knicks1248 wrote:

Uptown wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Jonathon Macri said on his Knicks Film School podcast that a) he knew for a fact they're discussing moving on from Randle, also cryptically said something about them the starting PG for this season isn't on the team yet, or something like that. Then later in the podcast he again cryptically, carefully choosing his words said /hinted they're working on acquiring a player who can run the offense, that may not be a PG but would be pretty good at the 2, and then it wouldn't matter who's at PG.

Can anyone think of a SG who we could trade for who could be traded for (possibly for Randle) run the offense, and move RJ to the 3?

Only one I can think of is Bledsoe? Hope not! Buddy Hield? (can he run an offense?)

Was this recorded before or after signing Austin Rivers?

It would either be Oladipo or WB

But they pacers have no need whatsoever with Randle when they have Turner, Sabonis, Leaf and Tj warren.

They probably don't want to include draft picks because Dipo would be a UFA and could bounce at the end of the season.

The rockets probably want RJ plus future picks in any trade for WB or Harden

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Uptown wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Jonathon Macri said on his Knicks Film School podcast that a) he knew for a fact they're discussing moving on from Randle, also cryptically said something about them the starting PG for this season isn't on the team yet, or something like that. Then later in the podcast he again cryptically, carefully choosing his words said /hinted they're working on acquiring a player who can run the offense, that may not be a PG but would be pretty good at the 2, and then it wouldn't matter who's at PG.

Can anyone think of a SG who we could trade for who could be traded for (possibly for Randle) run the offense, and move RJ to the 3?

Only one I can think of is Bledsoe? Hope not! Buddy Hield? (can he run an offense?)

Was this recorded before or after signing Austin Rivers?

It would either be Oladipo or WB

But they pacers have no need whatsoever with Randle when they have Turner, Sabonis, Leaf and Tj warren.

They probably don't want to include draft picks because Dipo would be a UFA and could bounce at the end of the season.

The rockets probably want RJ plus future picks in any trade for WB or Harden

Westbrook is unlikely. They already passed on CP3 and Westbrook's cap hit is even longer. I think Ola was definitely a possible when Indiana still had a chance at Hayward. I don't know now.

The problem im having with not committing to anyone pass this season, is that most of the TOP FA next yr have player options and there is no reason to believe they will opt out to play with the knicks.

what I don't understand is How can you put your entire game plan on 2021 FA, when the franchise has zero history of attracting any free agents yr after yr.

HofstraBBall wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Would you guys trade Randle to New Orleans for Eric Bledsoe? He's going to make 16 mil a year for the next 3 years. He's not ideal, but much better than Payton.

Do not see Bledsoe changing much. If TT can get Randle back to down low presence and play some D, he will add more to our win total than Bledsoe. Imo. Randle is still a young player. He is physical and has a high offensive skill set. He was our top scorer and is tough to stop down low.
Fizdale was more to blame with how bad he looked. Trying to make his a PF was a joke. Feel TT will not let him do that will hopefully push him to play the physical game more.

beldsoe is an underrated defender and player in general IMO.

if team can do what you suggest with Randle that would be great. i would still worry about ball hog nature at times, and IMO low BBIQ. And he better produce because the detriment is the spacing will screw up RJ at a minimum and maybe more.

HofstraBBall wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Would you guys trade Randle to New Orleans for Eric Bledsoe? He's going to make 16 mil a year for the next 3 years. He's not ideal, but much better than Payton.

Do not see Bledsoe changing much. If TT can get Randle back to down low presence and play some D, he will add more to our win total than Bledsoe. Imo. Randle is still a young player. He is physical and has a high offensive skill set. He was our top scorer and is tough to stop down low.
Fizdale was more to blame with how bad he looked. Trying to make his a PF was a joke. Feel TT will not let him do that will hopefully push him to play the physical game more.

We just made it past storm season, but we still need to play it safe. The cyclonic winds cause by Randle's spins can still do damage to the city's infrastructure.

Batum mentoring Frank is not a bad thing and he will be attached with draft picks. Expiring contract and we have the cap space, so why not??

martin wrote:

TLover wrote:As us being a potential 3rd team in s&t for Batum - Celtics would get a trade exception, not sure if they can use it right away but Randle would fit in perfectly at Center for them (considering their low post threat Kantor signed with Portland)

Batum mentoring Frank is not a bad thing and he will be attached with draft picks. Expiring contract and we have the cap space, so why not??

In what world is Randle a C? Tristan Thompson did sign a 2 year deal with Boston and they have Daniel Theis.

When you have a trade exception, you use it very wisely and make sure it's a player who you really want. Boston going to be over the cap and they can do MUCH better than Randle.

What you are forgetting, Randle played his best when by put at center.. he can rebound & score in the post better than most players in the nba.. Julius Randle is a much better player than Tristan Thompson & 25yrs old.

knicks1248 wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Uptown wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Jonathon Macri said on his Knicks Film School podcast that a) he knew for a fact they're discussing moving on from Randle, also cryptically said something about them the starting PG for this season isn't on the team yet, or something like that. Then later in the podcast he again cryptically, carefully choosing his words said /hinted they're working on acquiring a player who can run the offense, that may not be a PG but would be pretty good at the 2, and then it wouldn't matter who's at PG.

Can anyone think of a SG who we could trade for who could be traded for (possibly for Randle) run the offense, and move RJ to the 3?

Only one I can think of is Bledsoe? Hope not! Buddy Hield? (can he run an offense?)

Was this recorded before or after signing Austin Rivers?

It would either be Oladipo or WB

But they pacers have no need whatsoever with Randle when they have Turner, Sabonis, Leaf and Tj warren.

They probably don't want to include draft picks because Dipo would be a UFA and could bounce at the end of the season.

The rockets probably want RJ plus future picks in any trade for WB or Harden

Westbrook is unlikely. They already passed on CP3 and Westbrook's cap hit is even longer. I think Ola was definitely a possible when Indiana still had a chance at Hayward. I don't know now.

The problem im having with not committing to anyone pass this season, is that most of the TOP FA next yr have player options and there is no reason to believe they will opt out to play with the knicks.

what I don't understand is How can you put your entire game plan on 2021 FA, when the franchise has zero history of attracting any free agents yr after yr.

You don’t understand is not from any effort by many to explain it to you.
The worst insult is when most here have stoped trying to help you understand.
Its your history.
Winning is not a destination. Its the journey. Once you have won, the quest is complete.

martin wrote:

TLover wrote:As us being a potential 3rd team in s&t for Batum - Celtics would get a trade exception, not sure if they can use it right away but Randle would fit in perfectly at Center for them (considering their low post threat Kantor signed with Portland)

Batum mentoring Frank is not a bad thing and he will be attached with draft picks. Expiring contract and we have the cap space, so why not??

In what world is Randle a C? Tristan Thompson did sign a 2 year deal with Boston and they have Daniel Theis.

When you have a trade exception, you use it very wisely and make sure it's a player who you really want. Boston going to be over the cap and they can do MUCH better than Randle.

In today’s nba he’s a C. I’m not saying he’s a good C