I think the Knicks will look to refill the cupboard with cheap guys like Derrick Brown and their 2011 draft pick and maybe Jerome Jordan and some other small moves over the summer. I think they'll maintain flexibility to see if they can make one more big move for 2012.

edit: But I agree a wiser move at this point would be to keep Billups and Toney at the point and see if they can add some quality role players at the 2 and the 5. Or not even role players, but good young quality players.

Contrary to the beliefs of some anti-trade people on this board - it is pretty easy to add those guys. Clippers got Deandre Jordan in round 2. We got Mozgov in FA. We just need to add a few guys like that.

crzymdups wrote:

tj23 wrote:It's funny how this thread pops up only after we beat NOH. we beat the Hornets so Paul must suck lol. Paul should've had 20 assists too...

Paul's knee injury scares the crap out of me. It seems like he only has enough juice to play well every other game and right now he is in a prolonged slump.

I think Deron or Dwight might be far safer targets.

Deron... all the way. Not even a debate. Plus it would DESTROY the Nets. God, can you imagine? Deron is ALL about winning. A team w/ Melo and Amare would be pretty enticing to Deron, possibly even for a bit less money

I wouldn't make any predictions on CP3 until next season. Leg injuries are always tough the year after.

And I don't know if this team needs a 3rd star, but it definitely needs a 3rd wheel or a guy who can go out and constantly get 15pts a night. We also need a sixth man imo.

But would the knicks be better with Paul/Deron and filler or let's say a Devin Harris and Anderson Varejao type players.

If Amare, Melo, and Isiah want another star- especially a PG, whoever is GM will be pushed to get him.

Pretty obvious that the stars (and their agencies) are choosing the sides, and they are not going to let certain levels of management deter them from getting their way.

Since this thread is already being hijacked into a CP3 vs. Deron debate, and ignoring the original premise of the thread (lol), I'll just add:

It's tough to tell whether CP3 is injured or dogging it. I can't tell. He doesn't have that same step as he did in '08, but at the same time, he also seems to be going through the motions right now. This kid used to have a strong competitive fire, much like Garnett back in Minny, but it doesn't seem like he's giving 100% with the Hornets right now. Maybe he's looking at the super-friends in Miami, followed by Carmelo's move last month...and thinking to himself, "I don't want to be here anymore."

I'd still take Deron over CP3, as there's no health risks, but I wouldn't completely write off CP3 just cause of his recent play. Playing in NY may rejuvenate him, and a motivated, healthy CP3 is still a top 5 player in the league.