VCoug wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:He is going to face the west eventually even in the east but I get what you are saying. He may want to get out of the 1st or 2nd round. Knicks have a long way to go though

Well if we draft D'Angelo Russell and sign Aldridge, get a legit staying shooting guard like Kevin martin and get a legit power forward..... bam! We're back

Are you saying you'd plug Aldridge in as our Center? That would probably be tougher to sell to him.

Not to mention that LMA has said he's going to resign in Portland and is only waiting until the Summer so he can get a 5-year deal instead of a 4-year.

Yea seriously

BigDaddyG wrote:

Finestrg wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

Finestrg wrote:If we're looking for a diamond in the rough PF, one that hasn't really had big opportunities yet and could possibly break out in a HUGE way once he got it -- Thomas Robinson. Think about this guy for a sec -- 6'9" 245 (some websites list him at 6'10" although I don't quite see that -- still big enough though). This man is strong/athletic as hell, has a sky-high motor and has a lot to offer skill-wise: not good but a GREAT rebounder in college that will translate 100% full-time once he finally gets a starting opportunity (we've already seen big rebound efforts here and there from T-Rob for Sac & Portland up to this point) and I like his offensive game -- he can score in close, in transition and he's actually got a real nice mid-range game that he showed in college but hasn't really had an opportunity to showcase full-time in the NBA yet). 2012 at Kansas he led the nation in double/doubles, was top 2 or 3 in the entire NCAA in rebounding, and led his team to the championship game against Kentucky that year where he poured his heart out in that final game against Anthony Davis. Kentucky won the championship but T-Rob outperformed Davis in that game from what I remember. This could be one hell of a nice young frontcourt building block we might be able to get cheap. I wouldn't rule this guy out for us if I were Phil.

He seems kind of redundant if we have Acy and Amundson.

I think he's better than either of those guys. Has a chance to be REAL GOOD.

I think Acy is a better defensive player and ballhandler while Robinson is a better rebounder. I agree Robinson has better upside, but Act seems to be improving each year. They're both energy guys and I don't see either one becoming more than a bench player.

Not sure I agree man, respectfully. Amundson I don't see at all--he's a bit player, a hustle journeyman role player. Acy I can see a little more of a comparison but not really either -- Acy never put Baylor on his back and took them to the NCAA Finals like T-Rob did, right? Acy didn't lead the NCAA in double/doubles while in college nor come close to leading college basketball in rebounding either (and Robinson played for a top D1 school--not like he accomplished these things at a creampuff school). Acy very well might be a better defender than Robinson although it's not saying much -- Acy's shown he's no defensive stopper and neither is T-Rob, although I think he could be adequate here with his size, athleticism and physicality. Robinson's shown the propensity for some huge blocks... Acy hasn't even been getting consistent mins. anymore on a **** team...What we have here with T-Rob is a bigger, more athletic version of Quincy Acy--a much better athlete, an infinitely better ball-handler with much better overall skills and potential. Robinson actually handles the ball like a skilled SG/SF--I think it's one of his better attributes. This guy can rip down a rebound and go coast to coast for a score. He's got much better potential than Acy as a scorer. Acy to me has been a little bit of a disappointment. He's been OK but hasn't really taken the baton and ran with it this year like I thought he would've. I'm ready to turn the page on guys like Amundson, Acy, even Jason Smith to be honest. I think we can do better than all 3. I see more potential in T-Rob than these 3 players. If we got a chance to grab this dude for a reduced price (talking a guy that was high lottery pick here only 2+ years removed), I'm interested.

Finestrg wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

Finestrg wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

Finestrg wrote:If we're looking for a diamond in the rough PF, one that hasn't really had big opportunities yet and could possibly break out in a HUGE way once he got it -- Thomas Robinson. Think about this guy for a sec -- 6'9" 245 (some websites list him at 6'10" although I don't quite see that -- still big enough though). This man is strong/athletic as hell, has a sky-high motor and has a lot to offer skill-wise: not good but a GREAT rebounder in college that will translate 100% full-time once he finally gets a starting opportunity (we've already seen big rebound efforts here and there from T-Rob for Sac & Portland up to this point) and I like his offensive game -- he can score in close, in transition and he's actually got a real nice mid-range game that he showed in college but hasn't really had an opportunity to showcase full-time in the NBA yet). 2012 at Kansas he led the nation in double/doubles, was top 2 or 3 in the entire NCAA in rebounding, and led his team to the championship game against Kentucky that year where he poured his heart out in that final game against Anthony Davis. Kentucky won the championship but T-Rob outperformed Davis in that game from what I remember. This could be one hell of a nice young frontcourt building block we might be able to get cheap. I wouldn't rule this guy out for us if I were Phil.

He seems kind of redundant if we have Acy and Amundson.

I think he's better than either of those guys. Has a chance to be REAL GOOD.

I think Acy is a better defensive player and ballhandler while Robinson is a better rebounder. I agree Robinson has better upside, but Act seems to be improving each year. They're both energy guys and I don't see either one becoming more than a bench player.

Not sure I agree man, respectfully. Amundson I don't see at all--he's a bit player, a hustle journeyman role player. Acy I can see a little more of a comparison but not really either -- Acy never put Baylor on his back and took them to the NCAA Finals like T-Rob did, right? Acy didn't lead the NCAA in double/doubles while in college nor come close to leading college basketball in rebounding either (and Robinson played for a top D1 school--not like he accomplished these things at a creampuff school). Acy very well might be a better defender than Robinson although it's not saying much -- Acy's shown he's no defensive stopper and neither is T-Rob, although I think he could be adequate here with his size, athleticism and physicality. Robinson's shown the propensity for some huge blocks... Acy hasn't even been getting consistent mins. anymore on a **** team...What we have here with T-Rob is a bigger, more athletic version of Quincy Acy--a much better athlete, an infinitely better ball-handler with much better overall skills and potential. Robinson actually handles the ball like a skilled SG/SF--I think it's one of his better attributes. This guy can rip down a rebound and go coast to coast for a score. He's got much better potential than Acy as a scorer. Acy to me has been a little bit of a disappointment. He's been OK but hasn't really taken the baton and ran with it this year like I thought he would've. I'm ready to turn the page on guys like Amundson, Acy, even Jason Smith to be honest. I think we can do better than all 3. I see more potential in T-Rob than these 3 players. If we got a chance to grab this dude for a reduced price (talking a guy that was high lottery pick here only 2+ years removed), I'm interested.

EwingsGlass wrote:PG D'ANGELO RUSSELL / JOSE CALDERON / GALLOWAY / PRIGS
SG KHRIS MIDLETON / HARDAWAY
SF CARMELO ANTHONY / EARLY / THOMAS
PF KEVIN LOVE / THANASSIS / AMUNDSON
C OMER ASIK / ALDRICH

Even though I really like Towns the best, I think Russell is better for the team and the triangle. I don't see us moving Calderon, but if I could I would. Midleton is a an RFA. Not sure the Bucks will let him go -- I wouldnt want to overpay, but his 3 pt % looks good for the triangle. That leaves us with FA dollars to spend on a PF and C. LMA is my top choice on the board, but there are several high end PFs to choose from. I'll go with Love, though, but I assume is that we will use FA money on a PF/C. I could shift this so that KAT or OK4 are the pick, but I think Russell will be the ROY and the Knicks could use an award. And big men are riskier draft picks IMO, much more injury risk.

I could see us collecting the draft pick and not spending money on a max FA, instead holding out for 2016. That said, not sure that Durant and Anthony really co-exist, so I am not sure what they are holding out for.

The balance of the roster will be filled out with system and energy guys. I am seeing Galloway, Thomas and Amundson and Fisher's go to fillers...so maybe they keep a spot.

I'm a little worried about Melo, I wonder if he would accept a trade to the Lakers -- I'd likely do that in a heartbeat if it brought back another top 5 pick. Hopefullt KAT or Stanley Johnson. Cauley-Stein. But that's for another thread.

I can't stand kevin love, I don't know why, but it pleases me that he's not doing to well in Cleveland. I suppose Phil could try and sell him on the triangle being a great fit for his skills and we'd involve him more in the offence than the Cavs, but honestly I don't want him at all. We need two way players, not one way big names

CrushAlot wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:PG D'ANGELO RUSSELL / JOSE CALDERON / GALLOWAY / PRIGS
SG KHRIS MIDLETON / HARDAWAY
SF CARMELO ANTHONY / EARLY / THOMAS
PF KEVIN LOVE / THANASSIS / AMUNDSON
C OMER ASIK / ALDRICH

Even though I really like Towns the best, I think Russell is better for the team and the triangle. I don't see us moving Calderon, but if I could I would. Midleton is a an RFA. Not sure the Bucks will let him go -- I wouldnt want to overpay, but his 3 pt % looks good for the triangle. That leaves us with FA dollars to spend on a PF and C. LMA is my top choice on the board, but there are several high end PFs to choose from. I'll go with Love, though, but I assume is that we will use FA money on a PF/C. I could shift this so that KAT or OK4 are the pick, but I think Russell will be the ROY and the Knicks could use an award. And big men are riskier draft picks IMO, much more injury risk.

I could see us collecting the draft pick and not spending money on a max FA, instead holding out for 2016. That said, not sure that Durant and Anthony really co-exist, so I am not sure what they are holding out for.

The balance of the roster will be filled out with system and energy guys. I am seeing Galloway, Thomas and Amundson and Fisher's go to fillers...so maybe they keep a spot.

I'm a little worried about Melo, I wonder if he would accept a trade to the Lakers -- I'd likely do that in a heartbeat if it brought back another top 5 pick. Hopefullt KAT or Stanley Johnson. Cauley-Stein. But that's for another thread.

I like Middleton a lot. He would be a nice pickup.

Me too. One SG I actually wouldn't mind trying to spend a little money trying to acquire.

TPercy wrote:good call on middleton. good 3pt shooter and is good on defense, if we cant lure matthews here we should get him.

I like middleton's potential. He's everything I thought Landry Fields would turn out to be.

Asik fits pretty well at the C. There are clearly a number of options available at C -- the pricing on these guys might be a little skewed. There should be quite a few 'buyers' this year.

BigDaddyG wrote:

yellowboy90 wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:Watching the pelicans vs. bulls. I'm convinced Asik would fit with us. He has no range, but he has a knacks for getting open inside. He has good hands and he isn't careless with the ball. His defense speaks for itself.

Why would the Pelicans let him go? They don't have a 1st this year so they will need FAs/trades to build that team.

Good point. The Pelicans will be stuck with Gordon's deal next season. That may influence the direction they go with Asik's deal. Still a long shot, but I don't think he's completely off the table.

Yeah, but you would probably have to overpay for him. I'd rather the knicks take their chances overpaying R. Lopez to get him out of Portland. He is younger and has a chance to improve as a passer.

Regardless, it will be hard for the knicks to get some FAs this year.