ToddTT wrote:We package these picks plus Joakim Noah‘s contract in exchange for Lillard.

Never get High on your own supply

knicks1248 wrote:

ToddTT wrote:We package these picks plus Joakim Noah‘s contract in exchange for Lillard.

Never get High on your own supply

Right, or Noah's supply. But honestly I'd try it

BRIGGS wrote:19 chris Duarte —- I really like him and would take Reggie bullocks spot

21 Charles Bassey — same thing. Will back up mitch Robinson. Saves money on noel. Big motor under rated at 21

32 Roko Prcakin— really like him. Would take him at 21 too. 6-9 with 7-1 wingspan who has all the skills

Forgot 58
Feron hunt a player who is play at westchester all year. Has legit nba chance
Overall an increase in size defense and players that fit

Duarte may go as high as 15. He is also 24. But agree. Good talent, athletic, has a nose for the ball on defense, and good size. I really like Mann at the G position. Maybe more of a distributor than Duarte. Highland, Springer, Murphy, Ayayi, Dosunmu are other Guards I like but feel we can get them later in the draft. Some have Cam Thomas going to us in this area. The kid likes to score. Reminds me of Alonzo Trier type. But maybe better suited for instant offense off the bench.

Bassey is a workhorse. Good motor and excellent finisher. A concern would be that he played at WK and did not go up against top-tier competition. Would also think the Knicks Kentucky connection would opt for Jackson if they were looking to fill this position. Shot blocker. Can leap out of the gym. Much closer to what Noel is than Bassey. However, I would rather get another guard at this position (The ones mentioned above) since there seem to be so many decent ones here. Just in case the one we pick at 19 does not pan out. Especially if we can get another one that is taller than 6'5.

Like Roko. Very high basketball IQ. If not for his lack of three-point shot, I would take him at 19. Do not think he will be available at 32. Would take anyone mentioned above that dropped or JT Thor. Kid is only 18 and may have one of the highest ceilings as a big.

21. Bassey or Garuba(I'm really coming around on him) or Ziare(assuming that he's really almost 6'10 w/ shoes)

32. Murphy or Bassey

BRIGGS wrote:Who do u have 19-21-32. Be realistic!

Right now, based on the film I've watched so far - Moses Moody and Johnny Juzang.

I don't know if Moody falls that far or not. Hard to say at this point. Most likely not.

Haven't looked as hard at 2nd rounders yet. Will at some point.

BRIGGS wrote:

ToddTT wrote:We package these picks plus Joakim Noah‘s contract in exchange for Lillard.

If u were the gm of Portland would u make that deal?

wargames wrote:Duarte at 19
JT Thor at 21
Bassey or Neemias at 32
Aaron Wiggins at 55 (though I think the Knicks move up from that pick to get him if they like him)

It’s funny how we all have silently accepted the fact Duarte is likely the pick

It makes sense for many reasons

Because you want to sign aging vets instead to fill the roster or to not allocate a whopping 5m to four young prospects is to much work for them? lolcoach won’t play them allegedly. I don’t see the logic?

Trading up just seems to be making a move just to create headlines for the front office.

(I have researched every player in the draft.)

I think in free agency even if they get a shooter and a pg, they should still go after Lonzo who can play both on the ball and off. They wouldnt need to go big on free agency in the offseason. The 2 rookies, ball and another proven shooter can advance the knicks a step or two next season.