"Who are the Knicks? Brunson, Brunson and some other Knickas" " - Official '23 NYK Offseason Thread

[Typical Knicks Fan]

Hart could be in the starting rotation by the end of the season with RJ on the bench. It's only a matter of time when the excuses stop.

 

[storyteller]

Last year the Knicks were top 3 at putting points on the board per 100 possessions it’s just a fact

Gee, I wonder how much more efficient we’d be in league ranks if we didn’t have a certain player taking 1100 shots

Per 100 possessions .

 

[Youhadasparkwhenustarted]

RJ for OG would make this team so much better.

 

[Wargames]

Per 100 possessions .

Yep, Cherry picking stats….

RJ for OG would make this team so much better.

it really wouldn’t because OG handle would limit his ability to drive to the hoop. The whole offense is based on you got to be able to get to the hoop. He legit might struggle at that and that is one of the reasons I think the Knicks have not gone all in to get him.

 

[Wargames]

 

[RickyGQ]

Some fukking Tyrese Halliburton. Man… the entire league should be ashamed of themselves….

 

[Derek Lee]

Steve is basically implying that Brunson>Curry

 

[El Jefe]

Told y'all this when y'all.picked him

U had 1 with Q

 

[ISO]

Yep, Cherry picking stats….

Didn’t know offensive rating which is how the top offenses are ranked was a cherry picked stat.

I mean I’m sure y’all know offensive rating is points per 100 possessions right

“It really wouldn’t because OG handle would limit his ability to drive to the hoop. The whole offense is based on you got to be able to get to the hoop. He legit might struggle at that and that is one of the reasons I think the Knicks have not gone all in to get him.”

I can’t believe this dude typed that RJ apologist bullshyt literally making shyt up

The Knicks haven’t gotten Anunoby because the asking price is a star like haul when he’s not a star has nothing to do with “driving to the hoop” fytb

 

[Wargames]

Didn’t know offensive rating which is how the top offenses are ranked was a cherry picked stat.

I mean I’m sure y’all know offensive rating is points per 100 possessions right

it really wouldn’t because OG handle would limit his ability to drive to the hoop. The whole offense is based on you got to be able to get to the hoop. He legit might struggle at that and that is one of the reasons I think the Knicks have not gone all in to get him.

I can’t believe this dude typed that RJ apologist bullshyt literally making shyt up

The Knicks haven’t gotten Anunoby because the asking price is a star like haul when he’s not a star has nothing to do with “driving to the hoop” fytb

Bro until the season starts I’m only replying to your hate with music videos because at least that shyt is enjoyable.

How are you this angry at this team?

 

[storyteller]

Exec Suggest Knicks Trade Immanuel Quickley for ‘Monster Defender’

Immanuel Quickley's long-term fit with the Knicks could force a trade, and one exec says the Raptors have the right fit.

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Exec Suggest Knicks Trade Immanuel Quickley for ‘Monster Defender’​

Spoiler

It was quite a season for Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley. The first dozen games were a misery, as Quickley averaged just 7.5 points in 21.2 minutes, shooting 34.8% from the field and 28.3% from the 3-point line. It was ugly, and by mid-November, The Athletic was reporting that Quickley was very much on the trading block.

From there, though, Quickley took off, earning an increased role off the bench and showing himself to be one of the most valuable members of a crowded New York backcourt. In the 25 games after the All-Star break, Quickley averaged 21.0 points on 46.6% shooting and 40.1% 3-point shooting. He added 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

By the trade deadline, Quickley was off the table in talks with other teams. But the Knicks’ guard situation is getting increasingly crowded, and moving Quickley could prove to be a necessity for New York, because that crowd is also getting increasingly more expensive. Quickley is eligible for an extension on his rookie deal this offseason.

Is there a simple way out that could be ideal for both Quickley and the team?

Why, yes, said one front-office executive. “The Raptors would be a really good fit for (Quickley),” the exec said. “And the Knicks would be a really good fit for (OG) Anunoby. He’s just a monster defender. Things have been pretty quiet in Toronto but there is still a feeling that they’re going to make another move here after what happened with Fred. Maybe they will stick with what they have but that roster is missing a lot.

“But I think there are a lot of questions for teams who are not sure they want to pay Quickley what he wants.”

Raptors Left With a Hole After VanVleet Departure​

Fred is, of course, starting point guard Fred VanVleet, who left for the big money he was offered in Houston, a three-year, $130 million deal (with a team option on Year 3) that the Raptors just could not match. And OG Anunoby is the kind of long, top-tier defensive wing that the Knicks badly need.

The Raptors have a trio of forwards—Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes—who all need starting roles and big minutes, when healthy. Moving one of them, and Anunoby makes the most sense on that front, could help the Raps relieve their logjam and create more opportunity for Barnes, who many feel is primed for a breakout season after a so-so sophomore campaign.

And, in replacing VanVleet, the Raptors took a step back by adding journeyman point guard Dennis Schroder to be the starter. Backup Malachi Flynn has looked overmatched for much of his three-year NBA career, and acquiring a frontline point guard should be a top priority for the Raps.

Quickley-Fournier Package Enough for Anunoby?​

Quickley has shown he can fit that bill. After two subpar seasons after he was drafted out of Kentucky, Quickley put together his talents last year, and showed he could be a No. 1 point guard on a good roster.

“You know, he is not a great passer, he is not going to be a superb playmaker, but he is good and he’s a good rebounder,” the executive said. “He can play with speed, he is fast and he forces the rest of the team to play fast. That’s such an advantage when it is your guy pushing the action. And he shot the ball consistently all last season. That’s probably the biggest question on him, the shooting, but he is answering that.”

Quickley remains on his rookie contract, and could sign an extension before the start of the season. If he does, he will become very difficult to trade—players on their rookie deals with major raises looming the following year require special rules to be traded.

It would behoove the Knicks to move him before he hits the rookie extension wall, something that could be done by putting Evan Fournier’s expiring contract with Quickley, and possibly adding a first-round pick.

That would be a good package for Anunoby. More important for the New Yorkers, it would be a very useful package for the Knicks.

 

[ISO]

Quickley-Fournier should be enough no draft picks I mean who the hell do they think Anunoby is

And obviously I’d rather the package be Barrett-Fournier

Would the first proposal mean 6th Man Barrett? I mean Grimes and Anunoby have got to be starter locks at that point.

I can’t imagine that’ll go well with a dude as cocky as Barrett and being paid as much $ as he is.

Quickley at least knows and excels at his role and trading him for a “monster defender” means also losing him an above average guard defender.

I’d rather trade Barrett back home even if it means throwing in picks to get Anunoby.

 

[Youhadasparkwhenustarted]

The package should include Barrett rather than Quick.

 

[storyteller]

The Raptors just drafted Gradey dikk with a lottery pick and re-signed Gary Trent Jr to go along with Scottie Barnes. So, even if they move OG, they're probably not going after another wing.

You make that move to pair Grimes and OG with Mitch for a shutdown defense. So, I don't care if RJ gets dealt in the process. But Toronto needs a PG, which is why IQ got namedropped.

 

[ISO]

The Raptors just drafted Gradey dikk with a lottery pick and re-signed Gary Trent Jr to go along with Scottie Barnes. So, even if they move OG, they're probably not going after another wing.

You make that move to pair Grimes and OG with Mitch for a shutdown defense. So, I don't care if RJ gets dealt in the process. But Toronto needs a PG, which is why IQ got namedropped.

Barnes is better at the 4 (Siakam will likely be traded too at some point) and Trent is expendable for them

They can bring back the hometown kid and pair him with Dikk

Let’s say it is Quick question is what will happen with Barrett if Anunoby is acquired?

It’s easier to bench Grimes but not the right decision