If Williams can be coached to become a more consistent player at both ends of the court, we might be able to count on him as Carmelo's replacement. That is a big IF.

If I were Phil, I would look to find a way to pry away Daunte Exum from Utah. He is injured and Utah appears to have way too many PGs on their roster at the moment. I don't know if it is possible, but Exum is the 6'6" type of guards Phil admires.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Another year of Calderon? Please shoot me! It is not a guaranty that Batum will come to NY; specifically, if his team is doing well. He is a nice player that I would love for the Knicks to acquire, but you know how well we've fared in the past:). Jonathon Simmons of the Spurs is a young SG that I think we should pursue. He is a freak of an athlete and can play at both ends of the court. I don't know what his contract situation looks like, but if that kid can be swayed away from the Spurs to the Knicks, it would be a steal.

Knicks1969 wrote:

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Another year of Calderon? Please shoot me! It is not a guaranty that Batum will come to NY; specifically, if his team is doing well. He is a nice player that I would love for the Knicks to acquire, but you know how well we've fared in the past:). Jonathon Simmons of the Spurs is a young SG that I think we should pursue. He is a freak of an athlete and can play at both ends of the court. I don't know what his contract situation looks like, but if that kid can be swayed away from the Spurs to the Knicks, it would be a steal.

so you think the spurs, one of the most well-run organizations in sports, are going to give up a player that they feel has a bright future? when is the last time they've lost a guy like that? has it even ever happened? let's be realistic here. also the jazz aren't giving up dante exum just because he's injured... they picked him 5th overall, LAST YEAR. you think they are just going to give him up? cmon man, have some realistic thoughts.

Knicks1969 wrote:Somehow, some way, Phil has to find a PG and a SG to replace both the aging Calderon and Afflalo.

There are ALWAYS good players out there . . . who aren't playing. ALWAYS.

Please don't disagree -- too many examples (Whiteside, etc).

Now . . . if you add the fact that we have NO competition for those kind of players that have specifically Triangle Culture skills . . . we can count on Phil Jackson to upgrade the roster without great draft picks.

Which is also convenient . . . because we ain't got none .

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Things obviously change all the time, but I like this plan.

Knicks1969 wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Another year of Calderon? Please shoot me! It is not a guaranty that Batum will come to NY; specifically, if his team is doing well. He is a nice player that I would love for the Knicks to acquire, but you know how well we've fared in the past:). Jonathon Simmons of the Spurs is a young SG that I think we should pursue. He is a freak of an athlete and can play at both ends of the court. I don't know what his contract situation looks like, but if that kid can be swayed away from the Spurs to the Knicks, it would be a steal.

so you think the spurs, one of the most well-run organizations in sports, are going to give up a player that they feel has a bright future? when is the last time they've lost a guy like that? has it even ever happened? let's be realistic here. also the jazz aren't giving up dante exum just because he's injured... they picked him 5th overall, LAST YEAR. you think they are just going to give him up? cmon man, have some realistic thoughts.

Sorry dude, I am not a GM, I am a fan who has his team's best interest at heart. This is after all a chat room, not the Knicks' front office. Contrary to your belief we are all here for entertainment :)

The natural response to this is then why limit yourself to Jonathon Simmons? Why not Klay Thompson?

Knicks1969 wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Another year of Calderon? Please shoot me! It is not a guaranty that Batum will come to NY; specifically, if his team is doing well. He is a nice player that I would love for the Knicks to acquire, but you know how well we've fared in the past:). Jonathon Simmons of the Spurs is a young SG that I think we should pursue. He is a freak of an athlete and can play at both ends of the court. I don't know what his contract situation looks like, but if that kid can be swayed away from the Spurs to the Knicks, it would be a steal.

so you think the spurs, one of the most well-run organizations in sports, are going to give up a player that they feel has a bright future? when is the last time they've lost a guy like that? has it even ever happened? let's be realistic here. also the jazz aren't giving up dante exum just because he's injured... they picked him 5th overall, LAST YEAR. you think they are just going to give him up? cmon man, have some realistic thoughts.

Sorry dude, I am not a GM, I am a fan who has his team's best interest at heart. This is after all a chat room, not the Knicks' front office. Contrary to your belief we are all here for entertainment :)

so when i press you on this subject, all the sudden you're not a GM but, BUT at the same time you think it's ok to scream how bad of a coach fisher is minute after minute? well that makes a whole lot of sense. gotcha.

Caseloads wrote:

martin wrote:With cap holds and increasing salary cap, etc, etc. the Knicks will have somewhere in the park of $19M to spend next offseason. Batum is a SG/SF type who shoots from distance, rebounds (6.5 rpg) and passes (5.2 apg) the ball. I'm not really good with looking up advanced stats but he seems like the perfect long term SG would like in the Triangle. Just turned 27, so lots of legs left in him.

Willy also comes over next year.

I am resigned to having Jose/Grant for PG next year, hopefully Grant will be starting next year some time.

Westbrook in 2017.

2017 Championship run year.

Batum is the perfect long term SG for this team.

i think so, too. martin has been saying this for a while now. i think batum fits exactly what we're trying to do both offensively and defensively. it's also true that he's not going to be cheap and there's going to be a lot of teams after (namely the spurs i would guarantee it) so we'd probably have to really pony up the $$$. i think he's worth it though, you add him, solidfy the 2/3 spot and then hope to make a big splash the following offseason as well. we could legitimately have a lineup of: r.westbrook/batum/melo/kp/rolo in 2 years. THAT would be something.

Nalod wrote:Hey, nice little win streak against some good teams, two on the road, Lets get bummed out and lament on what is already known about our draft pick!!!!

Let me entertain you!!

But it's a bad draft to not be in, because we could potentially miss out on Ben Simmons.