TORONTO — The Knicks are plotting an entrance strategy for 6-foot-10 big man Jeremy Tyler, hoping he can give them a youthful spark.
Knicks brass has seriously discussed re-signing Tyler this week to bolster their frontcourt, according to an NBA source. That would take advantage of the four-day break, after Saturday’s 115-100 loss in Toronto, by incorporating him in practice.
Tyler is playing for the Knicks’ D-League affiliate in Erie, Pa., but is an NBA free agent. The Knicks will take off Sunday and practice for three days before opening a three-game trip in San Antonio on Thursday.
“Nothing’s set in stone,’’ the NBA source said. There is a possibility of waiting until the Jan. 5 marker that allows 10-day contracts to be executed. With Tyler coming off a stress fracture in his foot, that would give the Knicks a chance to ensure he is fully healed.
The Knicks can sign Tyler to two 10-day contracts, then sign him for the rest of the season if they wish. If they sign him now, his contract would become fully guaranteed Jan. 10.
Tyler has played six games for Erie, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds.
A rehabbing Tyler was cut by the Knicks at the end of training camp to make room on the 15-man roster for point guard J.R. Smith’s brother, Chris Smith, in a controversial move.
The Knicks would have to open up a roster spot by cutting a player, possibly Chris Smith, who has already pocketed the full guarantee of $472,000. If he’s cut, Smith can still play for Erie and the Knicks can monitor his development.
Andrea Bargnani was ready for the boos Saturday in his return to Toronto. He was booed consistently in the first two preseason games at Air Canada Centre, where he played seven seasons, and he heard jeers again, even louder Saturday. He finished with 12 points (5-of-11) and three rebounds in 18 minutes.
“It’s not the first time I get booed,’’ Bargnani said before the game. “It’s not the last time. I’ve been playing in Europe since I was 13. It’s not about the boos, it’s your life. You hear them. It’s not the first time. Not the last time.’’
Metta World Peace’s knee swelled up after his five-minute cameo Friday and he sat out Saturday’s game. He’s waiting for a blood-spinning procedure Jan. 6 on his arthritic knee.

arkrud wrote:Lil' Smith get his money so mission accomplished...
Business first... bbal and other secondary considerations second.

meloanyk wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

meloanyk wrote:I hope we are not at the point where we get excited about the possibilty of adding another marginal NBA player.

we're not even a marginal team so what are you even saying?

Im saying that marginal teams dont become better by adding more marginal players

im saying we aren't even marginal

meloanyk wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

meloanyk wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

meloanyk wrote:I hope we are not at the point where we get excited about the possibilty of adding another marginal NBA player.

we're not even a marginal team so what are you even saying?

Im saying that marginal teams dont become better by adding more marginal players

im saying we aren't even marginal

I guess that is fair to say at this point. Guess Im still hoping for that one move that makes us somewhat consequential in the weak East

we need Jesus bro....I'd settle for Underdog if he's available

CrushAlot wrote:Checked in on the game. Ricky Davis was playing really well. He looked like an nba player playing with prospects when I was watching. Not sure if his head is right but the guy might be worth bringing up also.

that's why I say cut Beno, Metta, Martin, Chris Smith and Cole Alrich.....we have a ****ing d-league affiliate....we can call up Jeremy, leslie, Shakur, Ricky Davis and give a chance to Hadaddi or whoever you want as a back up center....

**** these guys man. we do not have to exist like this....we can even fire woodson and the whole staff and promote the D-league coach Gene Cross

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Checked in on the game. Ricky Davis was playing really well. He looked like an nba player playing with prospects when I was watching. Not sure if his head is right but the guy might be worth bringing up also.

that's why I say cut Beno, Metta, Martin, Chris Smith and Cole Alrich.....we have a ****ing d-league affiliate....we can call up Jeremy, leslie, Shakur, Ricky Davis and give a chance to Hadaddi or whoever you want as a back up center....

**** these guys man. we do not have to exist like this....we can even fire woodson and the whole staff and promote the D-league coach Gene Cross

The Bayhawks have a horrible record. I think they have one or two wins. I think some of the guys mentioned, in particular Metta and Kenyon, should be kept on the team. I also think Beno could be moved for a second rounder. The Knicks scouted Haddadi a lot. Not sure why he wasn't signed. Maybe they thought they had something in Tyler. I would love to see Haddadi in NY though.

why should the Knicks keep metta and Martin? cuz they play defense? they are veteran **** talkers? They are tough and can toughen up whoever they are around, show them how to be a man?

The Bayhawks suck....but guess what nba team sucks?

Listen trade Beno for a second rounder, Metta and Martin too if you can....

the Knicks need to change the locker room....deleting the guys I mentioned allows the knicks to have roster spots to take on extra players when they move Tyson, Bargs, JR, Felton and Shump too....

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Checked in on the game. Ricky Davis was playing really well. He looked like an nba player playing with prospects when I was watching. Not sure if his head is right but the guy might be worth bringing up also.

that's why I say cut Beno, Metta, Martin, Chris Smith and Cole Alrich.....we have a ****ing d-league affiliate....we can call up Jeremy, leslie, Shakur, Ricky Davis and give a chance to Hadaddi or whoever you want as a back up center....

**** these guys man. we do not have to exist like this....we can even fire woodson and the whole staff and promote the D-league coach Gene Cross

The Bayhawks have a horrible record. I think they have one or two wins. I think some of the guys mentioned, in particular Metta and Kenyon, should be kept on the team. I also think Beno could be moved for a second rounder. The Knicks scouted Haddadi a lot. Not sure why he wasn't signed. Maybe they thought they had something in Tyler. I would love to see Haddadi in NY though.

why should the Knicks keep metta and Martin? cuz they play defense? they are veteran **** talkers? They are tough and can toughen up whoever they are around, show them how to be a man?

The Bayhawks suck....but guess what nba team sucks?

Listen trade Beno for a second rounder, Metta and Martin too if you can....

the Knicks need to change the locker room....deleting the guys I mentioned allows the knicks to have roster spots to take on extra players when they move Tyson, Bargs, JR, Felton and Shump too....

Nothing wrong with going with a young up and coming coach but is the guy in Erie that? His team doesn't win and I like a lot of the players on that team. I get the idea that you need to get a fresh start but Beno, Metta and KMart were brought in as high value low cost vets for this current team that fit their cap situation. I think you keep them or move them for a pick or include them as salary in moves you make. Also, Metta, and Beno chose the Knicks. Not sure if treating them like garbage helps the Knicks cause now or in the future. Those guys are league mini deals except for Metta and he isn't much more.

I'm enraged bro. You are right that metta and Beno deserve to be traded to a team of their choice for a second rounder if they can get it. Waiving them is just the same cuz they can sign anywhere. They do deserve a courtesy. I've written that before I'm just beyond furious at the moment.

In my opinion, we can't sit and let guys burn and let the team just lose. This season is at a loss and I have this 2015 plan now. Why not jump start that plan now? We're losing anyway. Might as well get some young guys in and establish a coach and culture to build of of now?