newyorknewyork wrote:Kanter has done everything right so far from starting with shedding like 30pds in the offseason . He is earning it. He proves his impact. His attitude is great and necessary.If we stretch Noah this offseason, renounce Dougies rights, and KOQ opts out. We could free up about 20mil in cap space before counting our draft pick salary. Also matters if Kanter opts out or in. And how much he will command his first yr and he could work it out with the Knicks to take a lower starting salary and have it jump back up. But I don't see any FA this off season worth throwing money at for the other positions of need. That fit our timeline as a long term piece and be a difference maker. The following off season we will have to pay KP so that would be the only real open door to spend in FA. Package that with Willy and one of our 2nd and maybe we can secure a decent player.
If Kanter is the long term option. Then a full court press on moving KOQ & Willy for other needs has to happen. Possible Dougie as well.
I agree about most of these things. We need to move O'Quinn. He is valuable to a contender at his current contract. Willy has to stay, if for anything because he is close with KP. This is all about building around our star player. We have to keep the chemistry strong. Willy will eventually get his rhythm back if he's playing consistent minutes off the bench. The jury is still out on McDermott, it will depend on what he wants for his next contract. Maybe (hopefully) we can keep him, or maybe someone like Dotson can step up and play a similar role off the bench next season. Kanter is proving his value and especially considering his age, he's a must keep. Noah can remain as a 3rd string center, or be stretched only if we need the money for a specific player. That option is there if we need it. This team is being built around KP, Ntilikina, Hardaway, and Kanter for better or for worse, and we need to make every move with that in mind.