Posted by Vmart:

Posted by magnum:

Scott Layden needs to trade McDyess. It is the same situation as Terrell Brandon but McDyess has more of an opportunity to play. A team trying to get under the cap could take his 13.5 for one year and then dumb him to go after Kobe and KG. Or we keep him and trade Sprewell next year in the final year of his contract. That would give the knicks more money to work with.

And as for a point guard. We don't need one. We need front court help. If speedy Claxton can outplay Jason Kidd why even worry about that position. I'm sure Ward, or Eisley could do the same thing with two twin towers on the team. The big men take all the pressure off of everyone else. Name the last good point guard besides Magic Johnson(Which is an exception) that took his time to the finals. Its all about the big men. Who was the point when the Knicks went to the finals? And who was the point on San Antonio the year they played each other. Who cares!! Because its all about the big men. Just pick up Kenny Anderson and call it a day.

Aren't the Knicks one of the teams that should be trying to get under the cap. The Knicks should hold on to Dice and let him walk instead of taking on more contracts that will kill the cap. Personally they should hold on to all the players except Spoon, Eisley and Anderson as their contracts extend all the way to 2006 and 2007. Let Spree's expire, KT'S, Ward, Knight, Dice and Othella these contracts should all be allowed to expire on their own. If the KNicks could unload Spoon, Eisley and Anderson for players who has a large contract but shorter time they should do it, faster you get the books in your favor the better chance of getting quality free agents to help the KNicks. The old core and the new core is pretty much set. The Knicks should just wait it out no need to go after free agents that go straight to the cap. As you know that 4.9 mil exception is close to 9.8 mil in the NYK books. I can't see them using the exception especially when the talent pool ends right after Kidd and O'neal and the others are restricted or out of the NYK range. I say the KNicks just stay put and let the rookies get time to develope.

Posted by fishmike:

No...the Knicks should NOT try to get under the salary cap...its not a realistic goal. What they should do is stockpile young talent around their overpaid stars. Houston and Spree's contracts are excessive to say the least but they are very good players. Thomas has a good contract. Its Anderson, Eisley, Ward, Knight, Spoon and Harrington's contracts that are not only strapping the payrole but using valueable roster spots that should be used for young players. The Knicks will never be under the cap, but that doesnt mean they cant build something great even if they do overpay their main players. Just dont overpay the role players. Fill those spots with good young bench players through the draft and the MLE. Then they might actually have the pieces to complete a sign and trade for Kidd, Oneil, or Brand. Nobody wants our garbage but that can change, and hopefully it is.

Posted by KnickChick114:

Posted by fishmike:

No...the Knicks should NOT try to get under the salary cap...its not a realistic goal. What they should do is stockpile young talent around their overpaid stars. Houston and Spree's contracts are excessive to say the least but they are very good players. Thomas has a good contract. Its Anderson, Eisley, Ward, Knight, Spoon and Harrington's contracts that are not only strapping the payrole but using valueable roster spots that should be used for young players. The Knicks will never be under the cap, but that doesnt mean they cant build something great even if they do overpay their main players. Just dont overpay the role players. Fill those spots with good young bench players through the draft and the MLE. Then they might actually have the pieces to complete a sign and trade for Kidd, Oneil, or Brand. Nobody wants our garbage but that can change, and hopefully it is.

this is a great post you guys. i agree with everyone. its time for scott layden & co to realize that its time to rebuild. they need to stop making these short sided trades and just let the contracts run out.