The Knicks have 12 players on fully or partially guaranteed deals, leaving at least two spots potentially open for free agents. They could look at a variety of players to fill those slots, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Hamidou Diallo, Terence Davis and Taj Gibson are some of the available players that could provide depth in areas of need, in Katz’ view.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- Nets forward Mikal Bridges is thrilled he was asked to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, he told Paul George on Podcast P (hat tip to Eurohoops.net). “(Team USA head coach) Steve Kerr brought up the idea to me, and I was like, hell yeah, I’m here, just please let me know. I kind of had the idea there, and then I ended up going to Brooklyn and playing really well,” Bridges said. “After that, when I saw him again and we talked about it, I was really ready for it. So, no, definitely, there was nothing holding me back from that, unless I had some injury or something happen, but no, I was ready. I’m very excited.”
- Fred VanVleet made 47% of the Raptors’ pull-up 3-pointers and took 42% of their pull-up attempts last season. So how will Toronto replace that element of its offensive game? The Athletic’s Eric Koreen explores that topic, stating that Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby could all take on more responsibility, whether creating those shots or becoming more effective at them.
- The trade kicker in Jaylen Brown‘s reported super-max extension with the Celtics is less than the 15% max, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe tweets. Brown will also be on a six-month pay schedule each season during his new deal, rather than having the payments spread out over 12 months.
Taj can backup Randle too.
At one time Knicks were looking to trade for Diallo.
Knicks are just sitting back and waiting. The big trade is coming. I hope.
Then we can fill out the roster.
DeM DeR …….. wake up !!!!!!
DeM DeR would be great however I doubt he wants a trade to NY. If he wanted to play in NY he would of came instead of Knicks signing Fournier a few years ago. Taj would be nice for about 15 mins a night. Doubt he comes back to NY since the Knicks didn’t want him back last year. I’m still hoping for Christian Woods to come to NY. Don’t know what cap space Knicks have. Waiting for Fournier to go far away.
If they can sign Wood cheap. I’m with that.
Fournier, Quickley, Grimes, #1 pick
Bulls may never get Ball back. DeM is soon to be a FA. He fits Knicks
Not to get too gimmicky here with the Villanova Knicks thing, but what about Eric Paschall? He’s a big guy who looked good early on in Golden State. His journey from All-Rookie First Team to out of the league in 3 years is admittedly baffling but he’s still young, likely has relationships with these other Nova guys and he’d come cheap. Plus he’s from the NY burbs and is tight with Donovan Mitchell (which can’t hurt). He could easily fill an end-of-bench backup PF role.
Trust me Raps are better off without fvv’s dribble around a pick n roll twice and step back for the 3. Dude was chasing stats all year, no wonder he took that many 3s
Come on now. Sometimes he dribbled without initiating any play whatsoever as well lol
I’m hoping for them to run actual plays on offense this year.
When you shoot 47?percent from 3 you should shoot alot!
You misread that. He shot 47% of their pull up 3s. He didn’t shoot that percentage. His percentages were garbage last year, even after trending up during the 2nd half.
Last year —————
FG .393% should be better ….
3PT .342% ok he’s a career (.373%) ….
FT .90% that’s excellent ….
actually solid numbers. What Raptors need is an assist PG. One who runs the team and manages the game. That player makes them a better Team ……