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

[storyteller]

Sacramento has the second highest scoring average in the league. Under 100 points tonight

To be fair, Fox has a lot to do with that. But they can only take what's in front of them. They're playing great basketball right now. They'll need Brunson to get healed up fast and Randle to keep his emotions in check to keep it up though.

 

[K-Deini]

I gave up on them after that Lions game.


I seen the writing on the wall.

I somehow still think they sneak in after the Seahawks lost today

 

[g-ice]

Now you tryna shyt on us because we not playing your boys.

We beating the teams we supposed to, injury or not injury, we would of still beat these teams on our way 4 in a row.

They would of split these four games a couple of weeks back. Guaranteed!

 

[Derek Lee]

Brunson hasn't looked like himself since he was reported on the injury list. He's going to be out a couple of minimum based on some tweets on Twitter. The rest of team has stepped up. We still ain't shyt

 

[qnsfinest]

Not hating, being honest. Only GOOD win was against Cleveland since that's 1) one of the better teams in the league and 2) kept them under 100 especially since Spida been cooking this season.

This is the best we’ve looked all season. Thibs finally getting better with the rotations (other than playing starters to long).

The defense been much better, especially our 3pt defense, last 5 games teams are shooting under 30% against us. No team has scored over 103 in 6 games.

And this is all happening while brunson has been cold.

 

[RickyGQ]

This is the best we’ve looked all season. Thibs finally getting better with the rotations (other than playing starters to long).

The defense been much better, especially our 3pt defense, last 5 games teams are shooting under 30% against us. No team has scored over 103 in 6 games.

And this is all happening while brunson has been cold.

So who steps into the rotation if Brunson is hurt?

 

[storyteller]

Deuce’s impact is crazy on defense

 

[storyteller]

So who steps into the rotation if Brunson is hurt?

I’d have to think Derrick Rose because they need an attacking ball-handler. But if Thibs is refusing to play cam and Rose, then Fournier suddenly seems like the only other option.

 

[storyteller]

I expect this run to hit ice if Brunson is out extended time. But he's slashing solid numbers since Grimes moved into the starting line-up (11 games ago with roughly the same scoring and efficiency).

 

[g-ice]

Deuce’s impact is crazy on defense

But Cam Reddish breh

 

[storyteller]

It's a throw-away line in a report about the Lakers trade discussions. But shams mentioned that the Lakers have discussed a trade for a package of Cam and Fournier. He mentioned a few other names they've discussed and seems to focus on everyone else more (Jae Crowder for example).

But Cam and Fournier to the Lakers could make sense and work out nicely for NY.

Following a 2-10 start, the Los Angeles Lakers, now 11-15 and three games out of sixth place, have turned their season around and are seen as a key team in the trade market this season. The Lakers are prioritizing shooting in their conversations with teams, and have discussed packages including salaries and a protected first-round pick for Detroit’s Bojan Bogdanovic, league sources, who were granted anonymity so that they could speak freely, tell The Athletic. They’ve also discussed concepts involving New York’s Cam Reddish and Evan Fournier, sources said. With Anthony Davis having an MVP-caliber season and LeBron James turning in another strong campaign, it will be fascinating to monitor how these Lakers approach Feb. 9.

 

[storyteller]

Recap is up fam. This team's defensive identity could really be something...they'll always have a chance if they're stringing together stops.

 

[RickyGQ]

But Cam Reddish breh

EYE would like to see Cam with Duece and Grimes, yes.

 

[g-ice]

EYE would like to see Cam with Duece and Grimes, yes.

One of these games I truly hope they bring him in just so you can see the inconsistencies of this motherfukker. I really do hope.

You can't be this blind to see this team win 4 in a row ever seen this fukk hit the pine.

 

[Knicksman20]

One of these games I truly hope they bring him in just so you can see the inconsistencies of this motherfukker. I really do hope.

You can't be this blind to see this team win 4 in a row ever seen this fukk hit the pine.

I agree with you & I'm not trying to be pessimistic but we've caught a few breaks during this run. The Cavs was a great win but with the Hawks had 2/3 starters out because of injury but I'm glad we took care of business. The Kings didn't have Fox which helped because that game could've went sideways with the bad officiating, Foolius behaving like Foolius, & the injuries.

I'm not gonna let myself fully enjoy this till be go on a run & beat better teams that don't have starters missing