So Vescey’s got an article out that discusses the possibility of the Knicks trading up to 5 and using the 5th to get to 2, which seems kind of unlikely to me.
Hypothetical question: what would a back court consisting of Rubio and Curry look like in today’s NBA? Undersized, no defense, how would that work?
Just bloggin’
…Are walsh and D’Antoni on the same page as far as what this team needs to do in preparation for the season, and more remotely, the summer of 2010? Some all-star players will come here just because of the money and the prime-time spotlight, but if we want the handfull of truly elite players, we have to make the moves now that prove to them we are on the right track.
Yo Danilo, how’s that back feeling, homie?
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gotta definitely show the L that the Knicks wanna move forward and are intent on proving it
Would nice to see some real footage of Gallo, ECurry on how they are progressing with workouts and status report on WillChan
Check this out SaipanKnickster http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-41-125/Huge-News-for-the-Knicks.html
Thanks for the informative link Edward. I hope EC is really getting after it. Him healthy and contributing as well as Gallo would make a big difference. They could play a nice two man game at times w/ EC on the block and Gallo on the wing
I’m not surprised by Walsh’s comments, but I’m not convinced either. Eddy Curry has a long way to go before he plays in the NBA again.
The T’Wolves have stolen headlines today by moving in on the 5th pick, which would give them picks 5, 6, 18, and 28. They would likely use some of those picks to move even higher. Don’t know if this makes it easier or tougher for Donnie to maneuver, but it sure shakes things up.
Marc Stein from ESPN is talking some game about a QRich-for-Darko trade. I would totally support that. Not only does Darko’s contract expire after this season [as opposed to Q's player option], but he has also showed some ability to run, pass, and rebound in the last year or so. There’s no place for Q on the Knicks anymore. Let’s bring in the biggest draft bust in NBA history!
Finally, I would be pretty disappointed if the Knicks trade Chandler to move up in this draft. He’s probably their best player [in spite of his mental...difficulties]. Sure, if they trade him for someone who turns into a superstar, I will happily eat my words, but I just think this draft class is really, really weak.
I do not feel like Chandler is going anywhere right now unless it’s one of those deal of a lifetime type things Donnie gets offered. But keep in mind he plays the same position as Mr. 2010.
I have not watched much Darko but id he could succeed anywhere it would be under Mike D’s system. But I do not know his make-up and mental toughness can he deal with the media here and the tough boo-birds? However Q days here are done
Curry(Eddy) definitely has to show and not tell
As far as the draft I think the Knicks will pick one of the guys who was not talked up(by them) if Curry aint around.
Hey guys!
I think if there’s no more trades involving picks, there could be a good chance of Jordan Hill sliding down to #8, which would be perfect for us.
Chandler’s really the only guy who is self-motivated to play some “D”, so i would hate to lose our most viable 2-way player just to move up a few spots in a weak draft. That would not strike me as a savvy move by Donnie.
Here’s my own personal draft board for the Knicks:
1) Blake (duh)
Lawson
2) Thabeet
3) Rubio
4) Hill
5) Harden
6) Curry
7) Evans
Can’t wait to see how the draft plays out tonight….LGK! =)
Little Jimmy Dolan deserves BIG props for forking over 3 mil for the 29th pick. He hasn’t always made the best decisions, but it seems like he and Donnie may be working well together.
sorry that thefans booed hill
Gutsy for Jimmy spending the big dough for the late pick. We will see what happens.