i would love to flat out replace a bunch of our vets we've accumulated as cap fodder with hungry young players we've really scouted and want on our roster. KT straight up for a pick? sign me up, it's time to change things up for all he's done. buyout penny, TT, some of our PFs to open up roster spots for picks? sure. we have the vets to spare.

you have to have balance. Hungry young players need leadership. Young guys can learn a lot from watching KT, JYD and Malik Rose and how they approach the game. I would like one extra mid first rounder. The Memphis pick at 19 is an option. Taking back Jalen Rose and pick 16 also has great appeal to me.

I have said a few times NO WAY does Toronto turn down that deal. It allows them max cap space next offseason before they have to extend Bosh. Not to mention it saves them $17mm in a player thats not in their future plans. If you can do that you can REALLY build up your frontcourt for the next 2 years.

scenario a
pick 8 Bynam
pick 16 Blatche
pick 30 Hodge
pick 54 BPA

scenario b
pick 8 Bynam
pick 16 Warrick
pick 30 Robinson
pick 54 BPA

a) you really go for a pipeline and building your frontcourt with SIZE. b) your adding 2 guys that really thrive in an uptempo game.

Jalen Rose can help you because he can play 1,2,3 and is a tough competitor. His deal would come off in 2 years just like Mo T, JYD, Houston and Shandon.

I think thats a fair mix of veteran players with a big pipeline.

Posted by diderotn:

I am a 100% convinced that Isiah will acquire another 1st round pick before it is all said and done with....He may have to accept another bad contract, but it will happen...By the way, what is this I am reading about Pierce, Is it true that he will be traded to Portland..???

Isiah: have told you to stop speaking as if you know my thoughts! AHHHHHHHHHH make him stop, oh the humanity, the humanity!

Posted by fishmike:

you have to have balance. Hungry young players need leadership. Young guys can learn a lot from watching KT, JYD and Malik Rose and how they approach the game. I would like one extra mid first rounder. The Memphis pick at 19 is an option. Taking back Jalen Rose and pick 16 also has great appeal to me.

I have said a few times NO WAY does Toronto turn down that deal. It allows them max cap space next offseason before they have to extend Bosh. Not to mention it saves them $17mm in a player thats not in their future plans. If you can do that you can REALLY build up your frontcourt for the next 2 years.

scenario a
pick 8 Bynam
pick 16 Blatche
pick 30 Hodge
pick 54 BPA

scenario b
pick 8 Bynam
pick 16 Warrick
pick 30 Robinson
pick 54 BPA

a) you really go for a pipeline and building your frontcourt with SIZE. b) your adding 2 guys that really thrive in an uptempo game.

Jalen Rose can help you because he can play 1,2,3 and is a tough competitor. His deal would come off in 2 years just like Mo T, JYD, Houston and Shandon.

I think thats a fair mix of veteran players with a big pipeline.

Fish, now we are keeping KT and sending Marbury off in a trade. If I am trading Marbury, you bet I am trading KT too. You don't want to turn NY into Chicago east where FAs say no thanks, I seen what you did to Marbury, and I rather go _________. I would see what Atlanta would be willing to give up for him and believe they want him. You will take back a load of crap but most likely Al Harrington would be included in the deal. I doubt they give up this year's pick though. Just future picks and their crap (Delk, Drobjak (I know i am butchering his name), and Gugs)). I doubt anyone will give up this year's pick with the CBA not in place for next season. Quite possible that the draft will really suck for the next couple of years.

Posted by fishmike:

Posted by diderotn:

I am a 100% convinced that Isiah will acquire another 1st round pick before it is all said and done with....He may have to accept another bad contract, but it will happen...By the way, what is this I am reading about Pierce, Is it true that he will be traded to Portland..???

you were also 100% convinced that Lenny just needed a training camp, and that Tim Thomas should be our PF and that Herb would fix all the problems and that Marbury would become a true leader.

MAybe this just means your due?

and that we'd win the lottery