Posted by fishmike:

Isles... geeze, dont get your panties in a bunch, just a little humor on a Thursday afternoon. I see your still a little too sensitive about all this.

Whats really funny is how w/ Layden we were locked into 3 years of Eisley, Anderson, Houston and KVH and all we could do is wait for the contracts to run their course. Then w/ Isiah those who were upset about the Marbury trade had us locked into that roster for years to come. Now Chad (who spent the last 2 months dogging Isiah) is saying not only has Isiah overhauled the roster but he has considerable flexibility next year if things dont work out.

Now thats funny.

Huh? What makes you think I'm being sensitive about any of this? I told you I thought it was funny. Maybe that wasn't obvious enough.

Layden definitely had to go. We're completely in agreement there.

Well... it looks like Toronto would absolutely demand Marbury in a deal for Carter... However, if the Knicks can lock up JC, we'd have our PG of the future anyway.

We'd potentially have a BIG and overall starting lineup of:

Dampier (who I think is just using us as leverage)
Sweetney (assuming KT is gone)
Tim Thomas
Vince
Crawford

One free agent we might want to pursue in the future is Keon Clark--- as a pogo-stick weak side shot blocker (Camby replacement). With his off-the-court and on-the-court woes, he could come cheap.

But to get him, we'll need to cut down our roster a little bit and open up some playing time. In the end... I still think dumping Lenny and signing on Zen Master Phil would be the best move we could make. I think seeing Carter on the team would entice him.

Well... it looks like Toronto would absolutely demand Marbury in a deal for Carter... However, if the Knicks can lock up JC, we'd have our PG of the future anyway.

I'd rather see our backcourt Marbs + Craw than Craw + Vince.

Here's some more Knicks tidbits from Chad's weekly chat:

Sonny, New York: What are the odds of the Knicks getting both Dampier and Crawford. Are the Vince Carter to Knicks rumor true?

Chad Ford: I'd put Crawford at 99 percent. Last night it appeared that both teams had agreed to the trade that would send Crawford and Jerome Williams to the Knicks for Dikembe Mutombo, Othella Harrington, Frank Williams and Cezary Trybanski. Crawford and his agent balked slightly at the deal on Wednesday because it was for less money, but it sounds like everyone is on the same page. Dampier is probably at 75 percent. He's still shopping but it sure sounds like he wants to play for the Knicks. The Hawks are his other top suitor. Vince? He reportedly wants to play in New York, but who doesn't. I don't think the Raptors will even listen unless Isiah puts Stephon Marbury in the deal and that probably won't happen. Put that one at 5 percent.


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Hubert (New York): If the Knicks can somehow get Dampier and Crawford, where do you rank them in the East next year? How does Isiah manage to pull this off if he does?

Chad Ford: If they get Damp to sign for the mid-level, they will be very deep and physical. I think we're talking about a 3-4 seed in the East. Obviously the Pistons and Pacers are at the top. Miami could be there too depending on how they round out their team. Give Isiah a lot of credit if he gets both players in a Knicks uniform next season.

Jamal's a good playmaker. That's how he gets a lot of assists. I'd have no problem with him playing backup PG. Actually, I'd take him to be my starting PG over about half of the starting PGs in the league.

Posted by fishmike:

I like this alot... two playmaking combo guards in the prime of their careers. You have a big versatile athletic TT at 27 years old. Sweetney is 21, Ariza isnt even 20 yet. Its nice to be excited about things again.

I love this team. Please god, don't let the Tim Thomas for Vince rumors be true!!!