I think either offer him 4 years, $40 million with a player option on the 5th year or give him 5 years, $50 million with a team option on the 6th year, where the Knicks could get rid of him. Extending 7 guaranteed years is going to be a disaster.

Posted by BigSm00th:

I think either offer him 4 years, $40 million with a player option on the 5th year or give him 5 years, $50 million with a team option on the 6th year, where the Knicks could get rid of him. Extending 7 guaranteed years is going to be a disaster.

I agree. The 4 year deal would be perfect for the Knicks, but the 5 year deal with the team option could please both NY and Dampier. But 6 or 7 guaranteed years? Thats right, its suicide.

Well, the deal that NY presented to Chicago had Othella on it, along with Moochie, who Chicago is resisting to take. Othella would be moved in the Dampier trade but in his position, Deke would be added to the Chicago deal, which would still have Moochie so who knows if the Bulls will someday blink and accept the deal. NY is actually offering 3 mill too to make it work, but still Chicago resists. This Dampier move doesn't really affect the Chicago deal a lot. If both can happen, with both free agents having good contracts, then its a great offseason.

I think Dampier is waiting on NY because they have a chance to be in the playoffs. I don't think NY will overpay for Dampier as Atlanta would have been willing too, but they offer Dampier the chance to play in the postseason so that could be stopping him. I really hope Isiah doesn't give him a huge deal if he is really able to land him.