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babyKnicks
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6/30/2011  7:19 AM
The Knicks extended a qualifying offer to forward Derrick Brown on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent. The designation means that the Knicks will have the right to match any offer Brown receives, assuming the rules do not change substantially in the N.B.A.’s next labor deal.

Free agency normally begins July 1, but the N.B.A. is expected to impose a lockout that will place all player transactions on hold indefinitely. It is unclear what effect the owners’ push for a new salary-cap system might have on free-agency rules.

Brown played sparingly for the Knicks after being claimed off waivers on March 1, averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in eight games. He was a second-round pick of the Charlotte Bobcats in 2009.

The Knicks had until the close of business Thursday to make the qualifying offer.

The team is also expected to re-sign three assistant coaches — Phil Weber, Dan D’Antoni and Kenny Atkinson — whose contracts all expire Thursday. Herb Williams’s contract expires later this summer, along with the contracts of several scouts and front-office personnel.

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6/30/2011  7:50 AM
No defensive assistant? Guess we'll have to watch the other teams 'get into rhythm from our fast pace' and hope that there aren't to many situations where the 'shots just weren't falling'. Despite that we should be able to win our fair share on talent alone.
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6/30/2011  7:58 AM
nykshaknbake wrote:No defensive assistant? Guess we'll have to watch the other teams 'get into rhythm from our fast pace' and hope that there aren't to many situations where the 'shots just weren't falling'. Despite that we should be able to win our fair share on talent alone.

it appears that herb won't be re-signed, maybe the guy who replaces him will be a "defensive" assistant.

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6/30/2011  8:10 AM
the entire assistant staff's contracts are expiring...

simply because they keep all of them doesn't mean the team isn't going to add another assistant.

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6/30/2011  8:38 AM
nykshaknbake wrote:No defensive assistant? Guess we'll have to watch the other teams 'get into rhythm from our fast pace' and hope that there aren't to many situations where the 'shots just weren't falling'. Despite that we should be able to win our fair share on talent alone.

1 + 1 must always = 3 here.

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6/30/2011  8:39 AM
nyk4ever wrote:
nykshaknbake wrote:No defensive assistant? Guess we'll have to watch the other teams 'get into rhythm from our fast pace' and hope that there aren't to many situations where the 'shots just weren't falling'. Despite that we should be able to win our fair share on talent alone.

1 + 1 must always = 3 here.

lol

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6/30/2011  9:32 AM
i have nothing against derrick brown. though i don't really see him doing anything here, either. he's a tweener with no outside game.
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6/30/2011  9:48 AM
crzymdups wrote:i have nothing against derrick brown. though i don't really see him doing anything here, either. he's a tweener with no outside game.

Brown has 2 years experience and last year showed glimpses with the Knicks that he could hit the 3. Athletic and high energy. I'd like to see what he can do in a backup role.

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6/30/2011  2:04 PM
SF on the roster

Melo

Shumpert

Brown
Walker?

Shawne Williams

Between Brown, Walker, Shawne Williams.

I think only 2 players should be filled behind Melo/Shumpert

Shawne Williams has shown he is the most consistent out of the 3. He is probably the best 2 way player out of the 3. Brown shown flashes that he can contribute but never really got a chance. I am not upset with the qualifying offer, I do questions how many roster spots we have left and if we are looking to add veterans, D League, and undrafted players.

So if Brown does stick with the Knicks, they will probably choose between Walker and Shawne Williams...

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6/30/2011  2:07 PM
Shumpert is a PG/SG. Maybe he can guard some SFs but that in no way is this his primary or secondary position.
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6/30/2011  5:10 PM
Shawn Williams is the back up 3/4. I don't think Bill Walker will be back either.
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6/30/2011  5:21 PM
ESPN has Derrick with a Knick backdrop already...so is this finalized. The guys number are far from impressive even for a fourth option off the bench.
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6/30/2011  5:29 PM
grillco wrote:ESPN has Derrick with a Knick backdrop already...so is this finalized. The guys number are far from impressive even for a fourth option off the bench.

yes, the qualifying offer is finalized.

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6/30/2011  7:59 PM
I like Derrick Brown. I see him as a backup PF in the mold of Darrel Arthur.
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6/30/2011  8:57 PM    LAST EDITED: 6/30/2011  9:00 PM
BigSm00th wrote:
nykshaknbake wrote:No defensive assistant? Guess we'll have to watch the other teams 'get into rhythm from our fast pace' and hope that there aren't to many situations where the 'shots just weren't falling'. Despite that we should be able to win our fair share on talent alone.

it appears that herb won't be re-signed, maybe the guy who replaces him will be a "defensive" assistant.

"if you score more, you win." - mike d'antoni

That's the biggest balls out hanging prediction so far. Herb Williams is unsinkable, indestructible and has better job security out of everyone on the damn team, including Melo and Stat.

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6/30/2011  10:44 PM
Anji wrote:Shawn Williams is the back up 3/4. I don't think Bill Walker will be back either.

bill walker is under contract for next season.

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6/30/2011  10:59 PM
crzymdups wrote:
Anji wrote:Shawn Williams is the back up 3/4. I don't think Bill Walker will be back either.

bill walker is under contract for next season.


IF they sign Brown we'd have 10 players under contract and our 3 draft picks yet to be signed, including Jordan. Roster is not as empty as it seems to some.
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7/1/2011  12:24 AM
Billups
Fields
Melo
Amare
Turiaf

TD
Shumpert
Brown
Walker
Rautins
Balkman

Jerome Jordan
Jorts
Shawne Williams

Juylan Stone

With all the above and rumors above resigned, it would add up to 15

I believe we all know we think we should upgrade the center the position the most out of our holes.

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7/5/2011  12:05 PM
RonRon wrote:Billups
Fields
Melo
Amare
Turiaf

TD
Shumpert
Brown
Walker
Rautins
Balkman

Jerome Jordan
Jorts
Shawne Williams

Juylan Stone

With all the above and rumors above resigned, it would add up to 15

I believe we all know we think we should upgrade the center the position the most out of our holes.

Upgrade? It would be nice to actually have a center again.

Knicks Extend Offer to BROWN

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