Breaking News: Knicks confirmed they are not matching Lin

stevieg987 · Post #601 » by **stevieg987** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Knicksrule2k4 wrote:At least we got to keep Novak, because of the bird rights hearing.

We signed Novak to one of the worst contracts in the league. See: Matt Carroll and Jason Kapono for other examples of one-dimensional shooters who become albatrosses.

Disaster of an off-season.

NYK176 · Post #602 » by **NYK176** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

I can't say I am a little disappointed, but after all I been through a lot worse things than this with this franchise.
I am ready for the team we have assembled now to come together and do well, they have the potential.

Lets Go Knicks!

Post #603 » by **moocow007** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

Red Vines wrote:Marc Berman ‏@NYPost_Berman
Irony is Lin hired new agent to maximize his marketing in NYC. Instead they helped lead Lin to Houston with revised offer sheet. Amazing.

Berman stealing my schtick.

Stannis · Post #604 » by **Stannis** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

At least trade him for 1st rounders near the deadlines. jeez.

sippystraw · Post #605 » by **sippystraw** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

I'm feeling really bitter right now.

blumatic · Post #606 » by **blumatic** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

I think the Garden renovations had something to do with it as well.

ibraheim718 · Post #607 » by **ibraheim718** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

CoolKids wrote:I said if not when. Im just saying this board isnt ever going to stop talking about it unless he sucks. I dont think he will either. 14 and 6 for him next year i predict

He's going to get more dimes than 6 man... the balls going to be in hand a lot and they're going to run tons of P&R's with Parsons on one wing and Lamb or Martin on the other.

Knicksrule2k4 · Post #608 » by **Knicksrule2k4** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

The original sources, Felton and the newscaster from South Carolina were right.

Grinditout · Post #609 » by **Grinditout** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

Only way team makes up for this is if we get to at least the ECF next season. No excuses.

Post #610 » by **GONYK** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

GetItDone wrote:
Mr_Perfect wrote:
Blueberry wrote:Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN
It was never about the money. This was all about ticking off James Dolan.

Shut up Isola.

He is right, though.

He has to be. This is the only thing that makes sense on any level.

daba · Post #611 » by **daba** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

NY2k1 wrote:Just have to say, if the Knicks continue to suck, then all hell will be loose.

Lin is gone, they better start winning games, now..

this is it in a nutshell. the knicks win and play better it'll be okay.
if we suck and are worse, it's gonna be ugly to say the least.

adjacent2bench · Post #612 » by **adjacent2bench** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

I can't stand this **** franchise. I really can't.

Haven't won **** for 40 got damn years.

Dolan has been nothing but a failure during his tenure here. They need to take notes from Jerry Seinfeld.

IF EVERY INSTINCT YOU HAVE IS WRONG, THE OPPOSITE HAS TO BE **** RIGHT.

JBreezeNY · Post #613 » by **JBreezeNY** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:45 am

AllanHoustonFan wrote:
ibraheim718 wrote:Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

“He can be just as exciting as he was in NY.Houston is going to embrace him and expect a lot from him," HOU Kevin Martin tells Y! on @JLin7

Houston and their fans deserve Lin more than this stupid front office.

The way that roster is looking that's all they're gonna have to look forward to.

damedash09 · Post #614 » by **damedash09** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

Steve Popper: Knicks won't speak on the Lin decision tonight other than confirmation of declining to match. Don't expect much from statement either

Knicksrule2k4 · Post #615 » by **Knicksrule2k4** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

blumatic wrote:I think the Garden renovations had something to do with it as well.

Nah, it is all Dolan being butt hurt.

god shammgod · Post #616 » by **god shammgod** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

Red Vines wrote:Marc Berman ‏@NYPost_Berman
Irony is Lin hired new agent to maximize his marketing in NYC. Instead they helped lead Lin to Houston with revised offer sheet. Amazing.

yep. his people messed up.

BeagleBoss · Post #617 » by **BeagleBoss** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

I feel sick. I can't believe Linsanity is truly over. Greatest time in Knicks basketball and it's gone just like that. Too unfair.

lazard · Post #618 » by **lazard** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

Knicks will never win with Dolan running the show.

3StarburyAriza21 · Post #619 » by **3StarburyAriza21** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

In just this millenium, we've endured Layden, Isaiah, Frederick Weiss, Marbury, Curry, Randolph, Francis, Jerome James, Sweetney, "The Decision," and a whole lot more. But this is worse than it all.

ORANGEandBLUE · Post #620 » by **ORANGEandBLUE** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:46 am

To say that Lin's intent was to tick off Dolan is every bit as presumptuous and outlandish as saying that Melo demanded that Dolan not match Lin.