Trades and Transactions 2025 continued x2

[Lord Commander]

KAT + Hart for Lebron + Rui + future unprotected 1st.

Who says no? Go all-in for the next season or two. Lebron smells blood in the water in the East. That's where he's at his best (in the East).

A lot of people say No. One year of a 40 year Lebron and give up 3 years of KAT. No thanks.

If this chit goes down, I'm done bros. I know I've said it before but that's a bridge too far for me. Luck FeBron!!!

[thebuzzardman]

Can’t wait until the Knicks sign three more players barely able to play in the G League

At least they are trying to find cheap Beauchamp and Moses Brown replacements

[VirginiaKnickFan]

MAKE THE CALL LEON!!

Lebron for KAT
Sign Ayton...


Ayton/Mitch
Bron/OG
OG/Hart
Mikal/Deuce
Brunson/Kolek

That team wins the East and very possibly the finals...

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

[8516knicks]

even though he's great for the vibes, I'm gonna die on the hill that they should trade Josh Hart. his ~19M salary is valuable for matching purposes in trades and quite frankly his production can be replaced for the most part by Bruce Brown for the taxpayer MLE

Bruce Brown 8 ppg 4 reb 2 assts
Josh Hart 13.6 ppg 9reb 5.9 assts

I don't think that phrase "the most part" means what you think. Are you Wallace Shawn?

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[spree2kawhi]

even though he's great for the vibes, I'm gonna die on the hill that they should trade Josh Hart. his ~19M salary is valuable for matching purposes in trades and quite frankly his production can be replaced for the most part by Bruce Brown for the taxpayer MLE

Bruce Brown 8 ppg 4 reb 2 assts
Josh Hart 13.6 ppg 9reb 5.9 assts

I don't think that phrase "the most part" means what you think. Are you Wallace Shawn?

Watch on YouTube

The lack of moves made is a good sign imo

[Pr0nzingis]

Lebron! Seriously?

I want a coach that develops players, not a coach that give 13 minutes to the bench against Detroit because he doesn't want to get fired, i want a coach that works for the Knicks not for himself. **** Thibs a lamp post will be better than him.

Same thing for the FO, i want a FO that defends the Knicks, that isn't working for their resume, and an FO that defends the Knicks is one that says "oh u refused to play for the Knicks in your prime, but now u wanna come to the Knicks ride coattails to a title? **** u buddy."

Respect for Leon **** on Durant, hope he does the same for Lebron.

[kNicksGmen]

even though he's great for the vibes, I'm gonna die on the hill that they should trade Josh Hart. his ~19M salary is valuable for matching purposes in trades and quite frankly his production can be replaced for the most part by Bruce Brown for the taxpayer MLE

Bruce Brown 8 ppg 4 reb 2 assts
Josh Hart 13.6 ppg 9reb 5.9 assts

I don't think that phrase "the most part" means what you think. Are you Wallace Shawn?

Watch on YouTube

Now adjust for minutes played

[G_K_F]

If we get LeBron and Mike Brown I retire as a fan until Dolan sells the team or dies.

[Polk377]

Can’t wait until the Knicks sign three more players barely able to play in the G League

At least they are trying to find cheap Beauchamp and Moses Brown replacements

Is that optimism I see in this post?

[KnixinSix]

even though he's great for the vibes, I'm gonna die on the hill that they should trade Josh Hart. his ~19M salary is valuable for matching purposes in trades and quite frankly his production can be replaced for the most part by Bruce Brown for the taxpayer MLE

For the right value I would absolutely trade him Bridges,OG , McBride or Mitch. OG the one I would least prefer to trade. KAT only in the event it is a top 10-15 player like Giannis or JJJ. Even then KAT would be the one I avoid most to trade.

agreed. I'd ideally like to keep KAT and if Giannis becomes available build a deal around OG

I do wonder if JJJ would ask out b/c that's the only way MEM moves him. they reportedly want to extend him. He's a CAA client and Memphis is one of the smallest markets, considering they traded away one of their best players, have a 1st time HC, and have to compete in a much tougher West, all the signs are there to want out. but we've gotten no indication he may even be on the market

Outside of maybe Giannis and maybe Lebron (who I want no part of at this point in his career), what stars are being traded?

This Lebron stuff sounds real

"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul said. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie (Buss) and Rob (Pelinka) and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.

This lebron stuff leaving sounds real

I mean don't know if Knicks are involved but Bron even at 40 produces and is less injury prone than KD. But I dont want to give anything more than Bridges, Hart and Robinson to salary match. 2 of those players are expiring and Hart cant shoot a 3 which makes him more expendable especially for LeBron. No way do I give up KAT and Im not giving up OG who we will need his 40% 3 ball from with Bron.

[8516knicks]

Adjusted: Bruce Brown 22.5 min 8ppg 4reb 2assts
josh Hart 22.5min 8ppg 5.7reb 3.53 assts

However there is a REASON players like Brown play just 22.5 min/game and starters play over 30.

Brown has NEVER played over 30; Hart has played over 30 for the past 4 years for three different teams. For example, Obi would have had 20ppg and 8 reb in the same minutes as Hart. Obi is VERY similar in stats to Brown. Do you think Obi is a 30 min/game player in the NBA?

That Princess Bride cast is deeper than our bench.

[KnixinSix]

MAKE THE CALL LEON!!

Lebron for KAT
Sign Ayton...


Ayton/Mitch
Bron/OG
OG/Hart
Mikal/Deuce
Brunson/Kolek

That team wins the East and very possibly the finals...

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

[spree2kawhi]

Lebron for KAT
Sign Ayton...


Ayton/Mitch
Bron/OG
OG/Hart
Mikal/Deuce
Brunson/Kolek

That team wins the East and very possibly the finals...

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

FOH with the LeBron BS

[KnixinSix]

this just in from Begley

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Paraphrased the article right here:

- Knicks have picked up center Ariel Hukporti’s team option
- Knicks intend to turn down veteran P.J. Tucker’s option. Declining Tucker’s option lowers their payroll by $3.5 million.
- New York's total salary currently exceeds the first tax apron, giving them access to the $5.6 million taxpayer mid-level exception. Knicks can offer deals up to two years with 5% annual raises and can be divided among multiple players.
- Letting go of Tucker’s deal also gives the Knicks the ability to bring in players via sign-and-trade, as long as the incoming salary fits within that $5.6 million range.
- If the Knicks use the taxpayer MLE, they’ll be hard-capped at the second apron ($207.8 million in total salary). They also have the option to use veteran minimum contracts to fill out the roster.
- Knicks still have decisions to make on Delon Wright, Precious Achiuwa, Landry Shamet, and Cam Payne. Knicks are expected to monitor the market for backup guards.
- Knicks will be among the suitors for Shamet once free agency opens at 6 PM Sunday. Contenders from both conferences are expected to show interest.
- Additionally, sources confirmed that the Knicks extended a qualifying offer to Kevin McCullar Jr., as first reported by the New York Post.

So Lebron opts in and now Begley the biggest Knicks FO mouthpiece mentions sign and trade.

I would much rather go with someone else but LebRon for the right package is definitely interesting.

[VirginiaKnickFan]

Lebron for KAT
Sign Ayton...


Ayton/Mitch
Bron/OG
OG/Hart
Mikal/Deuce
Brunson/Kolek

That team wins the East and very possibly the finals...

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

Potential? Ayton hasn't averaged over 20 points in his career.

[KnixinSix]

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

FOH with the LeBron BS

Well he is definitely not my plan A....however after seeing what Paul said which sounded like a goodbye statement and then seeing what Begley the biggest FO mouthpiece said...I dont think we can ignore it as some throw away rumor anymore.

[KnixinSix]

Good defense, not so good offense, no thanks.

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

Potential? Ayton hasn't averaged over 20 points in his career.

Lol you right then that offense just sucks....

Saying thats not good offense is a much crazier statement/genralization than 1 of the 5 guys on that list not able to score 20 points. And for the record what I said was 20 point scoring potential. That doesn't mean necessarily averaging 20+ each game. In any event I am not going to have some nitpicky argument. The greater point is that is most definitely a loaded offense and you should acknowledge that.

[spree2kawhi]

Lol how is that offense not inansely good lol. All 5 guys have 20+ pt scoring potential and most are efficient scorers. You could argue three ball is not elite but that is nitpicking considering all the dyanamic scoring that lineup could produce especially witha good coach

FOH with the LeBron BS

Well he is definitely not my plan A....however after seeing what Paul said which sounded like a goodbye statement and then seeing what Begley the biggest FO mouthpiece said...I dont think we can ignore it as some throw away rumor anymore.

I’ll be done with the NBA if he ever wears a Knicks uniform.

[KnixinSix]

FOH with the LeBron BS

Well he is definitely not my plan A....however after seeing what Paul said which sounded like a goodbye statement and then seeing what Begley the biggest FO mouthpiece said...I dont think we can ignore it as some throw away rumor anymore.

I’ll be done with the NBA if he ever wears a Knicks uniform.

I am not a fan like that. I mean I dont love it but it would be interesting.

[JayTWill]

Adjusted: Bruce Brown 22.5 min 8ppg 4reb 2assts
josh Hart 22.5min 8ppg 5.7reb 3.53 assts

However there is a REASON players like Brown play just 22.5 min/game and starters play over 30.

Brown has NEVER played over 30; Hart has played over 30 for the past 4 years for three different teams. For example, Obi would have had 20ppg and 8 reb in the same minutes as Hart. Obi is VERY similar in stats to Brown. Do you think Obi is a 30 min/game player in the NBA?

That Princess Bride cast is deeper than our bench.

I don't know if Brown could replace Hart but I don't think Hart should have been starting last year and playing so many minutes. If he didn't have the connection to Brunson I would honestly look to move him if they could find a better fit in the starting lineup or use that 20M for better depth. He already has some severe limitations on both ends of the court and i'm not sure how his game will age as an energy/intangibles guy now that he is 30.