I think the FO up to this point have done a marvelous job holding their ground not to cave in to Danny's demands. I think the Knicks have now reached the Melo trade territory or even beyod that if they want this trade to happen.
I can only see 3 scenarios:
1. They make a trade with RJ and Atleast 3 unprotected 1st.(atleast now RJ is signed for 4 more years and its not a rookie max, might still be appealing to Danny)
2. Knicks keep RJ but gut the 2nd unit by sending out Obi, IQ, Grimes, Fournier and 2 unprotected 1st.
The 3rd option which now i would prefer is the knicks to just simply walk away and see how this team is with Jalen.
EwingsGlass wrote:blkexec wrote:KnickDanger wrote:God I wish this would go away.
I would guess at this point, should be easier to find a team or two willing to take some of our players for picks or 2 for 1 deals to help relieve our crowded rotation. That seems to be the only issue at this point.
I agree with most, DM will be great for ticket sales, but adding 10 additional wins in games we should win, doesn't really move the needle much. Seems like this DM trade is for the future, but how much future will we have if we trade our future away to get him?
Make minor trades to help the rotation and wait for another disgruntle star to become available. Meanwhile enjoy the new players and this upcoming draft which supposed to be deap (hint, they say this every year btw).
I think OG Anonunby is the next possibility that fits in terms of age, size and such. Makes more sense if slim-Randle moves off the ball a bit more.
Toronto turned down the 7 pick, but maybe Fournier, a conditional 2023, top 5 protected 2024 and IQ or Grimes (reader's choice) gets it done.
Brunson
Barrett
Anonunby
Randle
Robinson
Lineup still has eFG problems, but not sure we are solving that without Barrett and Randle doing something different.
Honestly the raptors team with too many 6’8 combo forwards. Depending on if their position less basketball fails a package of Derrick Rose, Fournier and some of the protected picks we got for OG and Thaddeus young might be enough. Then again I don’t know if the Raptors would want to trade OG in the division or if he is even near the top of forwards they would want to move. They have so many… plus Masai is a screwed GM. He would probably charge the Knicks an arm and a leg.
My alternative is Fred Katz mentioned Kyle Kuzma might be a interesting trade target. He isn’t the defender OG is but he isn’t a liability like Fournier. Plus Kuzma is a better 3 pt shooter. The Wizards might not want to pay him to stay mediocre. It makes more sense to see what they have in Rui, Kispert, and Davi to keep cost low and then let KP expire and try to get Beal a star level running mate in 2024.
As for the Knicks Kuzma outside shooting and size could let him play as a starter and maybe help move RJ away from having to share to touches and the left side of the court with Brunson and Randle.
Brunson/IQ/
Grimes/RJ/
Kuzma/Reddish
Randle/Toppin
Mitch/IHart
Could be a really interesting playoff team.
EwingsGlass wrote:blkexec wrote:KnickDanger wrote:God I wish this would go away.
I would guess at this point, should be easier to find a team or two willing to take some of our players for picks or 2 for 1 deals to help relieve our crowded rotation. That seems to be the only issue at this point.
I agree with most, DM will be great for ticket sales, but adding 10 additional wins in games we should win, doesn't really move the needle much. Seems like this DM trade is for the future, but how much future will we have if we trade our future away to get him?
Make minor trades to help the rotation and wait for another disgruntle star to become available. Meanwhile enjoy the new players and this upcoming draft which supposed to be deap (hint, they say this every year btw).
I think OG Anonunby is the next possibility that fits in terms of age, size and such. Makes more sense if slim-Randle moves off the ball a bit more.
Toronto turned down the 7 pick, but maybe Fournier, a conditional 2023, top 5 protected 2024 and IQ or Grimes (reader's choice) gets it done.
Brunson
Barrett
Anonunby
Randle
Robinson
Lineup still has eFG problems, but not sure we are solving that without Barrett and Randle doing something different.
Biggest worry with that lineup is who will make an outside shot? 3pt FG?
I really hope the Knicks value 3ptbshootingbas much as last couple of years and remember what we were like three years ago. There seemed to be an effort to bring 3pt shooters that could defend. Bullock, Burks were good additions. Both gone. Grimes is that. EF can shoot but needs to be more diligent with commiting to defense. Feel it will be a mistake to get rid of both.
HofstraBBall wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:blkexec wrote:KnickDanger wrote:God I wish this would go away.
I would guess at this point, should be easier to find a team or two willing to take some of our players for picks or 2 for 1 deals to help relieve our crowded rotation. That seems to be the only issue at this point.
I agree with most, DM will be great for ticket sales, but adding 10 additional wins in games we should win, doesn't really move the needle much. Seems like this DM trade is for the future, but how much future will we have if we trade our future away to get him?
Make minor trades to help the rotation and wait for another disgruntle star to become available. Meanwhile enjoy the new players and this upcoming draft which supposed to be deap (hint, they say this every year btw).
I think OG Anonunby is the next possibility that fits in terms of age, size and such. Makes more sense if slim-Randle moves off the ball a bit more.
Toronto turned down the 7 pick, but maybe Fournier, a conditional 2023, top 5 protected 2024 and IQ or Grimes (reader's choice) gets it done.
Brunson
Barrett
Anonunby
Randle
Robinson
Lineup still has eFG problems, but not sure we are solving that without Barrett and Randle doing something different.
Biggest worry with that lineup is who will make an outside shot? 3pt FG?
I really hope the Knicks value 3ptbshootingbas much as last couple of years and remember what we were like three years ago. There seemed to be an effort to bring 3pt shooters that could defend. Bullock, Burks were good additions. Both gone. Grimes is that. EF can shoot but needs to be more diligent with commiting to defense. Feel it will be a mistake to get rid of both.
I have a few more issues with that lineup. The reason OG reportedly wants of Toronto is that he wants a bigger offensive role. If EF, a more complete offensive player, relegated to a less role, what do you think happens to OG? How happy will he be to go from a spinning Siakam to a Beyblade Randle. And to be honest, I'm not sure OG's ball skills are good enough to warrant and increased offensive role. Also, that trade package is too much. No more than two pick. No prospects should be given in any deal.
Jimbo5 wrote:I think the FO up to this point have done a marvelous job holding their ground not to cave in to Danny's demands. I think the Knicks have now reached the Melo trade territory or even beyod that if they want this trade to happen.I can only see 3 scenarios:
1. They make a trade with RJ and Atleast 3 unprotected 1st.(atleast now RJ is signed for 4 more years and its not a rookie max, might still be appealing to Danny)
2. Knicks keep RJ but gut the 2nd unit by sending out Obi, IQ, Grimes, Fournier and 2 unprotected 1st.
The 3rd option which now i would prefer is the knicks to just simply walk away and see how this team is with Jalen.
I have no problem gutting the second unit to get Mitchell if we keep either grimes or IQ
You can find bench guys even during the season like we did with JR a few years back
Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
wargames wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:blkexec wrote:KnickDanger wrote:God I wish this would go away.
I would guess at this point, should be easier to find a team or two willing to take some of our players for picks or 2 for 1 deals to help relieve our crowded rotation. That seems to be the only issue at this point.
I agree with most, DM will be great for ticket sales, but adding 10 additional wins in games we should win, doesn't really move the needle much. Seems like this DM trade is for the future, but how much future will we have if we trade our future away to get him?
Make minor trades to help the rotation and wait for another disgruntle star to become available. Meanwhile enjoy the new players and this upcoming draft which supposed to be deap (hint, they say this every year btw).
I think OG Anonunby is the next possibility that fits in terms of age, size and such. Makes more sense if slim-Randle moves off the ball a bit more.
Toronto turned down the 7 pick, but maybe Fournier, a conditional 2023, top 5 protected 2024 and IQ or Grimes (reader's choice) gets it done.
Brunson
Barrett
Anonunby
Randle
Robinson
Lineup still has eFG problems, but not sure we are solving that without Barrett and Randle doing something different.
Honestly the raptors team with too many 6’8 combo forwards. Depending on if their position less basketball fails a package of Derrick Rose, Fournier and some of the protected picks we got for OG and Thaddeus young might be enough. Then again I don’t know if the Raptors would want to trade OG in the division or if he is even near the top of forwards they would want to move. They have so many… plus Masai is a screwed GM. He would probably charge the Knicks an arm and a leg.
My alternative is Fred Katz mentioned Kyle Kuzma might be a interesting trade target. He isn’t the defender OG is but he isn’t a liability like Fournier. Plus Kuzma is a better 3 pt shooter. The Wizards might not want to pay him to stay mediocre. It makes more sense to see what they have in Rui, Kispert, and Davi to keep cost low and then let KP expire and try to get Beal a star level running mate in 2024.
As for the Knicks Kuzma outside shooting and size could let him play as a starter and maybe help move RJ away from having to share to touches and the left side of the court with Brunson and Randle.
Brunson/IQ/
Grimes/RJ/
Kuzma/Reddish
Randle/Toppin
Mitch/IHart
Could be a really interesting playoff team.
You lost me with RJ off the bench. I doubt you give a bag worth 100mil, who is true 22, trending up, were Grimes has not come close to showing that kind of upside. Thats not a knock on Grimes BTW. After being sick, then Covid RJ shot over 35% from 3 and his efficiency was not awful. It was not great. He gets rejected at the rim a big. But he gets to the line too! That athletic piece in him posted is good reading. outlines his weakness's and strenghts. Not tilted one way or the other. Writer discusses him being a polarizing player with some not convinced. Its why he is not getting max. On the other hand he is in elite company for his point totals at his age.
Kuzma was not known as a good defender although I expect he has improved.
My guess is for now:
Brunson
EF
RJ
Randle
Mitch
I'd be suprised if both EF and Randle even if DM is moved here.
Bench:
Rose
Grimes
Obi
Cam
iHart
Where does IQ fit? 3rd string? Wait for Drose to sit? I don't see that and IQ agent should demand a trade if so. I'd say we can trade for picks but we have more than enough. We need a consolidate trade which DM does fit other than his standing height. But I get not everyone wants DM but if Grimes is the price well do you really not do that? Leon made a statement by signing RJ. It sends a message to agents he is a man of his word. By that he likely told RJ he was possibly being moved but if not by a certain date they'd take care of him. They did. Its a business and RJ by the sounds of it would have been moved to another team and if so likely signed. Read this pissed Leon off. Not sure why though. Thing is as a former agent he player friendly. While Leon is at this just 2.5 seasons he seems to not dick around and be cut throat. It matters, but so does winning!!!! Ultimately that's how you get measured.
We have a glut. If no DM trade I don't see us much more than .500 team and if so rather see IQ get minutes over Rose. Would not lose sleep if Randle was traded either but I am highly intrigued with how he performs this upcoming season.
BigDaddyG wrote:Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
Curious what the lakers get from us to make that happen.
I suppose that's where WestBrick as salary dump happens?
IN return Lakers retool with role players? I can see EF moving there, and DRose. Can't see Randle as a Laker. Front line of Lebron, AD and Randle is kind of scary size wise and each has 3 way skills.
In Leon we trust.
BigDaddyG wrote:Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
If the key to this trade is the Lakers, if the knicks can only give out 1 unprotected pick then whats so special with the knicks? If the cost is just 1 unprotected pick and 1 or 2 of your bench then other teams like the wizards, heat, cavs can now be in equal footing as the knicks to get Mitchell by getting the help of the Lakers.
Jimbo5 wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
If the key to this trade is the Lakers, if the knicks can only give out 1 unprotected pick then whats so special with the knicks? If the cost is just 1 unprotected pick and 1 or 2 of your bench then other teams like the wizards, heat, cavs can now be in equal footing as the knicks to get Mitchell by getting the help of the Lakers.
Great point. This is about 2 vs. three protected and from what I have read that's were Leon balked. Danny wants three. We can give two and three protected. Then its about salary and serviceable yoot with upside and contracts. Utah still has conley, Bogo, and Gay whom I suppose they want to move. Lakers get solid role guys. Lakers by rumor might still want Cam Reddish.
Nalod wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
Curious what the lakers get from us to make that happen.
I suppose that's where WestBrick as salary dump happens?
IN return Lakers retool with role players? I can see EF moving there, and DRose. Can't see Randle as a Laker. Front line of Lebron, AD and Randle is kind of scary size wise and each has 3 way skills.
In Leon we trust.
The outline of trade:
Knicks gets: Mitchell
Lakers gets: Reddish, Fournier, Bojan Bogdanović, and one of Malik Beasley/Jordan Clarkson
Utah gets: Westbrook, one of Obi/Grimes/IQ (most likely Grimes), Lakers UP 2027, 2029 picks; Knicks UP 2024, UP 2026, and 1-3 other protected picks
martin wrote:Nalod wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Did not take this dude seriously at first, but he's been on a roll and I'll follow him in the craps out.
Curious what the lakers get from us to make that happen.
I suppose that's where WestBrick as salary dump happens?
IN return Lakers retool with role players? I can see EF moving there, and DRose. Can't see Randle as a Laker. Front line of Lebron, AD and Randle is kind of scary size wise and each has 3 way skills.
In Leon we trust.
The outline of trade:
Knicks gets: Mitchell
Lakers gets: Reddish, Fournier, Bojan Bogdanović, and one of Malik Beasley/Jordan Clarkson
Utah gets: Westbrook, one of Obi/Grimes/IQ (most likely Grimes), Lakers UP 2027, 2029 picks; Knicks UP 2024, UP 2026, and 1-3 other protected picks
Other than danny getting what he wants 
I can live with that. I suspect further down the line we continue to grow out players and cultivate picks.
Randle can be used as salary as base for future deals if need be. I expect him improved and at the very least play up to his contract. not the high bar of allstar/all nba. Be nice though!!
Rokas too as trade capital looms. I trust Leon is thinking beyond the moment.
I'd have to think something else comes back to knicks. Minor piece. say an "errant 2nd rounder" for good measure!
Cam the birthday boy has requested a trade off the team to get him more playing time. With the Laker rumored interest in Cam and the willingness to be part of the mitchell deal, can the FO grant Cam's birthday wish?
Jimbo5 wrote:Cam the birthday boy has requested a trade off the team to get him more playing time. With the Laker rumored interest in Cam and the willingness to be part of the mitchell deal, can the FO grant Cam's birthday wish?
Looks like his agent is forcing an issue again. I want 4 unprotected picks.
smackeddog wrote:
seems like our offer had been stronger in terms of talent. Hope all those unprotected picks are 18 or higher!
franco12 wrote:smackeddog wrote:
seems like our offer had been stronger in terms of talent. Hope all those unprotected picks are 18 or higher!
Likely they will be- that Cavs roster is nasty!
Relieved we didn't make the trade for DM. Great player but really not a great fit for our roster as currently constructed. Also believe someone out of IQ, Toppin, Reddish and Grimes will emerge as a legit starter... maybe even 2 out of those 4.
Hope we pivot now to relocating Randle and D. Rose (who I like but think he's best off going to a contender).
EwingsGlass wrote:/thread?
Knicks Officially out of Mitchell trade!
