ramtour420 wrote:

martin wrote:Beast

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https://www.twitter.com/IQfor3/status/2010788295836614766

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

lol he had like 2 good games in a row and that's it

martin wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:

martin wrote:Beast

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https://www.twitter.com/IQfor3/status/2010788295836614766

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

lol he had like 2 good games in a row and that's it

And for all we know, he'll be out the next three games for load management.

How did Mitch do recently against Gobert, Wemby, and Embiid?

Give the man a contract, just don't make it too big.

Panos wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:

SergioNYK wrote:Amazing what a little Hart can do for this team. We just play with more urgency and emotion with Josh. And it's like he never left! He looked so in sync with his jumper and made all his usual hustle plays. He also did the best job on Avdija. Clutch shots by OG, Deuce and JB! KAT played well too. Anyone else notice he did not argue with the zebras even once? Good move by Brown to finish with Mitch though. Sucks Kolek didn't play but it is what it is.

Yes!!! I saw that! This really gives me hopes that Towns can turn around his relationship with the zebras at some point. He was boxing out too!!! That's huge

@martin, can you query the database for what percentage of ramtours' posts mention boxing out?

Oh it has to be like 30%ish at least

ramtour420 wrote:

martin wrote:75% of his posts seem like they were under the influence of alcohol. That's the best I got

I actually stopped consuming alcohol a few months ago. I am 45 now and not the young spring chicken once was when I joined this here forum

What is wrong with you man?!

Or did coke and hookers finally win over your lifestyle?

ToddTT wrote:

martin wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:

martin wrote:Beast

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://www.twitter.com/IQfor3/status/2010788295836614766

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

lol he had like 2 good games in a row and that's it

And for all we know, he'll be out the next three games for load management.

How did Mitch do recently against Gobert, Wemby, and Embiid?

Give the man a contract, just don't make it too big.

Begley/Macri (I think Begley) saying 90% chance Mitch will be gone this summer as a # of teams that could use him with significant cap space and adding should move him to obtain future value prior to deadline.

I know we need a big to defend and rebound so catch 22 to move Mitch but at same time not always available and often exposed due to limitations in his game.

I keep coming back to a player that can handle the rock, facilitate but still defend - preferably with some size.

Maybe we can grab someone like a Sochan or even a K Anderson that can defend some 2-5, handle a bit, make the right pass, defend the post some and rebound a bit --- but those guys we can get without Mitch.

Don't really love Gafford over Mitch - Gafford like Mitch seems to have lost some athleticism.

Wonder if Pelicans would like to protect Zion/Queen with a Mitch --- wonder if something could be worked out for Herb. Maybe you move Mitch for wing upgrade and find a replacement center otherwise/somehow. Center has less impact vs Mitch but maybe wing helps and you have long term $$$ on books rather than Mitch walking for free.

Easiest thing to say is don't trade him BUT not sure Knicks front office works that way with guys who don't extend. We keep Mitch, fall short in playoffs and Mitch walks out the door like (I-Hart) for free ---- that would hurt.

LivingLegend wrote:

ToddTT wrote:

martin wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:

martin wrote:Beast

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://www.twitter.com/IQfor3/status/2010788295836614766

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

lol he had like 2 good games in a row and that's it

And for all we know, he'll be out the next three games for load management.

How did Mitch do recently against Gobert, Wemby, and Embiid?

Give the man a contract, just don't make it too big.

Begley/Macri (I think Begley) saying 90% chance Mitch will be gone this summer as a # of teams that could use him with significant cap space and adding should move him to obtain future value prior to deadline.

I know we need a big to defend and rebound so catch 22 to move Mitch but at same time not always available and often exposed due to limitations in his game.

I keep coming back to a player that can handle the rock, facilitate but still defend - preferably with some size.

Maybe we can grab someone like a Sochan or even a K Anderson that can defend some 2-5, handle a bit, make the right pass, defend the post some and rebound a bit --- but those guys we can get without Mitch.

Don't really love Gafford over Mitch - Gafford like Mitch seems to have lost some athleticism.

Wonder if Pelicans would like to protect Zion/Queen with a Mitch --- wonder if something could be worked out for Herb. Maybe you move Mitch for wing upgrade and find a replacement center otherwise/somehow. Center has less impact vs Mitch but maybe wing helps and you have long term $$$ on books rather than Mitch walking for free.

Easiest thing to say is don't trade him BUT not sure Knicks front office works that way with guys who don't extend. We keep Mitch, fall short in playoffs and Mitch walks out the door like (I-Hart) for free ---- that would hurt.

I’m feeling this!

Nalod wrote:

DLeethal wrote:A wrinkle to this conversation is what we do with KAT. In a world where KAT is actually traded, I can see more scenarios we retain Mitch and try to rekindle the platoon we had with him and iHart. There might even be a world where we get iHart back as I am seeing that OKC most likely will move on from him.

Does iHart fit in coach Mike's system? Have we lost objectivity given our fondness for his 2/3 of one season he thrived here?
Bucks fans are booing.
Giannis says he won't ask out.
Mid season trades of magnitude rarely produce superior results. Mitch is and has been an issue.

This team even as it stands is still better record wise that what we had previously either with iHart, DDV, or Thibs.
We thought this team was ready to pull away from the pack in the east. Bit of a disappointment.

I am going to start a thread on OKC. Their cap situation is scary starting next year. Projected tax bill: $181M. They legit have too many good players on their team and also multiple high picks still coming in. They are not even playing Nikola Topić yet. They will have 3 max players next year (Chet Jalen SGA) in the $40M range until SGA goes to $60M in 2027-28. They can certainly trade their players away for future picks but they still got too many good players. Something is going to change big time between OKC, Bucks (who need lots and lots of young players).

I haven't watched but Jalen is having a career worst year. Shooting 28% from 3, can't speak to anything else.

Dort and iHart on team options next year and trading players and picks are their escape route.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/tax/_/year/2026

Knicks, Bucks, OKC all seemed primed for changed in the offseason.