http://knickstweets.net/knicks-rumors/knicks-anthony-randolph-indiana-bound/

A source with direct knowledge of Randolph’s situation now tells us that the Knicks have agreed to a deal that will send Randolph to the Indiana Pacers….

While the move was far from shocking, many wondered which team would actually trade their first-rounder for Randolph, a bench player that coach Mike D’Antoni has lost interest in. The Timberwolves were the presumed front-runner. Now we know the Pacers, Walsh’s former employer, were the team prepared to acquire the 6-foot-11 Randolph.

The Pacers are pretty deep in frontcourt players, but none can match Randolph’s raw athletic ability. It’s up to Indiana to accomplish what New York and Golden State couldn’t over the last three seasons: convert his vast potential into consistent production.

Interesting...

Now Randolph at least gets to play PF there.

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

Second that. Kid never really got a shot.

s3231 wrote:Not a surprise if true, Walsh gave Larry his job so they have a good relationship with each other.

Sad to see AR go if this goes down as I would have liked to give him a longer look but at the same time, he just doesn't seem to have the mental tools to thrive here in NY and doesn't seem to fit. Hopefully this helps us out in the Melo chase.

Agreed. Now its all about converting that pick into Melo. Will be disappointed if Randolph blows up and Melo is elsewhere.

Tommy Dee nor Hahn have heard anything. Hahn is checking into it.

So either way if this deal goes through, should help our chances with Melo (which honestly, is the only reason I'd trade AR this early and hopefully Donnie agrees).

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

+1

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

Second that. Kid never really got a shot.

the time he did get he was terrible.

Unless that pick is a key to another trade I hope we keep AR. To me it doesnt matter if he plays again this year. He knows what he has to do and taking a year to learn and work on his game is a positive. He's 21 and I see him as part of a pipeline.

You see a lot of guys like AR come into the league too early, and when they are 24-25 suddenly resurface as really good players. Especially bigs. People like to blame coaches and teams but sometimes players simply arent ready.

i am in this boat.

martin wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

Second that. Kid never really got a shot.

the time he did get he was terrible.

Unless that pick is a key to another trade I hope we keep AR. To me it doesnt matter if he plays again this year. He knows what he has to do and taking a year to learn and work on his game is a positive. He's 21 and I see him as part of a pipeline.

You see a lot of guys like AR come into the league too early, and when they are 24-25 suddenly resurface as really good players. Especially bigs. People like to blame coaches and teams but sometimes players simply arent ready.

i am in this boat.

It does look like a deal is coming or being offered. Walsh could have tried to trade Randolph straight up for another big or a backup PG but he didn't (if this is true). Don't believe D'Antoni wants to develop any more players

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

Second that. Kid never really got a shot.

the time he did get he was terrible.

Unless that pick is a key to another trade I hope we keep AR. To me it doesnt matter if he plays again this year. He knows what he has to do and taking a year to learn and work on his game is a positive. He's 21 and I see him as part of a pipeline.

You see a lot of guys like AR come into the league too early, and when they are 24-25 suddenly resurface as really good players. Especially bigs. People like to blame coaches and teams but sometimes players simply arent ready.

I think the Knicks poor start was a factor. I just think everyone was trying to find their way. For some reason AR was the scapegoat of the poor start.

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Yeah - for all this talk about the Knicks needing a 6'11" Marcus Camby clone... just ditching AR when he's never gotten a chance is infuriating to me.

Second that. Kid never really got a shot.

the time he did get he was terrible.

Unless that pick is a key to another trade I hope we keep AR. To me it doesnt matter if he plays again this year. He knows what he has to do and taking a year to learn and work on his game is a positive. He's 21 and I see him as part of a pipeline.

You see a lot of guys like AR come into the league too early, and when they are 24-25 suddenly resurface as really good players. Especially bigs. People like to blame coaches and teams but sometimes players simply arent ready.

I think the Knicks poor start was a factor. I just think everyone was trying to find their way. For some reason AR was the scapegoat of the poor start.

there's a big difference between escapegoat and being left out because of poor performance or fit. I think the later happened.