Tankathon says 5.6%What are the odds the 12th worst team would get a top 5 pick that isn't the 1st?
For sure, it's very much in the realm of possibility. This is why teams don't trade unprotected picks anymore, and also why every Kings loss makes a big difference.Better than I thought.
Did we acquire the Kings pick before or after the odds changed? And the Kings pick isn't "unprotected." At least not when the Celtics acquired it.For sure, it's very much in the realm of possibility. This is why teams don't trade unprotected picks anymore, and also why every Kings loss makes a big difference.
The loss in Cleveland last night gives them an advantage even with the B2B as they came out focused and determined from the get go without ever taking their foot off the pedal with the exception of a 3-minute stretch when the Wiz tried getting away with using a 5-man bench unit in the 3rd which they quickly corrected. The Pacers are a lottery level team without Oladipo......one of the top three seeds are going to have a quick and easy series in the first round.DC is on a b2b too. The Pacers are done this year unless they get Conley, and even then the Celtics should pass them comfortably.
He's done this before back when Phil Jackson was GM. There were talks of the Celtics trading for him but we went with Kyrie.Sounds like Zinger wants out...
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Reporting with @ZachLowe and @RamonaShelburne: In meeting with management today, Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis expressed his concern with the losing, franchise direction and an uncertainty that a culture is developing that will enable sustainable organizational success.
Sounds like Zinger wants out...
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Reporting with @ZachLowe and @RamonaShelburne: In meeting with management today, Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis expressed his concern with the losing, franchise direction and an uncertainty that a culture is developing that will enable sustainable organizational success.
Remember he's hurt. How high can his value really be right now?Wow. Okay, here are the Knicks salaries before you hit the trade machine: https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/NYK.html
If Porzingis is healthy.Porzingis + Knox + 2019 pick is a damn good offer for AD
If Porzingis was completely healthy right now that package would be a complete overpay. The injury question is the only reason it seems reasonable, IMOIf Porzingis is healthy.
AD, stars don't want to play with guys who are probably gonna need 2-3 years to figure it out, hence why LeBron teams have constantly moved picks and young guys for vetsAlso, what does Durant want? If Durant wants to go to the Knicks, would he rather play with AD or Zinger and a lottery shot at Zion? This summer is going to be crazy.
Very true. I do think Zion will be an exception to this rule.AD, stars don't want to play with guys who are probably gonna need 2-3 years to figure it out, hence why LeBron teams have constantly moved picks and young guys for vets
They shouldn’t trade KP but if they attached him to Hardaway’s contract they could probably get back a really interesting piece.Only signed for one more year and didn't meet the criteria for starter pay. He's getting 4.4 mil next year.
He'd be very hard to trade for anyway given his salary.
You have to consider that Zion (or a Top 3 pick) is also an attractive trade asset. Having Zion can attract Durant, just like how Wiggins attracted LeBron back to Cleveland; Zion probably has a higher trade value than all but 10 or so players in the league.AD, stars don't want to play with guys who are probably gonna need 2-3 years to figure it out, hence why LeBron teams have constantly moved picks and young guys for vets
or 2 guys, anyway.So NY must really think they can sign Kyrie and Durant this off-season?
They will end up with Rozier and Dragic or something.or 2 guys, anyway.
Yikes, this had a short shelf life.I think this the most sustainable the Knicks have looked in a long time. They'll get Kristaps back, look like they have something in Knox, will land a top pick in the draft, and have cap space for the summer. By the standards of Knicks fans; this is a time for great optimism.
Anyone think Kyrie is dying to play with DSJ?So NY must really think they can sign Kyrie and Durant this off-season?
Great minds...They will end up with Rozier and Dragic or something.
I don't know if this is sarcasm, but I'm sure the Knicks would gladly get rid of DSJ if it means Kyrie. There would be plenty of takers.Anyone think Kyrie is dying to play with DSJ?
Why are you acting like this was all the Knicks making a decision by themselves? It sounds like Porzingis (who seems to have quite the ego for not having accomplished a whole lot) wanted out, and he's an RFA this summer. He still hasn't come close to proving that he can stay healthy for a full season, and they dumped some awful contracts. I kind of like it, actually.The Knicks are so fucking stupid. I kind of understand being unsure about Porzingis coming off the injury; but my god, trading the most exciting young player the Knicks have had since Patrick Ewing so they can have a better shot at landing Durant; when a million different things can change between now and when Durant hits free agency; and if he opts to go anywhere else they are dead in the water. I would just hate, hate to be a fan of this team. They play miserable basketball for years with an unlikable, selfish star player and the one saving grace is that Knick fans have been able to talk themselves into this Latvian kid being their savior, and now that optimism is toast and replaced with a prayer Durant will sign with their miserable franchise, even though a star FA hasn't signed with NY in over a decade.
It's a really good deal for the Knicks. They get rid of Hardaway's bad contract, get rid of a supposed malcontent in Porzingis, and opened up 2 max slots for FA.The Knicks are so fucking stupid. I kind of understand being unsure about Porzingis coming off the injury; but my god, trading the most exciting young player the Knicks have had since Patrick Ewing so they can have a better shot at landing Durant; when a million different things can change between now and when Durant hits free agency; and if he opts to go anywhere else they are dead in the water. I would just hate, hate to be a fan of this team. They play miserable basketball for years with an unlikable, selfish star player and the one saving grace is that Knick fans have been able to talk themselves into this Latvian kid being their savior, and now that optimism is toast and replaced with a prayer Durant will sign with their miserable franchise, even though a star FA hasn't signed with NY in over a decade.