Knicks · No Mitch, No Huk — now what? (page 14)

PatCummings wrote:

martin wrote:Not bad

I agree with you re Lively and his contract. I listened to that Podcast and Matkovic seems interesting. Seems like a guy that we can trade for and, if he looks promising, sign to a long term, low cost contract. We need to find some low cost young players that can be effective

Dadiet + 2 seconds for Matkovic? We’d save nearly $1M in that deal and it probably allows us to add a 15th player to the roster like McCullar or Nickel. That frees up a 2 way slot which is a great way for us to find more young talent.

I like the idea of Matkovic but really only know his game via highlights, does seem like a good fit though.

I wonder if the trade floodgates now open with LeBron all wrapped up. So many teams with unfinished business left

If the Sixers waive Johni Broome that should be a no-brainer for the Knicks. Rebounding machine who dominated summer league. Also a CAA client fwiw. Very good 3rd center option.

Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards still available.

Philc1 wrote:Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards still available.

I think Plumlee is probably done. Richards is so interesting because he played basketball in NY, is a Coach Cal player and is repped by CAA. All the markers for guys who the Knicks get. Why isn’t he already a Knick? There is probably a specific reason. The last one to mention is Drew Eubanks who is a reasonable center option. He’s been consistently employed as a 3rd string center and isn’t old. I think he’s a fine option.

At this point just give me Broome (if waived) or Eubanks as the third center, and bring in Jemison and Robbins to camp to compete for a 2-way spot.

Broome is not a bad option but he’s not a rim protector. He can rebound and play D but he’s a PF

Knixkik wrote:

Philc1 wrote:Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards still available.

I think Plumlee is probably done. Richards is so interesting because he played basketball in NY, is a Coach Cal player and is repped by CAA. All the markers for guys who the Knicks get. Why isn’t he already a Knick? There is probably a specific reason. The last one to mention is Drew Eubanks who is a reasonable center option. He’s been consistently employed as a 3rd string center and isn’t old. I think he’s a fine option.

All valid points. I wouldn’t be shocked if we signed Richards right before the season started or gave Plumlee a 10-day contract during the season.

Richard’s and his agent have to know he’s better off taking less money and playing this season for a prominent team that will always be on national tv then sitting out the entire season and ending up playing semi-pro overseas

If Richards signs a cheap one year contract with the Knicks, plays well getting 15-20 minutes per game probably ends up starting 20-25 games he will definitely get paid summer 2027. Ask I-Hart.

Philc1 wrote:Broome is not a bad option but he’s not a rim protector. He can rebound and play D but he’s a PF

Broome was an elite shot blocker in college fwiw.