they're trading Mitchell. Knicks will probably be in on it.
Honestly not really sure Mitchell is the best path to take.
Well, 1) he'd be the best player on the team by a solid margin and 2) I think he's worth bringing in even if he just ends up being the guy you trade for a big star later on.
TyTy Washington's stock is apparently way down. Might be able to grab him with the Dallas pick
Murray...he's good, but from the little I've seen of him, he seems kind of redundant with Obi on the roster.
BTW, Mavericks pick? I thought the only two picks we have are our own first round and second round picks.
1 second this season
4 in 2023
4 in 2024
2 in 2025
2 in 2026
Just to be clear, I did not hear the Knicks are interested in Washington at all. I just saw him being mocked as high as 7-8 and now he's apparently in the 20's so I was thinking about value.
didn't have either Knick top 20 but-
Quentin Grimes, New York Knicks | Original Selection: No. 25: I think I actually liked Grimes’ minutes with the Knicks more than Tom Thibodeau. He defended well and knocked down the 3s that were served to him off the catch. On top of that, he had some solid moments off the bounce in space. He was No. 21 for me here. He profiles well as a player who can help in the playoffs for as long as the shooting and defense hold up.
A healthy Zion with
RJ
OBI
Grimes
IQ
Reddish
Is a fun young team
Knicks should send them Mitch and draft capital
Dump Randle on whomever will take him and go forward from there
A healthy Zion with
RJ
OBI
Grimes
IQ
Reddish
Is a fun young team
Knicks should send them Mitch and draft capital
Dump Randle on whomever will take him and go forward from there
Big men and foot injuries often don't end well in the NBA. I'd be leery of trading for Zion.
Moving Randle for a couple firsts would be nice too.
We need to build through the draft and keep our kids developing. We got something going on with these kids.
If they did trade for him, he needs to be the point guard, he controls the ball, put a 3 and d wing nect to him, rj at the 3 Obi at the 4 and a big who can stretch the floor..
Thibs uses him like Derrick Rose in his prime
The last 2 playoffs he carried them on his back and averaged over 35.
I think there is a big problem in Utah.
If they did trade for him, he needs to be the point guard, he controls the ball, put a 3 and d wing nect to him, rj at the 3 Obi at the 4 and a big who can stretch the floor..
Thibs uses him like Derrick Rose in his prime
I agree completely and I think this is their big prize.
He is a NY kid that loves the Mets he was mobbed at the Met game I am sure that is a big draw for him.
My concern is giving up too much but that will happen with any star.
For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with.
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For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with. yahoo - ( New Window )
When players ask for a trade they usually look for 2 things as their deciding factor..
Who am i playing with or who can i get in the future to come play with me..
Who is running the team and do i trust them with my future..
Mitchell may see the Knicks as a way to get a partner, he is not going to get it in Utah, he may also like some of the young pieces in NY, OR he thinks/knows he can recruit someone as a free agent or another trade down the line..
He also is going to trust Rose, Wes and Perrin..He knows those guys, Rose was his agent when he came into the league he is still apart of CAA..perrin is the guy who drafted him..
I love the Knicks young core, i have defended it many many times, but if a star becomes available you go for it, i am not saying trade everyone but i am going all in..
Once you get a star, it should be easy, anf mitchell is a guy other players like and will want to play with and hr is only 25, you got 10 years of prime..
For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with. yahoo - ( New Window )
That’s a pretty fair trade in my opinion. People are picking him apart now but Mitchell is a 25 year old star guard who averages 25 a night. I would do that trade.
I get the risk with Zion but the upside is there and can be a league MVP. If there’s any chance to get him I would be all over it.
Is Brogdon a possibility?
I would still love Brunson here. I just wish they had the cap space to do it and not have to work a sign or trade or get off contracts to make it happen.
I’m still hoping they can send Randle to Portland for one of their 1st round picks.
Big offseason for Leon Rose and company…would be nice to hear the guy interviewed at some point.
I can dream.
Otherwise, the thought of adding a star needs to be downgraded to adding a competent point, moving Randle for the best possible return, and getting something for Mitch Robinson.
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for a bunch of teams.
For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with. yahoo - ( New Window )
That’s a pretty fair trade in my opinion. People are picking him apart now but Mitchell is a 25 year old star guard who averages 25 a night. I would do that trade.
I get the risk with Zion but the upside is there and can be a league MVP. If there’s any chance to get him I would be all over it.
Is Brogdon a possibility?
I would still love Brunson here. I just wish they had the cap space to do it and not have to work a sign or trade or get off contracts to make it happen.
I’m still hoping they can send Randle to Portland for one of their 1st round picks.
Big offseason for Leon Rose and company…would be nice to hear the guy interviewed at some point.
Unloading Randle for any kind of asset and signing Brunson would be nice. I am not sure Mitchell is the play, we would have to gut the roster. At least he is much younger then gutting the roster for Dame.
His best friend just was killed, there is a whole part that is edited out of that rant
For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with. yahoo - ( New Window )
I mean…am I the only one who wouldn’t even trade RJ for Mitchell straight up?
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AI's practice rant on May 7, 2002. I thought at the time he was hammered & still think that today.
His best friend just was killed, there is a whole part that is edited out of that rant
nygiants16, damn. I didn't know that. Thanks for information.
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AI's practice rant on May 7, 2002. I thought at the time he was hammered & still think that today.
His best friend just was killed, there is a whole part that is edited out of that rant
nygiants16, damn. I didn't know that. Thanks for information.
yeah there is a whole story behind it that is never mentioned
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for a bunch of teams.
For the Knicks, he proposes a package that includes both RJ and Obi, as well as a first round pick.
This is what happens when outside observers rack their brains trying to figure out what the Knicks have that another team could possibly want.
I doubt Mitchell will see a winning situation here, whatever package Knicks might come up with. yahoo - ( New Window )
I mean…am I the only one who wouldn’t even trade RJ for Mitchell straight up?
You honestly wouldn’t trade Barrett for Mitchell straight up?