Possible NYK targets/deals that are realistic for Thibbs:
Andre Drummond: Mount Vernon native, age fits our roster timeline, and would fit well with Randle. With Mitch and Obi, this would be a move to sacrifice winning now over development. And, this almost makes trading MRob an inevitable outcome. I would pass. We need shooting more than rebounding/interior toughness.
JJ Redick: Could possibly represent the best 3-point option available (on the cheap). He has mentioned he wants Knicks or Nets, if released. If released, or if comes at price of Austin Rivers... then I?m all for it. Otherwise, his best days behind him.
Kyle Lowry: Impending free agent on the block. A massive upgrade over EP. he probably prefers a contender.... and the time for this trade was when we had Melo, but Dolan vetoed it.
Lonzo Ball: I think this could be a good deal, if limited to Knox-Knits package. I am intrigued but not willing to part with major assets for LB.
Oladipo or Wall: Wall makes too much, both are damaged goods. But Knox for Oladipo is interesting, no?
McCullum or Fornier? Sleeper SG snipers that would help and may not cost as much as the next group:
Booker, KAT, Zach Lavine or Bradley Beal: The present ?pie in the sky? dream. More likely, a deal like this made during Summer. Longest of long shots, and TBH.... probably costs you RJ and/or Mitch.
Would Beal, Randle, Drummond do much to move the needle in the EC?
Kevin Love, John Collins, KP: Don?t even mentioned brining in another PF!