Tyson and Melo speak on roster improvements

Crazy⑧s

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LAS VEGAS -- The Knicks are continuing to work on their roster, but the moves they've made thus far have some of their veterans excited about next season.

After reaching an agreement with Jason Kidd last week, the Knicks came to terms with J.R. Smith, Steve Novak and Marcus Camby on Monday. Although Kidd and Camby are graybeards, Tyson Chandler said the Knicks got better, not older.

"We got a nice roster right now," Chandler said at U.S. Olympic team practice Tuesday. "Obviously, if you can get better pieces, you want to do so because things are not getting any easier out there. Teams are loading up. Everybody is chasing. Everybody wants to win now. We've got to continue to grow. We got our core back. Adding little pieces here and there really helps, too."

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The NBA moratorium on transactions ends Wednesday, so the Knicks can officially sign Kidd, Smith, Novak and forward James White and acquire Camby in a sign-and-trade with Houston.

Bringing back some of the players from last season was important to Chandler, and the Knicks are expected to add one more when they match Houston's four-year, $28.8-million offer to Jeremy Lin. But getting Kidd and Camby showed Chandler that the Knicks are serious about trying to win now.

"It says a lot about the organization and the team that a guy like Jason Kidd is willing to come and play, knowing that he only wants to win right now," Chandler said. "The same with Marcus Camby, he only wants to win.

"It says that the organization is going in the right direction. That's the reason why I came to New York. I wanted to see the organization go in the right direction and really contend every year, be title contenders every year."

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The Knicks haven't necessarily closed the gap between themselves and Miami. The Heat landed two players on the Knicks' radar, Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. But the Knicks are becoming better defensively and putting together a stronger bench.

Camby is a former Defensive Player of the Year. He finished 17th in blocks last year (1.44) and 15th in rebounding (9.0) despite playing only 22.9 minutes per game. Kidd remains a hard-nosed defender. The two of them are selfless players, too.

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"I feel good about the strides we made this offseason," Carmelo Anthony said. "We really made a splash this offseason, getting some free-agent signings, some guys we needed to get back. Now it's just a matter of us putting it all together."

The Knicks still have moves to make. With Lin, they would have 10 players with guaranteed contracts.

They continue to see if they can use Dan Gadzuric, whose contract is non-guaranteed, in a sign-and-trade. The Knicks are looking at wing players and exploring whether they can get Dahntay Jones from Indiana in a trade, a league source said.

Getting Camby gives the Knicks some much-needed size and depth up front. They can play Camby and Chandler, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, together at times.

Chandler likes the idea of being on the floor with Camby during crunch time to clog the lanes and help the Knicks get stops. Chandler also said the way the Heat got to the basket against the Knicks won't happen as much anymore.

"We match up better with everybody having him," Chandler said. "One of the tough things last year was when I went out of the game, a lot of times we didn't have rim protection. Having Camby now, that shot-blocker down there, a guy who understands the game, a savvy veteran, he's really going to help us defensively."


I certainly hope Stoudemire takes that last paragraph to heart.

I friggin' BUM Tyson Chandler.......(so homo)
 

NY17KNICKS

★Melo Mafia★
Why is it I only ever see Tyson or/and Melo talking about the team or working out with them or even something Knicks related.
does Amare care about us at all?
 

Crazy⑧s

Evacuee
Why is it I only ever see Tyson or/and Melo talking about the team or working out with them or even something Knicks related.
does Amare care about us at all?

Presumably this interview was taken at a team USA event or practice.

Amar'e, apparently, has had his head down and is working hard this offseason. 8 Hours a day. Can't be a bad thing, but we all know how his individual game's improvement pales in comparison to his team defense and rebounding's need for improvement. Vast improvement, nonetheless.

A post game that includes a baby hook would be nice. Don't think he has the footwork to really find himself a turn around J. Get it done, Dream.
 

nyk_nyk

All Star
Why is it I only ever see Tyson or/and Melo talking about the team or working out with them or even something Knicks related.
does Amare care about us at all?

Its because they are playing together on TEAM USA.

Let's not question Amare right now. He's supposedly working out and training every day, according to his tweets. If he doesn't come to camp right, we all know Woodson will be calling him out. He knows he's on a very short leash with the fans.
 

MSGhobo247

Rotation player
Crazy⑧s;241342 said:
Presumably this interview was taken at a team USA event or practice.

Amar'e, apparently, has had his head down and is working hard this offseason. 8 Hours a day. Can't be a bad thing, but we all know how his individual game's improvement pales in comparison to his team defense and rebounding's need for improvement. Vast improvement, nonetheless.

A post game that includes a baby hook would be nice. Don't think he has the footwork to really find himself a turn around J. Get it done, Dream.

Idk about that one. If he's really working out 8hrs a day then he should be a whole new player next season... We'll see. I hope so tho.
 

dasilva1079

Benchwarmer
No judgement from me until he steps on the court. Let the man do his thing in the off season, all I ask is for him to show me whatz up when the season starts.
 

DaTPRiNCE

The Knicks are Back
Foye and we'll be playing the MIA HEat in the ECF next may. i really hope we get Foye hes a defender and can knock down the 3
 

portega1968

El Cacique
Foye and we'll be playing the MIA HEat in the ECF next may. i really hope we get Foye hes a defender and can knock down the 3

I believe in miracles, but we just don't have assets to get Foye.

What Camby and Tyson are saying is great, but expected; its the same bla bla bla from every year. Would you expect them to say anything different?

Camby and Kidd are great additions to the bench, but we still have holes to plug.

I really hope Amare will become a post threat with Olajuwon's guidance, but I would be happy with seeing him consistently play defense. Not sure if this offseason work he's doing has any defense learnings built in. This is his major gap. Would make a big difference if he can make opponents pay the price for doubling Melo.
 

NYk_Reloaded718

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Nate Taylor ‏@ByNateTaylor
The Knicks just announced Glen Grunwald & newly acquired players will be at the MSG training center tomorrow at 2 p.m.
 

DaTPRiNCE

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Nate Taylor ‏@ByNateTaylor
The Knicks just announced Glen Grunwald & newly acquired players will be at the MSG training center tomorrow at 2 p.m.

will that be on MSG did it say or no?


and portega we can we have Gadzuric's contract in a sign and trade which would allow us to sign someone at a 2.1 salary. just depends if Foye would take that money or not.
 

NYk_Reloaded718

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will that be on MSG did it say or no?


and portega we can we have Gadzuric's contract in a sign and trade which would allow us to sign someone at a 2.1 salary. just depends if Foye would take that money or not.
i have no idea bro lol, it MIGHT be but if not maybe you can find it online somewhere. Ill try to get more info on it by tomorrow
 
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NYk_Reloaded718

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will that be on MSG did it say or no?


and portega we can we have Gadzuric's contract in a sign and trade which would allow us to sign someone at a 2.1 salary. just depends if Foye would take that money or not.

If anything check knicksnow.com ... They usually have every video up quickly.

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?@TheMick7NYY: @alanhahn Alan,is the 2PM presser on MSG TV today?? No, but check http://MSG.com for video clips and interviews later!


@stevenovak20
Its official!!! http://pic.twitter.com/LMVCTr5N

@PorschlaKidd (Jason's wife) Looks good! http://pic.twitter.com/FDB0rmWg

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Meet your new #Knicks http://instagr.am/p/M_ewEcAkHJ/

http://www.msg.com/videos/mike-woodson-at-vegas-summer-league-712.html

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Moree updatess to come later ill try to get more info and post em, if not im sure someone else will post the official press conference videos when they are released later on
 

NY17KNICKS

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@stevenovak20
Its official!!! http://pic.twitter.com/LMVCTr5N

@PorschlaKidd (Jason's wife) Looks good! http://pic.twitter.com/FDB0rmWg

Tina Cervasio ‏@TinaCervasio
Meet your new #Knicks http://instagr.am/p/M_ewEcAkHJ/

http://www.msg.com/videos/mike-woodson-at-vegas-summer-league-712.html

Tina Cervasio ‏@TinaCervasio
See my conversation w @RealJasonKidd on @ http://MSG.com later today & ‪#Knicks‬ SummerLeague @MSGNetworks http://instagr.am/p/M_hYvkgkI_/


Moree updatess to come later ill try to get more info and post em, if not im sure someone else will post the official press conference videos when they are released later on
great job!
 

NY17KNICKS

★Melo Mafia★
@stevenovak20
Its official!!! http://pic.twitter.com/LMVCTr5N

@PorschlaKidd (Jason's wife) Looks good! http://pic.twitter.com/FDB0rmWg

Tina Cervasio ‏@TinaCervasio
Meet your new #Knicks http://instagr.am/p/M_ewEcAkHJ/

http://www.msg.com/videos/mike-woodson-at-vegas-summer-league-712.html

Tina Cervasio ‏@TinaCervasio
See my conversation w @RealJasonKidd on @ http://MSG.com later today & ‪#Knicks‬ SummerLeague @MSGNetworks http://instagr.am/p/M_hYvkgkI_/


Moree updatess to come later ill try to get more info and post em, if not im sure someone else will post the official press conference videos when they are released later on
Damn that sig is sick as hell
 
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