NYK 10: The Crossover

[Jeffx]

Re: NYK 10: The Crossover

what happened?

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2009/12/02/2009-12-02_nate_sits_as_knicks_fall_to_magic.html

[Hassan Darkside]

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If benching is D'Antoni's best answer, then so be it. I ask only that he be even-handed. If Nate has to ride the pine for stretches, then Al Harrington should probably take a seat as well, and Chris Duhon should be hit over the head with a chair. Each of those guys has been equally disappointing in the talent-to-output ratio.

QFT

[Hassan Darkside]

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Several sources believe the Bulls are agreeable to a package of Thomas and Jerome James(notes) for Knicks forward Al Harrington(notes). Thus far, Walsh has resisted parting with Harrington, but discussions are still active and the teams have explored different combinations in recent days that would ultimately deliver Thomas to the Knicks.

“Nothing is imminent, but both sides would like to figure out a way to do this,” one league executive briefed on the talks told Yahoo! Sports.

“Nothing is imminent, but both sides would like to figure out a way to do this,” one league executive briefed on the talks told Yahoo! Sports.

The Bulls are determined to shed more salary-cap space for the summer of 2010, and believe Harrington’s ability to score coupled with a $10.2 million expiring contract make this a worthy exchange. Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni has long been fond of Thomas, a 6-foot-9 forward whose nimbleness and athleticism makes him an intriguing fit for New York.

[ehh]

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I wouldn't be opposed to that trade, James is off the books this coming summer and Thomas in 2011 if he doesn't work out. We aren't getting a big FA this summer anyway so we might as well take a shot on Thomas for a year and a half and see if he fits in with Mike's system.

[econoodle]

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agreed, i wouldnt be opposed.
but still not sure if i am gung ho.

ok thought about it
lets do it

[ehh]

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Yeah I'm definitely not gung ho, never been a big of Thomas but he plays hard and can develop that mid-range jumper into a nice weapon.

He's only 23, can block shots and rebound a little bit plus he runs the floor and you'd think he would be better suited in a fast pace offense.

Plus he will be the replacement for Lee who will sign a long-term deal elsewhere this coming summer and we could dump him in 2011 if we aren't satisfied.

[bigeastbumrush]

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It's time to start Toney Douglas...sink or swim.

You lose NOTHING by doing this.

-Duhon won't be back next year.
-Nate definitely won't be back next year.

Give him the rock.

I'm not even opposed to starting Hill at C until Curry is fully recovered. So he'll foul out a couple of games...who cares? See what he's made of. Is he capable of being that Amare-type player they thought they drafted. He's shown flashes here and there of being a poor man's Stoudemire so give him some freaking minutes.

The Douglas thing is a no-brainer though. Start him for the rest of the year and if they get an elite PG next year, he's an experienced backup on the bench.

Dammit!!

[econoodle]

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It's time to start Toney Douglas...sink or swim.

You lose NOTHING by doing this.

-Duhon won't be back next year.
-Nate definitely won't be back next year.

Give him the rock.

I'm not even opposed to starting Hill at C until Curry is fully recovered. So he'll foul out a couple of games...who cares? See what he's made of. Is he capable of being that Amare-type player they thought they drafted. He's shown flashes here and there of being a poor man's Stoudemire so give him some freaking minutes.

The Douglas thing is a no-brainer though. Start him for the rest of the year and if they get an elite PG next year, he's an experienced backup on the bench.

Dammit!!

he will play, after the trade deadline.

d will play the vets till then.

[econoodle]

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Yeah I'm definitely not gung ho, never been a big of Thomas but he plays hard and can develop that mid-range jumper into a nice weapon.

He's only 23, can block shots and rebound a little bit plus he runs the floor and you'd think he would be better suited in a fast pace offense.

Plus he will be the replacement for Lee who will sign a long-term deal elsewhere this coming summer and we could dump him in 2011 if we aren't satisfied.

i agree on lee not being a part of the knicks after this season, but if they get tyrus, the knicks should trade lee if they can.

[ehh]

Re: NYK 10: The Crossover

It's time to start Toney Douglas...sink or swim.

You lose NOTHING by doing this.

-Duhon won't be back next year.
-Nate definitely won't be back next year.

Give him the rock.

I'm not even opposed to starting Hill at C until Curry is fully recovered. So he'll foul out a couple of games...who cares? See what he's made of. Is he capable of being that Amare-type player they thought they drafted. He's shown flashes here and there of being a poor man's Stoudemire so give him some freaking minutes.

The Douglas thing is a no-brainer though. Start him for the rest of the year and if they get an elite PG next year, he's an experienced backup on the bench.

Dammit!!

And of course the Knicks claimed they didn't sign AI because they thought it would hurt their young players' development. Duhon is having a nice game tonight, finally.

[Aces15]

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I want to be happy about this win, but it's hard to be happy about anything this season...

[bigeastbumrush]

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I want to be happy about this win, but it's hard to be happy about anything this season...

Yep. It takes Duhon 2+ months to get off his nuts and have a good game.

I'm not applauding this.

My thoughts are the same...start Douglas.

I'm happier for Chandler looking more aggressive than Harrington "going for his" as always.

[econoodle]

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interesting nat fact.

knicks 0-9 when he plays more minutes [19 or more]

5-6 when he DMP's or has a limited role.

things that make you go, hmmmmm


imagine now if Duhon was out.

[Jeffx]

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Going to the game tonight vs. Portland.

[ehh]

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Thought this was hilarious...

Bucks Play 'New York, New York' During Cleveland Introductions

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/63249/20091207/bucks_play_new_york_new_york_during_cleveland_introductions/