martin wrote:huh

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Source: DeRozan's agent. The Knicks are going to be thrown in every rumor surrounding a big name free agent just due to their cap space.

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:huh

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Source: DeRozan's agent. The Knicks are going to be thrown in every rumor surrounding a big name free agent just due to their cap space.

I'm trying to figure out if there are really any UFA's out there that would make sense for the Knicks and it's slim pickings after the trade deadline. Powell, Fournier have really good teams now and high incentive to resign with them.

I see a lot of posts that point to DeMar's 3pt % without attention detailing much of anything else. The Spurs whole starting lineup can't shoot 3's worth a lick and they are still a fairly strong team.

I'm shocked at DeMar's assist rate, 7+ a game with a TO rate that is half of that of Randle's. DeRozen gets downhill and into the midrange and kicks out a LOT. He is a taller version of DRose who also gets 20ppg. And he gets to the line.

DeMar would make RJ's and Randle's life much easier and add a consistent 20 point scorer on the team.

I'd go as far as saying that if you signed him to a 3-4 year deal that is a value contract, he is the type of guy you could also include in a trade to offset talent (you don't trade Bullock or Burks in the same way).

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:huh

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/massey_evan/status/1376556567429062664

Source: DeRozan's agent. The Knicks are going to be thrown in every rumor surrounding a big name free agent just due to their cap space.

I'm trying to figure out if there are really any UFA's out there that would make sense for the Knicks and it's slim pickings after the trade deadline. Powell, Fournier have really good teams now and high incentive to resign with them.

I see a lot of posts that point to DeMar's 3pt % without attention detailing much of anything else. The Spurs whole starting lineup can't shoot 3's worth a lick and they are still a fairly strong team.

I'm shocked at DeMar's assist rate, 7+ a game with a TO rate that is half of that of Randle's. DeRozen gets downhill and into the midrange and kicks out a LOT. He is a taller version of DRose who also gets 20ppg. And he gets to the line.

DeMar would make RJ's and Randle's life much easier and add a consistent 20 point scorer on the team.

I'd go as far as saying that if you signed him to a 3-4 year deal that is a value contract, he is the type of guy you could also include in a trade to offset talent (you don't trade Bullock or Burks in the same way).

HoustonSprewell84 wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:huh

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/massey_evan/status/1376556567429062664

Source: DeRozan's agent. The Knicks are going to be thrown in every rumor surrounding a big name free agent just due to their cap space.

I'm trying to figure out if there are really any UFA's out there that would make sense for the Knicks and it's slim pickings after the trade deadline. Powell, Fournier have really good teams now and high incentive to resign with them.

I see a lot of posts that point to DeMar's 3pt % without attention detailing much of anything else. The Spurs whole starting lineup can't shoot 3's worth a lick and they are still a fairly strong team.

I'm shocked at DeMar's assist rate, 7+ a game with a TO rate that is half of that of Randle's. DeRozen gets downhill and into the midrange and kicks out a LOT. He is a taller version of DRose who also gets 20ppg. And he gets to the line.

DeMar would make RJ's and Randle's life much easier and add a consistent 20 point scorer on the team.

I'd go as far as saying that if you signed him to a 3-4 year deal that is a value contract, he is the type of guy you could also include in a trade to offset talent (you don't trade Bullock or Burks in the same way).

Where do you play DeMar? He's had most of his success this season playing as a combo forward. His fit just doesn't make sense, unless you bring him in as a super sixth man. He's a good player, but not worth bringing in at that cost. With Lonzo, I can at least envision a fit even though I don't view him as the answer at point guard.

I would play Derozan at 3 and Barrett at 2 or vice versa.
He would pretty much fill Bullocks role.

Also IF you add a guy who can handle and pass like Derozan it makes a Rose/IQ combo at PG look even better. I like the idea of an established vet along with a couple more good looking rookies. Either way we have a good young core. Exciting to see how the FO adds to it

They are both needs and are equal IMHO and maybe even a guy who gets to the rim is even MORE important than an additional 3 point shooter

martin wrote:Why do I see so many posts that say the Knicks need 3point shooting and none that say we need a down hill, slasher type?

They are both needs and are equal IMHO and maybe even a guy who gets to the rim is even MORE important than an additional 3 point shooter

True but right now I’d argue we have more slashers than shooters.

martin wrote:

TPercy wrote:

martin wrote:Why do I see so many posts that say the Knicks need 3point shooting and none that say we need a down hill, slasher type?

They are both needs and are equal IMHO and maybe even a guy who gets to the rim is even MORE important than an additional 3 point shooter

True but right now I’d argue we have more slashers than shooters.

Rose and who else?

You don't buy RJ and Randle and maybe even Burks as slashers?

martin wrote:

TPercy wrote:

martin wrote:Why do I see so many posts that say the Knicks need 3point shooting and none that say we need a down hill, slasher type?

They are both needs and are equal IMHO and maybe even a guy who gets to the rim is even MORE important than an additional 3 point shooter

True but right now I’d argue we have more slashers than shooters.

Rose and who else?

RJ

Philc1 wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:We need an upgrade at SF.. i have other needs higher on the list but DeMar can play... I like DeMar, when DeRozan shoots it it goes in

It does?

I forgot, this message board is too old for contemporary pop culture references

Getting Derozen would allow RJ to stay at the 2, and beat up on guards. Im guessing he would not be as big a cap hit as some other FAs. It might help make it easier to sign Mitch and Noel as well. While still getting an upgrade at the 3.

If we want to bring back most of the role players who have been the most impactful this season, signing Derozan and Ball, might be a way to get there, and contend.

Would'nt want it to be longer than 3 years though. Considering his age.

martin wrote:

TPercy wrote:

martin wrote:

TPercy wrote:

martin wrote:Why do I see so many posts that say the Knicks need 3point shooting and none that say we need a down hill, slasher type?

They are both needs and are equal IMHO and maybe even a guy who gets to the rim is even MORE important than an additional 3 point shooter

True but right now I’d argue we have more slashers than shooters.

Rose and who else?

You don't buy RJ and Randle and maybe even Burks as slashers?

Yeah my bad for not describing what I meant more clearly. Knicks need more guys who are just relentless downhill to the rim, someone who can just break his man down at will and get to rim or dish. And I definitely had a wing in mind.

I don't think that Burks or RJ really fit that type; both can be in situational slashing modes but they are no where near deadly off the dribble. Rose these days is on the outer edge of that. Randle absolutely has the foot speed at his position but perhaps not the full ball handle and passing ability combo to do it full time.