Like we got the mid level exception but it looks like a chunk of that is going to Baker..... Who I would rather keep than acquiring Rondo

Begley added:

"Both sides are in touch as the Knicks continue to search for a veteran point guard. Rondo is likely one of several guards they are considering. New York has less than $2 million in cap space and a $4.3 million exception to offer free agents at the moment. But the club may create cap space via trade; the Knicks remain interested in trading Carmelo Anthony. There isn't unanimous support in the organization for signing Rondo. But it's worth noting that young players in Sacramento and Chicago have raved about Rondo's mentorship and his ability to assist with player development. The Knicks are looking for a mentor to rookie Frank Ntilikina."

franco12 wrote:we could probably dump lance, include a few future first rounders. Jettison Noah, and spread out his salary into the next decade and have maybe enough to just sign Rondo.

Truly that would be the darkest timeline

I'm confused but no more than Mills certainly:

Rondo/ Baker / Nik
THJr/ Lee / Dotson

KP
Wily
OQuinn
Noah
KUZ
LANCE.

PRESUMABLY the latter two are your SFs. While the first 4 share 4-5 depending on matchups.
I left Melo off but it seems to me that Rose/Melo/Lee/ and OQuinn/ KUZ and Lance are all in play as
If there is a third team in play either Phx or Portland - a pick and some youth at SF and/or pF needs be secured.

reub wrote:If we trade Melo and get back Harkless, Leonard and say, Hartenstein who we can stash in Europe for this season I think that we pick up about $6 million in salary right there.

I really hope thata not the haul we're getting back for Melo. Its Crazy ppl are ok w this. smh

frenchy00 wrote:

reub wrote:If we trade Melo and get back Harkless, Leonard and say, Hartenstein who we can stash in Europe for this season I think that we pick up about $6 million in salary right there.

I really hope thata not the haul we're getting back for Melo. Its Crazy ppl are ok w this. smh

I think a fair question at this stage is what do you expect the Knicks to accomplish with Melo?

Knicks clearly want to make Kp the alpha dog and surround him with complimentary players suited and inclined to be 2-5 options.

frenchy00 wrote:I for one would see Rondo on this team (along w Melo) as a plus. Rondo is gamer. He almost lead the bulls past the celtics during the post season. I there cant be any debate Rondo was the reason as the series turned when he went down. Rondo is a true point guard and a triple double threat every night. I would also love Rondo around also to mentor Frenchy. I think Rondo will work here only if Melo is around.

There would be a clash similar to Wade and Butler.

This is a job well done if you ask me.A good mix of vets/ young core.