BREAKING: Report - Knicks Won't Match, Lin to Rockets

[moocow007]

Yea...for me Lin is seeming kind of disingenuous. The whole humble, god loving attitude just isn't jiving with me now. Its not like he wasn't going to be paid if he stayed a Knick. He shouldn't say he wanted to stay here. That's crap. He only revealed that when it was obvious we were not gonna match. He would never have blew up like he did anywhere else. Now he sells out to Houston's need to tap into the Asian-American community to put a$$e$ in the seats.

I'd like to see how you would act if someone offered you an extra $5,000,000.

That really isn't the point. The Knicks apparently would have matched if he came to them up front and said that the offer was $5 million more. Not sure why people are not getting this part of why the Knicks apparently feel they were lied to and used.

[blumatic]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

[denterprise]

how do we improve our team in the future with no real assets left?

Many believed that last year and the Knicks picked up Chandler, Novak, JR and that Lin dude. As fans we have a limited view and many times don't see the whole picture. We will be fine going forward so lets try and enjoy what we do have now.

[Falstaffxx]

If Nowitzki was on the Knicks Knick fans would have been ripping him for playing like crap...which is what he played like last season relative to what people are used to.

Deron Williams and Carmelo are close? So Deron Williams getting a better coach fired by leading an obvious coup and then winning absolutely diddly with the Nets is explained away how?

Griffin got how far in the playoffs with a better team?

Griffin and Dirk are no gods, but that's kinda the point I'm making about Carmelo. If I got to choose between Griffin and Carmelo right now, I'd take Griffin for sure.

[juxtaposition]

Can they just pull off the band-aid already please.

[moocow007]

If Nowitzki was on the Knicks Knick fans would have been ripping him for playing like crap...which is what he played like last season relative to what people are used to.

Deron Williams and Carmelo are close? So Deron Williams getting a better coach fired by leading an obvious coup and then winning absolutely diddly with the Nets is explained away how?

Griffin got how far in the playoffs with a better team?

Griffin and Dirk are no gods, but that's kinda the point I'm making about Carmelo. If I got to choose between Griffin and Carmelo right now, I'd take Griffin for sure.

You said that both of them are better. You also said Griffin is better. The point is they are not better and if they were Knicks they'd be railroaded by Knick fans looking for scapegoats.

[louieOrr]

Yea...for me Lin is seeming kind of disingenuous. The whole humble, god loving attitude just isn't jiving with me now. Its not like he wasn't going to be paid if he stayed a Knick. He shouldn't say he wanted to stay here. That's crap. He only revealed that when it was obvious we were not gonna match. He would never have blew up like he did anywhere else. Now he sells out to Houston's need to tap into the Asian-American community to put a$$e$ in the seats.

I'd like to see how you would act if someone offered you an extra $5,000,000.

I would like to see that too

I hear ya, I just dont believe he really wanted to be a Knick. I think he would have made more $$$$ in endorsements here as well.

[Thugger HBC]

If Nowitzki was on the Knicks Knick fans would have been ripping him for playing like crap...which is what he played like last season relative to what people are used to.

Deron Williams and Carmelo are close? So Deron Williams getting a better coach fired by leading an obvious coup and then winning absolutely diddly with the Nets is explained away how?

Griffin got how far in the playoffs with a better team?

Griffin and Dirk are no gods, but that's kinda the point I'm making about Carmelo. If I got to choose between Griffin and Carmelo right now, I'd take Griffin for sure.

Yeah you can't be taking Blake because you think he is the better player.

[Sprewell4Three]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

Giving Felton 4 years is a fireable offense, sorry it is. And I don't think Felton is good enough to start over Kidd at this point.
Felton is not a great scorer, can't finish around the basket, doesn't draw fouls...most of his points come off that low % pull up jumper. On top of that he's an average playmaker.

[Falstaffxx]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

The moment "passed" because Dolan made the decision that it had passed. Dolan, and only Dolan, made this decision. And he is screwing the fanbase.

[MKCATL]

Can they just pull off the band-aid already please.

it's already pulled, was there an official announcement for Landry?

[johnnywishbone]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

Gotta give it to Berman, that is well thought out, although i don't agree with it.

If I ran the team the roster would look a lot different. But I'm not mad at what we got.

Please God let Felton show up in shape, Amar'e healthy and remind Melo from time to time that basketball is a team sport.

[Red Vines]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

Giving Felton 4 years is a fireable offense, sorry it is. And I don't think Felton is good enough to start over Kidd at this point.
Felton is not a great scorer, can't finish around the basket, doesn't draw fouls...most of his points come off that low % pull up jumper. On top of that he's an average playmaker.

Felton only got 3 years.

[Falstaffxx]

If Nowitzki was on the Knicks Knick fans would have been ripping him for playing like crap...which is what he played like last season relative to what people are used to.

Deron Williams and Carmelo are close? So Deron Williams getting a better coach fired by leading an obvious coup and then winning absolutely diddly with the Nets is explained away how?

Griffin got how far in the playoffs with a better team?

Griffin and Dirk are no gods, but that's kinda the point I'm making about Carmelo. If I got to choose between Griffin and Carmelo right now, I'd take Griffin for sure.

Yeah you can't be taking Blake because you think he is the better player.

I think he's at worst equivalent.

[CANiLIVE]

Lol at Knicks making nothing official, but yet telling everybody its a done deal. They are scared of the backlash unbelievable.

[papiculo]

If the Knicks organization makes us wait until the last minute, I am becoming a.. a.. a Utah Jazz. Just to spite them, lol.

[No-Man]

top10 NBA players right now in my opinion

tier 1

LeBron

tier 2

Durant
Bryant

tier 3

Howard
Paul
Rose
Nowitzki

tier 4

Anthony
Westbrook
Love


So Carmelo for me is nº8.

Where's Wade? Bynum? Rondo?

Wade for me is nº12, he really chokes hard, I don't like the player and also he doesn't play well lately.

Bynum it's 15-20 I think, Rondo too, Rondo is the 6? 7? best PG in the league, he's not in the top10 players, no way.

[Futureisnow]

Marc Berman
As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

The moment "passed" because Dolan made the decision that it had passed. Dolan, and only Dolan, made this decision. And he is screwing the fanbase.

Screwing the fanbase? I could see a Bobcats fan saying that about MJ, but Dolan is screwing the fanbase? Lin kinda screwed himself. He got greedy and it cost him NY.

[ibraheim718]

Yea...for me Lin is seeming kind of disingenuous. The whole humble, god loving attitude just isn't jiving with me now. Its not like he wasn't going to be paid if he stayed a Knick. He shouldn't say he wanted to stay here. That's crap. He only revealed that when it was obvious we were not gonna match. He would never have blew up like he did anywhere else. Now he sells out to Houston's need to tap into the Asian-American community to put a$$e$ in the seats.

I'd like to see how you would act if someone offered you an extra $5,000,000.

That really isn't the point. The Knicks apparently would have matched if he came to them up front and said that the offer was $5 million more. Not sure why people are not getting this part of why the Knicks apparently feel they were lied to and used.

SMDH.... I can't believe you're falling for this. Let's just wait and see... If it was Lin's idea and not Morey's who was in a terrible position... I'll be shocked and admit I was wrong.

When you have every major media outlet reporting a month ago what the max contract a team can offer Lin was and every media outlet reporting that the Knicks would match anything I don't how you can come to the conclusion with the two previous reports conceded think it was Lin who had to educate Morey and make him privy to how he could sign Lin without Ny matching or force Morey into giving him more money.

[bigballin05]

Yea...for me Lin is seeming kind of disingenuous. The whole humble, god loving attitude just isn't jiving with me now. Its not like he wasn't going to be paid if he stayed a Knick. He shouldn't say he wanted to stay here. That's crap. He only revealed that when it was obvious we were not gonna match. He would never have blew up like he did anywhere else. Now he sells out to Houston's need to tap into the Asian-American community to put a$$e$ in the seats.

I'd like to see how you would act if someone offered you an extra $5,000,000.

I would like to see that too

I hear ya, I just dont believe he really wanted to be a Knick. I think he would have made more $$$$ in endorsements here as well.

Hell yea, me too man. It's just tough to argue a guy trying to make every dollar possible, because nothing is guaranteed tomorrow. How about our billionaire owner throwing down some cash?