We’d be no different than where we are now…very thin to no depth, absolutely horrific defensively and the picks needed for a quality rotation player wouldn’t be idealGames like this makes you wonder what happens this season if Rose had balls and acted boldly and dealt RJ, Grimes, IQ, OBI for Mitchell.
NYK would still have picks for OG too
Kiya Coach sat RJ basically all of the 4th and OT and team still lost in a pathetic fashion per usualMy bad! Can Randle score in 4 seconds ???
Chief? who would u select to take last shot?
Randle?
Brunson?
Barrett?
Quickley?
Problem is it’s easy to find players like RJ, IQ, QG or Obi. Knicks could’ve had a big 3 of JB, DM, JR. Still have assets to make a run at G-Allen and OG. They would’ve had Robinson, IH, Sims at C.We’d be no different than where we are now…very thin to no depth, absolutely horrific defensively and the picks needed for a quality rotation player wouldn’t be ideal
They surrendered all first rounders from 2025 to 2029 eligible…if you count swap rights totaling 5 picks
The trade was INSANE!!!
Had we a better coach we probably win tonight and only just 3gms back of Cleveland, who arguably has better depth after Top 3 rotationProblem is it’s easy to find players like RJ, IQ, QG or Obi. Knicks could’ve had a big 3 of JB, DM, JR. Still have assets to make a run at G-Allen and OG. They would’ve had Robinson, IH, Sims at C.
I don’t know… seems that roster a lot better than this. Nobody can close and closers aren’t easy to find.
Brunson
Mitchell
OG
Randle
Robinson
How are we feeling entering 2023-2024 with that starting 5?
You d have a great point about how DM hasn’t made Cavs better, which nobody is talking about. Interesting.
Why are we always trading for other teams young players and never developing our own nor developing them(Burke, Mudiay, Hezonja, Smith, Portis, Cam). I hate the way we do things as an organization. We have no real plan...EVERI like OG as a player with potential, but who is he an upgrade over in the 9 man rotation? OG, Mitchell would enhance the JB-JR-RJ experiment, but come at the expense of QG’s development.
Knicks also need shooting, right, more than defense?
So, if you’re trading just picks to TOR…. Who doesn’t play? Obi and QB play less, no?
I’d prefer a Cam for Allen swap, bc it doesn’t cost much assets moving forward. He provides shooting and an extra dimension for Thibbs that’s been lost with Evan F out.
I just can’t trade 3 first rounders for OG after balking doing that for DM.
But, who knows, it could be a big enough boost moving forward bc it would solidify the defensive side of ball for starting 5. But I’d prefer a swap of Obi or something.
Going to be fascinating to see what Rose does or doesn’t do next 2 weeks.
Kat is sorta a mixed bag…I personally feel he’s SOFF, has poor leadership, distracted, and a little sensitive as it pertains to high maintenance. I know he’s been through some things and I try to consider his trials of adversity yet I’m not completely sold. He’s talented when he’s locked in and healthyI agree. Knicks need to pray SGA is made available. Anybody else who is available, that means OKC has more ammo.
KAT is interesting, bc Edwards is now the man and the KAT-Gobert duo isn’t working.
Would a package built around Obi, Cam and picks be enough?
Let’s think and see what else is even remotely available that would make Knicks better in 1-3 years? The best scenario is to develop. It’s not sexy now, but Randle, RJ, JB, QG, IQ, OT, MR is as good a young core as anybody has in the EC (who can boast talent under 27). Only problem is team is devoid a top 10 stud. You sort of need those in NBA. No free agent savior is coming. So, only course is to develop and hope for a miracle.