Comments on: Knicks Sign Landry Fields

By: Garson

Garson — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:38:18 +0000

Only Cs i see Amare having trouble with out of the east are Bogut and Lopez… Howard not the greatest offensive threat.

Much better lineup with Amare at the C.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:52:43 +0000

@23 I think we’ll see a lot of Stoudemire at the 5, especially if Randolph looks ready to play 30+ minutes. Stoudemire/Randolph/Gallo/Chandler would be a pretty tall lineup.

By: Spree8nyk8

Spree8nyk8 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:57:48 +0000

I think the Knicks should consider at least trying to see if Gallo can play the 2 this season. It would give them a huge starting 5, and might help them on the glass where they have been atrocious. It would allow Randolph and Gallo to be on the floor at the same time. I just really think it’s gonna have to happen. otherwise one of them isn’t going to be a starter.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:48:48 +0000

AY: Curry/Gallo/Chandler and a 2014 1st round would not placate Nuggets fans.

Maybe not, but losing him for nothing probably won't placate them either.

By: AY

AY — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:31:38 +0000

It looks grim for the Knicks getting Melo. Future high picks with potential would be important, and we don’t have them. Plus Kaman or Murphy trumps Curry because each can actually produce on-court and keep the Nuggets competitive. The only chance would be if Melo said NY or bust, but that would be extreme and the Nugs may not play along.

Curry/Gallo/Chandler and a 2014 1st round would not placate Nuggets fans.

By: massive

massive — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:44:13 +0000

So I’m supposed to believe that Carmelo Anthony wants to play for the Clippers and the Nets? The same two teams that got shut out of this year’s free agency blitz? Instead of signing James, Bosh, Wade, Stat, or Boozer, the Clippers got Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes. The Nets got Travis Outlaw, Anthony Morrow, and Jordan Farmar. And on top of this, the Clippers and Nets are going to be giving up players that don’t play Melo’s position, so they’ll be getting worse around him. I really don’t think those teams have trump cards because if they get worse, both of those teams have already proven they cannot attract top free agents. Those two teams, IMHO, make absolutely no sense for Melo.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:17:44 +0000

“IMO Melo has a lot more leverage than people are giving him credit for. In fact, he seems to have all of it.”

The one thing not working in his/our favor is the hard cap that could be put in place after this season. Melo could stand to lose a lot of money if he doesn’t get his extension this year.

Can’t you just see Kahn swooping in and trading for Melo, extension be damned, and proclaiming out loud to the media: “gosh darn it, I’m just going to show him how swell Minnesota is and he’ll decide to stay.” Maybe Love and Johnson get it done plus a pick? That would be a disaster, but maybe it gets Ricky to come over?

I would stick with our Gallo/Chandler/Curry offer and see what happens. I’m sure someone like Kahn will be stupid enough to trade for Melo, betting that he will want that extension regardless of where he ends up. I won’t be sad if we’re left with Gallo/Randolph/Stoudemire in the frontcourt.

Meanwhile, Portland could break down and trade Rudy soon. My guess is that he goes to Boston, but who knows?

By: Z

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:05:46 +0000

Caleb: But is either one better than Comeback Eddy Curry?

Eddy Curry needs to score 95 points on opening day, then be traded that night.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:57:23 +0000

Z: I think Kamen trumps Murphy in both perceived AND in actual value. He is coming off an All-Star season (perceived value), but he also has a polished inside game, which is more valuable than a center who hangs out on the arc.And the T-Wolves pick will definitely be high. Really high. How could it not be?

Oh, the T-Wolves pick probably will be high. But they have two years to get their act together - Love, Beasley, Johnson and the #1 pick in 2011 - plus money for a free agent - so I wouldn't count on them being the worst team in the league NEXT year. Will the 2012 pick really be better than the bird-in-hand #3, Derrick Favors? Not sure about perceived value - centers are always worth a lot - but Murphy is a really good player. On top of his shooting he rebounds more than Kaman. Murphy/Nene with Birdman as the 3rd big, fits a lot better than Kaman/Nene/Birdman. I'm not sure if it's better or worse for the Nugs, that his deal ends next summer. But is either one better than Comeback Eddy Curry?

By: The Honorable Cock Jowles

The Honorable Cock Jowles — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:55:53 +0000

Carmelo to the Nets: a thing of beauty. Not only do I get to watch him on the Knicks’ off-days (because he is truly a sight to see), but I don’t get his exorbitant salary not paying off for my own beloved team!

Go Nets! Good luck with the #7 seed for the next 5 years!