Based on the effort and competitive spirit of Game 4, and the always dependable crystal Spalding basketball, here are the moves that Donnie Walsh will make:

(Jeff Van Gundy is correct, "what more could Donnie Walsh have done?")

Keepers

Shawne Williams, in appreciation of your comeback season. Here is to your making good use of the summer.
Anthony Carter, for bringing the intensity. You can mentor our new guards in practice.
Bill Walker, for playing better defensively than expected. Stay tough my friend.
Landry Fields, for the potential to improve on a roller coaster rookie season, despite losing your best running buddy, Raymond Felton, you kept your head up and made us proud

On the bubble

Roger Mason Jr, yes, we know the minutes were inconsistent. Thank the MSG fans on the baseline for the garbage time cameo.

Everyone else can take a hike

misterearl wrote:In lieu of the inevitable Report Cards, Post Season Grades, Rumors, Amateur GM Trades and Random Remarks

Based on the effort and competitive spirit of Game 4, and the always dependable crystal Spalding basketball, here are the moves that Donnie Walsh will make:

(Jeff Van Gundy is correct, "what more could Donnie Walsh have done?")

Keepers

Shawne Williams, in appreciation of your comeback season. Here is to your making good use of the summer.
Anthony Carter, for bringing the intensity. You can mentor our new guards in practice.
Bill Walker, for playing better defensively than expected. Stay tough my friend.
Landry Fields, for the potential to improve on a roller coaster rookie season, despite losing your best running buddy, Raymond Felton, you kept your head up and made us proud

On the bubble

Roger Mason Jr, yes, we know the minutes were inconsistent. Thank the MSG fans on the baseline for the garbage time cameo.

Everyone else can take a hike

The only player who deserves more than the minimum is Shawne Williams. Everyone else is a minimum salary player.

From Lead Guard to Center x 3

Starters

1. a reasonable facsimile of Raymond Felton, or better
2.
3. Carmelo, tough competitor will only get tougher in New York, welcome home
4. Stoudemire, west and rewaxation, heal and get ready by late August
5. 6'11 with excellent hands, quick hoops, lateral reaction speed and good footwork, 10/10

Reserves

6.
7. Landry Fields, could move back into starting lineup once he gets another running buddy and discovers his shot
8. Shawne Williams, enjoyed his demeanor and dedication on the court, became more focused and could diversify his offense with some work
9.
10.

Pine Brothers

11. Anthony Carter, heart and soul player you can never have too many of, despite the fact he's 57 years old
12.
13. Bill Walker, first full season with Knicks holds some promise, toughness, note: if Douglas leaves he becomes the longest tenured Knicks player
14.
15. Jerome Jordan, time to see what he has learned in Las Vegas

Q. loweyecue - Exactly why do you want Amare and Melo to take a hike?

A. You funny

Keep Chauncey

Experience - he can be trusted with the ball

Te Melo Factor - “I’m pretty sure I’ll be talking to Donnie or Dolan and Amar’e will be there and Chauncey will be there, just trying to figure out some ways where we can become not just a playoff team but a championship-caliber team.”

Is carmelo just covering his bases, or does he want/ have a say in the matter of Billups return? Last I checked, players did NOT have votes on acquisitions or contracts, let alone approaching a tense labor situation.

Tell Chauncey Goodbye

Toney Douglas Is Delusional - "I don't feel like I had a difficult time," Douglas said. "Boston handled their business. They just played great defense." Te sooner Douglas is moved, the better.

Family - Billups left his heart in Denver. Does he WANT to be in New York or was he simply going through the motions? A public statement?

Health Report - Billups is 35 and prone to healing slower from inevitable injuries.

Tempo - Billups is not what the Knicks need to generate the best offensive rhythm in the D'Antoni high paced

The Future - keeping Billups only delays the inevitable solution to finding a lead guard who can manage the floor to maximize the skills sets of the two leading men

Chedda - $14 M is a lot of chedda

We have some nice parting gifts for you.