The Knicks have come up as a possible landing spot for disgruntled Cavs guard Kyrie Irving but Fred Kerber of the New York Post wonders if the asking price for the All-Star may be a little too high.
The Knicks were one of four teams on Irving’s short list of preferred destinations but league sources say that New York is reluctant to part with young building blocks Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez.
Whether the franchise would actually let the inclusion of Hernangomez be a deal breaker or not, remains to be seen. Per one unnamed league executive, the Knicks would be wise to ultimately deal the Spanish big man if necessary but lumping Porzingis in with an outgoing package is another story.
There’s more from the Atlantic Division:
- Recently hired general manager Scott Perry has yet to meet his boss. Ian Begley of ESPN writes that the former Kings executive has yet to officially meet Knicks owner James Dolan.
- As long as Kyrie Irving doesn’t go to the Warriors, Celtics forward Marcus Morris is happy. Per CSN New England, the recently acquired forward tweeted “Just don’t go to Golden State” shortly after news broke the the guard was looking to be traded.
- For the third year in a row the Celtics may have a battle for their final roster spot, 16 players have guaranteed rosters for the 2017/18 season. A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN New England breaks down how the roster looks after the addition of point guard Shane Larkin.
Celtics are so deep.
Thomas, Heyward, Horford, Morris, Crowder… locks
Tatum, Brown, Zizic, Yasbule… locks
Smart, Rozier, Baynes… Locks
Nader should b a lock.
Ojelye should as well.
There’s 14. And Kadeem Allen, Gerald Green, Jabari Bird and James Young r still listed on there roster.
Young and green are free agents and I believe young has already signed with some one I would not be surprised if someone is trade or if the just cut Larkin and Allen signed a two way deal
Think Larkin got a fully guaranteed deal I think he’s the 15th guy.
Theis might take that spot. Also Bird is probably signing a two way deal
You missed theirs there German big man they signed
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Knicks are dumb if they move Hernangomez. What am I even saying.. Lol
You’re saying they should stick to the youth movement and keep Jackson’s second best move of his 3 year executive career. What am I even saying.. Lol–I feel Like his 2017 draft has the potential to be better than hernangomez.! Cavs should definitely want the “french freak”; 18 y.o pure PG with the ginormous 7 feet wingspan Knicks drafted 8 last draft.. He’ll have a lot to prove getting picked ahead of DSJ and in my biased opinion I think he can do it.
I agree with you The Knicks shouldn’t trade their 2018 #1 pick, KP6, Hernangomez, Frank Knicky & Dotson all future picks must be lottery protected if traded with Melo drama learn from the 1st Melo trade don’t sacrifice young assets 4 one player no matter how great you think he is? Before King James came back to Cleveland Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to the lottery every year and the Knicks could easily be in the lottery with him also Mills/Perry be smart!