2019 Offseason Speculation Thread - Free Agency, Well Wishing, Trade Spec, Oh My

[Context]

Why do we have to always prepare for the worst? That mindset is tiring

exactly! IMO- its weak and annoying and offensive to me- can we move on? Can we stand tall? It's bad enough no matter where
I go I have to hear negative comments about the Knicks and set these idiot casual fans straight and even our own fans sometimes...
It's easy to do in person because people are respectful

I’ve been moving like I can’t wait for November to hit so I can see both of them opening night.

I’m past July and all that, 100% believe they’re coming.

The obviousness is so blinding that Ray Charles would be able to see again.

It definitely looks and feels like it- and I would advise you to enjoy it- do you...I've just found a way to enjoy the
journey...I want all of it-if we're gonna tank then lets be the best at it- check we've done that-if we have 2nd round picks- then we need to find a stud- check we've done that...

As long as I see this organization putting their best foot forward- then I will keep a genuine and positive attitude. They have finally accomplished this. I wanted KP to work out but it didn't...Regardless, we finally handled a situation- like this- with a cold blooded professionalism that we finally needed- so as fans we could hang our hats on..

[Tennyten]

Do you think we could see Scott Perry if we land the #1 and take Zion turn around and trade for the 2 spot and take Ja Morant. I think the Knicks could put together a package and think it would be well worth it if they could get it done.

[thebuzzardman]

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Wait. Do my eyes deceive me? A non troll piece of reporting by Bondy? What gives? Is the Daily News Troll Reporter position being filled by someone else now?

[god shammgod]

Do you think we could see Scott Perry if we land the #1 and take Zion turn around and trade for the 2 spot and take Ja Morant. I think the Knicks could put together a package and think it would be well worth it if they could get it done.

no

[Capn'O]

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sas says clippers not necessarily after 2 maxes. happy with kawhi and who they have now.

Imo, that's a great approach. They've got a ton of good depth.

[NYKHardKnock]

I’ll believe it when I see it

[NoLayupRule]

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Man this is going to hurt.

Why do we have to always prepare for the worst? That mindset is tiring

you think Lakers fans or Warriors fans or Celtics fans or Spurs fans assume the worst?

nope

they know they will get the guys they want and they know they will be good

we need to turn the corner on our attitude
and hopefully that comes with winning a little

[Fat Kat]

Vooch on the Knicks' free agency list?

http://amicohoops.net/magics-vucevic-on-knicks-free-agency-wish-list/

The New York Knicks have Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic on their radar, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

“I know he’s a target, and I know that it will likely require the max,” Amick wrote in a reader mailbag.

Vucevic, 28, is having an All-Star season with career-high averages of 20.8 points, 12.1 rebounds and 52 percent shooting. He becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season.

I'm not giving him the max if he's a target FA. Let him go to LA or stay on the treadmill Magic.

He’ll be the Mav’s free agent haul

[Fat Kat]

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Man this is going to hurt.

Why do we have to always prepare for the worst? That mindset is tiring

Feeble minded folk do it to preserve their frail emotional state.

[magnumt]

We don’t need to move Mitch for AD. We have enough assets for a competitive offer. If they don’t like they can keep AD. If Kyrie leaves, Boston won’t make a play for AD and SUDDENLY, the market is dried up and gone.

—Mags:beer:

[god shammgod]

Vooch on the Knicks' free agency list?

http://amicohoops.net/magics-vucevic-on-knicks-free-agency-wish-list/

The New York Knicks have Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic on their radar, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

“I know he’s a target, and I know that it will likely require the max,” Amick wrote in a reader mailbag.

Vucevic, 28, is having an All-Star season with career-high averages of 20.8 points, 12.1 rebounds and 52 percent shooting. He becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season.

I'm not giving him the max if he's a target FA. Let him go to LA or stay on the treadmill Magic.

He’ll be the Mav’s free agent haul

when you click on this that quote is now about the sacramento kings not the knicks. i think my man got his story wrong and had to correct it.

[god shammgod]

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bunch of hate from the chicago boys (f*ck your city and your pizza) but wilbon then lets it slip that other players around the league say that kyrie & durant feel like the championships they won aren't theirs. you win in new york and.....it's yours!!!!!

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and you'll like it

[Jeff Van Gully]

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bunch of hate from the chicago boys (f*ck your city and your pizza) but wilbon then lets it slip that other players around the league say that kyrie & durant feel like the championships they won aren't theirs. you win in new york and.....it's yours!!!!!

Watch on YouTube

and you'll like it

+1 for t la rock alone

[Richard4444]

We don’t need to move Mitch for AD. We have enough assets for a competitive offer. If they don’t like they can keep AD. If Kyrie leaves, Boston won’t make a play for AD and SUDDENLY, the market is dried up and gone.

—Mags:beer:

I agree. We can do a fair offer. If NO refuses, we can keep the young core or try to trade it for another player.

My fear is the Knciks FO to promess Durant to get AD in any way possible. And then Knicks trade Zion or Mitch to fullfill the promess.

[Traveyknicks23]

LMAO nets fans talkin big sht

[AllanHoustonFan]

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bunch of hate from the chicago boys (f*ck your city and your pizza) but wilbon then lets it slip that other players around the league say that kyrie & durant feel like the championships they won aren't theirs. you win in new york and.....it's yours!!!!!

Watch on YouTube

and you'll like it

Scottie Simpin' needs to worry more about Future giving his wife the wood and less about what free agents my Knicks are going to sign.

[Tron Carter]

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bunch of hate from the chicago boys (f*ck your city and your pizza) but wilbon then lets it slip that other players around the league say that kyrie & durant feel like the championships they won aren't theirs. you win in new york and.....it's yours!!!!!

Watch on YouTube

and you'll like it

Scottie Simpin' needs to worry more about Future giving his wife the wood and less about what free agents my Knicks are going to sign.

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“I just slam dunked ya btch, hall of fame”

low key one of the most disrespectful lines in rap history.

[CBU]

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This is news to people? KD said LBJ environment is toxic, can't speak from 1st hand so who else would tell him?

[Stannis]

We don’t need to move Mitch for AD. We have enough assets for a competitive offer. If they don’t like they can keep AD. If Kyrie leaves, Boston won’t make a play for AD and SUDDENLY, the market is dried up and gone.

—Mags:beer:

Even if they don't demand Mitch. I'd still don't want to do that trade because I want to keep this year's pick. No way NOLA accepts a package of Knox, Frank, Dennis Smith, Dallas First Rounders. Aside that I don't even think that's possible because of salaries (if Knicks get two max FAs), that's just a laughable package of questionable prospects.

Anyway, I just don't think it's worth trading everything for a guy who gave up on his team (Payton, Jrue, and Randle are great players) so he could go play for the LeAkers.

I'd consider giving up Mitch or the pick (not if it's number 1), but not both. No way.

[Stannis]

ESPN and Scottie aren't totally wrong. Scottie is old school. So staying on the best team seems like the most level-headed thing to do. I don't think he was hating on the Knicks here.

Clippers are being overlooked. They are a PO team and have lot of cap space. And they got a pretty sweet deal for Harris. If this was us, we would be saying the FO knows something the rest of the league doesn't.

I even think the Nets are a dark horse.

This is going to be a crazy off-season.

On a side note, people talk like Kyrie+KD is an instant ring. I'm not sure if KD has the mental fortitude to be a #1 option. Joining GSW after being knocked out by them. Those burner accounts. Media avoidance. Listing himself as 6' 9" when he's a 7 footer. And he said his next decision will be a business decision not a basketball decision. So if he comes to NY, I think branding will be more important than winning. Maybe a couple a years ago he could have cruised to the Finals in the East, but the East is back.