we wouldve been better off letting steve francis out of his contract[paying him off] and putting Balkman at the 4 then what this guy just did to this team. Disaster area.

atleast Boston is kind of keeping up with us.

I'm not really feeling this trade since I'm no fan of Zach Randolph, but I'm willing to see how this is going to work. No need to condemn it yet.

briggs, you dont need a crystal ball to predict the obvious, do you?

Posted by JohnWallace44:

Friggin' A guys, we got rid of Francis. I feel like doing a dance or something to celebrate that by itself.

Amen. Randolph is not a good defensive player, but at least he can play offense without turning the ball over every other time down the court. Any trade that got rid of Francis cannot be all bad.

Posted by Rich:

I have supported Isiah whenever possible, but I'm done.

They had a chance to get under the cap in two years and he blew it for a player who doesn't block shots and has had microfracture surgery.

It's a stupid trade.

How is it a dumb trade? We had no guarantee that if we had cap space we'd be able to make the deal for a stud we wanted. I believe there was a good chance, but it would still be a risk. At least now the team is ready to go to war in a weak East. NO ONE has more beef up front than NY. We already pounded teams on the boards last year and now we just added another strong rebounder. If Isiah can work things out with both Zach and Curry on the floor together, we're gonna be real tough to deal with.

Posted by nixluva:

Posted by Rich:

I have supported Isiah whenever possible, but I'm done.

They had a chance to get under the cap in two years and he blew it for a player who doesn't block shots and has had microfracture surgery.

It's a stupid trade.

How is it a dumb trade? We had no guarantee that if we had cap space we'd be able to make the deal for a stud we wanted. I believe there was a good chance, but it would still be a risk. At least now the team is ready to go to war in a weak East. NO ONE has more beef up front than NY. We already pounded teams on the boards last year and now we just added another strong rebounder. If Isiah can work things out with both Zach and Curry on the floor together, we're gonna be real tough to deal with.

So because a team may or may not be able to sign a free agent they shouldn't even try to get under the cap? I couldn't disagree more. The Knicks have the ability to sell playing in the "mecca" of basketball. To not try seems way too timid. Isiah said that was his plan. He fooled me for the last time.

I want the teams I root for to build in a way that will lead to championships. IMO, this trade precludes that.

They have no interior defense and no shot blockers.

I think this trade was moronic.

[Edited by - Rich on 06-29-2007 01:49 AM]

Posted by Pharzeone:

I am all for getting a shot blocker but they just don't grow on trees. I mean Balkman blocks shot and isn't considered a shot blocker. I don't know what to say I hate Randolph but I am not crying over Francis going. As far as salary Cap, Knicks can move these guys, I no longer want to hear that anybody on this roster is not movable because it just look stupid saying so move after move.

Every time they move a bad contract it's for a longer and worse contract, so the real goal of moving the bad contract, to get under the cap, is negated.

At least Dairy-ass Miles was not thrown in.

Being a depository of JailBlazers would not be cool.

Isiah has 48 hours to make this work.

Lets hope he knows what he is doing.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 3/30, 8:05 PM CT

Zach Randolph had surgery on his right hand Friday and will miss the final 10 games of the season, the AP reports. Randolph's hand will be in a cast for roughly five weeks.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 3/24, 12:19 AM CT

Zach Randolph missed his third straight game Friday on his bereavement leave, the AP reports. It's not known when he'll be rejoining the team.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 3/19, 8:35 PM CT

Zach Randolph was granted a bereavement leave Monday, and will miss Portland's next game, according to the AP. The team did not disclose details of Randolph's situation.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 12/9, 8:31 PM CT

The Trail Blazers have suspended Zach Randolph for one game after he made an obscene gesture to the crowd in Friday night's loss at Indiana, the AP reports. Randolph will not play Sunday at Toronto.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 11/27, 12:17 AM CT

Zach Randolph left Sunday's game in the third quarter and did not return. He was seen on the bench with ice on his knees, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 6/9, 9:33 AM CT

The Oregonian reports that Zach Randolph had a car and two loaded guns taken by police after an incident in downtown Portland early Thursday morning. Randolph was allegedly a passenger in a car he owned when the car was stopped for speed racing around 3:15 AM. Randolph is no stranger to off-court problems.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 4/18, 12:25 AM CT

Zach Randolph was suspended for Monday's game because of conduct determental to the team, according to the AP. He would have missed the game anyway because of a sore left knee.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 4/15, 10:22 AM CT

An MRI revealed that Zach Randolph has a bruised bone in his right knee, according to the Oregonian. He'll be examined further today to determine whether he will be able to return to action this evening.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 3/18, 11:50 PM CT

Zach Randolph did noy play on Saturday because of a bruised left knee, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 2/22, 11:06 PM CT

Zach Randolph, who left Tuesday's game after being elbowed in the mouth, did not dress for Wednesday's game against the Bobcats, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 2/22, 12:30 AM CT

Zach Randolph had seven points and 10 rebounds before leaving Tuesday's game with 3:02 left in the third quarter after being elbowed in the mouth. He did not return.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 1/11, 11:58 PM CT

Zach Randolph didn't start Wednesday's game because he was reportedly late for a shootaround, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 1/6, 7:36 AM CT

Zach Randolph will be a game-time call tonight after missing practice yesterday with a virus, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 4/1, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph underwent successful surgery on his right knee yesterday and is expected to be ready for training camp in October, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 3/15, 12:00 AM CT

The Oregonian reports that Zach Randolph will undergo microfracture surgery on his ailing right knee next week. He will miss the remainder of the season and need at least six months to recover. This is the same major procedure that Jamal Mashburn, Chris Webber and Jason Kidd have undergone with mixed results.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 3/14, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph is listed as doubtful for Monday's game due to his ailing knee, according to the Commercial Appeal.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 3/14, 12:00 AM CT

The Trail Blazers announced Monday that Zach Randolph will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 3/7, 12:00 AM CT

Trail Blazers' doctors think Zach Randolph will need knee surgery sooner or later, according to the Oregonian. He's looking for other opinions before deciding if he will call it a season and undergo surgery.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 3/6, 12:00 AM CT

The Oregonian reports that Zach Randolph said he will miss at least the next two games while he seeks other opinions on his ailing knee.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 3/5, 12:00 AM CT

A sore left knee kept Zach Randolph from playing Friday, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 3/5, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph missed a second straight game Saturday because of a sore right knee, which originally diagnosed as a bone bruise, according to the AP. Randolph believes there is worse damage and will seek a second opinion.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Thursday 2/24, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph returned from a two-game absence for the Blazers on Wednesday. He started for the first time since mid January, scoring 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds. He's missed time recently because of lingering soreness in his right knee.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 2/22, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph showed improvement in his ailing knee during the break and is expected to play Wednesday, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Thursday 2/17, 12:00 AM CT

As expected, Zach Randolph missed Wednesday's game because of soreness in his right knee. He's expected to return to action following this weekend's All-Star break.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 2/15, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph sat out of Monday's game because of recurring pain in his right knee. He also indicated that he would also miss Wednesday's game so he can give the knee extended rest over the All-Star break, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 2/14, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph missed Monday's game at Charlotte due to recurring pain in his right knee that has plagued him since late December, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 1/26, 12:00 AM CT

The Oregonian reports that Zach Randolph practiced Tuesday and could see limited action in Wednesday's game. He's been nursing a right knee contusion.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 1/19, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph missed his third straight game Tuesday with a right knee contusion.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 1/19, 12:00 AM CT

The Trail Blazers consider Zach Randolph doubtful for tonight's game due to his right knee contusion, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 1/16, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph will probably miss his third game in a row on Tuesday because of a bruised right knee, according to the Oregonian. Randolph apparently said that he might return Tuesday but didn't sound very convincing.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 1/15, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph is expected to miss two to five games with the bruised right knee that sidelined him Friday night, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 1/14, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph didn't dress for Friday night's game because of a bone contusion in his right knee that he suffered on Wednesday night, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Wednesday 1/12, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph left Wednesday's game midway through the second quarter after he re-injured his right knee. The Blazers said that he has a mild strain and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 1/2, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph said he intends to play tonight after missing yesterday's game with a sore right knee, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 1/1, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph sat out Saturday's game because of right knee tendinitis, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Thursday 12/16, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph was yanked from last night's game because he just can't seem to share the rock, according to the Oregonian. "He was bad tonight," coach Mo Cheeks said. "He's got to learn that this game is not just about scoring." Randolph touched the ball 16 times in the game and passed it just once.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 11/7, 12:00 AM CT

Some things never change. Having just signed a monster contract with the Trail Blazers this week, Zach Randolph was still in bed sleeping Saturday morning when the team's flight to Toronto left the airport. He'll be fined and likely benched to start today's game.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 11/7, 12:00 AM CT

Even though Zach Randolph showed up late for the Trail Blazers' flight to Toronto yesterday, he started Sunday and showed up huge on the court. He scored 33 points and pulled in 15 boards. Still, he predictably didn't play enough defense for fantasy owners, as he had no steals or blocks.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 11/2, 12:00 AM CT

The Trail Blazers have signed Zach Randolph to a six-year, $84 million contract extension, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 11/1, 12:00 AM CT

The agent for Zach Randolph said his client and the Trail Blazers have reached a contract extension, though the club said nothing has been completed, according to the Oregonian.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 9/3, 12:00 AM CT

The AP reports that Zach Randolph will not be charged in connection with a barroom shooting after he gave police investigators a second statement, according to the AP.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 8/24, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph may be charged with providing misleading information to police officers in the wake of a shooting early Sunday in Anderson, Ind., that resulted in the arrest of Roger Randolph, Zach Randolph's brother, according to the Oregonian. If anything comes of this, he could be suspended by the NBA.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Monday 3/8, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph was suspended for Sunday's game for taking a swing at the Jazz's Raja Bell in Saturday night's game.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Thursday 2/19, 12:00 AM CT

After missing Wednesday's shootaround, Zach Randolph was benched by Trail Blazers coach Mo Cheeks for that evening's game, according to the AP. He still managed to rack up 17 points and 11 boards.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Sunday 1/4, 12:00 AM CT

A recent slip in the scoring column for Zach Randolph has coincided with opposing teams sending more double and triple teams at the young forward, according to the Oregonian. Randolph has averaged just 17.4 points over his last five games after averaging 27.5 points over the previous 11 games.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Tuesday 12/2, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph was arrested early Tuesday morning on a DUI charge, according to published reports.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 11/15, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph is nursing a sore knee, according to the Oregonian. It's bad enough that the Trail Blazers coach Mo Cheeks is holding the big man out of practices between games.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 9/26, 12:00 AM CT

Zach Randolph pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of underage drinking, according to the AP. He was arrested over the Memorial Day weekend in 2002, when he was only 20-years-old, after he was pulled over. He's been fined one dollar and ordered to pay court costs of $134.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Saturday 4/12, 12:00 AM CT

In his first game back since being suspended for punching teammate Ruben Patterson in the mouth, Zach Randolph absolutely went off last night, scoring 31 points and pulling down 20 rebounds - both career highs.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Friday 4/4, 12:00 AM CT

The Blazers suspended Zach Randolph two games without pay and fined him an additional $100,000 for punching teammate Ruben Patterson in practice on Wednesday.

Zach Randolph, F, Portland Trailblazers Thursday 4/3, 12:00 AM CT

The Trail Blazers are expected to suspened Zach Randolph before tonight's game after he punched Ruben Pattterson in the face during practice yesterday, according to the Oregonian. Patterson took the punch when his hands were pulled behind his back by teammates trying to break up a scuffle between Patterson and Qyntel Woods.

Sounds like a good teammate.