If we're going to believe that we're not going to trade LEE for Artest, our next best young prospect is Renaldo. He would be the young talent in the deal to sell to Sacramento fans. If you were Isiah would you offer him up in a deal for Artest? Knowing if you get Artest, and you're already stuck with Qrich and you just drafted two SFs, you might be tempted to deal the Balkster since he would be behind Artest and Q in the lineup.

Question is, do you do it?

I don't. Artest is too volatile, and Balkman is still improving. Save Balkman.

And if we're not dealing Balkman for Artest, whats the point of getting Artest anyway. Screw Petrie and Screw Artest. I'll take my chances with the current lineup in regards to Renaldo Balkman. I hope Isiah sees it that way too.

Unless we're dealing Qrich for Artest which aint happening...we can't trade for Ron. I don't want to let Collins go for him either.

[Edited by - kam77 on 07-08-2007 03:04 AM]

Artest is crazy, he'll ruin the team.
Balkman ahs good attitude, we need low profile scrappy players like him to make the team gel.

Posted by Ira:

I'd offer Morris or Collins (not both) and the expiring contracts. If Petrie wants more than that, let him get it somwhere else.

I wouldn't rush to give up Morris or Collins.

Balkman is a very nice player, but Artest could turn this team into something special. Especially since this team is so terrible with perimeter defense. Balkman is a good defender but not in the same way as Artest. Artest is also a much better offensive player. Can't Artest also play shooting guard?

Posted by COSSUCKS:

I like Balks but he is over rated by Knicks fans just like Frank Williams, Sweetney and Ariza were in their rookie years. Seems like draft choices get 1 year here too be over rated before people switch to bashing

See Nate Robinson................. I think Balkman can be a good player though.

Posted by Pharzeone:

In 2 years, the Knicks SF may be the strongest position. Why is Artest such a need right now. Balkman, Chandler and Nichols represent young and athletic SF. If Artest is needed let him opt out and come next year.

agree.

Balkman had the early lead, now Artest supporters have made this even.

At this point, after getting Zack, I think the Artest issue becomes more. While we'd be getting another nucklehead, you need a dominant defender to make up for Eddy and Zack's deficiencies. So, frankly, I'd take a shot on Artest, even though I worry about his personality issues.

It be nice if for once we allowed our players to develop before shipping them out.

Artest is special- too many ways- but I've never seen Artest grab a rebound in traffic and push it up court like Balkman has.

If Balkman could develop an outside shot- even if he's got to be set- then he is as valuable as artest would be.

Artest does play both sides well- but his mental problems put him squarely into the 'Flawed But Talented' category that TOO MANY of our players already are.

NBA Comparison: Joey Graham
Chandler has impressive physical tools, with a great combination of strength and athleticism ... He can leap out of the building and create some highlight reel dunks ... He's a very smooth athlete with a knack for finishing ... Chandler has displayed an improving jump shot and his ball handling skills are slowly developing. As primarily a power forward on DePaul, he has developed some post moves and become a very strong rebounder ... His rebounding ability will set him apart from many small forwards a la Shawn Marion ... He is also a solid shot blocker who seems to be at his best defensively in the paint ...

Weaknesses: Chandler is listed height of 6-8 is very questionable, as he appears closer to 6-6 or 6-7. His intensity at times seems questionable, as he doesn't really seem to have the hustle attitude. Like most tweeners, he is not ready to play on the perimeter full time and lacks the quickness to defend top caliber wing players. His jump shot is still in the works, though it has improved, he has not shown the type of range necessary for an NBA small forward ... His shot selection seems very questionable at times, as he is too willing to jack up contested jump shots.

You want to hang onto morris, thats fine, maybe he becomes something maybe he doesn't but if you can include him with chandler and few prospects while hanging onto collins, lee and balkman you need to do it right away