NFT: Knicks @ Timberwolves 8pm tip

I was reading that successful NBA teams need to lean on players on their rookie contracts to keep cap room for stars. Right now, that means Grimes, Quickley and to a lesser extent, McBride. (Am I forgetting someone?)

I've assumed all those picks the Knicks have acquired were trading chips for securing a star or stars. But is it possible the plan is to have the extra picks to replace that depth as some or all of those players depart in free agency?

I really enjoy watching this group but if some move on to bigger contracts, whatcha gonna do?

On Gobert.
Looking like Iverson.

In comment 16297567 larryflower37 said:

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On Gobert. Looking like Iverson.

That was slick, didn’t know he had that in him

This year. They are a different team than last year. They are going to be a tough out. Their size is brutal

Flipping between this and MNF but it’s a damn good game so far.

Rj gets sick/hurt and it takes a month for him to regain his form?

he is carved up and is doing nothing offensively

Now RJ can hit 3's and looks like shit at the rim. He is not going strong at all.

This early schedule has been fucking brutal. Now back home to play Miami and Phoenix.

Welp back home for 4.

he has been terrible on both sides

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But the bench is playing like shit too. No one's shot is falling awful showing

No one could shoot tonight, Minnesota defense is partially to blame.

In comment 16297666 Larry in Pencilvania said:

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But the bench is playing like shit too. No one's shot is falling awful showing

Its not about making shots, shots fall, shots dont, its effort and what are you doing besides scoring and shot selection..

Mitch is still doing his thing

but maybe moving him to the bench is the best thing for him, DDV didnt shoot well at all tonight 2 for 8, but still had 3 boards, 5 assists and was a +3 in a blowout..

You can see the difference with how he plays with the starters compared to Grimes

With Grimes and Hart both afraid to take the open shot

Also the way they are losing to the better teams

4 days off and 4 games at home. Hopefully they can come back ready to play.

the defensive intensity wasn't where it needed to be too much of the night, and the Knicks are always prone to these types of shooting nights. If they can get on a roll at some point I wonder if Mitch starts getting some all star chatter. He is an absolute offensive rebounding machine. 7 more last night against one of the best rebounders in the league. DD needs to start. Grimes is a zero in the starting lineup right now. Let him get his game together on the 2nd unit playing off IQ.

In comment 16297692 nygiants16 said:

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but maybe moving him to the bench is the best thing for him, DDV didnt shoot well at all tonight 2 for 8, but still had 3 boards, 5 assists and was a +3 in a blowout.. You can see the difference with how he plays with the starters compared to Grimes

Very disappointing season so far from him. Haven't seen that offensive growth and the defense has taken a step back.

Tough loss but Minny is really good. Edwards is a monster.

In comment 16298000 TyreeHelmet said:

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In comment 16297692 nygiants16 said: Quote: but maybe moving him to the bench is the best thing for him, DDV didnt shoot well at all tonight 2 for 8, but still had 3 boards, 5 assists and was a +3 in a blowout.. You can see the difference with how he plays with the starters compared to Grimes Very disappointing season so far from him. Haven't seen that offensive growth and the defense has taken a step back. Tough loss but Minny is really good. Edwards is a monster.

I wouldnt be surprised if the Knicks were calling around offering a package of Grimes, Fournier and a couple of picks for an upgrade at the 2, possibly offering Quick if needed

if they're offering him around there would be teams interested for sure.

In comment 16298018 Stu11 said:

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if they're offering him around there would be teams interested for sure.

Yeah most likely he is saved for the eventual Donovan Mitchell trade

Woj: Before launching suit against Toronto that includes questioning of Adam Silver’s objectivity, Knicks owner James Dolan resigned his positions on the Board of Governors’ influential advisory/finance and media committees, according to memo obtained by ESPN