2008-09 New York Knicks Thread
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It was a loss without Chandler but some good signs from Crawford, Duhon & the jam by Jr.
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The Knicks have until 6 p.m. Monday to reduce the roster to 15 players from 16, and they still hope to find a way to keep Patrick Ewing Jr. The Knicks have 15 players with guaranteed deals and a newfound reluctance to swallow contracts. Ewing’s $442,000 contract for the season is only partly guaranteed, which, financially speaking, makes him the easiest player to cut.
The team president, has essentially ruled out waiving Jerome James, who may never play but is owed $12.8 million over the next two seasons. Walsh also said it was unlikely that he would be able to create room by making a two-for-one trade, or by swapping a player for a draft pick.
A few weeks ago, it appeared that the decision might come down to Ewing, Anthony Roberson or Mardy Collins, who all have modest contracts. But Collins has impressed D’Antoni, and the team picked up his option for 2009-10 last week.
So it is down to Ewing, an athletic player with fairly raw basketball skills, and Roberson, a 3-point specialist who struggled during limited playing time in the preseason. Roberson has the edge, because he is a solid shooter and a more polished all-around player, and because, perhaps more critically, his $797,000 deal for this season is fully guaranteed.
The Knicks will wait until Monday afternoon to make a decision, in the hope that they can find a way to keep both players. But D’Antoni already sounded a little wistful in talking about Ewing.
The team president, has essentially ruled out waiving Jerome James, who may never play but is owed $12.8 million over the next two seasons. Walsh also said it was unlikely that he would be able to create room by making a two-for-one trade, or by swapping a player for a draft pick.
A few weeks ago, it appeared that the decision might come down to Ewing, Anthony Roberson or Mardy Collins, who all have modest contracts. But Collins has impressed D’Antoni, and the team picked up his option for 2009-10 last week.
So it is down to Ewing, an athletic player with fairly raw basketball skills, and Roberson, a 3-point specialist who struggled during limited playing time in the preseason. Roberson has the edge, because he is a solid shooter and a more polished all-around player, and because, perhaps more critically, his $797,000 deal for this season is fully guaranteed.
The Knicks will wait until Monday afternoon to make a decision, in the hope that they can find a way to keep both players. But D’Antoni already sounded a little wistful in talking about Ewing.
that jam by ewing jr was the most exciting play i have seen by the knicks for a while! hope they manage to keep him, although i think he will get cut
I'm thinking the same, D'antoni did say the following in an interview.
Plus his contract is not guaranteed.
First I will say that I know the salary CAP is the biggest issue and Ewing Jr was the only contract not guaranteed and it was a good business decision but I have a few problems.
#1 - The Knicks lost to the Nets in the last pre season game and yet we saw the Madison Square Garden erupt into a frenzy after Ewing Jr's little hot streak. We're clearly going nowhere this season so why not give the fans what they need.
Does Donnie really care what the fans think??????:-k
#2 - History has shown that the Knicks have paid millions to get rid of :
1. Shandon Anderson
2. Penny
3. Mo Taylor
4. Jalen Rose
5. LB
6. Anucha Brown
7. Isiah
#3 - Donnie said Ewing "needs to refine his defence" at least he played some defence and showed some heart unlike some of the others on the team.
#4 - 7 guards on the list, a player by the name of J.James that will be earning millions for sitting on the bench for 82 games, is this over the top or not??????? I know the Knicks were unable to cut James because it will go against their CAP but surely something had to be done.
#1 - The Knicks lost to the Nets in the last pre season game and yet we saw the Madison Square Garden erupt into a frenzy after Ewing Jr's little hot streak. We're clearly going nowhere this season so why not give the fans what they need.
Does Donnie really care what the fans think??????:-k
#2 - History has shown that the Knicks have paid millions to get rid of :
1. Shandon Anderson
2. Penny
3. Mo Taylor
4. Jalen Rose
5. LB
6. Anucha Brown
7. Isiah
#3 - Donnie said Ewing "needs to refine his defence" at least he played some defence and showed some heart unlike some of the others on the team.
#4 - 7 guards on the list, a player by the name of J.James that will be earning millions for sitting on the bench for 82 games, is this over the top or not??????? I know the Knicks were unable to cut James because it will go against their CAP but surely something had to be done.
true, I think Ewing Jr's addition to the team was more sentimental. After building my bridge & getting over the fact he was cut I think it will be better for him in a way. If he doesn't get picked up by another team he should at least have a go overseas and work on his skills.:v:
Wilson Chandler= Knicks future, I like David Lee also, but the rest of the team can go as far as I'm concerned! I hope Lebron plays for the Knicks him and Will Chandler would be awesome together! They could also workout together in the offseason, scary!!
I'm going to make the most of every win the Knicks get and yes they have started in great fashion for the new era. Despite running out of fuel towards the end the Knicks played as a team with 6 players on double figures & Duhon playing pretty good on his debut.
Heat - 27 - 18 - 30 - 40 - 115
Knicks - 28 - 32 - 31 - 29 - 120
Heat - 27 - 18 - 30 - 40 - 115
Knicks - 28 - 32 - 31 - 29 - 120
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I was thinking of that but I'll wait for the end of the season.
wise words. knowing the knicks they'll all fall apart by mid-season anyway... if not earlier. :v:
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