Knicks and Phil Jackson to part ways, Dolan targeting Masai as replacement

Raps in 4 · Post #381 » by **Raps in 4** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:58 am

They can have him if we target Hinkie as his replacement.

Raps in 4 · Post #382 » by **Raps in 4** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:03 am

I'm thinking Masai signs Lowry to super max on Saturday and then leaves for NYK.

720 · Post #383 » by **720** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:09 am

So I was listening to Hot97's recent interview with Melo's wife Lala. One of the cohosts (Peter Rosenberg, started listing teams that are close to New York). He started with DC, now listen for one of the cities Lala starts to list...

Starts around 14:50

Watch on YouTube

BBallInSight · Post #384 » by **BBallInSight** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:09 am

Saw Masai at an event this evening. Told him "you better not leave us to go to New york", with a smile, to which he replied, "I'm here" (indicating that he had some commitments relating to his family for the summer). He didn't look overly happy and seemed preoccupied...for what it's worth. I was standing next to him for like 5 minutes and was dying to discuss all sorts of topics but I felt like I'd be imposing.

Basketball_Jones · Post #385 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:12 am

Raps in 4 wrote:I'm thinking Masai signs Lowry to super max on Saturday and then leaves for NYK.

One last nail in the coffin!

Johnny Bball · Post #386 » by **Johnny Bball** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:16 am

Tacoma wrote:
Citrus wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:Not saying anything is the story now. He could have stamped it out via text to every single beat writer earlier in the day, prior to the press conference. Either he thinks it's so ridiculous that it's not worth responding to or he's interested.

Why would someone be interested in such ugly situation,with owner known to mix in business.No players no picks.

Why would someone be interested in the Knicks?

(1) They're tied for 6th worst team in the league, practically nowhere to go but up
(2) Porzingis is an excellent core player with which to start your rebuild
(3) They now own all their future 1st round draft picks
(4) NY is still a mecca for basketball and would attract FA if the team was any good
(5) MSG has the resources and is willing to pay big bucks

If Dolan is willing to part with a 1st round pick for Masai, then you do it. Letting Masai go also mean Casey is gone too, so it becomes Masai for a 1st round pick and finally getting rid of Casey. That's a great deal.

BramptonYute · Post #387 » by **BramptonYute** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:16 am

VC720 wrote:So I was listening to Hot97's recent interview with Melo's wife Lala. One of the cohosts (Peter Rosenberg, started listing teams that are close to New York). He started with DC, now listen for one of the cities Lala starts to list...

Starts around 14:50

Watch on YouTube

jv and carroll for carmelo

720 · Post #388 » by **720** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:28 am

BramptonYute wrote:
VC720 wrote:So I was listening to Hot97's recent interview with Melo's wife Lala. One of the cohosts (Peter Rosenberg, started listing teams that are close to New York). He started with DC, now listen for one of the cities Lala starts to list...

Starts around 14:50

Watch on YouTube

jv and carroll for carmelo

Corey and Carroll for Melo, JV and Norm for Paul George.

lol that would never happen but imagine. lol

sushibear · Post #389 » by **sushibear** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:28 am

Ay raptor fans what's so special about your gm? Don't understand why the media is saying he's the right man for my knicks.

720 · Post #390 » by **720** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:30 am

sushibear wrote:Ay raptor fans what's so special about your gm? Don't understand why the media is saying he's the right man for my knicks.

He's a two time Exec of the year...other than that he's nothing special. You guys should get him he'll only drag you guys down.

Inevitable · Post #391 » by **Inevitable** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:31 am

sushibear wrote:Ay raptor fans what's so special about your gm? Don't understand why the media is saying he's the right man for my knicks.

They are saying that because he will give your franchise stability, respect and steady improvement. It remains to be seen if he can actually build a true contender.

MavCarter · Post #392 » by **MavCarter** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:32 am

VC720 wrote:
sushibear wrote:Ay raptor fans what's so special about your gm? Don't understand why the media is saying he's the right man for my knicks.

He's a two time Exec of the year...other than that he's nothing special. You guys should get him he'll only drag you guys down.

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #393 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:33 am

How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

RaptorsLife · Post #394 » by **RaptorsLife** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:33 am

sushibear wrote:Ay raptor fans what's so special about your gm? Don't understand why the media is saying he's the right man for my knicks.

He is easy to root for. Great personality he ain't perfect.

I think his Denver and raptors teams made playoffs every year. 5 first round exits. 1 sweep in 2nd round and beat down in the ECF

So playoffs sure I don't about building championship team.

Tim liewakie is a bigger hirer for you guys than any gm. He is amazing. Turned around the maple leafs who is pretty much the Knicks of NHL and they have the best future in hockey

So Tim liewakie will never tredmill so you guys are safe there

aselvana · Post #395 » by **aselvana** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:34 am

maybe the story here is, MU went to MLSE asked if they can go into luxtax, was denied. MU fedup, wants out.

720 · Post #396 » by **720** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:34 am

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

No chance at all. He gets paid like 5 million a year here in Toronto and has control of the whole franchise like Phil did. Why leave a situation like that?

sushibear · Post #397 » by **sushibear** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:35 am

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

Don't worry fam I got this. I'll report back when I have all the questions about masai answered.

RaptorsLife · Post #398 » by **RaptorsLife** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:36 am

NYKnicksTAPE wrote:How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

Probably 30%. Toronto is loaded with money so money ain't a issue but New York gives a bigger platform to help people in africa. Which he cares about more than basketball. So who knows but like I said in previous post.

Tim liewakie is a much bigger hire than gm. He is amazing

720 · Post #399 » by **720** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:41 am

RaptorsLife wrote:
NYKnicksTAPE wrote:How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

Probably 30%. Toronto is loaded with money so money ain't a issue but New York gives a bigger platform to help people in africa. Which he cares about more than basketball. So who knows but like I said in previous post.

Tim liewakie is a much bigger hire than gm. He is amazing

Masai's annual make an African get rich charity aka draft night has been a tradition that I can't see continuing in New York.

NYKnicksTAPE · Post #400 » by **NYKnicksTAPE** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:43 am

RaptorsLife wrote:
NYKnicksTAPE wrote:How likely do y'all think it is that Masai will leave for the Knicks?

Probably 30%. Toronto is loaded with money so money ain't a issue but New York gives a bigger platform to help people in africa. Which he cares about more than basketball. So who knows but like I said in previous post.

Tim liewakie is a much bigger hire than gm. He is amazing

thanks for the info

Is Wolstat considered a reliable or credible reporter for y'all?