JayNYC wrote:Mannnn The Bucks reportedly want J.R. and Copeland.. I'd trade em both for #15 and Draft Kelly Olynyk to play PF for us. #24 Ricky Ledo @SG.. He'll more than replace JR Smith! Somehow try to get a 2nd for point guard, Myck Kabongo.. THAT WOULD BE A TRULY REMARKABLE DRAFT!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUim23T-THI

AnubisADL wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:The only positive I see from not retaining Smith is we wont use are 2015-16 cap space which I didnt want to do. Losing him makes the Knicks worse for sure. They already have no reliable front court scoring outside of Melo now we will have no backcourt scoring as well. This team is a Melo injury away from being a lottery team with no picks.im tempted to say burn it down even though we have no 2014 pick. Maybe we can acquire 1 from trading Melo and Chandler or whoever else teams will take. A playoff contender will get desperate for a Back up PG at the deadline and take Felton for a late or lottery protected 1st. Get ready for 2015-16 season when we have cap room and picks.

Losing JR Smith is not the end of the world. We have a healthy Shumpert this year.

I expect Ricardo Ledo to be a Knick tonight based on the Knicks only being able to offer Smith a small amount versus what a team like Milwaukee might be willing to pay. At worse you have a spot up shooter who can dribble the ball up the court and pass to Melo.

Small ball lineups would be

Chandler/Amare
Melo
Ledo
Shumpert
Felton

4 shooters surrounding Chandler Dallas Maverick style.

AnubisADL wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:The only positive I see from not retaining Smith is we wont use are 2015-16 cap space which I didnt want to do. Losing him makes the Knicks worse for sure. They already have no reliable front court scoring outside of Melo now we will have no backcourt scoring as well. This team is a Melo injury away from being a lottery team with no picks.im tempted to say burn it down even though we have no 2014 pick. Maybe we can acquire 1 from trading Melo and Chandler or whoever else teams will take. A playoff contender will get desperate for a Back up PG at the deadline and take Felton for a late or lottery protected 1st. Get ready for 2015-16 season when we have cap room and picks.

Losing JR Smith is not the end of the world. We have a healthy Shumpert this year.

I expect Ricardo Ledo to be a Knick tonight based on the Knicks only being able to offer Smith a small amount versus what a team like Milwaukee might be willing to pay. At worse you have a spot up shooter who can dribble the ball up the court and pass to Melo.

Small ball lineups would be

Chandler/Amare
Melo
Ledo
Shumpert
Felton

4 shooters surrounding Chandler Dallas Maverick style.

I AGREE.. JR Smith has some value to NYK, BUT His inconsistent style of play allows for wiggle room. IF we are outbid, He can be replaced... Ledo is JR Smith/J Crossover light (With a higher upside). I'd take him... As far as Milwaukee, they'd really be silly to pair JR and Jennings/Ellis in the same backcourt.. TWO NUTS plus poor shot selection equals less wins (Doubt they've factored this notion into the equation); BUT HEY, That wouldn't be our problem LOL! I'm more interested in picks at this point.. I disagree with most who view this as a weak draft.. we can get guys that will contribute both now and in the future.. MOREOVER better compliment Carmelo's skill set. Tasks for our GM, Trade Copeland for a pick.. GET UNDER THE CAP, for S&T's and deal J.R. Smith.. AGAIN Milwaukee's #15 would be great!

BRIGGS wrote:This was the most interesting draft in years---such speculation--never heard so much. We still have no clue who pick 1 will be and who will actually make the pick.

+1 I cosign that

loweyecue wrote:Is this Reggie Bullock guy from UNC any good? Shoots a high percentage from downtown and defends.

Someone asked me for a Bullock video this morning maybe I will try do 1 before the draft

BRIGGS wrote:My guess is the Knicks take Dennis Schroeder. I think hes got a lot of talent but not quite ready. At 14 they will say BPA and take him. Thats not my pick although I think hes got a chance to be good--I think its the Knicks.

He won't be there when we pick imo...