Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2023.06.18)

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:14:17 +0000

I didn’t realize Isiah was literally involved with this trade. Well, I forgot he was there.

Just unreal

https://twitter.com/sopandeb/status/1670867908858085440?s=46&t=0wqff4cNt-sCGcDs-uMExw

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:20:39 +0000

Oh, definitely, they’ll get a backup power forward. It just won’t be Obi.

By: Knick fan not in NJ

Knick fan not in NJ — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:20:23 +0000

Yeah, but we do need a backup power forward. If we trade Obi, we have to find a way to get someone to fill that role.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:44:02 +0000

Seems like people view Obi’s departure as a forgone conclusion too. Why?

You’re not going to go into the second apron for Obi Toppin.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:42:44 +0000

I don’t disagree, but there will be playoff teams offering him their starting point guard job. I doubt he’s turning them down.

By: Director NYC

Director NYC — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:45:32 +0000

CP3 contract is obviously not getting picked by a third team. This means he should be waived later this week. He would be a perfect veteran to pick up with on the cheap to mentor to run that 2nd unit with Obi and Josh, iHart while mentoring both IQ and Brunson.

By: Stratomatic

Stratomatic — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:10:13 +0000

i also think when you trade a dollar for a quarter that your odds of getting a quarter are the same… makes you think doesn’t it…

That’s an assertion about the value of picks many here disagree with.

Yeah but they also understand the value of Jalen Williams.

Everyone is a genius after the fact and even a broken clock is right twice a day. 😉

Worry about the big things!

Reaching to draft Knox when Bridges was available and filled a need was a disaster.

Drafting Obi when we needed a PG and Halliburton was there is something to complain about.

On the flip side maneuvering to get Brunson changed the course of the franchise.

These pick rollovers and pick conversions are are a flea on an elephant’s butt. The value differences are barely measurable. Obsessing over them is silly.

By: danvt

danvt — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:16:34 +0000

Thanks NJ. Up and downsides of Beal make sense. Knicks could and should get better just on internal improvement. Seems like people view Obi’s departure as a forgone conclusion too. Why? Julius looked like an albatross this time last year and then he was all NBA. Give our young guys one more year. Obi and RJ are potentially complete young players with some holes in their games. I won’t claim all star potential but I’d rather take a chance on their growth than on some geriatric load management sneaker contract guy.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:06:40 +0000

This is going to be one hell of an offseason…

Ayton would be a nice fit on the Bulls. I’m sure the Suns would love Mitch and Quickley right about now, but I don’t see a trade there.

By: Knick fan not in NJ

Knick fan not in NJ — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:48:41 +0000

Trade grades on the Beale deal are varied. ESPN gives Phoenix a D and the Wizards a B-, while the Athletic gives Phoenix an A- and the Wizards a D-. The disagreements are whether the Wizards did well to trade him now or whether they got too little in return. And did Phoenix get a good player for very little or did they trade for someone who gives them a skill they already have (offense) when it is defense they really need.