Jmpasq wrote:From Ian Begely
Golden State is among the teams to express interest in Kyle O’Quinn, per sources. Enes Kanter has also drawn interest as the trade deadline nears.
Umm if they want him maybe we shouldn't get rid of him

I think Perry is going to be VERY active in trades! We have some nice players for a playoff team to snatch up. Gotta take advantage of this rare opportunity to get something for these guys. Aside from our kids they can all go.

nixluva wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:From Ian Begely
Golden State is among the teams to express interest in Kyle O’Quinn, per sources. Enes Kanter has also drawn interest as the trade deadline nears.
Umm if they want him maybe we shouldn't get rid of him

I think Perry is going to be VERY active in trades! We have some nice players for a playoff team to snatch up. Gotta take advantage of this rare opportunity to get something for these guys. Aside from our kids they can all go.

Perry doesn't come across as a very active guy. Or maybe I should say it this way, he doesn't let others get over on him, which will reduce his trading activity. Perry seems like the patient but calculated type.

I agree this is a good time to take advantage of other organization fire sales, while unclogging the center position. So I could see Perry doing a small trade, but I would be VERY surprised if he pulls a block buster.

Nalod wrote:Trade deadline expectations run high among us. every year we get let down by the lack of change.
I agree that small moves can and do add up. But the fact is doing nothing is better than doing something that is not needed.
We don't know whats on the table so if KOQ does not get traded then we let him walk it will seam as if Perry was asleep.
I don't think he wants to take back salary unless as stated its an offer too good to refuse. Picks are not traded like they were a few years ago.
Champion contenders usually don't have much unless they want to mortgage the future. If they not offering, we can't take back what is not a significant improvement.

Looney and the Melo trade exception would work for me. A Gs 2nd rounder if it’s needed to make $$ work

CrushAlot wrote:If the Knicks were able to get McCaw in an OQuinn deal do you think they are more likely to trade Lee?

wargames wrote:

Nalod wrote:Trade deadline expectations run high among us. every year we get let down by the lack of change.
I agree that small moves can and do add up. But the fact is doing nothing is better than doing something that is not needed.
We don't know whats on the table so if KOQ does not get traded then we let him walk it will seam as if Perry was asleep.
I don't think he wants to take back salary unless as stated its an offer too good to refuse. Picks are not traded like they were a few years ago.
Champion contenders usually don't have much unless they want to mortgage the future. If they not offering, we can't take back what is not a significant improvement.

Except instead of the rumors being "Knicks want to trade X player" the rumors are "teams are interested in trading for X player". We might legit get something back this time and we did surprisingly well on the Melo trade. So maybe the 20 year old streak of trade rape is over?

Obviously we are not privy to the details of what Perry wants to do. I like the idea of creating opportunities to "Get lucky".
To do so you need "at bats" for players with upside. That means you strike out or don't succeed when making a stretch. With more picks or "Projects" there is a wash out but then there are upside benefits. Today Briggs wants "ready made" for the NBA game. Its reasonable desire but at the same time it also comes from a frustration over the current state of the team. "Two years away from Two years" I believe he has said and does not want skinny players. I like that knicks are being patient and letting players grow. So if the plan is get younger guys with upside and was can trade BOTH Kanter and KOQ for picks/projects/EuroStash's then Im ok. I don't expect we succeed with each one. What is the ratio? 20%? 30%? 40%? 50%? If we want 4 really good players then we need 10 prospects! If 1st round picks yield 60% then get picks........I don't want Lou Williams, at least not yet. And If we let KOQ walk for cap space, that's OK too. Not sure what the market is or what is being offered so I can't speculate on definitive return.

arkrud wrote:

wargames wrote:

Nalod wrote:Trade deadline expectations run high among us. every year we get let down by the lack of change.
I agree that small moves can and do add up. But the fact is doing nothing is better than doing something that is not needed.
We don't know whats on the table so if KOQ does not get traded then we let him walk it will seam as if Perry was asleep.
I don't think he wants to take back salary unless as stated its an offer too good to refuse. Picks are not traded like they were a few years ago.
Champion contenders usually don't have much unless they want to mortgage the future. If they not offering, we can't take back what is not a significant improvement.

Except instead of the rumors being "Knicks want to trade X player" the rumors are "teams are interested in trading for X player". We might legit get something back this time and we did surprisingly well on the Melo trade. So maybe the 20 year old streak of trade rape is over?

If the order of business is get better now or bust like it used to be last 15 years plus the result will always be bust.
And it was. All Perry need to say - we are not in a hurry. You want something from us make us very interested.
And then see what we are offered from the long term development perspective.
Most likely it will be no moves to excite Knicks fans this time around.

That could very well be the way its going. Doing nothing is better than change for the sake of change. I know some want "why not try....." type moves but the fact is few things are done like that. We have a quick PG in Burke to install.

CrushAlot wrote:

Nalod wrote:

arkrud wrote:

wargames wrote:

Nalod wrote:Trade deadline expectations run high among us. every year we get let down by the lack of change.
I agree that small moves can and do add up. But the fact is doing nothing is better than doing something that is not needed.
We don't know whats on the table so if KOQ does not get traded then we let him walk it will seam as if Perry was asleep.
I don't think he wants to take back salary unless as stated its an offer too good to refuse. Picks are not traded like they were a few years ago.
Champion contenders usually don't have much unless they want to mortgage the future. If they not offering, we can't take back what is not a significant improvement.

Except instead of the rumors being "Knicks want to trade X player" the rumors are "teams are interested in trading for X player". We might legit get something back this time and we did surprisingly well on the Melo trade. So maybe the 20 year old streak of trade rape is over?

If the order of business is get better now or bust like it used to be last 15 years plus the result will always be bust.
And it was. All Perry need to say - we are not in a hurry. You want something from us make us very interested.
And then see what we are offered from the long term development perspective.
Most likely it will be no moves to excite Knicks fans this time around.

That could very well be the way its going. Doing nothing is better than change for the sake of change. I know some want "why not try....." type moves but the fact is few things are done like that. We have a quick PG in Burke to install.

REally excited that Burke is under contract for next year.

Team option.