The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

[jb12780]

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Decent signing. No risk for 1 year. Can play backup Center and let O'Quinn stay at backup PF which I'd prefer.

Haven't heard the Norris Cole rumor. Don't like him but he'd be an upgrade over Galloway who I'm not sold on.

All in all, we still lack scoring especially at SG and I still think Melo becomes frustrated and asks out sometime prior to the trade deadline.

If Melo waives his NTC and wants to go, that's fantastic. Full rebuild!

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[bigeastbumrush]

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If Melo waives his NTC and wants to go, that's fantastic. Full rebuild!

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I'd love to see it.

I actually like the top half of the current roster. I think it is well balanced in terms of depth and age. Gives some players a legit chance to develop. I also like the culture of this current group. Don't mind at all cheering for a hardworking team.

Melo simply does not fit. Him and Phil just need to be men and be honest about it.

Ship him to the Lakers for expirings and future picks. Melo would get his big market and a playoff shot (albeit an outside shot) and we get a clean slate.

[CMH]

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I really really think that Melo is traded next season if this one ends in disaster.

They had a plan together and part of it, imo, is moving Melo. But Jackson gave him his money so that's set in stone.

If they play well and can recruit help, he stays. If not, he gets traded without it being a big public demand.

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[NYJets]

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I really really think that Melo is traded next season if this one ends in disaster.

They had a plan together and part of it, imo, is moving Melo. But Jackson gave him his money so that's set in stone.

If they play well and can recruit help, he stays. If not, he gets traded without it being a big public demand.

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I agree with this. And imo it reinforces that resigning him was the right move. If we don't make some big strides this year both sides can decide to move on, and with most of the league having major cap room next year, and an overrated free agent crop, there's going to be a lot of teams who can absorb his contract and who will feel the pressure to make a move. Even with his NTC, we should be able to get a lot more than we would have with a sign and trade last summer.

[lhslancers]

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I actually rooted for the Nets big time during their ABA/Dr. J days when I lived in Uniondale. It broke my heart when Roy Boe sold Erving to Philly. Now, they're not even a speck on the radar as CMH said.

Dr. J was my favorite player growing up and I loved the early ABA days. Nets had some pretty decent teams back then.

[lhslancers]

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I really really think that Melo is traded next season if this one ends in disaster.

They had a plan together and part of it, imo, is moving Melo. But Jackson gave him his money so that's set in stone.

If they play well and can recruit help, he stays. If not, he gets traded without it being a big public demand.

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Jackson lost me right there. Reminds me of a couple of deals the Yankees made with fading stars and overweight pitchers.

[lhslancers]

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I agree with this. And imo it reinforces that resigning him was the right move. If we don't make some big strides this year both sides can decide to move on, and with most of the league having major cap room next year, and an overrated free agent crop, there's going to be a lot of teams who can absorb his contract and who will feel the pressure to make a move. Even with his NTC, we should be able to get a lot more than we would have with a sign and trade last summer.

The Knicks won 17 games last year I think? I would have let him walk. What free agent of any import wants to play with this guy? Big strides would be 35 wins.

[NYJets]

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The Knicks won 17 games last year I think? I would have let him walk. What free agent of any import wants to play with this guy? Big strides would be 35 wins.

And how would we be better off? We'd have more cap space with no one to spend it on and we'd be on our way to 17 wins once again, except no draft pick this time.

[bigeastbumrush]

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And how would we be better off? We'd have more cap space with no one to spend it on and we'd be on our way to 17 wins once again, except no draft pick this time.

Either way, we'll be a non-playoff team without a draft pick. That scenario won't change.

I do agree that with the new cap, other teams will be able to absorb his contract.

But let's face it. This season is just another throwaway season.

17 wins vs. 27-35 wins isn't anything to hang our hat on.

[CMH]

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Yeah that's why his trade is inevitable. They won't win with that group. It would be a miracle.

Melo can be a nice piece and perhaps bring at least a first round pick back.

I disagree that no one wants to play with him. I'm not sure when that rumor started but only fans say it.

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[jb12780]

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I think Thanasis will be on the level of Travis Wear.

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[Gilley]

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Looks like Zinger will be wearing #6 instead of #46.

[CMH]

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A report is out that the Knicks fired their development league coaches because they weren't happy with Thanasis's development.

Confirms the Knicks are aware their player isn't ready. I wonder if signing him is to ensure he gets time to learn directly from the NBA coaches with Jackson's close watch.

Just hope the kid isn't a bust.

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[jb12780]

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I don't see anything special in his game. He's probably on the team due to who is brother is.

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[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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I don't see any reason he can't develop into a defensive guy with some sort of spot up ability. In the very least, he plays hard and is a good athlete.


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