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Neckbone1333 : 6/30/2024 8:50 am
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RE: RE: and as for Kat  
nygiants16 : 7/10/2024 11:10 am : link
In comment 16550837 Anakim said:
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if they are going to get him and play him at the 5, i am in, i dont want him at the 4..

KAT at the 5 matches Boston perfectly, as presently constituted to me to beat Boston Randle will have to play the 5



I would think it would be the opposite because having a defensive C like Gobert masks a lot of KAT's defensive deficiencies. Having KAT play next to Robinson would be similar.


Id rsther him at the 5 because of the perkmiter defense the Knicks are going to have
RE: Yeah Sengin would cost more than Bridges  
fredgbrown : 7/10/2024 11:17 am : link
In comment 16550853 Stu11 said:
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Duran is more realistic. Weren't the Knicks linked to him when he was drafted before they traded the pick to clear space for Brunson?
I think you mean Mcbride not Bridges...lol
Definitely wont happen, but wow, Sengun would be fun as hell  
Heisenberg : 7/10/2024 11:27 am : link
Love his game.
Are we 100% sure the Rockets  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 11:29 am : link
wouldn't be interested in a Randle for Sengun package?

They seem pretty committed to trying to win now.
RE: Are we 100% sure the Rockets  
DanMetroMan : 7/10/2024 11:40 am : link
In comment 16550899 Jon In NYC said:
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wouldn't be interested in a Randle for Sengun package?

They seem pretty committed to trying to win now.


Yes. 100 sure. C'mon. He's 21 years old and just put up 21.0 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists on 54% shooting with a 22.0 PER, .163 WS/48 in his age 21 season. He's a "win now" player, not some project.

Randle put up 24, 9 and 5 on 47% from the field, 18.9 PER, .113 WS/48 and is 8 years older. The Rockets would hang up the phone.
lol alright fair  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 11:43 am : link
enough
RE: lol alright fair  
Pete44 : 7/10/2024 11:48 am : link
In comment 16550922 Jon In NYC said:
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enough


Randle, Robinson and Deuce does not even get it done, unless Houston has a bad contract to send back that I can't think of.
RE: RE: lol alright fair  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 12:15 pm : link
In comment 16550929 Pete44 said:
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enough



Randle, Robinson and Deuce does not even get it done, unless Houston has a bad contract to send back that I can't think of.


Who says no to this?  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 12:36 pm : link


Pistons get an upgrade at center and their pick back

Wolves save 18 mil off the cap and get a pick in exchange for a downgrade at PF

Knicks fill the center hole and backup center hole in one swoop.
RE: Who says no to this?  
KayvonOjulari515 : 7/10/2024 12:38 pm : link
In comment 16550974 Jon In NYC said:
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Pistons get an upgrade at center and their pick back

Wolves save 18 mil off the cap and get a pick in exchange for a downgrade at PF

Knicks fill the center hole and backup center hole in one swoop.


Those two first round picks have very little value because they more than likely won't convey. The Pistons also aren't paying Precious Achiuwa 9 million dollars a year.
RE: Who says no to this?  
Optimus-NY : 7/10/2024 12:44 pm : link
In comment 16550974 Jon In NYC said:
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Pistons get an upgrade at center and their pick back

Wolves save 18 mil off the cap and get a pick in exchange for a downgrade at PF

Knicks fill the center hole and backup center hole in one swoop.


Can't trade both 1st Round picks next year. Only one can go because of the Stepien Rule.
RE: RE: Yeah Sengin would cost more than Bridges  
Stu11 : 7/10/2024 1:32 pm : link
In comment 16550892 fredgbrown said:
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Duran is more realistic. Weren't the Knicks linked to him when he was drafted before they traded the pick to clear space for Brunson?

I think you mean Mcbride not Bridges...lol

No I meant the package to get him would be larger than it cost to get Bridges.
Doing a bit of snooping around,  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 2:50 pm : link
there are a BIT of Sengun trade rumors out there that I linked below.

They also went on a 10 game win streak without him to end the year.

I don't think it's the absolute most batshit insane thing ever to suggest that a package of Randle and Mitch for Sengun and fillers would be interesting to them, especially because we know the directive has been to win now.
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RE: Doing a bit of snooping around,  
Del Shofner : 7/10/2024 2:57 pm : link
In comment 16551186 Jon In NYC said:
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there are a BIT of Sengun trade rumors out there that I linked below.


Everything on that link seems like speculation (pretty much like BBI :-) ). Most of the fans seem to think they'd be crazy to trade Sengun. I also wonder about this win-now thing with Houston - they were a .500 team last year.

Anyway - I don't think we're trading Randle and Mitch. I think there will be a much smaller move to acquire a backup C.
RE: Doing a bit of snooping around,  
DanMetroMan : 7/10/2024 3:02 pm : link
In comment 16551186 Jon In NYC said:
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there are a BIT of Sengun trade rumors out there that I linked below.

They also went on a 10 game win streak without him to end the year.

I don't think it's the absolute most batshit insane thing ever to suggest that a package of Randle and Mitch for Sengun and fillers would be interesting to them, especially because we know the directive has been to win now. Link - ( New Window )


The linked video suggests they may have to include him for a "superstar", not looking for a Randle debate but that's clearly not the kind of player people are suggesting when they say the Rockets are looking to "swing big". They are talking about players like Giannis
RE: RE: RE: Yeah Sengin would cost more than Bridges  
fredgbrown : 7/10/2024 3:08 pm : link
In comment 16551048 Stu11 said:
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Duran is more realistic. Weren't the Knicks linked to him when he was drafted before they traded the pick to clear space for Brunson?

I think you mean Mcbride not Bridges...lol


No I meant the package to get him would be larger than it cost to get Bridges.
oh my bad...
Woj  
DanMetroMan : 7/10/2024 3:08 pm : link
"The implications of the Rockets landing the Suns' picks? Houston wants to trade for Kevin Durant and that becomes far easier if they can return the Suns' picks that they gave up in the Durant deal to the Nets," Wojnarowski wrote. "Suns have said they're keeping Durant for now, but that could change next season. But now, Houston has the picks to make the Suns whole again."

Wojnarowski then mentioned a different trade scenario involving the Suns and Rockets.

"Rockets possess a pick swap with Suns in 2025, Suns' pick in 2027 and could end up with the Suns' pick in 2029 based on contingencies," Wojnarowski wrote. "If the Suns are ever faced with breaking up team, Houston's also in prime position to pursue a younger Devin Booker. For now, Phoenix is trying to win."

With the Suns trying to win, though, Houston may not wait around. Either way, Wojnarowski says they'll be ultra-aggressive in adding a superstar this offseason.

"As intrigued as the Rockets have been about Durant, they're determined to use the Suns picks to be aggressive on deals elsewhere now, sources tell ESPN," Wojnarowski wrote. "Phoenix has made it clear that they want to run it back with this group, and Houston is seeking a major upgrade now."

Sengun for Randle/Mitch just doesn't make much sense other than Berman speaking out of his ass. The Rockets were reportedly in talks for Bridges (pick heavy package). The Ringer just 2 weeks ago ranked Sengun the #44 player in the NBA, Randle #45. One is nearly a decade younger. Like I said, Sengun goes 1-1 if he was in this years draft.

"Offensive wunderkind with creative flair and defensive shortcomings.
Feel for the Game
Ridiculous Upside
Passing Virtuoso
Analysis

In a league where size, power, creativity, and craft are hard to find in any one player, Sengun checks every box. Defensive warts notwithstanding, here stands a near-7-foot tall magician whose aesthetic can only be compared to a certain Serbian big man who doubles as the best player alive. This doesn’t mean Sengun will ever earn the same hardware Nikola Jokic has, but he can pass like a point guard, bludgeon opponents in the post, and provide insatiable effort on the glass.

Now on a team that actually has veteran leadership, lofty goals, and a reliable offensive strategy, Sengun has optimized his unusual gifts. Like Jokic, his vision inverts the court while stimulating plenty of movement to keep opponents on their heels. Also like Jokic, Sengun’s defense can be exploited when he’s not surrounded by pieces who execute an appropriate scheme. The good news for Houston is that Sengun bought in on that end, with better effort and awareness that helped him become a finalist for Most Improved Player. An ankle injury ultimately ended his season a month early, and Jalen Green made his own strides on both sides of the ball. But whatever Houston’s next phase may be, Sengun proved he can be the focal point of a team."
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Just saw that  
Semipro Lineman : 7/10/2024 3:09 pm : link
Boston's Derrick White is replacing Kawhi Leonard on the Olympic Squad. I'm sure that Kawhi was the top choice in the drop out betting pool but I'm bit surprised that no one else has joined him.
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RE: RE: Doing a bit of snooping around,  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 3:10 pm : link
In comment 16551198 DanMetroMan said:
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there are a BIT of Sengun trade rumors out there that I linked below.

They also went on a 10 game win streak without him to end the year.

I don't think it's the absolute most batshit insane thing ever to suggest that a package of Randle and Mitch for Sengun and fillers would be interesting to them, especially because we know the directive has been to win now. Link - ( New Window )



The linked video suggests they may have to include him for a "superstar", not looking for a Randle debate but that's clearly not the kind of player people are suggesting when they say the Rockets are looking to "swing big". They are talking about players like Giannis


Maybe it is wishful thinking but it definitely would be a little nutty for Marc Berman, who has covered the team for 30 years? to just throw out random ass names. I know he's a shit stirrer but he didn't used to just fabricate things like Robert Randolph.
Clippers re-signed James Harden  
Semipro Lineman : 7/10/2024 3:17 pm : link
I don't see contract details as yet. Anyway, without Paul George, I don't see them going anywhere but like the Warriors, Suns, and others, they can't rebuild just yet.
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When  
DanMetroMan : 7/10/2024 3:22 pm : link
*only* Berman reports something, I call it BS. IF somebody like Katz followed up with similar info then of course I'd buy it. Sengun is a big enough name where Woj and Co. would be talking about this. What was the last story Berman broke? None I can remember since he retired.
Just listened to CP’s video for the first time…  
bceagle05 : 7/10/2024 3:31 pm : link
Didn’t seem like he knew the Knicks can’t offer Randle an extension til August, so his “why haven’t the Knicks extended Randle yet?” argument fell flat.

Otherwise, he was adamant that the Knicks like Randle, but they like Towns better. He added they want to spread the court more for Brunson and match up better with Boston’s five-out approach.

Pulling off huge trades for OG, Bridges and Towns within a few months seems unfathomable, but these are the guys we knew they’d be after from the start. Brunson as well. They made a huge run at Donovan Mitchell, too. Booker’s the only one who’s been completely unattainable to this point.
RE: Just listened to CP’s video for the first time…  
Optimus-NY : 7/10/2024 3:56 pm : link
In comment 16551239 bceagle05 said:
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Didn’t seem like he knew the Knicks can’t offer Randle an extension til August, so his “why haven’t the Knicks extended Randle yet?” argument fell flat.

Otherwise, he was adamant that the Knicks like Randle, but they like Towns better. He added they want to spread the court more for Brunson and match up better with Boston’s five-out approach.

Pulling off huge trades for OG, Bridges and Towns within a few months seems unfathomable, but these are the guys we knew they’d be after from the start. Brunson as well. They made a huge run at Donovan Mitchell, too. Booker’s the only one who’s been completely unattainable to this point.


I love CP and KFTV, but the smarter podcast---albeit dryer---is Knicks Film School, especially when Macri and Cohen talk shop and the business of the league.
You  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 4:07 pm : link
could also VERY easily talk me into getting excited about Jalen Duren.

Per 36:

17/14.4(!)/3 assists, .7 steals, 1 block

You hope the defense can improve but the athleticism and offensive upside is definitely there.

80% FT shooter too.
Attached an interesting tweet below  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 4:12 pm : link
I saw a couple fantasy basketball guys comment on. But Duren is neither a spacer or a defender. Plus the Pistons just got Paul Reed and are very pot committed on Isiah Stewart.

Deuce and the Pistons pick for Duren? Deuce is honestly probably as strong a fit next to cade as it gets as a 3&D player with point guard size.
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RE: RE: Just listened to CP’s video for the first time…  
fredgbrown : 7/10/2024 6:36 pm : link
In comment 16551274 Optimus-NY said:
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Didn’t seem like he knew the Knicks can’t offer Randle an extension til August, so his “why haven’t the Knicks extended Randle yet?” argument fell flat.

Otherwise, he was adamant that the Knicks like Randle, but they like Towns better. He added they want to spread the court more for Brunson and match up better with Boston’s five-out approach.

Pulling off huge trades for OG, Bridges and Towns within a few months seems unfathomable, but these are the guys we knew they’d be after from the start. Brunson as well. They made a huge run at Donovan Mitchell, too. Booker’s the only one who’s been completely unattainable to this point.



I love CP and KFTV, but the smarter podcast---albeit dryer---is Knicks Film School, especially when Macri and Cohen talk shop and the business of the league.
Why trade for a fourth Villanova player to split up trading Randle, DDV and/or Hart for Towns who isn't a center or a PF...he is a SF in 7 footers body..this is not what this team needs did anyone watch that jan run last year...more offense is not whats needed...We don't need more 3 point shooting in starting lineup...
RE: RE: RE: Just listened to CP’s video for the first time…  
fredgbrown : 7/10/2024 6:40 pm : link
In comment 16551375 fredgbrown said:
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In comment 16551239 bceagle05 said:


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Didn’t seem like he knew the Knicks can’t offer Randle an extension til August, so his “why haven’t the Knicks extended Randle yet?” argument fell flat.

Otherwise, he was adamant that the Knicks like Randle, but they like Towns better. He added they want to spread the court more for Brunson and match up better with Boston’s five-out approach.

Pulling off huge trades for OG, Bridges and Towns within a few months seems unfathomable, but these are the guys we knew they’d be after from the start. Brunson as well. They made a huge run at Donovan Mitchell, too. Booker’s the only one who’s been completely unattainable to this point.



I love CP and KFTV, but the smarter podcast---albeit dryer---is Knicks Film School, especially when Macri and Cohen talk shop and the business of the league.

Why trade for a fourth Villanova player to split up trading Randle, DDV and/or Hart for Towns who isn't a center or a PF...he is a SF in 7 footers body..this is not what this team needs did anyone watch that jan run last year...more offense is not whats needed...We don't need more 3 point shooting in starting lineup...
to get the salaries to match you would have to ship out Randle, Mitch ,DDv and maybe Duece....That guts the team depth...Thibs is not depend on rookies to fill the void...
Begley confirms the Knicks have talked to Houston about Sengun.  
bceagle05 : 7/10/2024 8:48 pm : link
Ol’ Berman still has a fastball or two in his arm.
Shit, it was a fake Begley account, sorry.  
bceagle05 : 7/10/2024 8:50 pm : link
Berman still sucks.
To me they are working on something  
nygiants16 : 7/10/2024 9:04 pm : link
Centers keep going off the board, they have precious sitting there and they need to fill 2 spots
Saddiq Bey to the Wizards.  
bceagle05 : 7/10/2024 9:29 pm : link
Can’t have every Nova. Help us convey that draft pic, Mr. Bey.
Knicks only team  
nygiants16 : 7/10/2024 9:33 pm : link
who havnt submitted their final Las Vegas summer league roster
RE: Knicks only team  
Jon In NYC : 7/10/2024 9:38 pm : link
In comment 16551461 nygiants16 said:
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who havnt submitted their final Las Vegas summer league roster


Under the old regime I would have thought it was because they're inept. Now I think they're up to something.
RE: RE: Knicks only team  
nygiants16 : 7/10/2024 9:52 pm : link
In comment 16551463 Jon In NYC said:
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who havnt submitted their final Las Vegas summer league roster



Under the old regime I would have thought it was because they're inept. Now I think they're up to something.


Kevin Maccular still not signed either
RE: To me they are working on something  
Larry in Pencilvania : 7/10/2024 10:02 pm : link
In comment 16551452 nygiants16 said:
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Centers keep going off the board, they have precious sitting there and they need to fill 2 spots


One thing about this front office is everything is done with a purpose. You can draw lives from a player signing that makes no sense but was made with a future deal in mind. The three things mentioned Precious, Kevin McCullar Jr. and roster mission all have to get you thinking.

Also Knicks related is Kessler playing in summer league like he's being showcased
Watching a little USA/Canada and Joel Embiid  
bceagle05 : 7/10/2024 11:54 pm : link
is still a piece of garbage. Elbow to Powell’s face, a couple of hard fouls on Dillon Brooks. Clown.
RE: Watching a little USA/Canada and Joel Embiid  
Stu11 : 7/11/2024 12:30 am : link
In comment 16551501 bceagle05 said:
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is still a piece of garbage. Elbow to Powell’s face, a couple of hard fouls on Dillon Brooks. Clown.

I've never had a guy play for the US in any sport that I couldn't root for. He's the first.
being being a piece of garbage  
ElitoCanton : 7/11/2024 12:52 am : link
he's not the same guy. The knee is only getting worse. Philly is not ahead of the Knicks just based on this fact.
Begley  
DanMetroMan : 7/11/2024 11:37 am : link
seemed to politely suggest the Sengun stuff isn't true.

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There was a dupe Begley account  
bceagle05 : 7/11/2024 12:29 pm : link
that reported some Sengun stuff - I’m sure he was referencing that.
Pretty  
DanMetroMan : 7/11/2024 1:03 pm : link
confident *somebody* (Begley, Katz, Woj, Shams etc) would have followed up had Berman's report been legitimate.
,  
DanMetroMan : 7/11/2024 1:04 pm : link
I'll take Sengun over Randle for next year  
Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 7/11/2024 1:21 pm : link
forget about the next 5 years.

What's the deal with Jimmy Butler? Is he just going to stay on the Heat? Felt like he was out the door.
RE: I'll take Sengun over Randle for next year  
DanMetroMan : 7/11/2024 1:25 pm : link
In comment 16551815 Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy said:
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forget about the next 5 years.

What's the deal with Jimmy Butler? Is he just going to stay on the Heat? Felt like he was out the door.


Shams reported he doesn't want to be traded and that Riley is focused on trying to win this upcoming season.
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Del Shofner : 7/11/2024 1:42 pm : link
In comment 16551792 DanMetroMan said:
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Not that it matters much, but any guess at the starting 5 out of that group? The four drafted rookies plus Rokas?
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moze1021 : 7/11/2024 1:51 pm : link
In comment 16551838 Del Shofner said:
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Not that it matters much, but any guess at the starting 5 out of that group? The four drafted rookies plus Rokas?


Idk.. its a role of Dice
^^^^  
Del Shofner : 7/11/2024 2:24 pm : link
I see what you did there...
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moze1021 : 7/11/2024 2:52 pm : link
In comment 16551893 Del Shofner said:
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I see what you did there...


I couldn't resist
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Jon In NYC : 7/11/2024 2:56 pm : link
In comment 16551847 moze1021 said:
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Not that it matters much, but any guess at the starting 5 out of that group? The four drafted rookies plus Rokas?



Idk.. its a role of Dice


lol nice one
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Gatorade Dunk : 7/11/2024 3:08 pm : link
In comment 16551792 DanMetroMan said:
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How are Hukporti and McCullar on the SL roster if they're not signed yet? I know KFS mentioned it this week but I'm not sure they actually knew the answer (or if they did, I missed it).
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