Official '24-'25 knicks season thread, KAT

[don ramon]

 

[nick.]

I don't think we're good trade partners with the Wolves but I'd love to package Grimes with Fournier's salary + picks for a wing upgrade.

And pay Quickley.

 

[njavier03]

i honestly dont understand how people think Brunson and Mitchell will work. both are small guards that don't defend well and need the ball in their hands to thrive.

 

[you go boy]

I can see quick getting his 100 million over 4 years this summer

 

[biggie62]

I can see quick getting his 100 million over 4 years this summer

Someone will give him more.

 

[don ramon]

gotta say i've been wrong about a few players over the last few years, but really wrong about quickley's development. he's become a very good player mostly every time he's asked to provide a boost.

he can now penetrate defenses with ease (his hesitation moves are becoming more confusing for defenders), his three point shooting has improved a lot and feels less impusive and his defense is underrated

 

[nick.]

Quickley minutes are almost always positive because of his defense. Seems like he's gaining chemistry with Brunson, too.

I'm interested to see what starting him for Grimes would look like. Slides Barrett down to the 3, and I think Grimes would be more involved with the bench that likes to push the pace.

 

[you go boy]

cant really expect too much from grimes since all he does is spot up and shoot... so he gets the ball but rarely.... he has the same usage rate as a steve novak just not as accurate but better on defense...and speaking of defense he has to guard the best player on the other team every night but doesnt get that much touches pause...but when you compare him to mitch who gets the ball a lot less and is expected to play defense and rebound offers much more on the court than grimes...

 

[njavier03]

Naw, Grimes does nothing that can’t be replaced. If he could at least shoot a decent percentage, sure, but even that he can’t do. Either he needs to come off the bench or he’s another Frank/Knox/Obi/etc.

 

[ballinsam23]

Based on these recent Scott Perry interviews, seems like if they make a move it's to put RJ at the 2. He kinda kept stressing that and the need for a wing.

Grimes is def in every trade package.

 

[paulminus]

Hey pr0phecy718 , are you still wondering “Should the Knicks trade for Dame Lillard ?

 

[paulminus]

I’ll admit, I was pushing to trade IQ over yr and half ago, but I think we should try and keep him.

I love the idea of moving RJ to the 2 , and moving grimes to bench. That makes our lineup a lil bigger, more mismatches depending who we place at the 3.

If not then, Maybe we can Package Randle + Fournier + 1 pick for Siakam and save IQ + Grimes + 2-3 picks for a potential Donovan trade so the final product of our team would look:

LINEUP
Mitch - Siakam - RJ - Donovan - Brunson

BENCH
Sims - Hartenstein - Hart - Donte - McBride

 

[Mister Meaner]

I like the idea of Siakam but I don’t think that lineup has enuff. Still think Don isn’t needed w/ JB. He always shrinks in the playoffs against him.

The dream that could be a thing; JB,RJ, Zhanos, OG, Mitch. Bench is mostly fleshed out w/ the 2 Wildcats and Hart.

Believe in both IQ & QG as pieces but Quick gonna cost more. He can get a bigger bag elsewhere & max his potential. Credit to the scouts, staff & ofc homie himself.

Bench; Deuce, DDv, Grimes, Hart, iHart
for a 10 man rotation

Spoiler

Hard for these end of the bench guys to get mins.

Tbh, Sims will be a better equipped backup pf than Josh Hart. He’s a defensive demon in today’s NBA w/ his foot speed on that end.

Hoping they can keep as many of the 21 draft as possible. Rokas included.

Otherwise, I’m riding w/ these guys.

 

[njavier03]

I’ll admit, I was pushing to trade IQ over yr and half ago, but I think we should try and keep him.

I love the idea of moving RJ to the 2 , and moving grimes to bench. That makes our lineup a lil bigger, more mismatches depending who we place at the 3.

If not then, Maybe we can Package Randle + Fournier + 1 pick for Siakam and save IQ + Grimes + 2-3 picks for a potential Donovan trade so the final product of our team would look:

LINEUP
Mitch - Siakam - RJ - Donovan - Brunson

BENCH
Sims - Hartenstein - Hart - Donte - McBride

got a rep for mentioning Deuce lmfao

assuming we don't make any moves, they need to plug in DVV/Hart into the starting lineup in place of Grimes. both make plays, can be a secondary ball handler to give Brunson a break on some possessions, and allows Grimes more freedom with the 2nd unit. if you look at the mpg, Grimes is behind Hart anyway.

 

[pr0phecy718]

Hey pr0phecy718 , are you still wondering “Should the Knicks trade for Dame Lillard ?

Lol no...I want to remove the poll but i can't

 

[don ramon]

 

[pr0phecy718]

Holy crap...I didn't know Jarrett Jack was an assistant coach

 

[don ramon]

had a funny feeling about this game befofe it began
this is crazy

 

[Coupé It]

If we lose this game

 

[Coupé It]

 

[gaiiige]

RJ tricked me

 

[Mark Antony]

Team still missing that stability and consistency the really good teams have to make you comfortable.

 

[Air Pope]

Team still missing that stability and consistency the really good teams have to make you comfortable.

I feel like we’re not actually “good” yet. We’re still “good enough”

 

[don ramon]

just above mid which is exactly where the knicks are positioned at the moment

grimes looks like he's lost all his confidence. doesn't know what to do on either end

 

[Coupé It]

I feel like we’re not actually “good” yet. We’re still “good enough”

I was looking for the words and this is it.

Spot on.