fishmike wrote:

Panos wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Swishfm3 wrote:

nycericanguy wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:

Swishfm3 wrote:This is a GREAT trade!

OG was a great fit for the Knicks but paying 35-40 million for an oft injured, 3rd option, would have been insane.

The picks, at the very least the first 2, would be high FRP.

Love this trade for the Knicks.

Now, if the Knicks are indeed moving on from OG, lets all hope he doesn't land in Philly

No way you let OG walk. This move was made putting all the chips on the table. Letting OG walk after the price you just paid for Mikal with down the line draft picks would be insane. You pay OG his $40mil, get the chip or 2, then trade him when Mikal & Randle extensions start to kick in.

why would you trade OG instead of just letting Randle walk who will be 32 then and declining.

I think if Brunson signs the cheaper extension now, which I think he will, we won't have any issue keeping this team together.

The only player who needs to take LESS is OG Anunoby.

Asking Brunson to take a discount just because they got an old college teammate to run with his is asinine.

Asking a two time All-NBA player and multiple All-Star to take a discount, is asinine.

We go after players like Melo because we believe all he cared about was money but for some odd reason, OG gets a pass.
(if all rumors are true)

OG was a great fit for the Knicks and Bridges will be JUST AS GOOD. I think some of us are focusing too much on these draft picks. Draft picks are a crap shoot (See RJ, Quickley, Grimes, Toppin) and the chances of getting a player of Bridges caliber are slim to none.

OG is getting paid. He's not giving a discount. He's a high impact player who gets hurt alot. He's 26. This is the time he's getting paid and that's fine. I do believe Randle/Brunson will both take team friendlier deal but time will tell.

Get ready for 5/$200mm for OG. It's fine.

My god what rotation Leon has handed to Thibs. We have a legit multi-year window for a title here with nobody aging out. The only concern is paying guys in the future and how that plays out. Lovely problem to have.

We will see how center plays out. IHart's best thing is availability. He can always play. I think his passing isnt missed w/ Randle coming back and being a primary ball handler.

Sorry at those numbers for OG, I pass.
You are going to pay your 3rd or arguably 4th (Bridges 3rd?) best player $40M per year? He's going to pull $10M more than All-NBA Randle and Superstar MVP candidate Brunson? I just don't see it. This team is a success because players have bought in to team-first possibility of growing into a champion, and if OG thinks $30M/year is not enough for him, I don't think there is room for that. Sorry.

dont be sorry, Leon doesnt care about your opinion

Honestly tho imagine you didnt want to pay OG $40, offered him $30 and he went to Phili for $40. Now you got Embiid/Maxey/OG + part in your division.

I have a hard time getting my head around what bothers people about "overpaying" unless its clearly impeding roster building. This is literally the guy you need to make this thing go from good to elite.

Is there an argument that OG at that price somehow is a negative? His teammates WANT him to get paid. Did you watch the playoffs? I mean he got hurt but my god was he $40mm a year valuable? Hell yeah he was

Also keep in mind we had a test drive. We know how he has impacted winning. No speculation there. He complements the team extremely well. I'd like to think with our depth of quality players they will somehow stay healthier.

I cant believe I am saying this but we are built for a 5 year run here with this group. Hopefully they can punch through and win us a title or two!

fishmike wrote:we literally have the best cap management in the sport, or close to it. We have an all NBA guy and proven finisher now in his prime in Brunson. 3x all star Randle as the 2nd option. OG/Bridges are as nasty a combo on the wings as it gets, and you have McBride/DD/Josh all now playoff tested and with big game experience.

I cant believe I am saying this but we are built for a 5 year run here with this group. Hopefully they can punch through and win us a title or two!

Ppppfffffffttttt!

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cooch2584 wrote:og gambled by not taking the 20 million rose called the bluff rose playing chess og checkers

I don't think OG gambled. I think both sides knew OG was going to opt out before he even got here.

It's a done deal

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Free agent F OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Deal will include a player option and a trade kicker.

It's a done deal

Excellent.

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OG Anunoby's breakdown is as follows:

Y1: $36.6M
Y2: $39.6M
Y3: $42.5M
Y4: $45.4M
Y5: $48.4M

Assumes the contract is ascending and that the deal has max raises. While we wait to see how much - if any - of that money is in unlikely bonuses, this wouldn't impact apron planning

VDesai wrote:

Garrett2010PSD wrote:OG Anunoby had other max offers from other teams but wanted to stay with the Knicks, per @IanBegley.

Would be interested in hearing who and how much

I would be shocked if the Sixers was not one of those teams.

Garrett2010PSD wrote:OG Anunoby had other max offers from other teams but wanted to stay with the Knicks, per @IanBegley.

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Jeremy Cohen
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OG Anunoby's breakdown is as follows:

Y1: $36.6M
Y2: $39.6M
Y3: $42.5M
Y4: $45.4M
Y5: $48.4M

Assumes the contract is ascending and that the deal has max raises. While we wait to see how much - if any - of that money is in unlikely bonuses, this wouldn't impact apron planning