1) Get rid of kanter ASAP, his constant griping is undermining the culture we're suppose to be building

2) See what the Suns or magic would give up for either Frank or Mud. I'd like to keep Frank and see how he played with DS Jr, but I'd consider moving either for JJ or Isaac (latter is a looooooooong shot). We need to make a decision regarding Frank and Mud.

3) Trade one of DeAndre Jordan or Wes Mathews (but not both- we need some vets about). I'd rather get rid of Jordan as he has been pretty poor defensively this year and was stat chasing too.

4) Decide if we want to keep Vonleh, if not, trade him for whatever

At the moment all we have after this season is, really is:

C)- Kornet, Mitch
PF)- Vonleh (who is a FA)
SF)- Knox
SG) Dotson, Trier
PG) DS Jr, Mud, Frank

For the first time in a long time we have no bad contracts (except Noah's $6mil per year legacy)

We could really do with adding a young PF and SF for next season who's cheap (so on a 2 year minimum type deal)

SupremeCommander wrote:I would
- buyout Kanter (and I like Kanter)
- try to get a second rounder for Mario and if not buy him out
- try to get a second roudner for Lance Thomas but keep him if need be

that's about it really.

Other teams be like: we'll GIVE you a second rounder just to keep those dudes away from our team

SupremeCommander wrote:I would
- buyout Kanter (and I like Kanter)
- try to get a second rounder for Mario and if not buy him out
- try to get a second roudner for Lance Thomas but keep him if need be

that's about it really.

i think lance's value is as vet leadership, so I'd rather keep him for now (only $1mil guaranteed next season)- doubt you could get a 2nd rounder for him at this point.

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Wow, surprising! Womder if they'd do a deal for frank

shinmen wrote:Honestly if the FO trades Frank, I will be convinced they are incompetent.
He's on a rookie contract, is already a very good defender (a rare commodity in the NBA), doesn't whine about playing time and has potential to become a good 2 way player.
They are happy with no defense Mudiay because he improved on his fourth year. Frank has only played 1 year and a half.
When do these morons will understand you need defense to win big. Offensive minded players are easy to find, defensive minded players not so much.

They won't understand, they are in the business of appeasing fans that don't understand either. And to be honest the NBA has turned into this hot mess where halftime scores read 83-71. Defense isn't just a rare commodity, it's nearly extinct. And about 80% of the fans think that's ok. The paradigm had shifted. People want to see every game being played like the "All Star" game they love so much. Apparently it's more entertaining than good basketball. Hence the unquenchable lust for all stars. It's sad to see this turn of events, but don't expect it to change anytime soon. It's a mega trend that will play itself out over the next 15-20 years. By then basketball as we know it will be unrecognizable.

The New York Knicks are more likely to trade Wesley Matthews before the trade deadline than DeAndre Jordan.

The Knicks have received multiple trade calls on Matthews with the Philadelphia 76ers a potential suitor.

Matthews and Jordan are on expiring contracts.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/252480/Knicks-Receiving-Interest-In-Wesley-Matthews

Sweet, 76ers have the second rounders we need (and too many to use themselves:

https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/future_drafts/detailed

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(his source is usually Lee). Magic definitely seem interested in Frank- looks like that deal was using him to get rid of Lee's contract (T Ross is expiring). Still think we could maybe try Frank for Mo Bamba- seems they've really soured on him (motor, lack of defensive impact, bad hands etc). Remember we met with him just before the draft (in case we decided to do a deal then to move up), and quite a few on the board wanted him. However is he the next Thabeet? He has that giant wing span, but what's the point if he doesn't know how to use it?

Also, Frank makes a lot of sense on this team next year- can play PG, SG maybe some SF, so would be an effective role player if we land Kyrie and Durant. Also like his fit next to Kyrie, but also Dennis Jr if we don't land him.

knicks1248 wrote:I thought it would more important to keep a veteran presence around your younger players, trier and dotson.

getting rid of franks contract would be nice since you have DSJ, groin injuries can be anywhere from 2 wks to 2 months..

Frank's contract is a non-issue at this point. In fact, if the Kyrie rumors are true, I wouldn't get too attached to DSJ or Frank.