One thing that stands out is that there is no mention of Frank- Fiz talks about plans for and reviews the progress of Mitch, Trier, DSJr and Knox but not Frank.

Assuming Frank is a goner, where do you think he ends up? I remember Magic were interested in him at the deadline, so he could end up going there for a second rounder or something (though they did trade a first fro Fultz so not sure if they're still interested). There's always the chance we get rid of him to save on his salary (it would free up about $3+mil). If it's for a player, I wouldn't be surprised if we traded him for Malik Monk- Mills wanted to draft him instead of Frank, he hasn't done particularly well with the Hornets so I think they would be willing to move him, I think Frank might be a good fit next to Kemba, plus Tony Parker could mentor him (they have a good relationship). I'd rather keep Frank but I suppose Monk might give you better shooting, plus he has been injured the past 2 off seasons so hasn't had chance to work on his game so he might still be able to take another step forward.

Personally, I'm not saying whether I would or if we should do something like that - we need impact players and we need depth.

Again - just thinking that we end up at 4/5, I could see the pick and Frank packaged. Maybe it goes in a S&T for someone so we can really max someone out.

Frank needs a wake up call. Doubt he will find one in NY. Still time to turn his game around. Enough time to say that another team should give it a go. A few months in G-League with the sole purpose of getting Frank to play more aggressively might be just what he needs. More time, less pressure. Believe ite been established that Frank isnt too good for G-League. Not at the moment.

fishmike wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Frank getting traded could turn out to be the best thing that happens to him in the NBA. Doubt Fizdale has the patience for sitting through another season of the same from Frank. Not when his salary can be applied to more proven players.

Frank needs a wake up call. Doubt he will find one in NY. Still time to turn his game around. Enough time to say that another team should give it a go. A few months in G-League with the sole purpose of getting Frank to play more aggressively might be just what he needs. More time, less pressure. Believe ite been established that Frank isnt too good for G-League. Not at the moment.

if it takes one injury plagued season with a 20 year old for Fizdale to call it quits on him he's not the guy you want developing your players. Especially if we get a couple scorers like KD/Kyrie Frank instantly becomes one of our more valuable role players. I really hope we are patient with him

Knicksfan wrote:Frank needs to stay. While it’s true he has been given many chances to have success, they all have been surrounded by inconsistent lineup changes and very different philosophies regarding how Frank should really play. While he should improve his shooting, the rest should be allowed to play the way he wants to. He does great defending and can execute plays demanded. He might not be the starting point guard everyone wanted, but he surely could be that backup guard that can play both positions and even defend others in the game. That is SUPER useful in a winning team, which should be our main goal next season.

Frank’s trade value is very low right now so frankly, the best decision is to keep him and let him become an improved version of the player he is, and not anything else we might hope he would be.

I'm open to keeping Frank, but the issue is his salary. At his $5 mil salary slot, they can sign a quality rotation player, either from another team or bring back someone like Vonleh. If we add 2 max free agents, that 5 mil will be better utilized, and he should be moved for a future pick. Moving Frank and DSjr would create an extra 9 mil in cap space. Again, this is only if we land 2 top FAs.

fishmike wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Frank getting traded could turn out to be the best thing that happens to him in the NBA. Doubt Fizdale has the patience for sitting through another season of the same from Frank. Not when his salary can be applied to more proven players.

Frank needs a wake up call. Doubt he will find one in NY. Still time to turn his game around. Enough time to say that another team should give it a go. A few months in G-League with the sole purpose of getting Frank to play more aggressively might be just what he needs. More time, less pressure. Believe ite been established that Frank isnt too good for G-League. Not at the moment.

if it takes one injury plagued season with a 20 year old for Fizdale to call it quits on him he's not the guy you want developing your players. Especially if we get a couple scorers like KD/Kyrie Frank instantly becomes one of our more valuable role players. I really hope we are patient with him

Its not like Fizdale doesnt know how Frank's rookie season went. Frank plays like he is years away from fulfilling his potential. If Frank had been more aggressive this season, believe Fizdale would be more patient with Frank because its just a matter of those FG attempts going in. Unfortunately Frank isnt even at that point yet.

Thats why I cant blame Fizdale for wanting to work more with players who dont have to be begged to take the shot, to take the ball to the rim. That cap space could get us a player who could have a more immediate impact. Frank had all of the offseason to develop a more vigorous offense, there was no growth in that dept. Fizdale sees that as well. We have good backcourt prospects without Frank, and 1st round picks in the coming years.