Thursday Night Fireworks?
Is this the face of a man who could pull off some draft night fireworks? I didn't think so, either. I think they may end up buying a first round pick if the player they want is still there, like they did last year. It doesn't seem like much else is going on. But if you hear anything, post it. I'll do the same. Be smart, Knicks!
posted by Kalel9 @ 9:38 AM
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Any big move would reduce cap space, so I don't see it.
Unless Curry's deal is going somewhere.
FWIW, Hahn doesn't think so. There's another note on his blog on Rudy Fernandez.
Oh wait, it's behind a pay wall:
Bottom line is despite rumors of possible buyouts (know this: Curry won't take a penny less than his full salary, so why would the Knicks agree to that?), there are plenty of indications that Eddy will be a member of the Knicks through the offseason and, quite possibly, to start the coming season. Talented bigs aren't easy to come by and if you plan on being a playoff team, you still need someone who can score on the post and draw fouls. Curry is 27 and can't afford to mail it in anymore. He literally can't afford to sit out another season. And Mike D'Antoni, with two years left on his own contract, can't afford to leave a talented player to rot on the bench.
Quite frankly, the Knicks can't afford to see another player thrive after he's been dumped from New York.
Next:
Though most indications are the Knicks won't be part of any Draft Night blockbusters, they are checking in on the availability -- and cost -- of several players that might become targets after July 1. The most recent name we've heard about today is Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez.
The New York Times first reported that the Knicks have had discussions with the Blazers about Fernandez on its basketball blog earlier today. Newsday confirmed it with a league source, who said the Knicks "are interested" in Fernandez. It is unclear if the deal, which would likely involve a swap of forward Wilson Chandler, could be done on draft night.
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For the Knicks, along with the $900K in cap savings, which, if the trade was done on draft night, could allow them to move up into the first round to ensure landing one of their top targets -- Craig Brackins, Jordan Crawford and Armon Johnson, among others. A first-round pick counts against the cap, which would cost the Knicks valuable space before July 1.
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