i think at least 1 of them will be traded at next year's trade deadline unless some blockbuster deal for a star player that Donnie covets presents itself on draft night.

I think you sign both guys. When the summer of 2010 comes around, you can sign a MAX FA. If Donnie wants another one, he can always use Lee or Nate along with some of other tradable pieces as part of a sign/trade to get another FA.

Posted by nyk4ever:

I think you sign both guys. When the summer of 2010 comes around, you can sign a MAX FA. If Donnie wants another one, he can always use Lee or Nate along with some of other tradable pieces as part of a sign/trade to get another FA.

You can't sign even one max free agent if you re-sign both. Jeffries and Curry aren't getting traded.

Both will stay most likely.

Troy Murphy and Lee are both good players. Lee is more efficient scoring the basketball and is more of an inside player.

I think the Knicks best way of getting rid of Curry is trying to figure out a way to buyout his option.

Where is the both go option?

Posted by PhilinLA:

The Knicks should keep them both, and need to get creative about adding other winning player. They should still have room for one of the big ones even if they re-sign Nate and Lee.

Some teams which are farther from contention (like Toronto) may make a move at the deadline on their guy- the Knicks, b/c of their expiring contracts and players they haven't traded, may be in a better position to pre-emptively strike on a player like that.

i would love for both to stay. this year proved that they are very good players. however, i can't see us keeping them unless walsh pulls a rabbit out of his hat. he has before so he needs a huge rabbit now. or maybe a huge hat. however, we still need the money in 2010 to sign two big time free agents. that is the key.

Would like to see both stay, unless their contract demands are too great.

Players drafted by your team who you get to see develop in front of your eyes are like your children, IMHO. I know the game is a business, but we have watched Lee and Nate evolve as players before our own eyes, and it would be nice if they could stay with the Knicks. The fact that they have both emerged as "stars" in their own way makes it easier to take this position.

I saw potential in Collins and Balkman when they played for the Knicks, but neither of them improved significantly during their time with the Knicks, so it was easy to see them go, but Nate and Lee (edit) have both made improvements in their game (Lee), and decision making (Nate) that make them potential building blocks for a Knicks renaissance.

How many PFs are as consistent as Lee. A little more strength and the continued development of his jumper, and this guy is one of the better PFs in the league.

And what player in the league is like Nate at this point? What player brings more energy and scoring potential off the bench? His biggest problems have been related to consistency and mental mistakes, and both of these have seemingly been solved. Hell, his "worst" game of the last 7 or so games he has played saw him score 18 points, dish out 8 assists, and have 2 turnovers.

I don't want to break the bank for either of them, but there is no doubt in my mind that these 2 players can play significant roles in the long term plans of the team.

[Edited by - Paladin55 on 02-24-2009 9:55 PM]