Eisley a 3rd pg? a bench warmer? I know Van Gundy knows he's is too good to be that type of player. I am an Eisley fan. I do not believe his comments about this situation. He demanded trades to get out of Utah and Dallas. If he is 3rd pg, i think there is a high chance he might ask for a trade to get out of New York. He was once regarded as the best backup pg in the league. He is certainly not going to sit on the bench watching Jax and Ward play while his butt falls asleep.

Let me set up the conversation between Eisley and Knicks management:

Eisley, we are going to play Ward early on in the year to show the league that he can still play. We own some of the NY beat writers and will let slip to them that Ward has had no discomfort in his knees. Don't worry, we are actively trying to move him.

Or at least I hope that is what is happening.

I can't see Eisley going anywhere...even if he gets outplayed by Ward and Jax. The Knicks got Eisley to be their future point guard. Realisticly, Jax only has one or two good seasons left, and Ward will be around as long as his knees can hold up. We all know that after half a season his knees are usually shot, and require rest. On the other hand Eisley has missed very few games over his career, and has skills comparable to both Ward and Jax. I agree with Martin and think that the Knicks are just showcasing Ward so he can be traded soon.

Bottom line is we should trade a point guard to Golden State for either Foyle or Dampier. I have been playing close attention to Adonal Foyle this pre-season and he has really done well. In addition to being an uncontrollable rebounder and shot-blocker/defender, i always was under the impression that he was an offensive liability, which he is not. He has proved he can score and maintain a good field goal percentage. Other people we can look into are Keon Clark(who i keep hearing is on the block) and Polynice and Gatling may still be available for the minimum.

Posted by MCfan23:

Posted by Knixkik:

...Other people we can look into are Keon Clark(who i keep hearing is on the block)...

Yes, we were having this discussion on the ESPN board, but it appears the Raps want more than a pg for him.

Yeah i've been looking in on it since the beginning. Some say they would take Thomas, but i would not do that. I would definetly do Weatherspoon and possibly Harrington even though i would hate to see him go. Also, i have heard new york is offering Postell and a draft pick for him which i wouldn't think twice about doing either.