smackeddog wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:Whiteside has been incredible. He's averaging 18 points, 15 rbs, 5 blocks per 36 with excellent advanced stats. I know there are big concerns about his character. I'd be hesitant but I think this is a gamble you'd have to take.

I'm surprised- I thought he'd be the kind of player you didn't like. I too was against signing him earlier due to his character issues. I still have those, but realistically, the quickest way to upgrade our team would be to land him and move Rolo, simply because it allows you to upgrade 2 spots (PG/SG and C) in one swoop. The FA options at SG and Pg are at best mediocre.

I think smackeddog nailed it. The reason why you consider trading Lopez is because the likely good of you getting a free agent guard is low and even if you get one you still need another one too. Also, there is a high change that the player/a traded for Lopez will e at a cheaper price which would create even more cap room.

There are so many UFA centers that it would be tempting but you'd have to have all you're sucks in a row. There would have to be a deal in place at the time of the trade for a center. Whiteside would be a gamble because he has defensive shortcummings, ala Marcus Canby but he is like a super productive version. Horford is old but he probably has a good 4 yrs left but he does have injury issues. One fail safe would be Mozgov. Given the way he is being used his market value maybe low. If they could get him on at a lower price while trading Lopez for guard help they could still have a max salary slot open.

smackeddog wrote:

Vmart wrote:Why not keep Lopez and Max out a guard.

That's the problem though, there aren't any guards worth maxing out (and best will be staying aren't coming here)

Team should wait a year and then Super Max a guard

martin wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

Vmart wrote:Why not keep Lopez and Max out a guard.

That's the problem though, there aren't any guards worth maxing out (and best will be staying aren't coming here)

Team should wait a year and then Super Max a guard

The Knicks would have to make a serious jump in the standings in order to land a guard and that would mean landing the perfect blend of players this summer. Lopez is probably worth a lottery pick in this years draft plus a player. I could see him going for something similar to Batun last year and maybe more because he is locked into a good deal.

Nalod wrote:Whiteside's head would explode in the triangle.
Miami can't win with what they got.
Parlay Winslow and Dragic into Melo and Jose. Jose is a good fit next to Wade. Bosh will never domninate again as he did.
either Miami blows it up by letting wade walk, or doubles down with win now.

His midrange shooting has improved...which would be a big plus for him in the triangle, but I can't see Phil wanting him because he is a ball stopper. I think one of the big reasons Jackson had some interest in Monroe was his passing ability...I just can't see him putting up with Whiteside.

EnySpree wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

newyorker4ever wrote:I'd rather have R.Lopez as our center and spend our money on our back court where our real need is.

I agree. I think we really have a good thing going with our starting frontcourt and need to build some continuity.

That's how I feel as well. Rolo matches up well with other big centers. He's now a bargin especially with the emergence of his offensive game.

All good points. And he has tons of intangibles including bringing fire to the team on the court, and cohesion off the court.

newyorknewyork wrote:Hortford would be perfect In the Triangle. So if that was done then I could see the vision.

The issue is though that there are a lot of big men available this yr. I think Rolo would be hard to sell with how many options that are available this summer.

he would be