Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2026.09.14)

By: Raven is a Big Black Bird

Raven is a Big Black Bird — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:18:10 +0000

I love that bit with Brunson on the Emmys. Especially because not only did he not sing (thank god), but his only line was “Seriously?”

Pretty funny, though.

By: rama, purist of sloth

rama, purist of sloth — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:42:33 +0000

Honestly, I’m not that worried about anyone. The only thing I’m worried about is health. And focus early in the year; it could be a bit ugly if players aren’t locked in again and Jalen’s wrist isn’t ready. But assuming fourth seed or higher, we should go to the ECF at least. And then the health of the other teams will matter.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:17:40 +0000

I know it’s not a popular opinion round here, but I think IQ is very overrated. Kawhi is a creaky 35 years old, and although he had a great year on paper, he only played 2000 minutes. RJ and Barnes are not all that complementary with Leonard. I’m not all that worried about Toronto. Put differently, I’m WAAAAY more worried about the Sixers, Celts, and Heat, and probably more worried about the Pistons, Cavs and Magic.

By: Hubert

Hubert — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:49:34 +0000

occurs to me that if the Clips go the route of ignoring the second apron by trading for overpaid players plus picks, they will pay much more in luxury tax money then their $30M fine.

I don’t think this is really a thing. Like you said, the trade restrictions won’t allow it. Once you get over the first apron you can’t take back a dollar more than you send out.

They would have to re-sign Brook Lopez to a one year, $60M contract, and then use him to take back salary.

I’m guessing that kind of BS would be frowned upon.

By: Early Bird Writes

Early Bird Writes — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:20:36 +0000

Toronto is also my biggest concern in the East. They have strong two-way players 1-5, save RJ on defense, and all 5 guys are plus passers.

They were the 11th best team in net rating last season, and the gap between Kawhi and Ingram is enormous.

The one question for Toronto is spacing. RJ, Poeltl, and Barnes are bad shooters.

By: rama, purist of sloth

rama, purist of sloth — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:14:53 +0000

Brunson was in the opening number of the Emmys with his BFF Mariska Hargitay.

OK, now I’m worried

By: Knick fan not in NJ

Knick fan not in NJ — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:12:38 +0000

It occurs to me that if the Clips go the route of ignoring the second apron by trading for overpaid players plus picks, they will pay much more in luxury tax money then their $30M fine. The tax money would go to the other owners too, which would be kind of fair.

This strategy may be easier said than done because once you get over the aprons trade restrictions make it hard to acquire high priced players. The teams I remember going over the second aprons did it by resigning their own players.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:11:06 +0000

Brunson was in the opening number of the Emmys with his BFF Mariska Hargitay.

By: Hubert

Hubert — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:24:44 +0000

Inspired by today’s talk I wore my blue Mitch 23 jersey tonight out in NYC on way to gym. Incidentally I bought while having drinks with Rama during the Landry Shamet game. Gotten three “Knicks in 5” shouts already

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:18:56 +0000

Meanwhile, KAT and Mrs. KAT are currently curating an October Sotheby’s auction. Hope that works out for them.