Trades and Transactions Ideas Thread

[Butch718]

Knicks should try and swing a deal for Caruso if the Bulls make him available. He’s definitely a Thibs type player that would fit in with this squad.

more 6ppg scorers is what exactly what they need

Casual take.

Watch more ball before making asinine comments like this.

[Meat]

we the #2, we got 1 and 3 in JB & JR

[3toheadmelo]

Yeah he gets hurt a bit but I would take a swing at him if we strike out on the bigger targets (Mitchell)

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[ezmoney707]

Leon can’t play around this time. Just get it done.

We can't afford to be stingy. Brunson was all alone in the post season. Basically AI in 01. Get that man some help. Don't let someone like Deuce or an extra pick hold up the deal.

I doubt he’s leaving CLE to be honest, but if so I don’t see how that would help maximize Jalen. From a fantasy team perspective great, but team building standpoint don’t know if I’m high on it as I used before seeing Jalen in his 1a role this year.

[ezmoney707]

Yeah he gets hurt a bit but I would take a swing at him if we strike out on the bigger targets (Mitchell)

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Ingram would be ideal, I just hate injury issues. Availability is the best skill in sports.

[3toheadmelo]

Leon can’t play around this time. Just get it done.

We can't afford to be stingy. Brunson was all alone in the post season. Basically AI in 01. Get that man some help. Don't let someone like Deuce or an extra pick hold up the deal.

I doubt he’s leaving CLE to be honest, but if so I don’t see how that would help maximize Jalen. From a fantasy team perspective great, but team building standpoint don’t know if I’m high on it as I used before seeing Jalen in his 1a role this year.

It'll maximize our team. Having another ball handler next to Brunson will be very beneficial. We saw how Brunson being the only capable ball handler capped our ceiling. It was so bad we were calling for Burks to get the ball out of Brunson's hands. And it's not a knock on Brunson. We just need more offense around him.

Donovan may or may not be the answer, but IMO I think we have to pull the trigger on it if Cleveland looks to move him. Take the gamble.

[spree8]

Yeah he gets hurt a bit but I would take a swing at him if we strike out on the bigger targets (Mitchell)

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The injuries are def my biggest concern with him, because other than that he’s a perfect fit. It’s just a matter of him being available when we need him most (PO). With Julius down twice and now OG already being a concern, is he the best option? If other players weren’t available then I’d do it. I still might choose PG n DeMarr over him cuz they might be cheaper in a s&t, but I dunno. Tough choice.

[G_K_F]

4 picks for Mikal Bridges. **** it.

[3toheadmelo]

Yeah he gets hurt a bit but I would take a swing at him if we strike out on the bigger targets (Mitchell)

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Ingram would be ideal, I just hate injury issues. Availability is the best skill in sports.

I feel you. It's tough because there's no perfect guy available. Everyone has some type of flaw. It's always an injury problem or they're not the best fit or too expensive. Going to be interesting to see how the Knicks retool this summer.

If the Knicks want to go the cheaper and safer route, I would just look into Sexton or Bones Hyland.

[GettinitDone]

Randle is 30 and is our most valuable asset for us if we wanna make a splash move, so it's logical wanting to trade him. But it's easier said than done, he provides physicality especially on offense to give us the yang to JB's yin... they perfectly complement each other imo.

OG is great but I have concerns about his durability esp if Thibs can't control himself and keep playing him 42mpg... watching players like Jaden McDaniels I can't lie, OG is the better defender but Jaden isn't really far behind, can shoot as well and maybe score better, and stays healthy... I'd happily swap OG for Jaden for our team. But as coveted as OG is across the L I doubt Minny does it.

My dream player to add to our team is Jaren Jackson Jr... but I guess he's off limits.

Get Bobby Portis, he's a baller (16ppg and 11rpg in playoffs) and an enforcer we need.

Trading Jalen Duren on draft night stings he may be the best player in the L to fill Mitch's shoes if we trade Mitch.

Deuce had a disappointing 2nd rd series, but I'm mostly still happy with his progress and production this year, he should keep improving and learn from his mistakes, wouldn't be mad to keep him or move him for someone like Gary Trent Jr (ring ring Masai again), but I'd keep Deuce.

[Butch718]

They need to:

Attempt to retain iHart. If they can’t, they will need to draft a center and find another bargain option. Unfortunately that might mean having to retain Precious.

They could use another ball handler/backup PG. I love Duece, but he is not a PG. He’s an undersized 2 with no handle.

They need to draft a 3-4 that can backup OG or Randle. They need more size at that position in case someone goes down with injuries again.

Resign OG even with his injury history. He is such a difference maker when he’s out there.

They should strongly consider trading Mitch, Bogi, Duece and picks in order to improve the team. Even Randle. But only if the right trade comes along. He’s still an all-star talent.

Hart, Brunson, DiVincenzo and OG should be the core going forward.

[seren]

I think we need to give another shot at this group. I say we sign our free agents, draft the two players and keep going

The Brunson contract - which is the biggest bargain in the league per production - has 1 year left on it.

This upcoming season is that year.

Which means after next season he’ll sign a 50+ million contract.

A big move needs to be made now because once Anunoby is signed, combined with Randle, Jalen’s $50 million deal will all strangle the cap.

This is the year to step up and try to win in Brunson’s prime with a great contract.

The absolute worst move to do would be to simply run it back with the same exact roster. I know people don’t want to accept it but we are still not a title team even when healthy. A move needs to be made to put us into that echelon.

This sounds great on paper but there are two assumptions here. 1) Dolan is once again willing to pay unlimited amount of luxury tax. 2) Players on the roster don’t care and won’t be impacted by who else is on the roster and how much they are getting paid.

[3toheadmelo]

Yeah he gets hurt a bit but I would take a swing at him if we strike out on the bigger targets (Mitchell)

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The injuries are def my biggest concern with him, because other than that he’s a perfect fit. It’s just a matter of him being available when we need him most (PO). With Julius down twice and now OG already being a concern, is he the best option? If other players weren’t available then I’d do it. I still might choose PG n DeMarr over him cuz they might be cheaper in a s&t, but I dunno. Tough choice.

It's tough cause all of these players have some risk involved. The bright side with Ingram is that he's still young at least

[seren]

I bet the Knicks will try to keep the roster intact while dodging the tax one more year. If you can get OG to accept the Hart special, ie pick up the option and extend 40% more, they should be able to achieve that.

iHart will be more tricky. Not sure what we can offer him being above the cap and not having his bird rights. I am guessing mid-level?

[Meat]

Leon can’t play around this time. Just get it done.

We can't afford to be stingy. Brunson was all alone in the post season. Basically AI in 01. Get that man some help. Don't let someone like Deuce or an extra pick hold up the deal.

I doubt he’s leaving CLE to be honest, but if so I don’t see how that would help maximize Jalen. From a fantasy team perspective great, but team building standpoint don’t know if I’m high on it as I used before seeing Jalen in his 1a role this year.

you dont see how jb, who was clearly dead on his feet at the end of this series could be helped by having someone to share the offensive load with?

[Jeffrey]

Okay... what do we have for this summer?

Non-Tax MLE? that contract starts at 12.8m I believe
Bi-Annual Exception? 4.6 million per year for 2 years.

Do not pick up Jericho Sims and DaQuan Jeffries contract which will cut 4.4m

These are the options that I think can help this team. We don't need these guys to play 30+ minutes and most of them won't be in the playoff rotation unless injury happens.

Need a backup guard: DSJr, Dinwiddie, Alec Burks, Kyle Lowry, Rokas, Lonnie Walker, Josh Okogie

Need a switchable 3&D: Kelly Oubre, Batum, Royce O'Neale, TJ Warren, Simone Fontecchio

Healthy backup center with some offense: Drummond, Mo Bamba, Jalen Smith

[G_K_F]

I think we need to give another shot at this group. I say we sign our free agents, draft the two players and keep going

The Brunson contract - which is the biggest bargain in the league per production - has 1 year left on it.

This upcoming season is that year.

Which means after next season he’ll sign a 50+ million contract.

A big move needs to be made now because once Anunoby is signed, combined with Randle, Jalen’s $50 million deal will all strangle the cap.

This is the year to step up and try to win in Brunson’s prime with a great contract.

The absolute worst move to do would be to simply run it back with the same exact roster. I know people don’t want to accept it but we are still not a title team even when healthy. A move needs to be made to put us into that echelon.

This sounds great on paper but there are two assumptions here. 1) Dolan is once again willing to pay unlimited amount of luxury tax. 2) Players on the roster don’t care and won’t be impacted by who else is on the roster and how much they are getting paid.

What Dolan is willing to pay and what the players think has nothing to do with my post.

The 2nd apron does. And that greatly hinders any team in the 2nd luxury tax apron - which is where we will be once Brunson sings his max deal.

We’ll essentially be locked into whatever team we have with little room to improve at that point.

[HarthorneWingo]

Alec Burks looked great as the backup PG.













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[ezmoney707]

We can't afford to be stingy. Brunson was all alone in the post season. Basically AI in 01. Get that man some help. Don't let someone like Deuce or an extra pick hold up the deal.

I doubt he’s leaving CLE to be honest, but if so I don’t see how that would help maximize Jalen. From a fantasy team perspective great, but team building standpoint don’t know if I’m high on it as I used before seeing Jalen in his 1a role this year.

you dont see how jb, who was clearly dead on his feet at the end of this series could be helped by having someone to share the offensive load with?

Of course he needs help, doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the correct help he needs from a fit perspective

[Meat]

I doubt he’s leaving CLE to be honest, but if so I don’t see how that would help maximize Jalen. From a fantasy team perspective great, but team building standpoint don’t know if I’m high on it as I used before seeing Jalen in his 1a role this year.

you dont see how jb, who was clearly dead on his feet at the end of this series could be helped by having someone to share the offensive load with?

Of course he needs help, doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the correct help he needs from a fit perspective

What do you mean “fit?”