Bungaman Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I do worry that Thibs will run the starters down and they'll having nothing left for the playoff run. I also panic that Dolan will lean on his FO guys to do something splashy (and stupid) before the trade deadline, because ... that's who he is. The current team chemistry seems to be good. Roster turnover is an underrated problem in basketball, and I don't want him/them to mess with it more, and up the percentage to 40% of the starting lineup - and I'm not even factoring in IH's ascension in Mitch's injury absence. That would count for less, given that he's been on the team for two years, and his teammates know how he plays , but still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 10 minutes ago, Bungaman said: I do worry that Thibs will run the starters down and they'll having nothing left for the playoff run. I also panic that Dolan will lean on his FO guys to do something splashy (and stupid) before the trade deadline, because ... that's who he is. The current team chemistry seems to be good. Roster turnover is an underrated problem in basketball, and I don't want him/them to mess with it more, and up the percentage to 40% of the starting lineup - and I'm not even factoring in IH's ascension in Mitch's injury absence. That would count for less, given that he's been on the team for two years, and his teammates know how he plays , but still. The good news is that I'm not sure there is an obvious star to sell the farm for right now. Mitchell has been the long term target for a while, but the Cavs are right in the mix in the East and it doesn't sound like they want to move on from him yet. Also, one wonders how viable a Brunson/Mitchell backcourt even is given how undersized they would be. There was some Towns smoke before the season, but Minny is currently hanging on to the best record in the West. To me, the obvious move to make is to add another scorer to the bench, which shouldn't cost you too much more than Fournier's expiring and draft picks and/or minor pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, slimjasi said: The good news is that I'm not sure there is an obvious star to sell the farm for right now. Mitchell has been the long term target for a while, but the Cavs are right in the mix in the East and it doesn't sound like they want to move on from him yet. Also, one wonders how viable a Brunson/Mitchell backcourt even is given how undersized they would be. There was some Towns smoke before the season, but Minny is currently hanging on to the best record in the West. To me, the obvious move to make is to add another scorer to the bench, which shouldn't cost you too much more than Fournier's expiring and draft picks and/or minor pieces. Murray is the obvious target but there are a lot of teams in on that mix. The good news for the Knicks is they know Atl loves Grimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 22 hours ago, Waka Flocka Flacco said: Luka out tomorrow. Robinson exception denied because he might be back. This is how it happens. You get rid of all the chuckers and you just start catching every single break. If Mitch is going to be back for the playoffs then they have to go all-in on landing a top 4 seed so they can let him play himself back into shape in that first series. That would be nuts if he makes it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/11/2024 at 5:33 PM, RutgersJetFan said: If Mitch is going to be back for the playoffs then they have to go all-in on landing a top 4 seed so they can let him play himself back into shape in that first series. That would be nuts if he makes it back. With the way Hartenstein is playing, Even if Mitch plays himself into game shape the first round, we should be ok versus a lesser caliber team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 When Randle is on, man is he on. Such a throwback to the Riley years. The Knicks being good helps but this is the most entertaining NBA season in a long time. The league is wide open and so much young talent making themselves known this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waka Flocka Flacco Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Jokic is a snowman made of cookie dough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asymmetrical Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 The Ihart injury sounds.. not good? Especially if he's gonna be counted on to play 42 minutes a night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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32EBoozer Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/24/2024 at 9:13 AM, RutgersJetFan said: When Randle is on, man is he on. Such a throwback to the Riley years. Agreed. Riley team was sooo physical. Oakley was a hard ass, as was Ewing. Randle could have fit in on that team nicely. Brunson just amazes me. Physically, he’s a JAG but mentally, he’s like Cousy. See’s everything and nearly always makes the right decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: Agreed. Riley team was sooo physical. Oakley was a hard ass, as was Ewing. Randle could have fit in on that team nicely. Brunson just amazes me. Physically, he’s a JAG but mentally, he’s like Cousy. See’s everything and nearly always makes the right decision. It’s his footwork. Hard to think of scoring dominant PG’s that were as good from 3 and mid-range as him. I think the best comp for him is Iverson during the second half of his career but he’s a way more efficient scorer. His interior footwork is nuts though. McGrady and Garnett were discussing on KG’s podcast that the biggest difference between this new generation and the previous ones is the footwork these guys are capable of and I think you have to put Brunson right at the top of that list. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 29 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: It’s his footwork. Hard to think of scoring dominant PG’s that were as good from 3 and mid-range as him. I think the best comp for him is Iverson during the second half of his career but he’s a way more efficient scorer. His interior footwork is nuts though. McGrady and Garnett were discussing on KG’s podcast that the biggest difference between this new generation and the previous ones is the footwork these guys are capable of and I think you have to put Brunson right at the top of that list. Footwork in what sense? Quick-twitch ability defending the ball or creating space offensively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Knicks are ballin This is a good team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisaynon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 the knicks are why i havent been pressed about the loser piece of sh*t jets. just such a well constructed team that still has all their picks. thank god at least one of my teams are competent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 13 hours ago, slimjasi said: Knicks are ballin This is a good team Our conference is tough! Pacers landing Siakem is huge. 1st game 31 points in win vs. Suns (Toppin 25/11 RBs) We need to add another player to get ready for playoff push. Brown would be a good get. Still need a scorer off bench to replace IQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 37 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: Our conference is tough! Pacers landing Siakem is huge. 1st game 31 points in win vs. Suns (Toppin 25/11 RBs) We need to add another player to get ready for playoff push. Brown would be a good get. Still need a scorer off bench to replace IQ. It will be interesting to see who they get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asymmetrical Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 they're really good. they're really, honest to god good. it's crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wit Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Randle suffered a dislocated shoulder l, hopefully mei won’t show too many torn ligaments and he can be back in 4 weeks. Sucks! Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Wit said: Randle suffered a dislocated shoulder l, hopefully mei won’t show too many torn ligaments and he can be back in 4 weeks. Sucks! Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app He’s back a week after ASG. He’s tough! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungaman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The Knicks curse is almost as bad as the Jets one, though I don't know who is responsible. Hartenstein better stay healthy from here on out, because his minutes won't be going down, now that Sims will be backing him up almost exclusively. I suspect Achiuwa will come off the bench for a big piece of Randle's minutes, rather than as a smallball center, so Hart doesn't get ground into pulp at power forward. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 15 hours ago, Bungaman said: The Knicks curse is almost as bad as the Jets one, though I don't know who is responsible. Hartenstein better stay healthy from here on out, because his minutes won't be going down, now that Sims will be backing him up almost exclusively. I suspect Achiuwa will come off the bench for a big piece of Randle's minutes, rather than as a smallball center, so Hart doesn't get ground into pulp at power forward. Sigh. You nailed it. Almost a Triple-Double for Hart!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 12 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: You nailed it. Almost a Triple-Double for Hart!! One night later . . . Boom! 8 straight b*tches 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asymmetrical Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I don't know what to do with a good team. like, am i just supposed to enjoy this? very confusing 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Patrick Ewing was awesome. Then after Kobe and Shaq it became unwatchable. Go Knocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 11 hours ago, slimjasi said: One night later . . . Boom! 8 straight b*tches So... Precious is a RFA after this season and OG has a Player Option I believe he will reject. Precious will be tendered an offer and Knicks will have ROFR. OG will most likely get somewhere close to a Max Contract. It will be curious to see if Leon brings one more stud (D. Mitchell) into the fold and see how he handles keeping some of these players on the roster for LT. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungaman Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 1/30/2024 at 9:55 AM, 32EBoozer said: You nailed it. Almost a Triple-Double for Hart!! I'd like to take credit as a savant, but I'm much closer to the blind squirrel. If my own nuts weren't permanently attached to me, I'd misplace them. I watched them on my crappy internet feed last night, and was flabbergasted that they could take down the Hornets with such a shorthanded squad, especially with a much smaller team up front. Dare I say they actually are playing smart and tenaciously: any team that shows up to play them will get beaten if they don't match the intensity that they seem to muster, especially in the second half. I used to shut off their games in the third quarter, knowing they would slack off or have a mental meltdown and lose - now it's the other teams that are getting pushed into that fate by the Knicks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 On 1/31/2024 at 8:55 AM, 32EBoozer said: So... Precious is a RFA after this season and OG has a Player Option I believe he will reject. Precious will be tendered an offer and Knicks will have ROFR. OG will most likely get somewhere close to a Max Contract. It will be curious to see if Leon brings one more stud (D. Mitchell) into the fold and see how he handles keeping some of these players on the roster for LT. I don't think Mitchell is a great fit The guy I want is Bridges, I just don't think the Nets will play ball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, slimjasi said: The guy I want is Bridges, I just don't think the Nets will play ball It all depends on what Leon is willing to offer. Bridges is very good to a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: It all depends on what Leon is willing to offer. Bridges is very good to a player. Supposedly the Nets have turned down inquiries from other teams about Bridges so far and I just have a really hard time seeing the Nets trading anyone of value to the Knicks (the front offices despise each other and the Nets are already so badly overshadowed in NY). BUT I think he would fit like a glove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, slimjasi said: Supposedly the Nets have turned down inquiries from other teams about Bridges so far and I just have a really hard time seeing the Nets trading anyone of value to the Knicks (the front offices despise each other and the Nets are already so badly overshadowed in NY). BUT I think he would fit like a glove Huge game tonight! Pacers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and sit above us in the second seed. It will be interesting to see how we look without Randall.… As far as Bridges and other teams’ offers, not many teams have the same draft capital that we have. I’m sure Leon could make an offer they could not refuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: Huge game tonight! Pacers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, and sit above us in the second seed. It will be interesting to see how we look without Randall.… As far as Bridges and other teams’ offers, not many teams have the same draft capital that we have. I’m sure Leon could make an offer they could not refuse. ? The Pacers are currently the 6th seed and we are currently the 3rd seed. Yes, the Pacers are good. Really want to get OG back for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 2 hours ago, slimjasi said: ? The Pacers are currently the 6th seed and we are currently the 3rd seed. Yes, the Pacers are good. Really want to get OG back for this one. Yes, I should have done my due diligence. With Siakam & Haliburton the Pacers are a tough matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 41 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: Yes, I should have done my due diligence. With Siakam & Haliburton the Pacers are a tough matchup. In addition to Randle, OG AND Grimes are both out tonight yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, slimjasi said: In addition to Randle, OG AND Grimes are both out tonight yikes The ‘Nova 3 we need to light it up tonight and the D needs to be spectacular! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said: The ‘Nova 3 we need to light it up tonight and the D needs to be spectacular! Count it! no randle, no Robinson, no OG, no Grimes . . . No PROBLEM! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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