July 1st Free Agency Begins - Catchall thread

Post #16181 » by **moocow007** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:57 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:Taj Gibson still available? why dont we go after him i know he always wanted minutes he could be great here

Unless the Bulls want Calderon, it's not going to be likely.

Post #16182 » by **moocow007** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:59 pm

siar617 wrote:If we go with Boozer what position do we fill with the last spot? Is there still room for Bynum or do we go for a shooter?

Last spot? Ledo's contract is only guaranteed for 100k. I wouldn't consider him a lock for a roster spot.

Post #16183 » by **moocow007** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:00 pm

riter wrote:
siar617 wrote:If we go with Boozer what position do we fill with the last spot? Is there still room for Bynum or do we go for a shooter?

any other updates on Bynume besides the may 31st article from yibada.com in which Bynum's agent David lee Claims the center will be making a comeback this season?

No. No indications on what Bynum is doing at all. Not how his knees are. Not any interest from any other team.

Post #16184 » by **moocow007** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:03 pm

BeagleBoss wrote:Boozer is the best fa left :?

No. JR Smith is. But you know...from the Knicks standpoint? Yeah.

Post #16185 » by **NoLayupRule** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:08 pm

moocow007 wrote:
watchmen77 wrote:anyone ever watch Kings? why is Jimmer Fredette sucked in NBA? is he too slow or not able to defend in the pro level?

Looks like his confidence has pretty much been sucked out of him. Every thing does has a hesitation to it, a 2nd guess feel to it. He's the type of guy that needs to feel confident in his shot and take it without thinking. That's what made him so great at BYU. It's like Willie Wonka when he starts to second guess himself and not feel good about what he's doing...his chocolates end up being terrible. Shooting the ball is Fredette's chocolate. Yes, he's not the most adept defender but there's plenty of guys who's had long, long, long NBA careers without being a good athlete or strong defender.

As far as the next possible question? You know...how about we give him a shot in NY? Knick fans are looking to lynch anyone with half a skill the second they don't produce up to (often times unrealistic) expectations. What do you think the answer will be to that question?

Fredette's probably best suited at this point to trying to latch on with the Spurs. He'll have a specific role, the crowd won't be looking to tear him a new one every time he misses a shot, there's a sense of tranquility there that I think he needs. Warriors might be an option as well since the are more free wheeling and shooting oriented, getting him in a system where he can just shoot without thinking (like the Warriors do so well) would probably be good. Barring that? Maybe going overseas where he can probably put up big offensive stats like he did in college, build his confidence back up, and then try the NBA again.

Honestly, he got unlucky. The Kings were probably one of the worst situations for him. A dysfunctional organization with a ton of young guys that play the same position on a team with little to no structure or system? Yeah, if anyone wants an example of a young guy drafted into the wrong situation, Fridette to the Kings is a great one.

great post

Id only add that this team isn't really looking for more projects or maybe players

we need vets who can be relied on

Im not sure who that is at the guard position or as a 3 point specialist besides Calderon

thats why Im feeling like Boozer is a good bet

MeloTime · Post #16186 » by **MeloTime** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:19 pm

I honestly like Boozer a lot off the bench.

He only 33 years old

Great scorer in the post and midrange and very good rebounder.

You need a scorer for the second unit.

If you start zinger and grant

Your second unit is pretty solid

Quinn
Boozer
Williams
---------
Jose

Starting line up

Lopez
Zinger
Melo
Galloway
Grant

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bballoctober · Post #16187 » by **bballoctober** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:24 pm

Did you guys know that Cole Aldrich signed a two year deal with the Clippers on July 11 ?

RaZzMaTaZz · Post #16188 » by **RaZzMaTaZz** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:25 pm

MeloTime wrote:I honestly like Boozer a lot off the bench.

He only 33 years old

Great scorer in the post and midrange and very good rebounder.

You need a scorer for the second unit.

If you start zinger and grant

Your second unit is pretty solid

Quinn
Boozer
Williams
---------
Jose

Starting line up

Lopez
Zinger
Melo
Galloway
Grant

I agree, but I would start Afflalo and have Galloway come of the bench.

I agree, but I would start Afflao and have Galloway come of the bench.

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RaZzMaTaZz · Post #16189 » by **RaZzMaTaZz** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:27 pm

[quote="RaZzMaTaZz"][quote="MeloTime"]I honestly like Boozer a lot off the bench.

He only 33 years old

Great scorer in the post and midrange and very good rebounder.

You need a scorer for the second unit.

If you start zinger and grant

Your second unit is pretty solid

Quinn
Boozer
Williams
---------
Jose

Starting line up

Lopez
Zinger
Melo
Galloway
Grant

I agree, but I would start Afflalo and have Galloway come of the bench.

3toheadmelo · Post #16190 » by **3toheadmelo** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:29 pm

bleacherreport showing us some love , gave us a B for our offseason while lakers got a F lol

bballoctober · Post #16191 » by **bballoctober** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:30 pm

MeloTime wrote:I honestly like Boozer a lot off the bench.

He only 33 years old

Great scorer in the post and midrange and very good rebounder.

You need a scorer for the second unit.

If you start zinger and grant

Your second unit is pretty solid

Quinn
Boozer
Williams
---------
Jose

Starting line up

Lopez
Zinger
Melo
Galloway
Grant

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Have you forgot about Affalo ? And the PG for the second unit should be young and energized, not slow and methodical so Jose should start.
Staters: Jose, Affalo, Melo, Boozer, RoLo
Bench: Grant, Galloway, Derr. Will, O'Quinn, Porzingis

Juco24 · Post #16192 » by **Juco24** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:34 pm

Boozer and the word GREAT should NEVER, EEVVVEEERRRRRR be used together in the same sentence.

El Poochio · Post #16193 » by **El Poochio** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:37 pm

Did we sign Boozer wtf? I have only 3 words to say: Boozer the Loser

sasso · Post #16194 » by **sasso** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:52 pm

Apparently we signed Derrick Williams to a 2-year $9MM contract, not $10MM. I still don't think he's going to work out because of his poor bball IQ, shooting, rebounding, and defense, but at $4.5M/year it's atleast not too much of an overpay (He's realistically worth like $3M - $3.5M / year IMO).

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/new-york-knicks-team-salary/

E-Balla · Post #16195 » by **E-Balla** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:57 pm

According to the rumors Porzingis has the starting job and it's 100% his to lose if he doesn't start.

Juco24 · Post #16196 » by **Juco24** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:59 pm

E-Balla wrote:According to the rumors Porzingis has the starting job and it's 100% his to lose if he doesn't start.

Rumors from where? Would like to see a link if possible.

LJ4pointplay · Post #16197 » by **LJ4pointplay** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:06 pm

El Poochio wrote:In my dream I saw a trade getting us the original Gallo (from Celtics) Mario Chalmers and a 3rd player who was probably Dirk Nowitzki but he was not getting attention at all everyone was talking about Gallo so maybe it was years later people were saying check the Raptors board they are going nuts lol classic

but he's still on Nuggets lol

swisscheeseD · Post #16198 » by **swisscheeseD** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:11 pm

E-Balla wrote:According to the rumors Porzingis has the starting job and it's 100% his to lose if he doesn't start.

I'd much rather see him brought along much more slowly then just handing him the keys. Is he the best PF on the roster? Yes. But I don't want to just throw him out there to the wolves. Even if we did, he doesn't seem like the player who lacks confidence or could be apt to have that confidence shattered...I'd just rather him develop that confidence over the course of this season. He's going to have his ups and downs regardless, but I want to minimize those peaks and valleys and send them on an upward slope throughout his rookie campaign.

I'm all for signing Carlos Boozer to start at PF for the time being. I see Derrick Williams as Kristaps' first victim on the depth chart. I want him to earn those minutes while realizing he does have a place in this league. Boozer is that proven vet who has had a consistent career for many years in this league. He's the kind of guy that Kristaps needs to win-out the Starting spot from.

This season is all about Kristaps, and Kristaps alone...we need to do whatever is best for his development.

Post #16199 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:18 pm

swisscheeseD wrote:
E-Balla wrote:According to the rumors Porzingis has the starting job and it's 100% his to lose if he doesn't start.

I'd much rather see him brought along much more slowly then just handing him the keys. Is he the best PF on the roster? Yes. But I don't want to just throw him out there to the wolves. Even if we did, he doesn't seem like the player who lacks confidence or could be apt to have that confidence shattered...I'd just rather him develop that confidence over the course of this season. He's going to have his ups and downs regardless, but I want to minimize those peaks and valleys and send them on an upward slope throughout his rookie campaign.

I'm all for signing Carlos Boozer to start at PF for the time being. I see Derrick Williams as Kristaps' first victim on the depth chart. I want him to earn those minutes while realizing he does have a place in this league. Boozer is that proven vet who has had a consistent career for many years in this league. He's the kind of guy that Kristaps needs to win-out the Starting spot from.

This season is all about Kristaps, and Kristaps alone...we need to do whatever is best for his development.

I honestly think it would be best if he did start. He would be playing alongside Melo so the attention on offense would be with him. And Lopez is one of the best defensive bigs in the game so he wouldn't have to worry about anchoring the defense either.

Calderon
Afflalo
Melo
Porzingis
Lopez

that is insane spacing. You could have almost 4 40% or higher 3 point shooters in the starting lineup.

Then you have Grant/Galloway/Early/Williams/Oquinn with the second unit. If you asked Porzingis to come off the bench instead of Williams per say, Porzingis would be asked to do a lot of the scoring and that would but a lot of pressure on him with the starting unit.

He would be the 3rd or 4th option and could really focus on a lot of catch and shoot shots with Melo getting so much attention. As well as focus on playing defense alongside Lopez.

E-Balla · Post #16200 » by **E-Balla** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:24 pm

mpharris36 wrote:
swisscheeseD wrote:
E-Balla wrote:According to the rumors Porzingis has the starting job and it's 100% his to lose if he doesn't start.

I'd much rather see him brought along much more slowly then just handing him the keys. Is he the best PF on the roster? Yes. But I don't want to just throw him out there to the wolves. Even if we did, he doesn't seem like the player who lacks confidence or could be apt to have that confidence shattered...I'd just rather him develop that confidence over the course of this season. He's going to have his ups and downs regardless, but I want to minimize those peaks and valleys and send them on an upward slope throughout his rookie campaign.

I'm all for signing Carlos Boozer to start at PF for the time being. I see Derrick Williams as Kristaps' first victim on the depth chart. I want him to earn those minutes while realizing he does have a place in this league. Boozer is that proven vet who has had a consistent career for many years in this league. He's the kind of guy that Kristaps needs to win-out the Starting spot from.

This season is all about Kristaps, and Kristaps alone...we need to do whatever is best for his development.

I honestly think it would be best if he did start. He would be playing alongside Melo so the attention on offense would be with him. And Lopez is one of the best defensive bigs in the game so he wouldn't have to worry about anchoring the defense either.

Calderon
Afflalo
Melo
Porzingis
Lopez

that is insane spacing. You could have almost 4 40% or higher 3 point shooters in the starting lineup.

Then you have Grant/Galloway/Early/Williams/Oquinn with the second unit.

Calderon - 44%
Afflalo - 39%
Melo - 38%
Zingy - 35% and scaring half the league by pulling from 30 every other game even if it misses.
RoLo - 3.5 offensive rebounds a game

And it's all good offensively if we can get this. Melo can lead that to a top 5-10 offense healthy.