DLeethal wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:You guys really want Durant? Man is 36 years old. He also thin skinned. I don't think he is built for NY.

Not going to beat a dead horse but the age gap is irrelevant to me because we are looking at a 2-3 year stint whether it's him or KAT, and then they come off the books and we can go FA shopping before Brunson's next deal. To me it is who puts you in a better position for the next 2-3 years? And the answer to me is obvious.

Perennial loser. Knicks can have me for half the price!

DLeethal wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

DLeethal wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:You guys really want Durant? Man is 36 years old. He also thin skinned. I don't think he is built for NY.

Not going to beat a dead horse but the age gap is irrelevant to me because we are looking at a 2-3 year stint whether it's him or KAT, and then they come off the books and we can go FA shopping before Brunson's next deal. To me it is who puts you in a better position for the next 2-3 years? And the answer to me is obvious.

What if it's Mitch and OG? That trade makes sense in a vacuum. But OG's value to this team goes beyond numbers and I'd probably balk at the proposal.

I wouldn't trade Mitch and OG for Durant. I would only do a KAT swap.

I said before when Kevin Durant had the chance to join the knicks and chose the nets he kind showed everyone couldn’t handle the heat of NYC. I doubt we trade for Durant and way he disrespected the knicks ever change he got no thanks. Remember the whole Deandre Jordan and royal Ivey situation played the knicks saying kd was lock to come but those idiots went to nets as well. I doubt he wants to come here and my guess for Kevin Durant is he either rockets, heat or spurs.

jskinny35 wrote:Now that Thibs is fired it may delay offseason moves as they will probably hire a new coach before sorting out how to proceed this offseason

I have to tell you, I think it expediate the moves knowing exactly what they want to do with coach and roster.

Feel like Leon doesn't do one move without the other but maybe I'm wrong on that. Usually those 2 things are interlocked.

DLeethal wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:You guys really want Durant? Man is 36 years old. He also thin skinned. I don't think he is built for NY.

Not going to beat a dead horse but the age gap is irrelevant to me because we are looking at a 2-3 year stint whether it's him or KAT, and then they come off the books and we can go FA shopping before Brunson's next deal. To me it is who puts you in a better position for the next 2-3 years? And the answer to me is obvious.

Age matters especially when you are dealing with a 37 year old player day 1 of next season who will probably miss 20-35 games

I think some of the factors that got thibs fired was not unlocking bridges and towns constantly in the offense. I feel like this team needs As our next coach at least offensive coach lol.

We have the greatest shooting 5 in the history of the nba who is going into his prime years and iron man Bridges is prolific scorer.We just need a coach that can bring the offense together consistently.

Beasley and Schroder are free agents question is can we afford a good free agent will any give us a discount to chase a chip.

fitzfarm wrote:Honestly I don’t see us making any big moves . This team was 2 games away from going to the championship and it was there first year together… we need to add some bench pieces, unless this team thinks the rooks will develop in year two. Would love to see a dominant wing scorer off the bench .

I think some of the factors that got thibs fired was not unlocking bridges and towns constantly in the offense. I feel like this team needs As our next coach at least offensive coach lol.

We have the greatest shooting 5 in the history of the nba who is going into his prime years and iron man Bridges is prolific scorer.We just need a coach that can bring the offense together consistently.

Beasley and Schroder are free agents question is can we afford a good free agent will any give us a discount to chase a chip.

We shouldn’t be making any big moves. Durant would botch this team. He’s a cancer and an old cancer. I would only want Durant if phoenix was super desperate to get rid of him and offered him for Mikal straight up.

Philc1 wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:Honestly I don’t see us making any big moves . This team was 2 games away from going to the championship and it was there first year together… we need to add some bench pieces, unless this team thinks the rooks will develop in year two. Would love to see a dominant wing scorer off the bench .

I think some of the factors that got thibs fired was not unlocking bridges and towns constantly in the offense. I feel like this team needs As our next coach at least offensive coach lol.

We have the greatest shooting 5 in the history of the nba who is going into his prime years and iron man Bridges is prolific scorer.We just need a coach that can bring the offense together consistently.

Beasley and Schroder are free agents question is can we afford a good free agent will any give us a discount to chase a chip.

We shouldn’t be making any big moves. Durant would botch this team. He’s a cancer and an old cancer. I would only want Durant if phoenix was super desperate to get rid of him and offered him for Mikal straight up.

At least try to respect the financial aspects of that. Durant makes double of Mikal.
Im not saying you have to go full Brock Aller but at least be cognizant of it.

New York’s decision-makers, led by Leon Rose, have shown a willingness to move on from a player if the sides can’t reach an agreement on what a contract should look like. They did it with Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle and Obi Toppin. Maybe the Knicks no longer see Bridges as a player worth $39 million per year over the next four seasons, even with the salary cap continuously rising. It’s also reasonable for Bridges to view his value as higher than what New York can offer, and perhaps he would rather test the open market as a free agent this time next year. He could see himself as the shooting-guard version of Anunoby, who signed a five-year, $212 million deal last year. Their counting stats are similar. And, lastly, maybe Bridges doesn’t want to take anything less than $156 million to be a Knick.

That brings me to my next question: What if Bridges doesn’t want to be in New York?

Bridges, the only core player not represented by CAA, was under the microscope more than ever this season. He was often a source of frustration for fans, in large part due to his inconsistent play and the picks given up to get him.

Things that make you go hmmm

GustavBahler wrote:From the Times

New York’s decision-makers, led by Leon Rose, have shown a willingness to move on from a player if the sides can’t reach an agreement on what a contract should look like. They did it with Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle and Obi Toppin. Maybe the Knicks no longer see Bridges as a player worth $39 million per year over the next four seasons, even with the salary cap continuously rising. It’s also reasonable for Bridges to view his value as higher than what New York can offer, and perhaps he would rather test the open market as a free agent this time next year. He could see himself as the shooting-guard version of Anunoby, who signed a five-year, $212 million deal last year. Their counting stats are similar. And, lastly, maybe Bridges doesn’t want to take anything less than $156 million to be a Knick.

That brings me to my next question: What if Bridges doesn’t want to be in New York?

Bridges, the only core player not represented by CAA, was under the microscope more than ever this season. He was often a source of frustration for fans, in large part due to his inconsistent play and the picks given up to get him.

Things that make you go hmmm

Knicks extend him or trade him. Simple. I'd gather the price is on the table and knicks comply.
The CAA thing Is over done. Fans frustration really has any bearing on contract negotiations?
If he was upset over his role with is coach thats done. He want to be here? He get along with the others? Enjoy NY?
And the money. Fan emotions game to game are always fickle. Love him with his defense winning games but then slam him for not being "90's tough" the next.
Now, if we don't want to pay him then thats on knicks.