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islesfan
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6/26/2008  1:36 AM
This better be one sick joke of a trade rumor. If this trade happens the way Beck wrote it, I'll personally burn down MSG with Dolan, Walsh, Isiah and D'Antonio still in it. It doesn't make any sense.


By HOWARD BECK
Published: June 26, 2008

After early speculation that the Knicks might move up in Thursday’s draft, the latest indications are that the team is in discussions to move down.

According to executives with two teams, the Knicks are discussing a swap of first-round picks with Portland. The Knicks would send the No. 6 pick, forward David Lee and another player to the Trail Blazers for the 13th and 27th picks and a player, possibly Steve Blake or Jarrett Jack. (Portland is acquiring the 27th pick from New Orleans.)
The deal could make sense for the Knicks if they believe that none of the players they want will be available at No. 6. In a deep draft, they could acquire two useful players instead of one, while perhaps unloading an unwanted contract. Blake or Jack could fill their need for a point guard.

Lee was also reportedly dangled in a proposed trade with Memphis for the No. 5 pick, a sign that he is not part of the Knicks’ long-term plans.

Lee’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Wednesday night that speculation involving Lee did not mean the Knicks were trying to move him, but that other teams were trying to acquire him.

“There are a lot of people pursuing him,” Bartelstein said. “He’s a very valuable piece and he’s the most valuable piece the Knicks have.”

Lee’s lack of a reliable jumper makes him a poor fit in Coach Mike D’Antoni’s system. And he will soon be eligible for a major contract extension, which would clash with the team president Donnie Walsh’s goal of trimming the payroll.

If the Knicks keep their pick, they are likely to take one of two guards, Russell Westbrook of U.C.L.A. or Jerryd Bayless of Arizona, or the Italian forward Danilo Gallinari.
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6/26/2008  1:41 AM
link??
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6/26/2008  1:45 AM
Posted by islesfan:

This better be one sick joke of a trade rumor. If this trade happens the way Beck wrote it, I'll personally burn down MSG with Dolan, Walsh, Isiah and D'Antonio still in it. It doesn't make any sense.


By HOWARD BECK
Published: June 26, 2008

After early speculation that the Knicks might move up in Thursday’s draft, the latest indications are that the team is in discussions to move down.

According to executives with two teams, the Knicks are discussing a swap of first-round picks with Portland. The Knicks would send the No. 6 pick, forward David Lee and another player to the Trail Blazers for the 13th and 27th picks and a player, possibly Steve Blake or Jarrett Jack. (Portland is acquiring the 27th pick from New Orleans.)
The deal could make sense for the Knicks if they believe that none of the players they want will be available at No. 6. In a deep draft, they could acquire two useful players instead of one, while perhaps unloading an unwanted contract. Blake or Jack could fill their need for a point guard.

Lee was also reportedly dangled in a proposed trade with Memphis for the No. 5 pick, a sign that he is not part of the Knicks’ long-term plans.

Lee’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Wednesday night that speculation involving Lee did not mean the Knicks were trying to move him, but that other teams were trying to acquire him.

“There are a lot of people pursuing him,” Bartelstein said. “He’s a very valuable piece and he’s the most valuable piece the Knicks have.”

Lee’s lack of a reliable jumper makes him a poor fit in Coach Mike D’Antoni’s system. And he will soon be eligible for a major contract extension, which would clash with the team president Donnie Walsh’s goal of trimming the payroll.

If the Knicks keep their pick, they are likely to take one of two guards, Russell Westbrook of U.C.L.A. or Jerryd Bayless of Arizona, or the Italian forward Danilo Gallinari.
I have to believe that this is just faulty reporting at its finest.
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6/26/2008  1:47 AM
i think the knicks will trade lee and walk away from this draft with #6 + 13 + 27 + jack/sergio/blake
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6/26/2008  1:54 AM
Uh, this isn't on the Times website.
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6/26/2008  1:56 AM
Posted by GKFv2:

Uh, this isn't on the Times website.

yes it is.


also, if the trade is lee + 6 for 13+27+ one of their pgs, I will flip my lid. if it's just lee, it's a good trade, but I'm surprised we can't do better. still, it allows for an influx of youth and saves the big money on lee's extension. not sure i love it as much as getting the 5 pick, but i'm okay with it.
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6/26/2008  1:58 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/basketball/index.html

Am I blind because I clearly don't see a new article.
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6/26/2008  2:00 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/26/sports/basketball/26knicks.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss


did you think isles just typed that up in ny times style?

edit: also, it's on the front page of ultimateknicks.com... which is where i saw it...

[Edited by - crzymdups on 26-06-2008 02:00 AM]
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islesfan
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6/26/2008  2:01 AM
Posted by GKFv2:

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/basketball/index.html

Am I blind because I clearly don't see a new article.

You're blind.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/26/sports/basketball/26knicks.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Or check the new UK homepage. It's the very first article.
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6/26/2008  2:01 AM
Nah but it was weird since I saw nothing and then all that information.

Anyway, that's bull****. I hope Beck is wrong.
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6/26/2008  2:02 AM
I don't visit the UltimateKnicks homepage...
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6/26/2008  2:02 AM
Posted by crzymdups:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/26/sports/basketball/26knicks.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss


did you think isles just typed that up in ny times style?

edit: also, it's on the front page of ultimateknicks.com... which is where i saw it...

[Edited by - crzymdups on 26-06-2008 02:00 AM]

Just so you know, I will go to those lengths.
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6/26/2008  2:07 AM
LOL!

I think I might be able to accept this only for the simple fact it surely will solidfy us with the #1 pick in the draft next yr.

Also D-Cups better hope they pull any of these trades off because you know now Lee and his agent are licking their chops right now if he remains a Knick next yr. Knicks would have to park him on the bench because you best believe it's a 100% lock he'll be playing for stats next yr to get the Heck Out Of Dodge after hearing his name come up in all these rumors after he's been nothing but a Company Man player who's expressed on numerous occasions he'd like to remain a Knick.

This rumor is so comical not because we're giving up quality assets but because none of our dead weight is accompanying Lee in this rumored trade discussion.

As we can see nothing is really changing with this franchise. The D'Antonio Sabato Jr. hiring told us this.

[Edited by - TrueBlue on 06-26-2008 01:09 AM]
LMFAO @ the Bio [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephon_Marbury[/url]
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6/26/2008  2:12 AM
This trade makes no sense from our perspective.
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6/26/2008  2:12 AM
Posted by islesfan:

By HOWARD BECK
Published: June 26, 2008

After early speculation that the Knicks might move up in Thursday’s draft, they went ahead and traded for the once freakishly athletic all-star, but now has-been, Shawn Marion of the Miami Heat.

President Donnie Walsh packaged the No. 6 pick, forward David Lee and expiring contract formerly known as Stephon Marbury to the Heat for the one-time all-star. Walsh is now a McDyess-like knee explosion away from topping both Scott Layden and Isiah Thomas for worst performance ever as Knicks president in the shortest span of time.

If the Knicks had kept their pick, they were likely to take one of two guards, Russell Westbrook of U.C.L.A. or Jerryd Bayless of Arizona, or the Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. Instead, new President Donnie Walsh has set the franchise back years and fueled speculation that he is merely Isiah Thomas' puppet.

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6/26/2008  2:14 AM
Posted by TrueBlue:

LOL!

I think I might be able to accept this only for the simple fact it surely will solidfy us with the #1 pick in the draft next yr.

Also D-Cups better hope they pull any of these trades off because you know now Lee and his agent are licking their chops right now if he remains a Knick next yr. Knicks would have to park him on the bench because you best believe it's a 100% lock he'll be playing for stats next yr to get the Heck Out Of Dodge after hearing his name come up in all these rumors after he's been nothing but a Company Man player who's expressed on numerous occasions he'd like to remain a Knick.

This rumor is so comical not because we're giving up quality assets but because none of our dead weight is accompanying Lee in this rumored trade discussion.

As we can see nothing is really changing with this franchise. The D'Antonio Sabato Jr. hiring told us this.

[Edited by - TrueBlue on 06-26-2008 01:09 AM]

uh.... it's a rumor.

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6/26/2008  2:17 AM
WTF is the writer saying though? Unloading an unwanted contract? Will they take Curry and Jeffries and give us Lafrentz? Because then I'd consider it.
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6/26/2008  2:19 AM
Posted by crzymdups:
Posted by islesfan:

By HOWARD BECK
Published: June 26, 2008

After early speculation that the Knicks might move up in Thursday’s draft, they went ahead and traded for the once freakishly athletic all-star, but now has-been, Shawn Marion of the Miami Heat.

President Donnie Walsh packaged the No. 6 pick, forward David Lee and expiring contract formerly known as Stephon Marbury to the Heat for the one-time all-star. Walsh is now a McDyess-like knee explosion away from topping both Scott Layden and Isiah Thomas for worst performance ever as Knicks president in the shortest span of time.

If the Knicks had kept their pick, they were likely to take one of two guards, Russell Westbrook of U.C.L.A. or Jerryd Bayless of Arizona, or the Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. Instead, new President Donnie Walsh has set the franchise back years and fueled speculation that he is merely Isiah Thomas' puppet.

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That nearly brought a tear to my eye.

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6/26/2008  2:19 AM
Trade makes no sense from our perspective. None.
As we can see nothing is really changing with this franchise. The D'Antonio Sabato Jr. hiring told us this

This is a rumor, dog. Calm down.
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6/26/2008  2:23 AM
Posted by islesfan:
Posted by crzymdups:
Posted by islesfan:

By HOWARD BECK
Published: June 26, 2008

After early speculation that the Knicks might move up in Thursday’s draft, they went ahead and traded for the once freakishly athletic all-star, but now has-been, Shawn Marion of the Miami Heat.

President Donnie Walsh packaged the No. 6 pick, forward David Lee and expiring contract formerly known as Stephon Marbury to the Heat for the one-time all-star. Walsh is now a McDyess-like knee explosion away from topping both Scott Layden and Isiah Thomas for worst performance ever as Knicks president in the shortest span of time.

If the Knicks had kept their pick, they were likely to take one of two guards, Russell Westbrook of U.C.L.A. or Jerryd Bayless of Arizona, or the Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. Instead, new President Donnie Walsh has set the franchise back years and fueled speculation that he is merely Isiah Thomas' puppet.

version 2.0.4


That nearly brought a tear to my eye.

You sure you don't want to come over to the Dark Side?

if we take Danilla Ice, I will be right there with you.
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