The Knicks Thread....

[mp3]

Theses playoffs are taking a toll for the worst for our knicks, I 5hink injuries may take us out here, sure the league is banged up and that's life in the league but hey ho we are still building the right way I just hope we can dig deep in game 4

[Jeffx]

If they lose Game 4 tonight, series is over.

[mp3]

I don't feel as bad losing to the Heat after seeing how there smashing Boston, its hard not to cheer for Jimmy Butler regardless of them knocking our knicks out but if they go back to finals I kind of feel like how we did in 99 knocking them out as the 8th seed and losing in the finals to the Spurs

[mp3]

So looks like Josh Hart is opting out of his contract and testing free agency, I really hope the knicks can bring him back, 18 min a year is well worth what he brings to the table on a nightly basis

[Jeffx]

No, no, a thousand times no! Don't want Zion Williamson anywhere near the Knicks. Dude's missed 60% of his games. He's too much of a risk with his weight, poor conditioning and injuries. This would be one of the worst moves in Knick history (of which there are plenty).

https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/zion ... ree-agency

[mp3]

I don't want him either but I feel like a change of scenery he would try harder to be on court.

[Andrew]

I wonder about that as well. It seems like he's unmotivated with the Pelicans, and maybe a change of scene will light that fire. At the same time, old habits die hard, and a player who seemingly lacks that competitive spirit even in a tough situation - not to mention lacks dedication to staying in shape and suffering injuries as a result - probably isn't going to magically become a workhorse. Normally you wouldn't turn away talent like that, but when the baggage is too much...well, it'd suck to lose depth and give up players who will compete for someone who might be spending more time in street clothes than a jersey.

[mp3]

Exactly, as a fan of the nba and was of Zion he lost me when he quit on the Pels with that "I don't want to return till I feel like Zion" comment when BI came back probably 80% healthy to help the team make the playoffs which he has now confirmed after he addressed CJ's comments but we all knew to well who CJ was pointing the finger at here plus iam a huge fan of the JJ Redick podcast and as he said he was a teammate and qualified to be able to say that Zion is a detached teammate.

I think I speak for myself, Jeff and yourself Andrew us been old school nba fans and that type of bs just doesn't fly with us.

[Jeffx]

Exactly, as a fan of the nba and was of Zion he lost me when he quit on the Pels with that "I don't want to return till I feel like Zion" comment when BI came back probably 80% healthy to help the team make the playoffs which he has now confirmed after he addressed CJ's comments but we all knew to well who CJ was pointing the finger at here plus iam a huge fan of the JJ Redick podcast and as he said he was a teammate and qualified to be able to say that Zion is a detached teammate.

I think I speak for myself, Jeff and yourself Andrew us been old school nba fans and that type of bs just doesn't fly with us.

Exactly, plus the fact that he needs a change of scenery to stay motivated. That did it for me.

[Andrew]

It's one thing if a player has been on a team for years and the relationship has soured, or the frustration has built, or the team has wronged a player. That doesn't seem to be the case here. Obviously we don't know everything that's going on behind closed doors, but from the outside looking in and given the allusions that his current and former teammates have made, it seems like Zion is the one who's handled things poorly.

[mp3]

I'm gutted about losing Obi to the Pacers, I understand that he wants a bigger role so respect the trade but still..

Looks like we need a back up power forward now though

[Jeffx]

Yeah, I hate to see Obi go....I like the DiVincenzo signing, though. I want them to keep Josh Hart too.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/379 ... r-50m-deal

[mp3]

I totally get Obi wanting a bigger role than he had on the knicks hew seeing people get stupid money and knows he needs more exposure I totally get that but it's been a couple of weeks now and we still don't have a legit rotation backup power forward

[mp3]

I still think the knicks need a back up power forward, sure Randle has started getting his game together after the slow start but he's coming off ankle surgery this past off season and we just don't have the depth on the bench, we need a back up nevertheless

[Jeffx]

Kenny's not lying about the Knicks. Once again, they're stuck in the middle, the worst place for an NBA team to be.

https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/new- ... tournament

[Jeffx]

Damn, if my Knicks can only get a legit A-List superstar to team up with this cat....one of the best free agent signings in Knick history;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5-fgkz0RW8

[Jeffx]

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knic ... r-raptors/

I like the trade, I just hate losing I.Q. With OG, we get a two-way player, a much-needed wing defender. IMO, RJ has reached his ceiling. He's a nice player, but when you're drafted as high as he was, we needed more. I guarantee you, there'll be another trade before February's deadline.

[Murat]

That's a great trade. Knicks would have hard time matching Quickley's new contract and lose him for nothing. Now there is a wing defender who can shoot 3's and another body to help big rotation. Also Isaiah Hartenstein is having a great run, that really helps the team.

[Jeffx]

Yes, OG is a much better fit....unlike RJ, he doesn't need the ball in his hands, which frees up Brunson and Randle to do their thing.

Five wins in a row, now a two-game road trip in Dallas & Memphis. Sucks about Ja.

[Andrew]

They're on a bit of a slide lately. but still a solid season entering the All-Star break. Brunson has easily proven to be their best acquisition in years.

[Jeffx]

I worry about Randle when he back. How's he going to take the banging inside?

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/02/kni ... cenzo.html