I think we would prefer to also acquire Ryan Anderson to be our stretch 4, while we ship out a filler like
Bibby
Walker
Jordan
TD
Orlando's pay roll next year is 67m, its actually 85m+ but 20m is Gilbert's which won't count against the cap.
Bynum has an opt out contract after this season, so he can leave for nothing in return for Orlando though.
This is part of the reason why they want Gasol + Bynum from Lakers.
I would love to trade Amare + filler to New Orleans for Ariza and Kaman or Ok4.
Ariza would be our stretch 4 and compliment TC nicely on defense, allowing Melo to actually post up.
I really like what Ariza can bring defensively, with his ability to run, and play at a fast pace.
He excelled with the Lakers and was a big part of their success for the NBA title, with his versatility, athleticism, and length.
Like Briggs said, the spacing for our starting squad is part of the reason why we have problems.
TC, Amare, and Melo, just doesn't work well together. TC has been our most consistent player and our heart, defensive anchor, and true leader of the Knicks.
Gasol would be able to play Center as well, so we don't have to rely on TC all the time.
I know Jorts can hit the 3 pointer shot but he is closer to a Center that can shoot, than a PF.
He doesn't have the ability to penetrate when his man comes out to defend his shot.
His game is very similar to a younger Okur, I hope his wrist injury doesn't affect his ability to shoot, if we get in the playoffs.
I feel bad for Amare, with the loss of his brother. And he actually buys in the the system and has been trying to get Melo and others to buy in the system.
Unfortunately, he doesn't compliment the team at PF, and he doesn't neither is a post presence in TC and Amare.
It's not really his fault, and it hurts Melo to not being able to get post position, which is one of his greatest strengths to his game.
His defense is also horrible and it is part of the reason why we aren't able have an identity.
Having Gasol and Melo being able to post up, would help us get ez baskets a lot.
We don't have the size of a stretch PF in the mold of Wilson Chandler, Durant, Ariza, or even a Ilyasova.
While Ariza isn't a good shooter like those guys, he is a great help defender, shot blocker, and excels in the fast break/uptempo basketball.
Fields has improved greatly already but he seriously needs to work on his shot and not be a liability and be capable of hitting that wide open 3point shot.
If he improves his shot next year, he would be a much more complete player.
He doesn't have the speed to defend guards and doesn't have the size/length to play PF.