Rookie wrote:

Rookie wrote:

Rookie wrote:I think this is a transition year. We have depth and youth but the starting unit needs better talent. I think Randle will try and dominate the ball again and RJ will also do the same. Brunson needs to take control, but the coach again will fail to do what he needs to do with Randle and defining his role. The starting unit is too slow and will not win games against young teams that run....again. The second unit will again be the engine for this team and the most fun to watch.

I'm going 38 wins (38-44) and the fringes of the 10th spot in the play in.

I also think they need to make a trade at the deadline but have shown that they will not pull the trigger on a lopsided deal. If they an make a trade and fx the starting unit, I change my win total to 46 (46-36) and the 7th spot in the play in

“We want [Randle] to score a lot of different ways, so not just with the ball, but moving without the ball, running the floor, cutting, and that sort of thing,” Thibodeau said. “I think that’s one of his strengths, his speed and athleticism.

Ok so now the coach has said it, let’s see if Randle gets the message. Fixing Randle is the most important key to a successful season. Let’s all hope he is coachable. If this Randle shows up, I would go with 48 wins and a hard fought 6th spot in the playoffs. Yes, PLAYOFFS!

Looks like I guessed 36, 46 and 48 wins. Do I get the Briggs award this season?

Only if you only pointed out the 48

SergioNYK wrote:Win Record? 41-41

No playoffs, play-in, straight into playoffs, seed? 10th seed play-in

Any player movement predictions? Obi & Fournier

Which players will stand out this year? RJ will be in the conversation for All-Star reserve

Opening day starting lineup? And who is out of rotation if no trades before start of season? Brunson, Fournier, RJ, Randle, Robinson and Reddish is out of the rotation

You're dumb.

MaTT4281 wrote:We doing "pat yourself on the back" time?

48 wins and 6th seed...this may be the closest I've ever gotten it! Normally throwing out 45-50 wins in a 33 win season.

MaTT4281 wrote:48 wins/ 6th seed
Player movement: Fournier at the deadline.
Stand out players: IQ and RJ
Starting line up Opening Night: Brunson/Fournier/RJ/Randle/Mitch
Starting line up Mid Season: Brunson/IQ/RJ/Randle/Mitch

Out of the rotation: Cam/Deuce/Sims

My wishful prediction - we clear room for Cam to get some regular minutes midyear, get steady production from him at the 3 to earn a new contract.

You know your Knicks

EwingsGlass wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:
Win-Loss
47-35. I was about to reverse that to 35-47, but I think many other teams will tank early. TEAMS DIDN'T TANK EARLY, BUT THAT 47 HAS A SHOT. I'D GUESS WE GO 49 AT THIS POINT
1) I think the Knicks offense needs work. This is the biggest risk is the eFG of the starting lineup. They have too many shooters and not enough role players. I THINK THIS WAS SPOT ON. AND THEY MADE THE CHANGES FOR THE MOST PART
2) Their defense looks like it may have the same weaknesses at the Kemba defense. Brunson may be better than Kemba, but I am not really feeling strong on the Brunson/Fournier backcourt and its ability to stay in front of their opponent. AGAIN, PRETTY SPOT ON. ONCE THEY SWAPPED OUT FOURNIER, THIS CLEANED ITSELF UP. BRUNSON'S DEFENSIVE AWARENESS WAS BETTER THAN KEMBA'S BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO COVER FOR ANY WEAKNESSES
3) That said, I think a lot of teams are going to forfeit early this season in order to jockey for position in the 2023 draft. I think this means that the Knicks pick up 5 or 6 free wins. So, assume they are 41-41 in a normal year, I think they get a few extra gimmies this year. HARD TO TELL ON THIS. WE MADE EASY GAMES AGAINST CHARLOTTE LOOK HARD AND HARD GAMES AGAINST BOSTON LOOK EASY

Playoffs
I think they are 8th seed. I think the field is split pretty heavily between competitors and tankers. DIDN'T SEE 5TH SEED BUT MAYBE THAT'S JUST CAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT SEED 47 WINS IS?

Player Movement
Nothing special. Might see a consolidation move at SG. That really SHOULD happen, but it is unclear that it will - whether there are willing trade partners. KIND OF CONSOLIDATED FOR A SG BUT NOT IN THE MANNER I THOUGHT

Standout Players
Quickley is in the running for 6MOY. TRUE
Randle makes All Defense second team. VERY POSSIBLE
Brunson makes All-Star Team as an alternate. BRUNSON GOT ROBBED. BY RANDLE

Opening Day Lineup
This is the only place I am really hanging my ass. I think Reddish opens eyes at camp. I think the Knicks see the need to put a big body at the 2 next to Brunson and Reddish gets a chance to fill in that lineup. If this lineup works and they bring a blue collar attitude to the Court, they can surprise people. jHART IS THAT BLUE COLLAR ATTITUDE. NOT REDDISH
1st Unit - Brunson/Barrett/Reddish/Randle/Robinson REDDISH GOT HIS CHANCE ABOUT 10 GAMES IN, BUT MISSED
2nd Unit - Rose/Quick/Fournier/Toppin/Hart DIDN'T SEE FOURNIER OUT OF THE LINEUP ENTIRELY WHEN GRIMES CAME BACK
McBride/Grimes/Sims

END OF SEASON THOUGHTS SHOUTED IN BOLD

47-35. What do I win?

Swishfm3 wrote:

martin wrote:Win Record?
44-38

No playoffs, play-in, straight into playoffs, seed?
play-in...I believe Toronto and Miami will lose a step. Don't believe Atlanta really improved much. Charlotte will have a worse record than last year. On the flip side, Cleveland and Detroit are trending up and you have to keep eye on Nets with Irving playing full time and the return of Harris and Simmons

Any player movement predictions?
Rose & Reddish

Which players will stand out this year?
Brunson and Quickley

Opening day starting lineup? And who is out of rotation if no trades before start of season?

Brunson
Fournier
Barrett
Randle
Mitchell

Out of rotation: Sims

Not bad….but man….Fishmike was on the money with his prediction!