Posted by Papabear:
Which Teams Stand In The Way Of The Knicks Keeping Lee?
Jan 29, 2009 10:59 AM EST
The Knicks believe they will be able to retain David Lee this offseason.
Lee is expected to seek at least $10 million per season. Based on current projections, only seven teams will have $7 million or more in cap room this summer.
Three of those teams, Miami, Atlanta, and Minnesota, can be scratched off the list immediately.
That leaves Oklahoma City, Memphis, Portland, and Detroit as the most likely suitors for Lee.
A Western Conference executive said that Lee would be “one of the more sought-after guys” this summer, because of his youth, his production and his rapid improvement.
At least $10 million a year?? No thanks. Trade him.
If it didn’t work in Phoenix with Nash and Stoutamire... it’s just not a winning formula. It’s an entertaining formula, but not a winning one. - Derek Harper talking about D'Antoni's System