martin wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I’m somewhat prepared to pay Diawara way over the minimum this summer and probably lose Shamet as a result of it. It’s just hard to keep everyone. And we have to think more longterm. Obviously both would be ideal, but I want to prioritize Mitch, Diawara and Extending Jose and Deuce first.

Unfortunately I think Deuce may be a goner after next season. His extension won’t be cheap he can probably get around $75-80 million on the open market. Kolek is developing into a solid backup and there are always cheap backup pgs available. Knicks are probably going to have to trade Deuce for picks February 2027.

Alvarado if he keeps playing like this will opt out this summer to get paid.

Shamet on a cheap 2-3 year deal makes sense he’s a nice depth wing on the roster

I think he’ll be gone this summer, unless they move Mikal first when Knicks trade for Giannis 😉

Yeah I don’t expect all 3 of Jose, Deuce and Shamet to be here. I’d love to keep all 3. We will see if it’s possible.

nycericanguy wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I’m somewhat prepared to pay Diawara way over the minimum this summer and probably lose Shamet as a result of it. It’s just hard to keep everyone. And we have to think more longterm. Obviously both would be ideal, but I want to prioritize Mitch, Diawara and Extending Jose and Deuce first.

Unfortunately I think Deuce may be a goner after next season. His extension won’t be cheap he can probably get around $75-80 million on the open market. Kolek is developing into a solid backup and there are always cheap backup pgs available. Knicks are probably going to have to trade Deuce for picks February 2027.

Alvarado if he keeps playing like this will opt out this summer to get paid.

Shamet on a cheap 2-3 year deal makes sense he’s a nice depth wing on the roster

lol no one's giving Deuce $75m. He's an undersized SG who doesn't facilitate. He's not a starter on most teams and he low key gets injured alot.

that being said I agree he's probably gone after next season and thats fine, we got his prime years dirt cheap. The next team can give him 3/30m.

Deuce can be a starting pg on a good team. I’m sorry the if the league views him that way and you don’t.

Philc1 wrote:

nycericanguy wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I’m somewhat prepared to pay Diawara way over the minimum this summer and probably lose Shamet as a result of it. It’s just hard to keep everyone. And we have to think more longterm. Obviously both would be ideal, but I want to prioritize Mitch, Diawara and Extending Jose and Deuce first.

Unfortunately I think Deuce may be a goner after next season. His extension won’t be cheap he can probably get around $75-80 million on the open market. Kolek is developing into a solid backup and there are always cheap backup pgs available. Knicks are probably going to have to trade Deuce for picks February 2027.

Alvarado if he keeps playing like this will opt out this summer to get paid.

Shamet on a cheap 2-3 year deal makes sense he’s a nice depth wing on the roster

lol no one's giving Deuce $75m. He's an undersized SG who doesn't facilitate. He's not a starter on most teams and he low key gets injured alot.

that being said I agree he's probably gone after next season and thats fine, we got his prime years dirt cheap. The next team can give him 3/30m.

Deuce can be a starting pg on a good team. I’m sorry the if the league views him that way and you don’t.

i dont think any team or coach has viewed Deuce as a starting PG. He's simply not a playmaker and thats ok. Just b/c he's 6'2 doesn't mean he has to be a PG. TOR made that same mistake with IQ who was much more of a PG than Deuce, but still much better suited as a 6th man.