Swishfm3 wrote:I think Knicks are set at SG.

I would reach out to Toronto and see if they would be interested in a RJ and OG Anunoby swap

RJ being a local product, and playing well would get Toronto's attention, I'm guessing. But it probably wouldnt get us all the way. Probably would have to throw in a first round pick(s) Protected or not, not going to guess.

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Alpha1971 wrote:We could also trade Cam for Reggie Bullock. Just saying players Thibs knows and who play defense and shoots the three to give RJ rest. Deuce, IQ, Reggie( or Burks ), Obi, Simms/Heart.

Sometimes it's best to let ships that sailed go.
Rather trade for a younger player that can be helpful long term.
Think Sims and Hart have done a lot of the little things on the second unit. But between both of them, Deuce and Rose, we have had no scoring from the second unit other than IQ and one of the starters. These high RJ, Randle, JB minutes will catch up.

If we can get a young building block sure. Trade for Tari Eason, Chris Duarte or some young two way players but if not able to get Burks back for the duration of the season only. Then use the draft to get us what we need. No risk move for Cam if we can't get value for him. We need Obi back for bench scoring. IQ is inconsistent so that's why I think we need to trade for a back up scoring wing with some size and who can defend.

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martin wrote:

gradyandrew wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:I don't think you'll see an upgrade unless it's for a "star." I don't think the FO will be pressured to make a big in-season trade as long as the Knicks remain competitive. The Donovan Mitchell trade still remains kinda the standard and this FO remains conservative in terms of its valuation of assets.

Is there a star SG out there that even makes sense for the Knicks, especially considering Brunson/Grimes?

I can't even come up with one reasonable name that I'd include Grimes in a trade and for which a team would give up a star SG. Cause there is no way you are keeping him out of the trade, right?

Jesus man, had me cracking up. Beal might be available since it looks like Washington is again going nowhere but we agree because if his contract an age, he's not a good fit. That's why I look at Rozier. Thibs likes his type of strong combo guard. He's not an all star, but he's close, something like 75% of Donovan Mitchell for half the price. He's the same.age as Randle and on a reasonable contract.

The rotation gets clogged with him JB and IQ, so for now, like any deal- I don't pull the trigger.

In reality land guys like Beal, Rozier, and Lavine make zero sense to even mention. Like wasted typing time. I don't even know why you'd bring them up.

LaVine and Beal both have the same contract and injury risk, but swapping RJ out for one of those guys... I just think we get biased to our own players. What, 99% of NBA fans make that trade* in a second,I have a hard time believing I'm that much smarter than public opinion.

*Something like Rose, Fournier, RJ, Cam, and draft picks. With RJ's contract it's a little funky because it counts for different amounts going in and out. As the size of the deal goes up, this becomes less of an issue.

As far as Rozier, we love Deuce, but again 99%. That goes for a Grimes/ Mitchell trade as well.

Lavine is definitely a good player. Switching him out for RJ, however, does not change the issue we have Imo, Several guys that need a lot of shots. He would be a much more expensive player who also needs a lot of shots to be happy. Issue he is having playing with Derozan. Same with Beal

I wanted Rozier. But that was before we got JB. Trading to have him back up JB for $20plus a year would be tough to do right now.

Not for trading Grimes. I may be doing what I have accused so many on here of doing (overvaluing theri favorite hopefuls) but think he is going to be elite. Also feel we can get another wing in SL without giving up Grimes, IQ or heavy draft capital.

Do trades for Gordon, Harris or Kuzma require heavy draft capital? Not sure. But feel one of those in the SL and Grimes in the second unit helps.

SupremeCommander wrote:I don't think we should necessarily be 'upgrading the SG', that said, I do think we need to trade 2 or 3 guys, and turn them into an upgrade somewhere in the roster. The reality is every position could be upgraded. Where? I don't know. But I personally believe in an 8 or 9 man rotation in the playoffs, so you need a little injury protection in the form of vets... but the rest of those spots should be up for development. So in two or three years we can rely on guys like Grimes and McBride, and not be in those postions of years past were we had to overpay Clarence Weatherspoon and Jerome James to 'fill the roster out'.

Grimes is my favorite player. However, we have had more disappointments, the last 20 years, in hopefuls that just did not pan out over ones that we overpaid. Have to be careful of both.

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wargames wrote:A bit of a stretch but I wonder if the Knicks could trade Reddish for Ingles and Beauchamp. Reddish should be able to be part of their playoff rotation. Meanwhile the Knicks eat Ingles contract for Beauchamp who has shown some sign a of being a good player but probably won’t get playing time any more unless a injury happens .

Cam could be part of Milwaukee’s bench-sitting rotation?

Do you understand why the Bucks sign Ingles even though he tore his ACL a year ago?

No because I don’t pay attention to the bucks…. You could just say why because I do not have any urge to do research on Joe Ingles, who just got back from a injury. I know MarJon because I watched a lot of predraft stuff for him and thought he was a Thibs guy.

Also if I start a proposal with “a bit of a stretch” I am not looking to do any defense of that plan. It’s a hypothetical.

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:A bit of a stretch but I wonder if the Knicks could trade Reddish for Ingles and Beauchamp. Reddish should be able to be part of their playoff rotation. Meanwhile the Knicks eat Ingles contract for Beauchamp who has shown some sign a of being a good player but probably won’t get playing time any more unless a injury happens .

Cam could be part of Milwaukee’s bench-sitting rotation?

Do you understand why the Bucks sign Ingles even though he tore his ACL a year ago?

No because I don’t pay attention to the bucks…. You could just say why because I do not have any urge to do research on Joe Ingles, who just got back from a injury. I know MarJon because I watched a lot of predraft stuff for him and thought he was a Thibs guy.

Also if I start a proposal with “a bit of a stretch” I am not looking to do any defense of that plan. It’s a hypothetical.

Be informed and then you won’t sound ridiculous. It’s a trade that Bucks would hang up on fast.

You know what…. That was so informative I feel inspired to go. Thanks