FREE AGENT/Trade/Transaction Idea thread

[drekwins]

With reports of Golden State wanting to move David Lee within the next two weeks, it got me wondering how everyone would feel about him rejoining the Knicks.

Now, hear me out... We are all aware of his defensive shortcomings. However, the guy is very skilled. He can score efficiently from lots of spots, pass the ball, rebound, gives effort every night and is extremely high energy.

If we can get him without biting into our cap space too much, I'd much rather have him than all of the other FAs we have been talking about in the 10 mill range.

For instance, a trade of:

David Lee

for

Trade exception
Calderon
Throw-ins

Does not cost us a ton against the cap. It also give Golden State some extra cash to resign Green while providing a decent backup ball handler for Curry.

What do you think?

[mpharris36]

With reports of Golden State wanting to move David Lee within the next two weeks, it got me wondering how everyone would feel about him rejoining the Knicks.

Now, hear me out... We are all aware of his defensive shortcomings. However, the guy is very skilled. He can score efficiently from lots of spots, pass the ball, rebound, gives effort every night and is extremely high energy.

If we can get him without biting into our cap space too much, I'd much rather have him than all of the other FAs we have been talking about in the 10 mill range.

For instance, a trade of:

David Lee

for

Trade exception
Calderon
Throw-ins

Does not cost us a ton against the cap. It also give Golden State some extra cash to resign Green while providing a decent backup ball handler for Curry.

What do you think?

adding an additional 8 million dollars isn't costing us a ton against the cap????

[Rasho Brezec]

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, 2015 1st and 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

[NOOB77]

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, 2015 1st and 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

They have to have some second to throw in...

[bklynstoops]

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, 2015 1st and 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

i'd do that. We're not picking up any significant FAs this year anyway.

[moocow007]

With reports of Golden State wanting to move David Lee within the next two weeks, it got me wondering how everyone would feel about him rejoining the Knicks.

Now, hear me out... We are all aware of his defensive shortcomings. However, the guy is very skilled. He can score efficiently from lots of spots, pass the ball, rebound, gives effort every night and is extremely high energy.

If we can get him without biting into our cap space too much, I'd much rather have him than all of the other FAs we have been talking about in the 10 mill range.

For instance, a trade of:

David Lee

for

Trade exception
Calderon
Throw-ins

Does not cost us a ton against the cap. It also give Golden State some extra cash to resign Green while providing a decent backup ball handler for Curry.

What do you think?

adding an additional 8 million dollars isn't costing us a ton against the cap????

Not to mention that this would allow the Warriors enough wiggle room to resign Draymond Green, a potential Knicks FA target. This is kinda like shooting yourself in the right foot, and just to make sure you are balanced, shooting yourself in the left foot as well.

[moocow007]

Fixed

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, Festus Ezeli (routed to a 3rd team for a draft pick), draft rights to Nemanja Nedovic, 2015 1st, 2015 2nd, 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

[drekwins]

With reports of Golden State wanting to move David Lee within the next two weeks, it got me wondering how everyone would feel about him rejoining the Knicks.

Now, hear me out... We are all aware of his defensive shortcomings. However, the guy is very skilled. He can score efficiently from lots of spots, pass the ball, rebound, gives effort every night and is extremely high energy.

If we can get him without biting into our cap space too much, I'd much rather have him than all of the other FAs we have been talking about in the 10 mill range.

For instance, a trade of:

David Lee

for

Trade exception
Calderon
Throw-ins

Does not cost us a ton against the cap. It also give Golden State some extra cash to resign Green while providing a decent backup ball handler for Curry.

What do you think?

adding an additional 8 million dollars isn't costing us a ton against the cap????

Not when accounting for the type of player that he is. We can have Demarre Carroll for 12 mill against the cap or David Lee for 8 (when subtracting traded player salaries).

I'd take Lee in a landslide.

[duetta]

I would probably be willing to take David back for Calderon, depending on what else I planned to do on draft night - and how realistic I thought our chances were to land a legit big impact player in FA. I would, for instance, much rather pay Lee $15 million for 1 season than Monroe $60 millon over 4 - and then see how we look in Summer 2016.

[Johnny Hoops]

Fixed

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, Festus Ezeli (routed to a 3rd team for a draft pick), draft rights to Nemanja Nedovic, 2015 1st, 2015 2nd, 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

WOW. Moo going all in on this one.

We'd need a 3rd team involved to even out the salaries in any type of D-Lee trade is that accurate?

Looking at the players we can trade (leaving out Galloway) I've got Calderon, Hardawy, Early and Larkin they only tally $10.5M combined and Lee has a $15.0M deal. Delta gets worse if you starting adding in an Ezeli or say a H-Barnes.

[Johnny Hoops]

I could actually see the Warriors being more likely to tack on Barnes vs. Ezeli given the current state of what Bogut looked like against the Cavs. He looked to be closing in on 100 years of age.

[And100]

I would probably be willing to take David back for Calderon, depending on what else I planned to do on draft night - and how realistic I thought our chances were to land a legit big impact player in FA. I would, for instance, much rather pay Lee $15 million for 1 season than Monroe $60 millon over 4 - and then see how we look in Summer 2016.

Are you still adding backcourt help? or sitting out that spending too? And who's defending the frontcourt?

Are the Knicks still trying to sell the "come join Melo" angle if he misses the postseason for a third consecutive season?

[And100]

Fixed

Calderon and Hardaway for Lee, Festus Ezeli (routed to a 3rd team for a draft pick), draft rights to Nemanja Nedovic, 2015 1st, 2015 2nd, 2019 1st. That's fair enough.

WOW. Moo going all in on this one.

We'd need a 3rd team involved to even out the salaries in any type of D-Lee trade is that accurate?

Looking at the players we can trade (leaving out Galloway) I've got Calderon, Hardawy, Early and Larkin they only tally $10.5M combined and Lee has a $15.0M deal. Delta gets worse if you starting adding in an Ezeli or say a H-Barnes.

No.

Knicks have cap space. They can aborg up to 150% of $33m dollars if Calderon is being moved.

Matching is only for teams over the cap.

[King of Canada]

Per wiretap, we may be interested in Lou Williams. Please not with our open cap space.

[And100]

[instagram][/instagram]

Per wiretap, we may be interested in Lou Williams. Please not with our open cap space.

"Lou Williams is expected to receive strong interest from teams that include the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets"

Pure speculation.

[King of Canada]

[instagram][/instagram]

Per wiretap, we may be interested in Lou Williams. Please not with our open cap space.

"Lou Williams is expected to receive strong interest from teams that include the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets"

Pure speculation.

Oh for sure, but just thought I'd post. Slow news day and all of that.

[kej718]

NBA Free Agents 2015: 10 Best Bargain Buys on the Market
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2498618-nba-free-agents-2015-10-best-bargain-buys-on-the-market

10. Andrea Bargnani, C
9. Wayne Ellington, SG
8. Ed Davis, PF
7. Aaron Brooks, PG
6. Brandon Bass, PF
5. Brandan Wright, PF
4. Rodney Stuckey, SG
3. Bismack Biyombo, C
2. Kosta Koufos, C
1. Jae Crowder, SF

[Bklyn&company]

NBA Free Agents 2015: 10 Best Bargain Buys on the Market
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2498618-nba-free-agents-2015-10-best-bargain-buys-on-the-market

10. Andrea Bargnani, C
9. Wayne Ellington, SG
8. Ed Davis, PF
7. Aaron Brooks, PG
6. Brandon Bass, PF
5. Brandan Wright, PF
4. Rodney Stuckey, SG
3. Bismack Biyombo, C
2. Kosta Koufos, C
1. Jae Crowder, SF

This list isn't bad, but I don't agree with Crowder as being #1... he provides defense and can move the ball but nothing else. Plus he needs to stop chucking 3's... Bargnani? Huh? only if he plays on the MLE or under. Would have added

Al-Farouq Aminu
Alexis Ajinca
Lavoy Allen
Thomas Robinson
Kyle O’Quinn

On an extended list...

Knicks should look at adding some of these guy.

[And100]

With reports of Golden State wanting to move David Lee within the next two weeks, it got me wondering how everyone would feel about him rejoining the Knicks.

Now, hear me out... We are all aware of his defensive shortcomings. However, the guy is very skilled. He can score efficiently from lots of spots, pass the ball, rebound, gives effort every night and is extremely high energy.

If we can get him without biting into our cap space too much, I'd much rather have him than all of the other FAs we have been talking about in the 10 mill range.

For instance, a trade of:

David Lee

for

Trade exception
Calderon
Throw-ins

Does not cost us a ton against the cap. It also give Golden State some extra cash to resign Green while providing a decent backup ball handler for Curry.

What do you think?

adding an additional 8 million dollars isn't costing us a ton against the cap????

I know GS woudn't do this because they whole point of shedding Lee is to pay Green and not be in luxury tax hell, but if Knicks pick up Larkin's option, they could spend ALL their cap space, and then trade Calderon, Hardaway and Larkin for Lee straight up.

Works under the non-taxpayer trade rules (150%), which the Knicks would not be even after taking $5m+ in salary with the trade.

So they could spend $27m, use the room exception and THEN flip those three for Lee, but again, I don't think GS does that to only save $5m.

[nyJnyKnyY]

NBA Free Agents 2015: 10 Best Bargain Buys on the Market
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2498618-nba-free-agents-2015-10-best-bargain-buys-on-the-market

10. Andrea Bargnani, C
9. Wayne Ellington, SG
8. Ed Davis, PF
7. Aaron Brooks, PG
6. Brandon Bass, PF
5. Brandan Wright, PF
4. Rodney Stuckey, SG
3. Bismack Biyombo, C
2. Kosta Koufos, C
1. Jae Crowder, SF

This list isn't bad, but I don't agree with Crowder as being #1... he provides defense and can move the ball but nothing else. Plus he needs to stop chucking 3's... Bargnani? Huh? only if he plays on the MLE or under. Would have added

Al-Farouq Aminu
Alexis Ajinca
Lavoy Allen
Thomas Robinson
Kyle O’Quinn

On an extended list...

Knicks should look at adding some of these guy.

i like o'quinn and Robinson - Robinson should be playing to prove himself and o'quinn looks to be a decent player with growth potential


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