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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/3/2026 12:28 PM LAST EDITED: 8/3/2026 12:29 PM
Yes. It look a year for Kolek to figure out how not to be a lamp post defensively
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BlueKnickers
Posts: 22425 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 12/13/2025 Member: #11677 |
8/3/2026 8:11 PM
martin wrote:MO breaking a sweatTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Go Mo! You've got fans here When did he fracture his finger though? |
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BlueKnickers
Posts: 22425 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 12/13/2025 Member: #11677 |
8/3/2026 8:22 PM
martin wrote:Yes. It look a year for Kolek to figure out how not to be a lamp post defensivelyTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Effort and attention to detail can get most NBA players to average and maybe slightly above average. Their physical attributes determine their ceiling on defense. Kolek's physical attributes make it almost impossible for him to be more than average. Any edge a player like Kolek would be able to develop is greater anticipation which leads to deflections and steals and disrupting lanes on switches. That comes from being a student of the game, knowing the league and its players and exerting will and intelligence. But he'll never be a great man defender. Average there would be more than satisfactory. Nickel has enough attributes to aspire to being an above average man defender, but unless he trains for faster twitch muscles and a quicker first step he still will not have the physical attributes of Shamet who has quicker feet and a wiry frame while being very strong. But Nickel looks like a smart ball player who excels at role playing. He works hard at perfecting what is expected of him, so I believe he will improve on D. |
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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/4/2026 6:14 PM
I think the ruling to get a 5th year of eligibility for kids graduating high school in 2022 just came out a few days ago. Nickel would qualify. Prob make more money in college too.
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PatCummings
Posts: 20148 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/23/2023 Member: #9138 |
8/4/2026 10:42 PM
martin wrote:I think the ruling to get a 5th year of eligibility for kids graduating high school in 2022 just came out a few days ago. Nickel would qualify. Prob make more money in college too.Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Sucks that St John’s just filled their last roster spot. Dillon Mitchell going back would’ve been awesome |
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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/5/2026 10:33 AM
Did not know
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NYKBocker
Posts: 38654 Alba Posts: 474 Joined: 1/14/2003 Member: #377 USA |
8/5/2026 11:26 AM
martin wrote:Did not knowTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Damn. Let's get this country boy signed please. |
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Knixkik
Posts: 36152 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
8/5/2026 11:47 AM
NYKBocker wrote:martin wrote:Did not knowTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Really interesting. Did not know this. |
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Knixkik
Posts: 36152 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
8/6/2026 6:11 AM LAST EDITED: 8/6/2026 6:13 AM
Knixkik wrote:NYKBocker wrote:martin wrote:Did not knowTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: We need clarification on this rule. Knicks didn’t offer diawara an exhibit-10 contract until sept 10 last year. So what is different this year? This is the first of this aug 5 thing being reported anywhere. |
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Philc1
Posts: 29819 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 9/2/2020 Member: #8897 |
8/6/2026 12:19 PM
Knixkik wrote:Knixkik wrote:NYKBocker wrote:martin wrote:Did not knowTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Required tender deadline on CBA is August 5th. Mo got offered a tender then subsequently signed an exhibit 10 contract later on. |
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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/6/2026 12:21 PM
From 10pm last night, so before deadline
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Knixkik
Posts: 36152 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
8/6/2026 2:26 PM LAST EDITED: 8/6/2026 2:27 PM
Philc1 wrote:Knixkik wrote:Knixkik wrote:NYKBocker wrote:martin wrote:Did not knowTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Just seems insignificant. There was zero info about any specific offer tendered to Mo last August. Nothing until sept 10. And this year Aug 5 came and went without any info on Nickel. This has been given some buzz due to his ability to go back to college, but I really don’t think this tender deadline actually matters. |
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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/6/2026 5:01 PM
Hopefully
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Knixkik
Posts: 36152 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
8/6/2026 8:42 PM
martin wrote:HopefullyTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: I’m sure they already told him their plans for him and he’s good with that. |
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BlueKnickers
Posts: 22425 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 12/13/2025 Member: #11677 |
8/6/2026 10:25 PM LAST EDITED: 8/6/2026 10:26 PM
Knixkik wrote:martin wrote:HopefullyTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: I am confident you are correct. Rose's track record is building trust with players and their agents. It explains many of our signings at discounts and his ability to bring back most of the roster under the 2nd apron. It is simply improbable at this point that Nickel will not be on the main roster this season. They found a legit sniper with a solid basketball IQ at a bargain price. They're keeping him. A Nickel wearing 55 is too good to pass up. |
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martin
Posts: 81782 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
8/7/2026 6:45 AM LAST EDITED: 8/7/2026 6:47 AM
 Some kinda vague language from Fred in a few spots, or at least it was confusing enough I had to read sentences a couple of times to figure out what he meant According to this report, Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil is heading back to Europe. August 5th was the deadline for teams to tender qualifying offers to retain the draft rights of unsigned second-round rookies, and that also didn't happen for other second-round pick Tyler Nickel, who I've heard is considering a return to college (more NIL money) over a two-way contract with the Knicks. Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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