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Could Knicks Make Play For Boozer
The Jazz are rumored to be looking to rid themselves of Carlos Boozer, who could be an option for New York's Donnie Walsh as he looks for a traditional big man. Boozer is more of a traditional power forward than David Lee, who the Knicks could try to move for a first round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
As of right now, New York doesn't have a first-rounder in 2010.
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What do you guys think we'd have to give up to get Boozer? David Lee and what else?
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Both Lee and Robinson have had breakout seasons statistically that will only boost their market value. Robinson, who went into last night's game averaging 17.3 points per game, will be a finalist for the Sixth Man award this season. Lee went in leading the league with 63 double-doubles and 16 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.
With a major emphasis on having enough salary cap space in 2010 to make a run at one of the potential superstar free agents such as LeBron James, it might be impossible to lock up both Robinson and Lee to long-term deals. Before the season, Lee, who made $1.7 million this season, was looking for between $8 million to $10 million per year.
There was a great deal of interest in Lee before the trade deadline - the Trail Blazers are one team that has been regularly mentioned - and he could get an offer sheet from one or two of the few teams that have cap space (Portland, Detroit and Memphis). That will put pressure on the Knicks to match or lose him for nothing.
"I know there are other teams in the league that are going to possibly trade for me or get me in free agency and the Knicks will have a decision to make," Lee said. "We'll see what happens."
Lee is considered a valuable asset for a team looking to keep quality young players that would fit well around a star player. There is some anxiousness about what another team might do, but, Mike D'Antoni said, "at the end of the day, we hold the cards."
Regardless, D'Antoni has high expectations for this offseason.
"When we get into August," he said, "we will have a better team."