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Berman: 12 realistic Knicks free-agent targets 

Post#1 » by VirginiaKnickFan » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:07 am

C/PF LaMarcus Aldridge (Blazers): Rumblings are it’s no longer a guarantee he re-signs with the Blazers, especially if they’re one-and-done in the playoffs. He talked about fitting the triangle offense during All-Star weekend, but his max starting salary is a hefty $18.9 million. Can Jackson convince Aldridge to sign for one-year at less than the max so he can reap the benefits of the 2016 cap explosion?

C Greg Monroe (Pistons): A nifty, left-handed low-post scoring fit to cement the triangle, but is no stout defender and may come overpriced if he needs the max for his years of service to sign — about $15 million. But he seems bent on exiting Detroit and said he is ready to meet with Jackson.

PF Paul Millsap (Hawks): Could be solid tag-team with Carmelo Anthony, adding more grit, scoring (16.7 ppg) and perhaps comes cheaper than Monroe at a starting wage of $13 million with opt-out after one season.

PG Rajon Rondo (Mavericks): Word is he would love to play with fellow Oak Hill Academy stud Carmelo Anthony, though not a traditional triangle fit. Hasn’t helped market value in Dallas and may not get raise over current $12.5 million wage.

SG Wesley Matthews (Blazers): Ruptured Achilles could help Knicks as market value softens, perhaps to less than starting salary of $10 million with no guarantee he is ready for camp. He is the rugged, 3-point-shooting, stout, big-guard defender Knicks crave.

C DeAndre Jordan (Clippers): Has talked of interest in New York, and is the menacing, athletic defensive, rim-protecting center Jackson said he wants. But why would Clippers let him flee?

C Robin Lopez (Suns): Another active defensive center who comes more reasonably priced than Jordan — or even his brother, Brook. Not a bad value if starting salary is $8 million.

SF/PF Tobias Harris (Magic): Pride of Dix Hills wants to be here and is only 22. But would need to overpay a player who plays Anthony’s position. Orlando brass is threatening to match almost any offer.

SF/SG DeMarre Carroll (Hawks): Calls himself “The Junkyard Dog’’ because of his gritty, defensive mentality and has picked up his offensive firepower this season. Expressed interest in New York and playing for Derek Fisher and perhaps can start at $6 million.

SG/SF: Khris Middleton (Bucks): Could be value signing of free-agent class — a good defender who averaged 13.4 points and shot 40.7 percent from 3 with starting wage in $5 million range.

SG Danny Green (Spurs): Long Island kid who is getting All-Defensive Team votes and is a fine 3-point marksman. Perhaps takes a home discount.

PG/SG: Patrick Beverley (Rockets): Perimeter-defending point guard is good fit, depends how cheaply he comes.
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Post#2 » by AlphakirA » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:34 am

C: Lopez

PF: Melo

SF: Carroll

SG: Green/Wes

PG: Russell


Not an explosive off-season, but I sure wouldn't mind that.
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Post#3 » by NYKNICKPLAYA » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:44 am

C-Towns
PF-Monroe
SF-Melo
SG-Danny Green
PG- Rondo
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Post#4 » by melomax » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:51 am

Omer Asik > Lopez
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Post#5 » by melomax » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:53 am

ANd Rondo is a horrible fit for the triangle. If you are going to play Monroe at PF, and put a guard on the floor who cant shoot?

zero% chance that is happening.
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Post#6 » by Ignitowsky » Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:53 am

I don't want Rondo anywhere near MSG.
All in all he's just another prick with no wall
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Post#7 » by islanders11040 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:01 am

Dream Scenarios:

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Post#8 » by Crunch time 1 » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:04 am

Towns
Monroe
Melo
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Post#9 » by Greenie » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:04 am

Stopped reading when he said Lopez plays for the Suns...
ESPN needs help.
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Post#10 » by god4gives » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:05 am

C--- RoLo or Koufos / Ajinca / Bachynski
PF---- Greg Monroe/ kaminsky / JSmith
SF---- Melo / Thomas / Early
SG---- Danny Green or DeMarre Carroll / Hardaway / Thanasis
PG---- Galloway / Alexey Shved / ???
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Post#11 » by Nazrmohamed » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:07 am

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Melo
Matthews
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Post#12 » by ohio » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:07 am

kind of crazy how whoever wrote this is paid to write it... it's been 3 years...
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Post#13 » by Sark » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:10 am

Middleton and Carroll are the only ones I want on the Knicks. Everyone else would be a bad signing.
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Post#14 » by Capn'O » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:10 am

1. Berman is totally lurking.

2. Millsap has a higher max than 13, doesn't he? That sounds like a very low price for him.
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Post#15 » by Greenie » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:13 am

Capn'O wrote:1. Berman is totally lurking.

2. Millsap has a higher max than 13, doesn't he? That sounds like a very low price for him.

This. He's telling us nothing new.
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Post#16 » by isiah_thomas » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:22 am

Caroll will get more than 6 million
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Post#17 » by ctorres » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:22 am

I don't care if no one else is, but I'm a Berman fan, especially during free agency.
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Post#18 » by Fat Kat » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:27 am

ctorres wrote:I don't care if no one else is, but I'm a Berman fan, especially during free agency.


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Post#19 » by Mr Rabbit » Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:38 am

Middleton for $5 million, huh?
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