Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:we sign whoever KD wants us to sign

While agree with you. You would first have to get KD on board. How do you plan on doing so when other teams will have room for him as well. Are the Knicks gonna sell the team or NYC. Honestly they both leave a lot to be desired. Knicks suck and NYC isn’t really a destination the top tier FAs covet, probably more to do with the mob mentality of the media.

There has been a ton of reporting on how assistant coach Royal Ivey is a best friend of Durant. Lots of reporting on Durant's business interests, all centered in NYC (want to say Durant's business partner also has ties to either the Knicks or NYC).

Room for 2 free max agents and (hopefully) a top pick; pick your team Durant...

DeAndre Jordan happens to be a close friend of Durant's too.

None of the above could matter, all of it could matter, all of it could be coincidental, none of it could be coincidental.

Just feels like the same vibe of LeBron to LA; reports around the league (scouts, GM's etc) say the same.

Feel like the Knicks were high-fiving themselves a bit too much after the cap clearing KP trade.

Swishfm3 wrote:

Vmart wrote:The way I see it going down. The Knicks will not land a top FA. Once again they will be using the cash on lower tier players.

This is what my gut is telling me as well (although I would not be surprised if they DO land K.Irving but that's it).

I wouldn't be surprised if they target J.Randle or T.Harris and try to land one of them, if not, both.

I think there are going to be a lot of surprises during free agency but none involving the Knicks (or Lakers). I have a feeling Durant will head to the Clippers and Leonard stays in Toronto. I would be surprised if Kemba leaves Charlotte.

I do seeing the Knicks going "all in" on trying to acquire A.Davis if they strike out on Durant.

AD would be the worst move. Gutting the entire roster for 1 guy would be a huge mistake. Im fine with cap space but no way am I trading 3 first round picks Mitch,Knox and Dotson or something crazy like that.

Jmpasq wrote:

Swishfm3 wrote:

Vmart wrote:The way I see it going down. The Knicks will not land a top FA. Once again they will be using the cash on lower tier players.

This is what my gut is telling me as well (although I would not be surprised if they DO land K.Irving but that's it).

I wouldn't be surprised if they target J.Randle or T.Harris and try to land one of them, if not, both.

I think there are going to be a lot of surprises during free agency but none involving the Knicks (or Lakers). I have a feeling Durant will head to the Clippers and Leonard stays in Toronto. I would be surprised if Kemba leaves Charlotte.

I do seeing the Knicks going "all in" on trying to acquire A.Davis if they strike out on Durant.

AD would be the worst move. Gutting the entire roster for 1 guy would be a huge mistake. Im fine with cap space but no way am I trading 3 first round picks Mitch,Knox and Dotson or something crazy like that.

I agree with you about being hesitant including Mitch in an AD trade. But I'm not letting Knox, Dotson or anyone else dissuade me from making a move for Davis. The thing is, no move gets made unless we include Mitch or Zion. I'd rather keep Mitch, but probably move him if AD is on the table. Same if we're lucky to get Zion. AD is really good man lol I know, youth movement, homegrown talent, yadda yadda yadda... They're all assets at the end of the day. If cashing them all in means KD, Kyrie and AD, then we gotta cash them in.

Knixkik wrote:

jrodmc wrote:Agree with Cartman; Perry should target Durant or AD or just save the money.

Would love Kawai's D, but he's a headcase.
Everyone else is close to being a defensive liability, which Mitch is not going to be able to cover for. He can't block everyone.

Rubio? He probably couldn't guard most of the posters on this site. Okay, maybe that's a bit overboard, but...

Rubio is one of the better defensive guards in the league.

My bad; I remember reading a few articles over the years that dragged his off ball defense through the mud.

martin wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:we sign whoever KD wants us to sign

While agree with you. You would first have to get KD on board. How do you plan on doing so when other teams will have room for him as well. Are the Knicks gonna sell the team or NYC. Honestly they both leave a lot to be desired. Knicks suck and NYC isn’t really a destination the top tier FAs covet, probably more to do with the mob mentality of the media.

There has been a ton of reporting on how assistant coach Royal Ivey is a best friend of Durant. Lots of reporting on Durant's business interests, all centered in NYC (want to say Durant's business partner also has ties to either the Knicks or NYC).

Room for 2 free max agents and (hopefully) a top pick; pick your team Durant...

DeAndre Jordan happens to be a close friend of Durant's too.

None of the above could matter, all of it could matter, all of it could be coincidental, none of it could be coincidental.

Just feels like the same vibe of LeBron to LA; reports around the league (scouts, GM's etc) say the same.

Feel like the Knicks were high-fiving themselves a bit too much after the cap clearing KP trade.

I mean people who think this has no chance of happening just havent been following along. Is it? We'll see, but I would guess Knicks have a very strong chance. If he stays in GS he will have to do more with less every year. They have no young talent, no up and coming guys. Knicks will have a roster they can add some vet guys, they already have some good young players and should be adding another. This is not a Lebron goes to Lakers, but Vmart is so salty he brews his coffee with brine so whatever

martin wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:we sign whoever KD wants us to sign

While agree with you. You would first have to get KD on board. How do you plan on doing so when other teams will have room for him as well. Are the Knicks gonna sell the team or NYC. Honestly they both leave a lot to be desired. Knicks suck and NYC isn’t really a destination the top tier FAs covet, probably more to do with the mob mentality of the media.

There has been a ton of reporting on how assistant coach Royal Ivey is a best friend of Durant. Lots of reporting on Durant's business interests, all centered in NYC (want to say Durant's business partner also has ties to either the Knicks or NYC).

Room for 2 free max agents and (hopefully) a top pick; pick your team Durant...

DeAndre Jordan happens to be a close friend of Durant's too.

None of the above could matter, all of it could matter, all of it could be coincidental, none of it could be coincidental.

Just feels like the same vibe of LeBron to LA; reports around the league (scouts, GM's etc) say the same.

Feel like the Knicks were high-fiving themselves a bit too much after the cap clearing KP trade.

I’m sorry close friends and all that doesn’t really fly. DeAndre, CP3 and Griffin were close friends but they separated. I’m sure Westbrook and Durant are friends but they separated. Wade and LeBron are friends but it didn’t stop LeBron from returning to Cleveland. LeBron is from Cleveland and it didn’t stop him from leaving twice. The friendship angle is a very weak angle. Put it this way LeBron teamed up with Wade and Bosh for a chip more than friendship. And LeBron returned to Cleveland for a Chip because they had amassed enough assets to make a run. Friendship is only strong if winning is already in place. Ivy doesn’t even play and DeAndre is a FA himself so where is this going?

CrushAlot wrote:

Vmart wrote:

martin wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:we sign whoever KD wants us to sign

While agree with you. You would first have to get KD on board. How do you plan on doing so when other teams will have room for him as well. Are the Knicks gonna sell the team or NYC. Honestly they both leave a lot to be desired. Knicks suck and NYC isn’t really a destination the top tier FAs covet, probably more to do with the mob mentality of the media.

There has been a ton of reporting on how assistant coach Royal Ivey is a best friend of Durant. Lots of reporting on Durant's business interests, all centered in NYC (want to say Durant's business partner also has ties to either the Knicks or NYC).

Room for 2 free max agents and (hopefully) a top pick; pick your team Durant...

DeAndre Jordan happens to be a close friend of Durant's too.

None of the above could matter, all of it could matter, all of it could be coincidental, none of it could be coincidental.

Just feels like the same vibe of LeBron to LA; reports around the league (scouts, GM's etc) say the same.

Feel like the Knicks were high-fiving themselves a bit too much after the cap clearing KP trade.

I’m sorry close friends and all that doesn’t really fly. DeAndre, CP3 and Griffin were close friends but they separated. I’m sure Westbrook and Durant are friends but they separated. Wade and LeBron are friends but it didn’t stop LeBron from returning to Cleveland. LeBron is from Cleveland and it didn’t stop him from leaving twice. The friendship angle is a very weak angle. Put it this way LeBron teamed up with Wade and Bosh for a chip more than friendship. And LeBron returned to Cleveland for a Chip because they had amassed enough assets to make a run. Friendship is only strong if winning is already in place. Ivy doesn’t even play and DeAndre is a FA himself so where is this going?

Winning and friendships were not involved in Lebron’s move to LA, it was business and lifestyle. I think Martin referenced Lebron going to LA. There are reports of Durant moving business interests to ny, his agent reportedly would love a job in the front office, and Durant has a good relationship with Perry. The ability to pick a star teammate might help as well.
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Yes, thanks. I listed many many reason for Durant to NY, his multitude of connections is just one. For me, mentioning that DeAndre, CP3 and Griffin were friends and separated not only has nothing to do with this situation, it's kinda left field irrelevant.

Maybe Royal Ivey has nothing to do with anything and it's coincidental. Maybe the Knicks hired Ivey and the type of coaching staff that they knew Durant and company would want long term (play the Miami system when LeBron and company were in town).