martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I always thought Batum was a nice option. He had a bad season last year, but seems to be recovering pretty well this season. He's got that smooth, playmaking ability and shooting ability that would fit in well here. I think he can play SG too. He, Affalo, Grant, and Galloway is a nice mix at the 1 and 2, with Batum playing some minutes at the 3 as well. Also, I would like to see if we can grab Noah for cheaper, but only if he's willing to come off the bench. Lopez is the starter, we are paying him for that. Noah seems to really be taking a step back, even if all the injuries, but splitting the center minutes pretty evenly between Lopez and Noah might be a good situation for both players. It keeps the minutes manageable for both of them to stay healthy and efficient. So those would be my targets. Lopez, Melo, Batum, and an improved Porzingis and Grant starting with Galloway, Afflalo, Noah, Dwill, O'Quinn, Lance and Early is a loaded, deep team.

That's an interesting take. Batum and Noah. Do the Knicks have enough $ for both? $19M before cutting Jose. I like those additions.

Hermangomez will be coming next yr. I see Phil continuing to look develop young players over aging vets. So I don't know if he will push for a Noah.

EnySpree wrote:Batum would be a dream, but we can really just play Early in that role. Same player basically. Early had vastly improved all over. He's basically Batum if we keep grooming him.

I don't know if Early has it in him to be the facilitator that Batum is. Early is more in the D.Will mold of off ball slasher and 3s. Early has potential though if he puts in the work. He has improved his ball handling some. Well enough to drive in the paint while staying in control. If he eats and breaths basketball like Butler did. He can be a starter in this league.

newyorknewyork wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I always thought Batum was a nice option. He had a bad season last year, but seems to be recovering pretty well this season. He's got that smooth, playmaking ability and shooting ability that would fit in well here. I think he can play SG too. He, Affalo, Grant, and Galloway is a nice mix at the 1 and 2, with Batum playing some minutes at the 3 as well. Also, I would like to see if we can grab Noah for cheaper, but only if he's willing to come off the bench. Lopez is the starter, we are paying him for that. Noah seems to really be taking a step back, even if all the injuries, but splitting the center minutes pretty evenly between Lopez and Noah might be a good situation for both players. It keeps the minutes manageable for both of them to stay healthy and efficient. So those would be my targets. Lopez, Melo, Batum, and an improved Porzingis and Grant starting with Galloway, Afflalo, Noah, Dwill, O'Quinn, Lance and Early is a loaded, deep team.

That's an interesting take. Batum and Noah. Do the Knicks have enough $ for both? $19M before cutting Jose. I like those additions.

Hermangomez will be coming next yr. I see Phil continuing to look develop young players over aging vets. So I don't know if he will push for a Noah.

Agreed. Batum and a backup PG is more than enough, we should be fine up front.

martin wrote:Wow, didn't realize Batum making $12M, can see Phil going after him and a solid backup PG.

He is worth it in my opinion, He would give us a nice mix at the 2 and 3 Melo, Batum, and Affalo becoming the 6th man. Batum backs up Melo at the 3, good deal