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magnumt wrote:My thoughts on the Trade below:

Melo was indeed a terrific addition for NY, but all the side stuff wore on people I believe. The same was the case in Denver and in Indiana for Paul George or OKC with Durant.

It wasn't the deal everyone was clamoring for, but it was a good deal in terms of what smart GMs do and we haven't had a smart deal in awhile.

• We DIDN'T add long-term salary: check!
• We got a pick (this HIGH second will also NOT add long-term salary: check!
• We got serviceable role players, who are STILL young, on good deals, and won't interfere with our core: check!

In the past, our management would likely have GIVEN a pick in the deal just to dump the salary.

--Mags

Knickstape1214 wrote:Honestly, I'm not pleased with the trade. I wanted, in addition to this package, one of Abrines, T-Ferg, or a first (I was also interested in Huestis), but it is what it is. (This is way better than the Rockets' garbage offers.)

That said, I am interested in seeing what McBuckets will do here. He's not a good defender by any stretch, but he tries. I think we can see some fun stretches with KP at the 5 and Douggie at the 4. He moves well without the ball and can shoot from well beyond three - he's well more than just a shooter because of his scoring versatility.

Anyways, welcome to NY!

dakomish23 wrote:

Knickstape1214 wrote:Honestly, I'm not pleased with the trade. I wanted, in addition to this package, one of Abrines, T-Ferg, or a first (I was also interested in Huestis), but it is what it is. (This is way better than the Rockets' garbage offers.)

That said, I am interested in seeing what McBuckets will do here. He's not a good defender by any stretch, but he tries. I think we can see some fun stretches with KP at the 5 and Douggie at the 4. He moves well without the ball and can shoot from well beyond three - he's well more than just a shooter because of his scoring versatility.

Anyways, welcome to NY!

Pretty much the same for me. I had Kanter (for salary) MCD, Ferguson and the CHI 2nd rd pick on the wishlist.

Right now, it's a B- from me. My goal was shorter Contracts / assets / prospects. We didn't add salary, got a decent asset and guy on who is kind of still a prospect. If we got Ferguson, this is an A.

On MCD, I think a lot of Knicks fans will love him. He style will fit what many have been clamoring for. I don't mind having a more athletic Novak.

IllmaticHandler wrote:Mc Ass

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Greenie wrote:

dakomish23 wrote:

Knickstape1214 wrote:Honestly, I'm not pleased with the trade. I wanted, in addition to this package, one of Abrines, T-Ferg, or a first (I was also interested in Huestis), but it is what it is. (This is way better than the Rockets' garbage offers.)

That said, I am interested in seeing what McBuckets will do here. He's not a good defender by any stretch, but he tries. I think we can see some fun stretches with KP at the 5 and Douggie at the 4. He moves well without the ball and can shoot from well beyond three - he's well more than just a shooter because of his scoring versatility.

Anyways, welcome to NY!

Pretty much the same for me. I had Kanter (for salary) MCD, Ferguson and the CHI 2nd rd pick on the wishlist.

Right now, it's a B- from me. My goal was shorter Contracts / assets / prospects. We didn't add salary, got a decent asset and guy on who is kind of still a prospect. If we got Ferguson, this is an A.

On MCD, I think a lot of Knicks fans will love him. He style will fit what many have been clamoring for. I don't mind having a more athletic Novak.

What asset? The pick?

BLACKFEET 2010 wrote:Maybe just like Tim, we are getting Dougie at the right time in his career to make the next step. From bum to serviceable. And I'm ok with that. Even though his shot hasn't lived up to expectations, you won't leave him open. I think he can find his niche here.