GustavBahler wrote:Started a thread early last season about starting IQ, wasn't well received. Unless Grimes comes back with a midrange game, a floater, still feel that way.

Not to trigger a certain Mod, but it would be nice to see Grimes play some backup PG at times. If IQ becomes a starter, Grimes could still have a role on the team. And he's on his rookie deal.

IQ has been given an opportunity to play PG and SG. Learned to play those roles well. I dont see a good reason why Q shouldnt be given the same opportunity. Played PG in high school. There is some experience that can be tapped into, if Grimes doesnt look to be consistent enough as a starter

This could a cap saving move. Not having to decide between the two.

How do you feel giving Grimes minutes at PG will help the team/Grimes?

HofstraBBall wrote:

blkexec wrote:Unless he’s injured again like the start of last season, it’s grimes job to lose. The question is will grimes finish games or DDV? Or both.

With a create coach and Thibs might be that guy now. We could roll out a super small lineup. 4 guards and Mitch.

I think the roster flexibility will be the most interesting micromanagement thread titles all season. But I agree, no surprises. It’s grimes. Question is will RJ start after the all star break?

Agree that the small lineup is in the works. Unless Thibs goes to Hart and Sims and lets IQ, DV and Hart be the offensive playmakers.

If you listen to the bloggers, they will have us believe that NY will do something big before the break. So maybe a chance RJ won't even be here after the break. As much as we (okay me) complain about RJ, he is still a tough cover and still young. Not the star we want him to be yet but still has a lot of value.

Its not a Knick thing if there is not out there Starphuch dream to get baited into. I do think that Leon and Co. go with this roster but are perpetually ready to pounce on an opportunity. RJ could be part of one for sure. Far be it from a fan boy or the hater to correctly place his value.

The blogging is pretty much fictitious yet its influential when the redundancy of it starts to make fans vulnerable to its suggestive manner.
For instance Jules leaving CAA must have some angle about him leaving and he has two more years on his deal! Not explicit is Bill Duffy will handle one side of his deal, the basketball part but some dude named "Thomas" who left CAA will work the business side.
Also CAA was recently sold. Unless Sam Rose was his agent, it don't affect Leon.
Lets also be honest, the way things shook out maybe Jules thinks he is a bit underpaid and was under represented two years ago? Maybe not.
Who knows? Jules does.

He has two full years then a player option for just under 30mm. Same for JB at just under 25mm.
Things changed quickly in one year regarding sticker shock for salaries.
A lot can happen not just with Knicks, but a whole slew of players and team in the next year or so.
Do what you want, but might be best to just enjoy one season at a time as the rate of change and flex going forward is different than in the past.
NBA dynasties and roster longevity are becomeing similar to NFL and MLB. Teams can get good, or fall to **** faster than previous years/era's.
Look at nets. Last year they were a legit contender. Then a laughing stock of a team perpetually screwed. Then they finish respectable with assets to rebuild in some manner. Suns ere owned by a bad dude and the team looked screwed. In a matter of months they get sold, make some huge trades and reboot the coaching staff. Crazy velocity of change.

Nalod wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:

blkexec wrote:Unless he’s injured again like the start of last season, it’s grimes job to lose. The question is will grimes finish games or DDV? Or both.

With a create coach and Thibs might be that guy now. We could roll out a super small lineup. 4 guards and Mitch.

I think the roster flexibility will be the most interesting micromanagement thread titles all season. But I agree, no surprises. It’s grimes. Question is will RJ start after the all star break?

Agree that the small lineup is in the works. Unless Thibs goes to Hart and Sims and lets IQ, DV and Hart be the offensive playmakers.

If you listen to the bloggers, they will have us believe that NY will do something big before the break. So maybe a chance RJ won't even be here after the break. As much as we (okay me) complain about RJ, he is still a tough cover and still young. Not the star we want him to be yet but still has a lot of value.

Its not a Knick thing if there is not out there Starphuch dream to get baited into. I do think that Leon and Co. go with this roster but are perpetually ready to pounce on an opportunity. RJ could be part of one for sure. Far be it from a fan boy or the hater to correctly place his value.

The blogging is pretty much fictitious yet its influential when the redundancy of it starts to make fans vulnerable to its suggestive manner.
For instance Jules leaving CAA must have some angle about him leaving and he has two more years on his deal! Not explicit is Bill Duffy will handle one side of his deal, the basketball part but some dude named "Thomas" who left CAA will work the business side.
Also CAA was recently sold. Unless Sam Rose was his agent, it don't affect Leon.
Lets also be honest, the way things shook out maybe Jules thinks he is a bit underpaid and was under represented two years ago? Maybe not.
Who knows? Jules does.

He has two full years then a player option for just under 30mm. Same for JB at just under 25mm.
Things changed quickly in one year regarding sticker shock for salaries.
A lot can happen not just with Knicks, but a whole slew of players and team in the next year or so.
Do what you want, but might be best to just enjoy one season at a time as the rate of change and flex going forward is different than in the past.
NBA dynasties and roster longevity are becomeing similar to NFL and MLB. Teams can get good, or fall to **** faster than previous years/era's.
Look at nets. Last year they were a legit contender. Then a laughing stock of a team perpetually screwed. Then they finish respectable with assets to rebuild in some manner. Suns ere owned by a bad dude and the team looked screwed. In a matter of months they get sold, make some huge trades and reboot the coaching staff. Crazy velocity of change.

This FO has been refreshing.
Starphuck seems to be far from their plan.
They seem to understand the dangers of the Starphuck. concept well.
Do think the entire league understands that as well, They now see that those players don't last much and that gone are the days that ONE player is enough to win a chip.
Also feel that another issue keeping teams from next level is overvaluing their home grown assets. As we have seen with the Knicks, many of the players fans thought were elite, have gone to other teams and accomplished very little.
Imo, the FO has navigated the former well. Now it seems they have the challenge of figuring out the latter .

Nalod wrote:You guys are funny as hell. I said “If he could play near his old self”. Remembrer, he was an all star. Pair that player next to Garland and you have a balanced set.
Not saying anywhere close to straight up DM for Simmons.
And we talking about Cavs, so who really gives a ****.
Why bring it up? Does DM care if he is a knick or net as long as he is back in NYC?

Simmon was the fakest all-star since Jamaal Magloire

BigDaddyG wrote:

EwingPSD wrote:

Nalod wrote:You guys are funny as hell. I said “If he could play near his old self”. Remembrer, he was an all star. Pair that player next to Garland and you have a balanced set.
Not saying anywhere close to straight up DM for Simmons.
And we talking about Cavs, so who really gives a ****.
Why bring it up? Does DM care if he is a knick or net as long as he is back in NYC?

Simmon was the fakest all-star since Jamaal Magloire

I think Wiggins gets that distinction. Simmons was legit good the years he made All-Star.

he just turned 27. No doubt he took his "gifts" for granted like many young players. He also had a bad rep for not putting in the work.
A mans character is defined by how he bounces back. We'll see how that happens.
HIs rookie year he broke his foot. Then a run of three seasons an Allstar. maybe one year is a fake, but he put up 3 of them.
Not defending him, but easy to say he is a mess. He sat our a full season and played just 42 last year avg. 26 min per.
Dudes that have back surgery often have a **** year getting back.
My point is not about bringing him to Knicks. It was about Donovan Mitchell wanting to be in NY and can Cavs elevate thru some trade.
I Think a small back court pared with Garland might not be great. I don't advocate him to play with Brunson either. Thus, "What can nets do to Brin him and what can Cavs do in return.