Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2018.05.13)

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 14 May 2018 13:33:13 +0000

Yeah, if he just wants to live in LA with his family year round, I get it. He’s done enough.

Although you can just hear the wags on ESPN down the road. “You think Jordan would have ever chosen his family over winning three more titles?”

By: DRed

DRed — Mon, 14 May 2018 02:25:52 +0000

The Lebron to the Lakers stuff makes sense if Lebron is prioritizing his family over his chance to win a title. Apparently his wife and his mom didn’t want him to go back to Cleveland, they live in LA in the offseason, and his kids are getting old enough to have a say in what the family does. Maybe he just wants to live in LA.

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Mon, 14 May 2018 02:19:46 +0000

@18

The Sixers are projected to have about 32 to 35 million in cap space just by not re-signing those guys and declining McConnell and Holmes’ team options, so in theory they could just outright sign LeBron to a max depending on where the cap actually ends.

Kawhi makes 18 a year, which means Covington + Fultz is enough to meet his salary. Saric would only be added if necessary plus whatever picks (they could add this year’s 10th too). It’s not as impossible as it seems, it pretty much depends on what San Antonio wants to do with Kawhi. If the situation is indeed beyond repair I have big doubts they could get a significantly better offer than Fultz, Saric and Covington plus a pick.

Then if I’m Redick in this case, after getting the money this year, why wouldn’t I compromise on my salary this year for a clear chance at least for two finals?

By: The Glass Half Rebuilt

The Glass Half Rebuilt — Mon, 14 May 2018 02:09:18 +0000

I wouldn’t be surprised if LeBron stays in Cleveland one more year and decides to join his buddy Fizdale on the Knicks to help him “rebuild a culture around the Knicks’ young group.” Do not underestimate the power of New York and our all black brain trust. Mills, Perry, Robinson, Fizdale, and LeBron.

By: MBunge

MBunge — Mon, 14 May 2018 01:49:21 +0000

Embiid’s contract extension kicks in next season, which means even if Philly doesn’t resign Redick, Bellineli, Ersan, and Amir they would still probably need to trade another one or two guys to give LeBron a full max deal. Which means Redick would have to take a vet minimum or one of the exception salaries.
And I can’t see the Spurs trading Kawhi for Fultz, Saric, and Covington.

Mike

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Mon, 14 May 2018 00:58:14 +0000

I think the Lakers thing is just typical Lakers media / fan delusion. It makes zero sense as long as Golden State exists in its current form (and Klay reportedly is ready to leave a lot of money on the table to keep the core together, so…).

The craziest thing would be if those LeBron + Kawhi to Philly rumours actually happened. Imagining a Simmons / Redick / Leonard / LeBron / Embiid line up hurts my brain.

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 14 May 2018 00:35:30 +0000

California is awesome but I wouldn’t want to be in the same division as Durant and Harden. Lebron is the King but if he cares about winning another title one destination seems to stand above the rest. He may not, which is fine. But I don’t know if I see him and Lonzo hoisting the trophy.

That’s what I will tell him when he calls me to ask for advice.

By: d-mar

d-mar — Sun, 13 May 2018 22:03:47 +0000

So the Celtics could be heading to the Finals without 2 of their best players. They have a bonafide star in Tatum, another developing star in Brown, Rozier playing out of his mind and one of the smartest coaches in the league. And if they beat the Cavs, there’s a good chance LeBron goes west and they can dominate the East for years. Oh, and just watch the Lakers move up to 2nd in the lottery and the Celtics grab that pick also.

I hate Boston with all my being, but they are so set up for the next 5 years it’s ridiculous.

By: kevin5318

kevin5318 — Sun, 13 May 2018 21:42:50 +0000

Forgot about SGA. He’s another guy I wouldn’t mind taking at 9.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Sun, 13 May 2018 20:33:23 +0000

@11 completely agree. If you’re ranking Sexton head-and-shoulders above anyone else at 9 or 10, then go for it, but I hope you aren’t.

You could maybe argue that he’s equal to the Bridges’ in value, but certainly not better. You could also easily argue that he’s worse than Zhaire Smith or Robert Williams.