CrushAlot wrote:Rosenthal is speculating Dudley's agent is using the Knicks to stir up interest from other teams.

Cool. I'd be really surprised if the Knicks gave up Shump and his potential on both ends of the floor for a role player who doesn't defend.

gunsnewing wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Rosenthal is speculating Dudley's agent is using the Knicks to stir up interest from other teams.

Cool. I'd be really surprised if the Knicks gave up Shump and his potential on both ends of the floor for a role player who doesn't defend.

Wow- that would be a first! I hope other agents don't get that idea too- imagine that, every off season a FA's agent would start a bogus rumor saying that their player is interested in signing with the Knicks!

There is zero chance of us getting Dudley- it just isn't going to happen- stop torturing yourselves.

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BRIGGS wrote:I'd give up shumpert in 2 seconds for Dudley. U have 2n kidding any other way

Exactly. Either we're all in for this year or going to rebuild. And based on the composition of the roster, all in right now would make more sense.
Either way, I don't think Shumpert will ever be as good as Dudley is right now.

Guys, when did Dudley become a world beater? He is a very good role playing SF. Shumpert is a good role playing SG right now. You get rid of Shump and we are right back to giving Kidd major minutes and having to play Brewer.

With me, trading Shumpert has less to do with Shumpert and more to do with how losing him affects the team.

Dudley played SG last year and would likely play that here. Right now, we have a shooting guard who can't shoot anyway.

Exactly

I like Shrump just as much as the next guy but if there is any truth to this, the Knicks need to pull the trigger.

Shrump has the POTENSHULL to be a solid NBA player but Dudley has already PROVEN that he is.

Just wait til you find out he's a small forward playing out of position.

He shoots 40% on 3s and is averaging 3+ assists per 36 minutes. What else is there that an SG needs to do that he doesn't?

Too bad he doesn't play 36 minutes.

He plays 30. You think the next 6 mpg would lead to lowered production? That's the same flawed "James Harden" argument that was being made a few months ago.

Either way it is a gamble, either gambling that he will reach the potential we saw of him from last year although but he has the intensity and worth ethic needed
Or gambling by trading for a solid role player but not a lock down defensive player that Iman could become once again
Will he be an AP and improve dramatically this year as the season progresses?
He is not a SF, the position he is currently starting in, not at least until he regain's his former shape/athleticism/speed/quickness/confidence
So far he is far from the player that we saw last year and I think we will need to give him more time to evaluate him than this year's trade deadline

Dudley is a solid role player in the right situation but he is not a ball handler/create/facilitator at the SG position
It is kind of like the trades we have done in our recent history, trading out future for the better of our team now, and we are in "Win now mode"

A back court of a healed Iman Shumpert and Goran Dragic.

Phoenix has the best rehabilitation people in the Association ask Grant Hill J.Kidd Steve Nash and many others.

Knicks also know Shumpert has a history of knee injuries dating back to his college days.

smackeddog wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Rosenthal is speculating Dudley's agent is using the Knicks to stir up interest from other teams.

Cool. I'd be really surprised if the Knicks gave up Shump and his potential on both ends of the floor for a role player who doesn't defend.

Wow- that would be a first! I hope other agents don't get that idea too- imagine that, every off season a FA's agent would start a bogus rumor saying that their player is interested in signing with the Knicks!

There is zero chance of us getting Dudley- it just isn't going to happen- stop torturing yourselves.

No one is "torturing" themselves...relax. Having a civil conversation here which is a nice change of pace from what usually goes on here.

I think it would be a good trade for the Knicks but if it doesnt happen, I'm fine with it. Looking at contracts, I dont think it will happen...

Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
Be sure to read rumors carefully. When someone SUGGESTS who a team could offer for a player, it doesn't mean that's who is being offered.

In other words don't automatically assume Shumpert. I hope Alan is right!

gunsnewing wrote:Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
“@Success15Life: @alanhahn your thoughts on Jared Dudley to the Knicks?” #Knicks
Answer: need more foot soldier-types, but at what cost? Not sure.

Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
Be sure to read rumors carefully. When someone SUGGESTS who a team could offer for a player, it doesn't mean that's who is being offered.

In other words don't automatically assume Shumpert. I hope Alan is right!

again the Knicks would be out of their minds if they didnt trade Shumpert for Dudley--Dudley is perfect fro this team. I doubt HIGHLY doubt the Knicks could get more. We need to improve there is no doubt about that. Shumperts potential is not enough to not try and improve.