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[LegendofJoe]

What are you guys planning on doing with Cunningham? Is he going to play point?

 

[darkside31337]

Also looks like the Knicks are trying to S&T with the Mavs for Kidd so they can save their mini MLE.

 

[Darkman M]

Brandon Roy will play a game for every 3pt shot that John Wall makes

 

[Brinbe]

Kahn gonna Kahn

 

[JoeFu]

What are you guys planning on doing with Cunningham? Is he going to play point?

I think the Mavs FO think he can be like a Westbrook type or something, I dunno.

 

[Prototype-03]

Derek Fisher had also been in talks with the Knicks, but he is now expected to look elsewhere.

The Nets are now among the front-runners to sign Fisher, along with the Mavericks, the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fisher, who won five titles with the Lakers, joined the Thunder in February and was a key part of the rotation for Oklahoma City, which lost to the Miami Heat in the finals.

Man, Mavs are sure desperate

 

[Piecake]

I thought they were planning on using him as a bench guy or something, 20 minutes a game or so

Seems like a lot

We need a real 2 guard to play in front of him...

I like the signing. Its definitely a gamble, but 5 mil isnt so bad. Thats basically Webster, and Roy on no knees is still better than him with about the same amount of injury concerns. I am pretty much banking on that no man would want to play in pain and ruin their life after basketball further just to make a bit more money


I think this means that we are probably not going to be getting Batum though (for whatever reason). I would be perfectly fine with Lee or Sved

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

^^ I might even prefer Lee. We might have to give up a player or pick to get him if they do budge.

When they met with him last week, the team's head trainer was there. If they were worried about his knees holding up to a physical, I don't think they sign him.

I don't trust our medical staff

Only staff I trust less would be POR

Hopefully he holds up

 

[Blackace]

Brandon Roy will play a game for every 3pt shot that John Wall makes

what the fuck did Roy do to you?

 

[The Frankman]

Ric Bucher confirmed on ESPN Kidd said he chose NY because he viewed more of a role for himself with a better roster around him. He also said he was interested in mentoring Jeremy Lin.

"I think I can help," Kidd told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher, adding that he felt the Knicks have more "pieces to work with."

With the Mavericks confident they were closing in Thursday on a verbal agreement on a three-year deal with Kidd worth $9 million, sources told ESPN.com that Kidd -- after all-day deliberations with both teams -- has decided instead to leave Dallas to join the Knicks for a similar deal.

The contract can't be signed until July 11, which is the first day new NBA contracts can be signed. It's also possible, one source said, that Kidd ultimately could move to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade deal.

Sources briefed on the matter told ESPN.com that Kidd ultimately was swayed to take the Knicks' offer to go to New York, and take on the challenge of trying to help the Knicks move into the Eastern Conference elite and mentor fans' darling Jeremy Lin.

Also looks like the Knicks are trying to S&T with the Mavs for Kidd so they can save their mini MLE.

... didn't I say that 3-4 hours ago?

what the fuck did Roy do to you?

Did Roy play for Duke and I wasn't aware of it?

 

[TheKaeptain]

what the fuck did Roy do to you?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Fox318]

I want Lin.

But not for that kind of cash

 

[marathonfool]

Ric Bucher confirmed on ESPN Kidd said he chose NY because he viewed more of a role for himself with a better roster around him. He also said he was interested in mentoring Jeremy Lin.

Kidd knows the Mavs roster is done.

 

[Blackace]

Ric Bucher confirmed on ESPN Kidd said he chose NY because he viewed more of a role for himself with a better roster around him. He also said he was interested in mentoring Jeremy Lin.



... didn't I say that 3-4 hours ago?

I love Kidd's game... Prime Kidd was sooooooo damn good. He is easily one of the top 5 PGs to play the game.

If Lin could learn from him it would be nuts...

But really Kidd is still a better PG than Lin and needs mins to really do something..

 

[Smokey]

#boneonbone

#gamechanger

lol

 

[reilo]

what the fuck did Roy do to you?

I am filing a formal complaint against Dynasty.

Reason: He's acting a fool.

 

[darkside31337]

Ric Bucher confirmed on ESPN Kidd said he chose NY because he viewed more of a role for himself with a better roster around him. He also said he was interested in mentoring Jeremy Lin.

... didn't I say that 3-4 hours ago?

Dunno guess I must have missed it.

Also the Mavs won a title 2 years ago. Kidd saying the Knicks have a better chance of competing is just god damn. Sadly true but still crazy.

 

[giga]

Brandon Roy will play a game for every 3pt shot that John Wall makes

Had to look it up.

 

[Blackace]

Dunno guess I must have missed it.

Also the Mavs won a title 2 years ago. Kidd saying the Knicks have a better chance of competing is just god damn. Sadly true but still crazy.

If Kidd was 5 years younger and joined the Knicks roster today I would say it would be a show down in the east between the Heat and Knicks.. They have so much firepower just no one to channel it...

 

[AgentChris]

I love Kidd's game... Prime Kidd was sooooooo damn good. He is easily one of the top 5 PGs to play the game.

If Lin could learn from him it would be nuts...

But really Kidd is still a better PG than Lin and needs mins to really do something..

Play Lin and Kidd at the same time. It's not like the Knicks have a great option at the 2.

 

[reilo]

Felton laughs at that three point percentage.

 

[Blackace]

Play Lin and Kidd at the same time. It's not like the Knicks have a great option at the 2.

Shrump is a good player... and JR can score buckets...

 

[Mothman91]

Had to look it up.

Yeah, it's bad.

 

[Sanjuro]

How much is Kidd going to cost them? Seems like an absolute waste to me.

 

[Fox318]

Shrump is a good player... and JR can score buckets...

Live by the Jr , die by the Jr.

 

[Blackace]

How much is Kidd going to cost them? Seems like an absolute waste to me.

Again... it depends if they plan to use him 25 to 30 mins a game or really try to split his time with Lin..

If they are splitting his time it is a waste.. if they are rolling the dice on a playoff run with Kidd steering the ship it might be worth it..

 

[AgentChris]

How much is Kidd going to cost them? Seems like an absolute waste to me.

Chump change my man.

 

[Blackace]

Live by the Jr , die by the Jr.

Lin has much better shot selection.. ROFL

 

[The Frankman]

Play Lin and Kidd at the same time. It's not like the Knicks have a great option at the 2.

Kidd can't play 35 minutes a night anymore, he'd be done by February.

I figure he plays 24-28 a night, keep in mind during Linsanity Lin was playing almost 40 a night. It wasn't until Carmelo and STAT came back they really tried to cap his minutes at 34 max.

How much is Kidd going to cost them? Seems like an absolute waste to me.

3 years $9 mill total. Same contract Dallas offered.

 

[Sanjuro]

Again... it depends if they plan to use him 25 to 30 mins a game or really try to split his time with Lin..

If they are splitting his time it is a waste.. if they are rolling the dice on a playoff run with Kidd steering the ship it might be worth it..

There is still a pretty good chance that the Knicks don't even try and match Lin's offer.

3 years $9 mill total. Same contract Dallas offered.

Oh, wow.

 

[Blackace]

Kidd can't play 35 minutes a night anymore, he'd be done by February.

I figure he plays 24-28 a night, keep in mind during Linsanity Lin was playing almost 40 a night. It wasn't until Carmelo and STAT came back they really tried to cap his minutes at 34 max.

still 28 mins is a large chunk of the game..

 

[Vicetrailia]

Play Lin and Kidd at the same time. It's not like the Knicks have a great option at the 2.

Baaaaad post.

 

[Blackace]

There is still a pretty good chance that the Knicks don't even try and match Lin's offer.

They can pay for Kidd from Lin jersey sales..

 

[The Frankman]

There is still a pretty good chance that the Knicks don't even try and match Lin's offer.

... that's a clown statement, brah.

 

[AgentChris]

Kidd can't play 35 minutes a night anymore, he'd be done by February.

I figure he plays 24-28 a night, keep in mind during Linsanity Lin was playing almost 40 a night. It wasn't until Carmelo and STAT came back they really tried to cap his minutes at 34 max.

JR is going to be the 6th man and Shump will be back in January. I'm not saying to play Kidd more than 25mins but somebody has to play with Lin in the backcourt.

 

[Sanjuro]

They can pay for Kidd from Lin jersey sales..

... that's a clown statement, brah.

We are still talking about the Knicks though...

 

[giri]

I'm still frustrated suns didnt even look at roy. Worst case scenario was he gets injured again and the tank goes on. But why minnesota?

wtf

want no part of roy.

I assume the wolves did it to save on tax, they'll claims roys salary as a charitable donation to a cripples fund.

 

[DY_nasty]

You can pay Lin the max and still get the money back

Its just that you won't actually win shit

 

[Mothman91]

... that's a clown statement, brah.

If it's an absurd contract, would you want to match it?

 

[Nelo Ice]

From beyond the grave heres some info from Clovingwestbrook.
edit:Guy may be a fake damnit Cloving!
https://twitter.com/#!/WiessD

David Wiess ‏@WiessD

To be clear this is not a done deal yet, but source tells me @DwightHoward could become a Laker sometime over the weekend.

David Wiess ‏@WiessD

Source: After speaking w/ Kobe & Nash and liking what he heard, @DwightHoward has told the @Lakers he'll sign contract extension with them.

 

[Sanjuro]

According to ESPN, sounds like the Knicks have matched.

The New York Knicks will match the Houston Rockets' offer to Jeremy Lin, if only because they might lose half their fan base to Brooklyn if they don't.

Oh, fuck this article.

 

[Blackace]

You can pay Lin the max and still get the money back

Its just that you won't actually win shit

If Lin is worth the max then Ryan Anderson is worth the max plus more multiple sources told me personally

 

[Fox318]

If it's an absurd contract, would you want to match it?

Dolan wants to make msg big. Other interests outside of basketball.

 

[Dominican Power]

 

[The Frankman]

You can pay Lin the max and still get the money back

Its just that you won't actually win shit

... why do you have such hatred in your heart?

Embrace Linsanity and everything in you life will fall into place. You'll get a girlfriend who doesn't want to kill you, Army people won't be screwing you over, even your taste in videogames will improve and you'll play good ones instead of the shitty anime ones you play now.

 

[Blackace]

fuck Mike Woodson when is Isiah Thomas coming back??

 

[giri]

People get that the knicks can't not match Lin, right?

I don't think he's a great PG or anything, but that team needs A PG. And he's their only option.

And he may just help them pay for Amare's knee's.

 

[Sanjuro]

Isiah should help a brother out.

Vinsanity

Will stop all the fans from going to brooklyn brooklyn.

 

[The Frankman]

People get that the knicks can't not match Lin, right?

I don't think he's a great PG or anything, but that team needs A PG. And he's their only option.

And he may just help them pay for Amare's knee's.

Never mind the fact that by inking Kidd is like getting an Offensive Coach, dude knows more on running an offense than anyone on the Knicks sidelines.

 

[Blackace]

... why do you have such hatred in your heart?

Embrace Linsanity and everything in you life will fall into place. You'll get a girlfriend who doesn't want to kill you, Army people won't be screwing you over, even your taste in videogames will improve and you'll play good ones instead of the shitty anime ones you play now.

never listen to Frankman..