[Fischer] OG Re-Signing With Knicks Not A Certainty

[Smalltown]

OKC

Only have 30m in space now and are hard capped because of the caruso trade. So NY beats that easy.

Orlando, Sixers

Better chance than NY? No. And Philly is an Embiid injury away from being mediocre.

[Agimat]

If the Knicks deal Randle, will they have enough cap space to sign OG? OG was a significant difference maker when Randle sat out the rest of the season, and I feel like that's what they're leaning into.

[Ackshun]

The X factor in all this is how much of an offensive role does OG want in the end. Now, he's 3rd/4th option again just standing in the corners?

Yeah this is a good point. For years we heard about his desire for a bigger role on the offensive end. Now, at best he’s a third option, again.

Money talks though. Should be interesting to see what they do. Can’t imagine they trade Randle without a guarantee from OG.

[Spragga]

So now we will see if the rumors were true that OG wanted out because he wanted to be more featured on offense. If thats true then hes not staying.

[PushDaRock]

Why would that necessarily be the case? Bridges can play the 2 and the incoming salary isn't that much more than Bogdanovic.

While i still 100% expect OG to resign there. It gives NY a little more leverage to play hardball on his contract. They only have like 47 million to fill out like 7-8 spots. Seems like a lot until you factor in OG's contract. Every penny is going to matter at this point.

I don't think it changes much for OG or NYK from a bargaining standpoint. He's still going to evaluate the Knicks offer + his desire to stay in NYC vs his options (possibly Philly). If anything, they're going to say, "look, we improved the team a lot today and this is the amount of $ left if we want to keep the team together." Adding Bridges might sway OG to take less than the max because of how much better the team is now, not NYK playing hardball.

It feels like Philly and OKC are the only other possibilities from the Knicks. Philly can max him and sell him on an expanded role. OKC needs to create a bit more cap room or do a sign and trade with all their assets, but would be similar to the Knicks situation being loaded but missing that big wing defender. OKC probably has more options they can look at though so they have to really want OG to make the move.

[Smalltown]

It feels like Philly and OKC are the only other possibilities from the Knicks. Philly can max him and sell him on an expanded role. OKC needs to create a bit more cap room or do a sign and trade with all their assets, but would be similar to the Knicks situation being loaded but missing that big wing defender. OKC probably has more options they can look at though so they have to really want OG to make the move.

OKC can't get it done over 30m.

[brownbobcat]

It feels like Philly and OKC are the only other possibilities from the Knicks. Philly can max him and sell him on an expanded role. OKC needs to create a bit more cap room or do a sign and trade with all their assets, but would be similar to the Knicks situation being loaded but missing that big wing defender. OKC probably has more options they can look at though so they have to really want OG to make the move.

OKC can't get it done over 30m.

If they really wanted to, it wouldn't be hard for OKC to clear enough space. They have a ton of assets to incentivize teams. Do they value OG enough to pay him 2X vs. Dort? Doubtful.

[Indeed]

If the Knicks deal Randle, will they have enough cap space to sign OG? OG was a significant difference maker when Randle sat out the rest of the season, and I feel like that's what they're leaning into.

Based on Woj, their plan is to play OG and Bridges at SF and SG to match Boston of Tatum and Brown.

They may need to figure out their backup C, and probably they are not affriad of going above the tax.

[Asif16]

Knicks wont be dealing randle. They still view him as a "big 3" sort of player who is a legit inside threat.

Hartenstein will not be back and they will trade Mitchell Robinson to make OG fit in the cap

[Dalek]

Any non-NY team can only get to $180m while NY is likely when all is said and done going to pay him $200m over five years. This is a done deal but OG just trying to get to that $40m a season range. A lot of money for a guy who gets hurt a lot.

[PushDaRock]

Knicks wont be dealing randle. They still view him as a "big 3" sort of player who is a legit inside threat.

Hartenstein will not be back and they will trade Mitchell Robinson to make OG fit in the cap

Who plays the 5? Randle at the 5 seems like a very bad idea other than for some closing lineups.

[Asif16]

Knicks wont be dealing randle. They still view him as a "big 3" sort of player who is a legit inside threat.

Hartenstein will not be back and they will trade Mitchell Robinson to make OG fit in the cap

Who plays the 5? Randle at the 5 seems like a very bad idea other than for some closing lineups.

They're trying to match up against the celtics, I would assume Randle can handle the 5.

But my guess is, they would sign a Center for cheap

[PushDaRock]

Knicks wont be dealing randle. They still view him as a "big 3" sort of player who is a legit inside threat.

Hartenstein will not be back and they will trade Mitchell Robinson to make OG fit in the cap

Who plays the 5? Randle at the 5 seems like a very bad idea other than for some closing lineups.

They're trying to match up against the celtics, I would assume Randle can handle the 5.

But my guess is, they would sign a Center for cheap

Randle is undersized and offers zero rim protection, so he hasn't really shown that he can in the past.

[Agimat]

If the Knicks deal Randle, will they have enough cap space to sign OG? OG was a significant difference maker when Randle sat out the rest of the season, and I feel like that's what they're leaning into.

Based on Woj, their plan is to play OG and Bridges at SF and SG to match Boston of Tatum and Brown.

They may need to figure out their backup C, and probably they are not affriad of going above the tax.

Yeh, its official now! Knicks roster looks potent ngl

[mrdressup]

Seems like it was pretty certain to me.