Let me know who you guys think may be shooters we can add?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

KnickDanger wrote:I'll say it again -- Wayne Ellington?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

Monk is a guy to target in free agency. I doubt the Hornets pick up his QO. Plus we have the Kentucky connect. I'm not really feeling a Trent overpay. At least not now. I think Boucher and Simmons are probably out of reach, but the Knicks are probably monitoring the situation.

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:I'll say it again -- Wayne Ellington?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

Monk is a guy to target in free agency. I doubt the Hornets pick up his QO. Plus we have the Kentucky connect. I'm not really feeling a Trent overpay. At least not now. I think Boucher and Simmons are probably out of reach, but the Knicks are probably monitoring the situation.

I haven't seen Monk play very much but why would he be a target? His career has been less than average

Buy low opportunity. Probably won't cost much. Word is that Monk has matured a lot this season in terms of preparation, but Charlotte is guard "rich." He probably doesn't fit into their long-term plans, but you never know with MJ I guess.

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:I'll say it again -- Wayne Ellington?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

Monk is a guy to target in free agency. I doubt the Hornets pick up his QO. Plus we have the Kentucky connect. I'm not really feeling a Trent overpay. At least not now. I think Boucher and Simmons are probably out of reach, but the Knicks are probably monitoring the situation.

I haven't seen Monk play very much but why would he be a target? His career has been less than average

Buy low opportunity. Probably won't cost much. Word is that Monk has matured a lot this season in terms of preparation, but Charlotte is guard "rich." He probably doesn't fit into their long-term plans, but you never know with MJ I guess.

All I know is Monk has had substance abuse issues. No inside info here as to how deep those issues are, how they affected his talent, and if he is taking serious action to address anything. If he were making a sincere attempt I would certainly be up for giving him a shot -- at a low price. For some reason I was under the impression he was a PG not an SG but we could still use more talent. He had a very big game a few weeks ago.

Chandler wrote:simmons! guy can play

biggest problem i have with the list is i feel sure that TT is not looking for depth, or a "piece"

He's looking for a starter. Simmons has a chance to grow into that; i still think they'll make a push on Beal or Lavine. I think a lot of the contender/usual suspects have already shot their wad, so Knicks might be better positioned to make a play for one of those guys -- at least much better positioned than the Knicks usually are

Piece, starter...it doesn't matter. This team needs talent and three point shooting. I like Simmons, but what are you willing to give up for him? I'm pretty sure Portland sees him as part of the future and won't just him away. I'd say the Knicks have little chance of getting him.

KnickDanger wrote:I'll say it again -- Wayne Ellington?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

Ellington? Oh Please God no. Plus Monk is trash. It’s amazing how the guys we supposedly “missed out on” because of Frank (DSJ, Monk) actually had way worse careers

BigDaddyG wrote:

Chandler wrote:simmons! guy can play

biggest problem i have with the list is i feel sure that TT is not looking for depth, or a "piece"

He's looking for a starter. Simmons has a chance to grow into that; i still think they'll make a push on Beal or Lavine. I think a lot of the contender/usual suspects have already shot their wad, so Knicks might be better positioned to make a play for one of those guys -- at least much better positioned than the Knicks usually are

Piece, starter...it doesn't matter. This team needs talent and three point shooting. I like Simmons, but what are you willing to give up for him? I'm pretty sure Portland sees him as part of the future and won't just him away. I'd say the Knicks have little chance of getting him.

we have pieces that have improved their game and are riding pine (e.g., Rivers, KK -- I'd add Frank too). DO you think a guy like Bryn Forbes would even take off his sweats. If you're old enough to remember Happy Days, he would be our Potsie (if you remember the episode)

If we were to pursue a guy like Simmons we'd have to give up a first and a piece, e.g., Frank or KK. Portland has a knack for finding guards. they need to decide if they want Trent or Simmons -- can they afford both to play behind CJ and Dame??

martin wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:Nic Batum. Know everyone will say Batum is too old but he is coming off a big contract and can be signed for a much more affordable amount. He is shooting 44% among players with at least 100 attempts from three (6th in NBA). Marcus Morris like without the $49M left on his contract.
Bryn Forbes. Only 27. Career 40% from three. Shooting 47% on 133 attempts this year. Has only one year left at $2.5 million. Good kid to use a 2nd and expiring on.
Gary Trent Jr. Shooting 45% on a very active 188 attempts. Only 22 and 6'5. Has a QO for 2021-22 but only at $2M. Feel Blazzers will try to keep him but they have some heavy salaries to meet.
Terry Rozier. If Hornets are still looking to move him he may worth a shot. Expiring $17M 21-22 contract. Shooting 45% on 200 attempts. Upgrade at PG as well.
Malik Monk. Shooting 50% (On only 66 shots) but would be worth taking on if added to Rozier in a trade. Question is what would the Hornets want in return for both?
Norman Powell. Shooting 44%. Has expiring $11M 2021-22 contact. Having his best year with the Raptors.
Anfernee Simmons. Only 21. Shooting 42%. Those around Portland say he is the next break out scorer aka McCollum. Maybe trade some of our win now vets and younger lets move on pieces
Chris Boucher. Best shooting percentage among Centers with over 100 attempts. If Knicks are looking for a stretch 5, he may be it. Expiring $7M in 2021-22.

Let me know who you guys think may be shooters we can add?

Good list. I'd add Evan Fournier

I would say that the Knicks will probably target guys that are within an age range that can grow with team, so someone like Batum would be out (and he prob would want a contending team anyway).

Second guess would be that they target UFA's first for the obvious ease to add to team UNLESS the player is a very targeted, specific talent in the eyes of the FO.

I don't know enough about some guys on the list but I like Powell and then Fournier.

Like Fournier. Would not cost any assets as he is an UFA. But the Knicks would have to decide where to put RJ. Think Fournier may also be a guy some will overpay for. Averaged $17M a year on his last long contract. And with him averaging over 18 a game, the last two years, I do not see the price getting cheaper.

Agree about the preference for guys that fit the timeline. Batum was more a low cost vet idea, which the Knicks also seem to like.

Philc1 wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:I'll say it again -- Wayne Ellington?

Monk is the one who interests me. We wouldn't be buying as low as a while ago but yeah what do you give up? And do you feel he has gotten his head on straight?

Monk is a guy to target in free agency. I doubt the Hornets pick up his QO. Plus we have the Kentucky connect. I'm not really feeling a Trent overpay. At least not now. I think Boucher and Simmons are probably out of reach, but the Knicks are probably monitoring the situation.

I haven't seen Monk play very much but why would he be a target? His career has been less than average

He’s shot around 50% in like 10 games this year.

Other than that he’s been an unmitigated bust. A shooting specialist who can’t shoot plus he also has a drug problem

Mentioned small sample size. And agree that personal problems are an issue. But that is a why I like him. His value is at a low. Also was on the list as a throw in on a Rozier deal.

HofstraBBall wrote:

martin wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:

martin wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:Nic Batum. Know everyone will say Batum is too old but he is coming off a big contract and can be signed for a much more affordable amount. He is shooting 44% among players with at least 100 attempts from three (6th in NBA). Marcus Morris like without the $49M left on his contract.
Bryn Forbes. Only 27. Career 40% from three. Shooting 47% on 133 attempts this year. Has only one year left at $2.5 million. Good kid to use a 2nd and expiring on.
Gary Trent Jr. Shooting 45% on a very active 188 attempts. Only 22 and 6'5. Has a QO for 2021-22 but only at $2M. Feel Blazzers will try to keep him but they have some heavy salaries to meet.
Terry Rozier. If Hornets are still looking to move him he may worth a shot. Expiring $17M 21-22 contract. Shooting 45% on 200 attempts. Upgrade at PG as well.
Malik Monk. Shooting 50% (On only 66 shots) but would be worth taking on if added to Rozier in a trade. Question is what would the Hornets want in return for both?
Norman Powell. Shooting 44%. Has expiring $11M 2021-22 contact. Having his best year with the Raptors.
Anfernee Simmons. Only 21. Shooting 42%. Those around Portland say he is the next break out scorer aka McCollum. Maybe trade some of our win now vets and younger lets move on pieces
Chris Boucher. Best shooting percentage among Centers with over 100 attempts. If Knicks are looking for a stretch 5, he may be it. Expiring $7M in 2021-22.

Let me know who you guys think may be shooters we can add?

Good list. I'd add Evan Fournier

I would say that the Knicks will probably target guys that are within an age range that can grow with team, so someone like Batum would be out (and he prob would want a contending team anyway).

Second guess would be that they target UFA's first for the obvious ease to add to team UNLESS the player is a very targeted, specific talent in the eyes of the FO.

I don't know enough about some guys on the list but I like Powell and then Fournier.

Like Fournier. Would not cost any assets as he is an UFA. But the Knicks would have to decide where to put RJ. Think Fournier may also be a guy some will overpay for. Averaged $17M a year on his last long contract. And with him averaging over 18 a game, the last two years, I do not see the price getting cheaper.

Agree about the preference for guys that fit the timeline. Batum was more a low cost vet idea, which the Knicks also seem to like.

Feel like RJ/Fournier both interchangeable at SF/SG

Possibly. Although some may say RJ does not have the shooting consistency to be considered a true SG in the NBA.

Others say RJ does not have the shooting consistency to be considered a true SF in the NBA.