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How much cap space do we have left after the release of Langston Galloway's cap hold?
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RonRon
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7/9/2016  12:18 PM
If we do not much cap space left, we probably should have just overpaid and kept Langston on a 1year MAX deal (the max that we could pay him that Lance Thomas is making)
Though I would have no problem if we signed our impressive Summer League PG in C. Randle (his build and skill sets looks very similar to a young Brandon Jennings but without the negatives and a legit PG that looks to create/facilitate for the team with the ability to penetrate/finish/facilitate, hit 3pters, score, and defend
I would much rather have him over Ron Baker

However, there are still PG and many PG/SG, and combo guard left in FA
Instead of Baker, (he has a partial guarantee while Plumlee has a 3year guaranee with 1st year fully guaranteed at the vet min (which will cost us cap space for a 3year deal even though years 2 and 3 are not guaranteed) while we can give him a training camp invite and send him down to the D League to monitor his development

I wanted Dewayne Dedmon and Jeff Taylor and with Dedmon going to The Spurs at 2year 6m total contract I think he is a complete steal
Jeff Taylor could be a player that is very similar to Evan Turner but can shoot much better especially from the 3pt like, after the domestic violence charges against him, has not gotten interest from other teams but that was about 3years ago already

So with only a couple of spots to fill out our roster

Ian Clark - would have really liked backup GS combo guard who resigned the vet min with GS as well as James McAdoo as a PF/C that is a YOUNG Jared Jefferies that could finish but without a shot at all

Biyombo is such a player and got paid while there are players that I feel could contribute on a similar value with a fraction of the cost
The Shotblocking/running/mobile Center that a (young) Chris Anderson

Josh Smith could be a player that could fill that type of a role with more versatile skill sets (not sure if that is a good or bad thing though

David Lee is not that type of player but a player that makes good decisions/rebounds/ great cuttor/ under rated post player, can handle the ball a bit and facilitate (would fit greatly with this roster with his BB IQ, ability to finish with both hands, mid range game, SMART CUTS, and HEART


Nate Walters/Jimmer
Eric Green

Mike James
Tony Douglas/Tim Frazier (I think both players have team option with Fraizer being a RFA) both played very well last year with all the injuries on their roster)
Norris Cole
Larkin/Phil Pressy speed/quickness if we want to push the basketball


Semaj Christian
Jabari Brown
Markel Brown
Donald Sloan
Harrison Brothers
Isiah Cannon


Kevin Martin (loss our shot at mini buckets in Marcus Thortan)
Sergey Karasev
John Jenkins (currently on The Suns)

Gereld Green

Luke Babbit - a lefty shooter, that is quite arkward but is hard to defend because of it as well
really improved last year on his ability to handle the ball/penetrate off the dribble/post ups

Koustas Pap/Chase Bundinger
Damjan Rudez/Dorell Wright/Novak


Alonzo Gee (probably one of the better G/F's left that is attainable for 3 & D

Jakarr Sampson *has very long arms/length/athleticism, could be the next Aminu if he develops a shot*
Axal think both Sampson and Axal of team options but Denver could release them with their draft picks and limited roster spots or trade some players


Thomas Robinson - scoring off the bench in the mid post/deep post and would fit in with Noah/Kyle O Quin's skillsets

James Johnson (really liked him for many years but last year he looked like he was in a huge decline but for the vet min still a solid pickup)
With his combination of size/length/athleticism/vet min contract, he has the ability to defend the SF/PF's that has guard skills such as Lebron/George/Giannes/Jimmy Butler/ etc

Josh Smith/David Lee

Christian Wood - with upside of the next Whiteside and would fit in with the development/lengths of KP for continued development with HUGE upside (BRIGGS FAVORITE that went undrafted last year and thought he was a TOP 10 potential)

Willie Reed
Kris Humphries - just a solid player off the bench that looks to rebound/defend and has added a wide open 3pt shot to his arsenal
Hickson

Anderson Varaejo


Other D League/Summer League/International players
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Nando De Colo/Shved
Stockton (reunite father'son with Horny)
Aaron Craft
Quin Cook (ex Duke PG)
Peyton Silva


Vander Blue
Russ Smith


Scotty Hopson
DeAndre Liggins
Scottie Wilbekin
Briante Weber

CJ Fair
Chris Johnson (G/F)
Elliot Williams
Terrence Williams

Jerrelle Benimon
Darington Hobson

Alan Williams
N Dour

Greg Stiemsma/Chris Johnson (the shot blocker)


W. Knicks and Summer League
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Chasson Randle
Jimmer/Baker

Summers/Thanasis/JP Tokoto
Marvelle Harris

Jordan Bachynski

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RonRon
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7/9/2016  12:23 PM
there are multiple trade targets that I think we can could acquire

However, Robert Covington at his vet min salary (2 more seasons and then a RFA that can provide 3pt shooting/versatility that is young) with our trade exemption from The Derrick Rose swap while using Cash and maybe draft picks (we may use a 1st rounder but also get back multiple 2nd rounders)

Shabazzz Muhammad

Will Barton and other talents on Denver's roster

Shelvin Mack

Boston Celtics have way too many G's as well
Terry Rozier or some of their other Guards including their draft rights with limited roster spots

Sun's, PJ Tucket and some young guards

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7/9/2016  12:26 PM
2017 FA, the reaoson why we did not want to resign Galloway for more than a 1year deal

Derrick Rose resigned?

Westbrook?
CP3?
Curry? unlikely but have to list him with Durant/Lebron as well

Lowery?

or other ALL STARs
Blake Griffen?


2nd/3rd tier talents such as

Rudy Gay?
Jrue Holiday
Millsap

role players such as Tony Allen that could be mentors for Summers/Thanasis as well as Holiday

RonRon
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7/9/2016  12:28 PM    LAST EDITED: 7/9/2016  12:38 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie is a UFA after the Wade signings to Bulls

would Lance Stephenson consider us with our limitted salary to come back HOME to New York on a 1year deal?
As Larry Bird has said it is unlikely after rumored interest in returning...


JR Smith would be a solid player with our roster now but it is probably closer to 0% in returning with our limited salary, movement in Cleveland and after winning a ring with them...

With Stephenson/JR Smith known as "knuckle heads but with our limited money left to sign them it would NOT really be a gamble...

PJ Hairston probably is more likely who we were rumored to have targeted instead of Early but was drafted by Bobcats
We probably really messed up our chance to grab Jovic on his rookie scaled contract

Jarreatt Jack would be a slight gamble with his age/injury?


David Lee and Lance Stephnson *COMING HOME* would be welcomed with our roster...

The OLD VETS,

Kobe Bryant if he reconsidered unretirement just as Jordan did and going to The East to a team that could utilize his abilities and defend for him would make sense
It isn't Kobe's personality to go to the FAVORITE team such as a Cleveland or GS?

Ray Allen
ex Spur, Captain Jack?

MWP *coming home again*
TMac

Jermaine Oneil

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7/9/2016  11:16 PM
What's your opinion on Ben Mclemore?
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7/10/2016  12:01 AM
jullybully21 wrote:What's your opinion on Ben Mclemore?

He is worth it if you can get him.
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7/10/2016  1:32 AM
Didn't know the Bulls cut Dinwiddie after the Wade signing. There's a guy I'd be interested in signing.
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7/10/2016  3:44 PM
Knick need to keep Langston whom proved can backup and play in NY for whatever roles


Not everyone can make it or play in NY
Hope management is aware of that
😃

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7/10/2016  3:55 PM
DJMUSIC wrote:Knick need to keep Langston whom proved can backup and play in NY for whatever roles


Not everyone can make it or play in NY
Hope management is aware of that
😃

He signed with the Pelicans.

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7/10/2016  6:13 PM
DJMUSIC wrote:Knick need to keep Langston whom proved can backup and play in NY for whatever roles


Not everyone can make it or play in NY
Hope management is aware of that
😃

Have you been in hiding?? He gone, been gone.

How much cap space do we have left after the release of Langston Galloway's cap hold?

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