martin wrote:

VDesai wrote:Since Amare's max starting salary is a little higher than the others (I think), can the Knicks still afford 2 maxes if he is one of them?

Hell yeah, they had like $2+M extra.

martin wrote:

loweyecue wrote:This is a huge exercise in Game theory. We are trying to force Wade/Bosh into either pairing up or denouncing Miami altogether. I think Amare is more skilled but definite health risk.

Yes. And it's also a preemptive move against CHI too. Cause you KNOW if Amare is in NY, Bosh goes to Miami with Wade, and then LeBron would be left alone in CHI (if that's where he wanted to go).

Guess we were thinking along the same lines. Bosh to CHI will open up Wade for us. We have the First Mover advantage. Ol' Donnie rocks with the chess moves (Of course it is still not "confirmed")

metra wrote:This is good news because, despite injury & defense concerns, Amare deserved the max. The Knicks have not wasted any money.

If Lebron doesn't sign here, it would mean we'd have to start getting very smart with the money. Joe Johnson is not a max player. Save the money and sign a lot of good pieces rather than an overpriced piece.

Yeah--if you are getting the guy who played most of last season--than he is a max player--so the value is there despite the injury concern which is real. If they don't get a wing I really hope they decide to go Lee and another player. I think building the frontline with Gallo Lee and Amare--flanked by Chandler FA FA + Curry trade should make us as strong as any team in the east. I hope Lee holds off and gives us time and I hope the process moves fast now so we can get resolution.

JayNYC wrote:If this report proves Truthful (July 8th).. I can't say that I mind this signing at all! Kudos to Donnie Walsh, Mike D'Antoni, Allan Houston and MOST IMPORTANTLY Mr. James Dolan!

I'm not thanking anyone either until a contract is signed and he passes his physical.

islesfan wrote:If we don't get LeBron, we'll be stuck with a one eyed gimp for 5 years, probably only 3 of which he'll be of any use.

If we do get LeBron, I love the move and great job by the Knicks.

Not for nothing, aAmare for 5yrs is still an upgrade at the PF position... I like D.Lee but the truth is Amare is just flat out better! MOREOVER, What other options do we have? Play the what if game next year w/ Melo??? Draft???

Also said Knicks are acting to get something done to avoid a worst case scenario (i.e. getting shut out).

That he's ok with Bosh, Amare, etc.

Wojo thinks the Knicks did not help themselves in the presentation the other day. Says some sources called the Knicks unfocused and unorganized but also emphasizes that it was difficult for them to impress in that situation (maybe expectations too high?). Says the Nets did impress LeBron and have a puncher's chance at him.

Doesn't want to say the Knicks have no chance but from what he's hearing, they aren't really in a good position to land King James.

Continues to talk about how impressive the Nets have been despite only winning 12 games (e.g. Bosh, Wade have said how impressed they are).

Wojo didn't say anything about this next part btw, but ESPN radio is saying we are targeting Felton right now....

If our off-season consists of just Amare+Felton, I might puke....If we get Amare, at least bring Lee back too.

fishmike wrote:

franco12 wrote:I guess we can start locking all the doom and gloom threads.

I'm happy with Amare, Lee and Filler.

I'd be ecstatic if its Amare and Lebron.

the doom and gloom factor alone is making this great! Playa! Briggs! TMS! Someone quick!!! Post Jordan Hill's stats!

you're seriously a douchebag... i don't get the cheap shot at me when i've been saying we should get Amare signed so we could get a better shot at landing Lebron... this is much better than your brilliant plan of locking up David Lee to a 6 year $80 million dollar contract.

CHAOS wrote:If we get Amare, I would then go after Brendan Heywood

i wouldn't mind that... last thing they should do is sign David Lee to play alongside Amare in this frontcourt like some people are suggesting... that would be the worst defensive frontcourt in the NBA.