Knicks1969 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:If the Knicks have a shot at Okafor, I think they'd be wise to keep him. Don't trade Towns, Russell or Okafor. Anything else in the draft I'm okay looking at trades.

Even if that would give us a chance to draft the following three players: Winslow, Stein, and a PG all in the first round???

I would trade OK4 for that. But it's a crack pipe dream. Still, I'd do it in a sec.

But not Towns or Russell. They're keepers imo

yellowboy90 wrote:Boston has 2(16 & 28) and Philly has one.

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/report-cs-offering-first-round-pick-get-rid-wallace

They also have pick 33(formerly of philly) in the 2nd rd. Boston picks to low to swap picks but Boston might be a way for the knicks to pick up an extra 1st

Philly could have 3 though that's unlikely. They have the Lakers top 5 protected pick, LA is currently picking 4th. If two teams leapfrog LA during the lottery Philly would have their pick. They also have the rights to Miami's pick, top 10 protected. Miami is currently picking 10th; if OKC, Indy, Phoenix, or Utah wins a top 3 pick Philly gets their pick as well.

y2zipper wrote:

nixluva wrote:We have to be careful in assuming that a bunch of lesser players is equal to a player who can be a franchise player. A kid like OK4 could be a franchise player and they don't grow on trees. There is no need to move a player like that IMO. You end up with pick 1, 2 or 3 in this draft, I think you keep that player and thank your lucky stars.

Agree. The Knicks have to get a group of "A" players first. That's where you put your resources in basketball.

Not saying we should, but we have the cap space and 10 roster spots open. He brings Veteran experience and known as a good locker room guy?
Its about getting another pick.

Im not endorsing it, just saying.

nixluva wrote:

y2zipper wrote:

nixluva wrote:We have to be careful in assuming that a bunch of lesser players is equal to a player who can be a franchise player. A kid like OK4 could be a franchise player and they don't grow on trees. There is no need to move a player like that IMO. You end up with pick 1, 2 or 3 in this draft, I think you keep that player and thank your lucky stars.

Agree. The Knicks have to get a group of "A" players first. That's where you put your resources in basketball.

Yeah that's why i've focused my attention on the best players we can realistically get. There is a very clear group of players who are capable of being productive on a high level in this Free Agent Market. Phil has said he wants 2 starters and that means to me that he's at least going after players who will deserve the role as starters next year.

By now, you all know that I want either Towns or Russell. If those two are noon the board when it is time to select, I will be on if Phil decides to trade that pick. I think Okafor is a nice player, but his inability to play at both ends of the court is not appealing to me as a fan. It would be one thing if we were a strong defensive squad already, but given how bad our defense has been the last five years, we can't afford to invest in a one trick pony.

markvmc wrote:Boston want to drop him so that they can be players in free agency, I think. If that's right, that's a reason not to help them out (at least if they're targeting the same players we are).

Well, yeah. Thats why they want cap.

They are a bit further up the food chain having made the playoffs and might want to make a run for Love.
If so, they have to deal with a team with space and time.
We could trade down and get Winslow who could be the stud be Phils alpha dog.
That I would assume gives us another pick or a quality player.
Take Bostons pick and still have room to sign Monroe.
Have another rookie to groom.

Then................ Trade Melo for Butler? Can't trade Rose and Rose/Butler is a bit redundant.
Bulls are in win now mode.

Or..........other assets for Melo.

What you'll have is a longer term rebuild but it will be done with substance. If Varajao returns healthy and Love comes back Cavs will run the east for 3 more years.
we can do a three year rebuild like OKC did with Draft and trades while building a substantial culture.

The Ping pong balls will determine the value of the pick. Who wants to move up desporate enough to get their man, and would a team want to leverage its future by winning now with Melo as a finishing piece?
Clippers might (not sure they have what we want) but i'd take Griffin. Lakers might want to starphuch it.

Lots of avenues to rebuild. Im keeping an open mind. None of the above is anything but my own pieces thrown out and its no set plan.

Like I said, first the ping pong balls.

Nalod wrote:Snippet in Hoopshype mentions Boston could trade a first round pick to dump Gerald Wallace's contract, 10 mil.

Not saying we should, but we have the cap space and 10 roster spots open. He brings Veteran experience and known as a good locker room guy?
Its about getting another pick.

Im not endorsing it, just saying.

Philly is the perfect candidate. They have cap room and want picks. See Javale ....

foosballnick wrote:

Nalod wrote:Snippet in Hoopshype mentions Boston could trade a first round pick to dump Gerald Wallace's contract, 10 mil.

Not saying we should, but we have the cap space and 10 roster spots open. He brings Veteran experience and known as a good locker room guy?
Its about getting another pick.

Im not endorsing it, just saying.

I would do it. Wallace is signed for one more year. I would take the cap hit next year to get another pick / young player for the future core.

I would too depending on which pick Boston's willing to give up. I'm not interested in the Clippers, Memphis or Minnesota pick. I'm not sure about the Dallas pick either. I'm definitely down for a Brooklyn pick and probably a Boston pick.