when i saw the raptors sign demarre for 60 mil, first thought is... thank god they did it before the knicks could
We would have gotten killed for signing him to that contract.
when i saw the raptors sign demarre for 60 mil, first thought is... thank god they did it before the knicks could
What about Asik?
Those guys were starters and are gonna want to be paid as such. RoLo is definitely someone I'd want to sign if Monroe fell through tho. Not really a fan of AsikR Lopez still out there too....
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It's all about getting maximum value from him, either as a player or as a trade asset.
That was a good goddamn year, man.
It would be fukked up not to sign him, after convincing him to take WAAAAY less money and play in the NBDL. Plus we could use him.
This is what we've been saying since last year, his deal is about to go from "yeesh" to "ehhh, alright" over the next year and a half. Which makes him easier to trade, or easier to put guys around, it just saps you from making a HUGE splash this year or next.
I'm not overly stressed about this... role players are about to be getting 8-12 million, and we'll probably do it, too. But I don't mind seeing where the market sets itself, and not being desperate to sign aminu or carroll.
Real talk, I don't even want west. But we'll see how it goes.
No rondo. :PhilFinger:
:knickphil: -- but with the cap inflation about to happen, you have to consider that guys previously worth 7-9, are now worth 12-14.
It's early, I have a feeling, based on their drafting, that the knicks are also looking for some overseas guys to bring in on FA deals. I know they're bringing the 7'2 lithuanian kid back that they've been keeping tabs on, Ovidijus Galdikas -- kind of skinny, but has packed some muscle on in the last year and a half... plus he tries to finish everything strong, and seems to know how to use his length on defense. Could be useful.

Those guys were starters and are gonna want to be paid as such. RoLo is definitely someone I'd want to sign if Monroe fell through tho. Not really a fan of Asik


The new Mozgov
what's the deal with Daniel Hackett? Is he still in our plans? Wonder if he'll play in summer league
True, but there are at least a handful of teams with a ton of cap that look like they're gonna strike out and they all could use a a solid big like RoLo or Koufos (who I would also gladly take if Monroe fell through)Some of these deals are bad deals made with the justification that they will look good in a few years. After the market drys up salaries might get lower because players will be more willing to negotiate to get a deal.
Why sign David West tho? I understand Monroe to a degree but not West. Seems to be minutes that would be better spent on Kris
Because dudes are still stuck under the idea that you can build a contending team through free agency, because the Heat did it!
Why sign David West tho? I understand Monroe to a degree but not West. Seems to be minutes that would be better spent on Kris
David West will be KPs bodyguard and a locker room guy.
we need leadership in the locker room to mentor the younger guys
