ekstarks94 wrote:https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-sports-kristaps-porzingis-knicks-free-agency-20190102-story.html

There were logical reasons to forgo an early contract extension for Porzingis, namely because it saved the Knicks about $10 million in cap space to chase Kevin Durant. But as team president Steve Mills backs off his declaration that he will attract another superstar in 2019 — and as the team surrenders a sixth consecutive season to the draft lottery — it’s worth noting that Porzingis has stated priorities that run counter to the current Knicks’ reality.

At this point, the question isn’t just whether the Knicks should offer Porzingis a max contract but also whether he should sign one. Because the word on Porzingis is that he loves New York but is skeptical about the Knicks. And who wouldn’t be?

Knixkik wrote:NY media just making some noise. If NY tries to short-change him at all, he will just sign a contract for the max with another team that the Knicks will match. I think he returns either way for the full max (no injury exceptions.)

Not sure about that. Meaning I know NYK is offering the MAX...but will he sign a 5 year when he could go 3+1(Player Opt). Yes we have him for 3 years but look at AD in the middle of a contract and they are talking about him moving even though his deal is not up for another two years.

ekstarks94 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:NY media just making some noise. If NY tries to short-change him at all, he will just sign a contract for the max with another team that the Knicks will match. I think he returns either way for the full max (no injury exceptions.)

Not sure about that. Meaning I know NYK is offering the MAX...but will he sign a 5 year when he could go 3+1(Player Opt). Yes we have him for 3 years but look at AD in the middle of a contract and they are talking about him moving even though his deal is not up for another two years.

Coming off a serious knee injury, it would make sense for him to sign a 5 year max rather than 3+ 1 player option.

How many games would we have won with KP? We’d be 500 easy.

This team has played hard and there is talent.

Adding KP and the top pick we will add next year means we are back in the playoffs, regularly for the next 5-10 years.

Our next challenge is advancing.

Knixkik wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

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I did not realize this. It's very interesting and definitely plays in the favor of the Knicks.

ekstarks94 wrote:Here we go.

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/01/03/rumor-knicks-wont-offer-kristaps-porzingis-fully-guaranteed-max-contract/

If the Knicks can sign him to a more team-friendly contract, they should.

Porzingis has leverage too, though. He could sign an offer sheet with another team, which projects to carry a max of $117 million over four years. He could even sign his qualifying offer, which will be worth just $4,485,665 for one season but would allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020.

The Knicks – with the ability to offer a max deal that projects to be worth $158 million over five years – have room to negotiate. They could guarantee him more than any other team could while still not guaranteeing his full max. They can also match any offer sheet.

But they could also push too hard and further alienate Porzingis.

It’s a fine line, one New York might be prepared to walk.

Knixkik wrote:NY media just making some noise. If NY tries to short-change him at all, he will just sign a contract for the max with another team that the Knicks will match. I think he returns either way for the full max (no injury exceptions.)

The Knicks should trade him to Boston for Tatum.

Zinger has the more rare/coveted skill set, but also the larger injury risk. Boston has questions up the middle for the future.