Knicks · Knicks announce the roster cuts (Chasson Randle, J.P. Tokoto, Lou Amundson, Cleanthony Early and Damien Inglis) (page 1)

KNICKS WAIVE FIVE PLAYERS

NEW YORK, October 21, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has waived guards Chasson Randle and J.P. Tokoto and forwards Lou Amundson, Cleanthony Early and Damien Inglis. The roster now stands at 15 players.

Randle, 6-2, 185-pounds, was signed as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 4, 2016 and appeared in three preseason games, averaging 7.7 points over 15.7 minutes. Tokoto, 6-6, 200-pounds, was signed on Aug. 1, 2016 and appeared in three preseason games, averaging 2.7 points over 12.1 minutes. Amundson, 6-9, 220-pounds, scored two total points over 15 minutes over two preseason games. Early, signed on Oct. 18, and Inglis, signed on Oct. 11, did not appear in preseason action.

Sorry to see Randle get cut. Hopefully he signs with Westchester.

Why cut randle over n'dour? I'm happy to see plumlee and baker made it, but why do you need plumlee AND ndour?

Dagger wrote:Why cut randle over n'dour? I'm happy to see plumlee and baker made it, but why do you need plumlee and ndour?

First Randal is hurt and probable less likely to be picked up by another team. Second, he prob would be more likely to be willing to go to the D league. N'Dour played overseas last year and may have gone back.

Third...more guarenteed $$

Dagger wrote:Why cut randle over n'dour? I'm happy to see plumlee and baker made it, but why do you need plumlee and ndour?

I think they really like how Baker has looked. His strong play has made the guard spots look pretty solid. Baker is a nearly perfect Triangle guard which is gonna naturally make his stock rise.

They love ❤️ Plumlee and Ndour apparently. It's gonna be a long season and very interesting to see how things play out.

Andrew wrote:

Dagger wrote:Why cut randle over n'dour? I'm happy to see plumlee and baker made it, but why do you need plumlee and ndour?

First Randal is hurt and probable less likely to be picked up by another team. Second, he prob would be more likely to be willing to go to the D league. N'Dour played overseas last year and may have gone back.

I disagree because I think there's a good chance randle will get picked up by another team unless there's an under the table agreement with the Knicks. I personally wouldn't care if n'dour went overseas because I don't think he's an nba player tbh. From what I've read the randle injury has a predicted recovery of only a few weeks.

N'Dour kinda fits a role that the Knicks are lacking too. Mobile backup 4. The other backups (Willy, KOQ, etc) really don't fit that role.

I agree with the cuts except for Randle. I would have cut N'Dour and kept Randle.

Loved Randle's play, but I like the idea of starting with a totally healthy roster.

Ruin the Ring Rally!

Dumb to lose Randle.

I have a feeling we'll see Randle in a Knicks jersey before the season is over. I bet he goes to Westchester to rehab, etc.

Sucks that he got hurt

Sambakick wrote:Dumb to lose Randle.

He's not lost until he signs with another team. He's not playing ball for 4-6 weeks right? The market will be flooded with these types of guys looking for jobs. What is the risk of losing Randle? Realistically? Especially if/when our management likes him? Go establish yourself in the dleague, learn the system and hopefully get called up sometime this year. Knicks two top PGs are a) both FAs at the end of the year and b) injury prone.

While its a setback is there a better option out there for Randle than the KNicks dleague? Unless of course they just don't like him. The injury is a tough break for him, but he Knicks stuck with the guy that can play right away and they targeted immediately after the draft.

martin wrote:

KNICKS WAIVE FIVE PLAYERS

NEW YORK, October 21, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has waived guards Chasson Randle and J.P. Tokoto and forwards Lou Amundson, Cleanthony Early and Damien Inglis. The roster now stands at 15 players.

Randle, 6-2, 185-pounds, was signed as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 4, 2016 and appeared in three preseason games, averaging 7.7 points over 15.7 minutes. Tokoto, 6-6, 200-pounds, was signed on Aug. 1, 2016 and appeared in three preseason games, averaging 2.7 points over 12.1 minutes. Amundson, 6-9, 220-pounds, scored two total points over 15 minutes over two preseason games. Early, signed on Oct. 18, and Inglis, signed on Oct. 11, did not appear in preseason action.

complete no brainer, the decision took 2 minutes..

crzymdups wrote:I have a feeling we'll see Randle in a Knicks jersey before the season is over. I bet he goes to Westchester to rehab, etc.

Sucks that he got hurt

I agree. They all lives his play. I think it's all about his injury. We're going to try to Galloway him.

fishmike wrote:

Sambakick wrote:Dumb to lose Randle.

He's not lost until he signs with another team. He's not playing ball for 4-6 weeks right? The market will be flooded with these types of guys looking for jobs. What is the risk of losing Randle? Realistically? Especially if/when our management likes him? Go establish yourself in the dleague, learn the system and hopefully get called up sometime this year. Knicks two top PGs are a) both FAs at the end of the year and b) injury prone.

While its a setback is there a better option out there for Randle than the KNicks dleague? Unless of course they just don't like him. The injury is a tough break for him, but he Knicks stuck with the guy that can play right away and they targeted immediately after the draft.

True. Spencer Dinwiddie's one of those guys and it looks like the Bulls just released him:

http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketb...

Real nice player. Big guard at 6'6" and he's a legit point guard. I'd LOVE for the Knicks to get this kid. Surprised Phil's not more interested in this guy--I would've thought he'd be exactly what Phil likes & is looking for in a guard--size and versatility.

I'm pumped Baker made it, bummed that Randle got cut

Finestrg wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Sambakick wrote:Dumb to lose Randle.

He's not lost until he signs with another team. He's not playing ball for 4-6 weeks right? The market will be flooded with these types of guys looking for jobs. What is the risk of losing Randle? Realistically? Especially if/when our management likes him? Go establish yourself in the dleague, learn the system and hopefully get called up sometime this year. Knicks two top PGs are a) both FAs at the end of the year and b) injury prone.

While its a setback is there a better option out there for Randle than the KNicks dleague? Unless of course they just don't like him. The injury is a tough break for him, but he Knicks stuck with the guy that can play right away and they targeted immediately after the draft.

True. Spencer Dinwiddie's one of those guys and it looks like the Bulls just released him:

http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketb...

Real nice player. Big guard at 6'6" and he's a legit point guard. I'd LOVE for the Knicks to get this kid. Surprised Phil's not more interested in this guy--I would've thought he'd be exactly what Phil likes & is looking for in a guard--size and versatility.

Dude got cut a couple hours ago. How do we know Jackson isn't interested in him?

Bulls let Dinwiddie go instead of Grant (?)

Not sure about that move . . .

Can't keep em all. We have a solid squad to start the season. Stoked for Baker, he's got an X factor to him.

Randle clearly the bubble guy.

Probably keep him instead of Plumlee if Randle is not injured . . .