Jason Kidd joins the New York Knicks on a multiyear deal

[Faptastrophe]

Marc Stein:

In another unforeseen twist of this wild offseason, sources say Jason Kidd has decided to leave Mavs and join Knicks on a multiyear deal.


Mavs were confident they'd close three-year, $9M deal with Kidd but after all-day deliberations w/both teams Kidd has committed to Knicks

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In an unforeseen reversal, Jason Kidd has decided to leave the Dallas Mavericks to join the New York Knicks, according to sources familiar with the decision.

With the Mavericks confident that 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 actually 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 could ultimately move to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade deal.

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

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/220979940529676288

[StateOfMind12]

Sick.....he is going to be a great mentor for Jeremy Lin.

Payton mentored Kidd and now Kidd will mentor Lin. :rockon:

One California kid to another.

[BlueandGold]

Why?? they drafted him and he won a championship there.. plus from all reports I've heard Cuban is a terrific players-first type of owner.

[Kurosawa0]

At this point, isn't it only news if someone actually GOES to Dallas?

[PJR]

Yikes. Poor Dirky.

[BuffaloBill]

Wow. Grats to the Knicks. It's always good to have a player like Kidd on your team.

[All Net]

Summer of suck for Dallas.

[BallsOut]

When it rains, it pours. Next step for Dallas, ship Shawn Marion to the Lakers for World Peace, filler

[Hank]

Kidd is total trash now

[creepingdeath]

Dirk plus scrubs, here we go again. :applause:

[AMISTILLILL]

Wow.

[bagelred]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: oh yes!!!......Remember when I cursed you out for teasing us Jason? I was just kidding!!!! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Freedom Kid7]

As stated earlier, inb4Broussard
Dallas fans must be in a very disappointed and frustrated state right now. Feels weird though considering Kidd spent his prime days in Jersey.

[AMISTILLILL]

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[d.bball.guy]

Sucks for Dallas.

[Heavincent]

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[BallsOut]

PG: Kidd | Lin
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

:bowdown:

[Blue&Orange]

Are the Knicks sending 4 picks to the Mavs so that he can make more money?

[d.bball.guy]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: oh yes!!!......Remember when I cursed you out for teasing us Jason? I was just kidding!!!! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
:roll: :roll:

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[FireMcFailPlease]

lmfao

[AMISTILLILL]

PG: Kidd | Lin
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

:bowdown:
...where the hell did Mayo and Camby come from?

[BallsOut]

...where the hell did Mayo and Camby come from?

:lol

[BlueandGold]

BTW for all you Dallas fans :facepalm 'ing this might be a blessing in disguise for the Mavs. What did Kidd average these past 2 seasons? Was it somewhere around 5/5/3 on 42% or something like that?

He played a part in the Dallas championship but it wasn't like he played a super significant role. That championship was more about the entire team has a whole stepping up. Kidd was probably the 4th or 5th best/most impactful player on the Mavs that season. I remember Barea having better games than Kidd.

Also lol @ Knick fans celebrating over every little pickup.. I really feel sorry for that franchise.. especially since I'm kind a knicks fan. And don't fool yourselfs.. Kidd is nowhere near Nash at this stage in his career.

[StateOfMind12]

...where the hell did Mayo and Camby come from?
He is just trying to create a team that can beat the Heat because he is threatened that LeBron will surpass Kobe's legacy soon if the Heat continue to win.

With that being said, I don't know why Dallas fans are mad. Kidd is not the difference between a playoff team and a non playoff team. He isn't THAT good anymore. He is still a serviceable PG and will probably backup and mentor Lin. His role will probably be very limited.

[TMT]

Nice pickup Knicks. Rebuilding time for the Mavs.

[WeGetRing2012]

Good I actually want the Knicks to be competitive this year. And Kidd is a great leader...

[SCdac]

goddamn, Mavs players are jumping ship!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C5VMt0Sqis0/TKKEt2D3O7I/AAAAAAAAFNY/PEYnbECDXDQ/s1600/sinking_ship.jpg

[creepingdeath]

Current Mavs Roster:

Nowitzki
Carter
Haywood
Marion
Wright
Beaubois
Jones

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[BallsOut]

Current Mavs Roster:

Nowitzki
Carter
Haywood
Marion
Wright
Beaubois
Jones

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Trade Marion to the Lakers for World Peace :lol

[Sarcastic]

...where the hell did Mayo and Camby come from?

We're still working on those.

[ClutchOver9000]

great pickup considering we had to deal w/ the likes of B-Diddy and M-Bibby.

Kidd will be an excellent mentor to Lin, and he even though he's old, and has fallen off quite a bit recently, he is a future HOFer, a great teammate, and knows how to orchestrate.

Plus, one of the better defensive point guards in the league.

[DuMa]

so miami wins in 6 instead of 5 vs NYK

[Derka]

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Priceless!

[BallsOut]

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I bet Cuban still thinks the ring was worth it.

[Maniak]

Interesting.

Dallas might just go for a full rebuild now that their elder Kidd is gone. Unless they wanna be just mid-tier.

Good for Knicks. Kidd could wind up being a good leader for them.

[bagelred]

great pickup considering we had to deal w/ the likes of B-Diddy and M-Bibby.


J-Kiddy ?:confusedshrug:

It's very possible this will be a sign and trade with Dallas. Something like Toney Douglas + $3 million cash + 2nd rounder. What that would do is save the mini-MLE for someone else....like a Marcus Camby, OJ Mayo or Randy Foye....

Watch....I think that will happen.

[BallsOut]

Fun fact for Knicks fans: Jason Kidd's former first name was Ason until he developed a respectable jumpshot in Dallas.

[WeGetRing2012]

J-Kiddy ?:confusedshrug:

It's very possible this will be a sign and trade with Dallas. Something like Toney Douglas + $3 million cash + 2nd rounder. What that would do is save the mini-MLE for someone else....like a Marcus Camby, OJ Mayo or Randy Foye....

Watch....I think that will happen.

OJ isn't taking the min-MLE :lol :lol

[Haymaker]

Dallas should trade dirk for picks and just start from scratch. They have no trade assets and they won't attract Dwight or CP3 next offseason.

[D12"Magic"]

so miami wins in 6 instead of 5 vs NYK
Why because Kidd?

[bagelred]

OJ isn't taking the min-MLE :lol :lol

OK....well......there's alot of guys that will......how much you think Mayo is getting?

[D-Rose]

Wow, did not see this coming at all! Kidd will bring some vet leadership and stability to the Knicks, great addition. Poor Mavs, looked like they were going to bring him back!

[Derka]

Good for the Knicks and for JKidd.

Jeremy Lin possibly making $10 million in a couple of years makes me want to puke in my soup. This pretty much tells him to screw off.

[no pun intended]

Okay Dallas. Might as well blow this season away and just get CP3 and Dwight next year.

[MeLO MvP 15]

J-Kiddy ?:confusedshrug:

It's very possible this will be a sign and trade with Dallas. Something like Toney Douglas + $3 million cash + 2nd rounder. What that would do is save the mini-MLE for someone else....like a Marcus Camby, OJ Mayo or Randy Foye....

Watch....I think that will happen.
Even if it's not we could use that package to sign and trade for one of those guys.


And I love this move. Kidd is perfect. Felton might be better, but Kidd is better for this role. His leadership will be awesome and he can also play some SG. Tyson must love this move too.

[flipogb]

Francis/Marbury/Baron/Bibby and now Kidd

[Haymaker]

Okay Dallas. Might as well blow this season away and just get CP3 and Dwight next year. For insurance purposes, if they still have a first round pick for next year then they should just tank the season.

[ClutchOver9000]

J-Kiddy ?:confusedshrug:

It's very possible this will be a sign and trade with Dallas. Something like Toney Douglas + $3 million cash + 2nd rounder. What that would do is save the mini-MLE for someone else....like a Marcus Camby, OJ Mayo or Randy Foye....

Watch....I think that will happen.

OJ Mayo would be a godsend.

[StateOfMind12]

So right now the Knicks' options are to either sign Felton or match Lin. If the Knicks are as stupid as many people say they are they will pick Felton over Lin but if they are actually smart about this, they will pick Lin over Felton.

Lin never signed an offer sheet to Houston though, so hopefully the Knicks don't have to match anything.

[creepingdeath]

RT @daldridgetnt: Source confirms Jason Kidd has turned down 3 yr/$9.5M offer from Mavs to play w/Knicks--who are also likely to match Houston offer for Lin.
Good riddance... :roll:

[bagelred]

@TheRealJRSmith: Let's do it baby!

:rockon:

[Dagouch]

This will be good for New York in short Term. It's not like we are asking big mintues from him. His knowledge of the game will be be Key to developing Jeremy Lin and even JR Smith if he returns.

I'm not saying they are going to beat the Heat but (big ifs) if we stay healthy and have a good training camp they can be very competive in the east. A top 3-4 team in the east perhaps?

[bagelred]

Hey guys, there's already some footage from some practice sessions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8KtMOnGvY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnV8BhDbDrg

[MeLO MvP 15]

This will be good for New York in short Term. It's not like we are asking big mintues from him. His knowledge of the game will be be Key to developing Jeremy Lin and even JR Smith if he returns.

I'm not saying they are going to beat the Heat but (big ifs) if we stay healthy and have a good training camp they can be very competive in the east. A top 3-4 team in the east perhaps?
Keeping Lin, JR, Novak and Jefferies plus adding Kidd and potentially someone for up to $6 mil... yeah with a full training camp and staying somewhat healthy, I'd say top 3 is realistic.

Indiana might be better with Hibbert, but he might be gone. Boston is essentially the same team with Terry (probably replacing Allen) but older. Chicago is nothing without Rose. Atlanta is a borderline playoff team now. Philly is average. Brooklyn could be nice but nothing more than the 4th seed.

After Miami there's a HUGE drop off. We actually blew out Indiana twice and then the third game blew like a 20 pt lead against them.

[ZHAKIDD532]

Jason Kidd is my favorite player ever. I'm a Nets fan. I hate it from that perspective. But this is a GREAT move for the Knicks. I see no downside.

- He's a great backup PG. Passes the ball and plays defense.
- He mentors Lin and helps him becomes better.
- Carmelo Anthony cannot scoff at this guy. He demands respect and may help tame him.

[hawkfan]

Sucks for Dallas, but Ramon Sessions is still out there, Louis Williams is out, OJ Mayo is out there.

[hawkfan]

Kidd to the Knicks is about as good as the they could make.
He will help with flow in the offense and help out Lin.
He's one of the only people who can stand up to Melo's stupidity.

[StackzUp]

Wish he would have came to Brooklyn, but Tyshawn Taylor should be a good backup for Deron. Congrats to the Knicks on the signing. Next they need Lin.

[d.bball.guy]

Hey guys, there's already some footage from some practice sessions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8KtMOnGvY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnV8BhDbDrg
I knew it :lol

[DStebb716]

Very good pickup. Even better if they can get a sign-and-trade done so we can bring in another peice. :banana:

[It's A VC3!!!]

Hey guys, there's already some footage from some practice sessions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8KtMOnGvY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnV8BhDbDrg

:lol

It would be in Mike Woodson's best interest to move on and welcome Jason Kidd with open arms.

He won't give the Knicks any production but a 3 here and there could be key. His leadership is key too but that attribute of his is being beaten over and over.

[bagelred]

It would be in Mike Woodson's best interest to move on and welcome Jason Kidd with open arms.



If he welcomes Kidd with open arms, Kidd will just run into him. :oldlol:

[CelticBaller]

http://www.thebettyfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/markcubanhidingfaceinhandsphoto5-1-07-reuters-jessicarinaldi.jpg
suicide watch

[d.bball.guy]

If he welcomes Kidd with open arms, Kidd will just run into him. :oldlol:
:roll:

[webberz0044]

Poor Dirky. I hope he demands a trade before the season begins.

[dabulls23]

so is it almost sure the kincks are going to match houston's offer so lin stays in ny?

[StateOfMind12]

so is it almost sure the kincks are going to match houston's offer so lin stays in ny?
Yes, Knicks said that they will match anything and since the Rockets gave them such an easy contract to match it is almost a no brainer at this point that Lin will stay and re-sign with NY.

[jamal99]

Sick.....he is going to be a great mentor for Jeremy Lin.

Payton mentored Kidd and now Kidd will mentor Lin. :rockon:

One California kid to another.
:yaohappy:

[wally_world]

I can understand him leaving Dallas, but going to the Knicks? Not like it was alot of money thrown at him either. He shouldve went to a contender.

[bluechox2]

I can understand him leaving Dallas, but going to the Knicks? Not like it was alot of money thrown at him either. He shouldve went to a contender.
give us one healthy season, and a healthy playoffs....

[Linspired]

PG: Kidd | Lin
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

:bowdown:



Fixed! :bowdown:

PG: Lin | Kidd
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

[bluechox2]

Fixed! :bowdown:

PG: Lin | Kidd
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

Fixed

PG: Melo
SG: Melo
SF: Melo
F: Melo
C: Melo

[BurningHammer]

Fixed

PG: Melo
SG: Melo
SF: Melo
F: Melo
C: Melo
Wow, so true. :oldlol:

[DStebb716]

PG: Kidd | Lin
SG: Shumpert | Mayo
SF: Melo | Novak
PF: Amare | Jeffries
C: Chandler | Camby

:bowdown:

I hope you're not dumb enough to believe this is possible, because it's not.
We'd have to get the Mavs to do a sign-and-trade with us. We'd have to get Camby to come for the vets min (not happening). We'd have to get Mayo to come for the MLE and accept a backup role (the most impossible thing in the whole process here). Mayo is going to get paid, and he won't be a backup.

More possible:
Lin/Kidd
JR Smith/Shumpert
Melo/Novak
Amare/Jeffries
Chandler/Camby

[LockoutOver11]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[bluechox2]

we can trade our non guaranteed contracts for kid or camby

[DStebb716]

we can trade our non guaranteed contracts for kid or camby

Yeap. Many people haven't though about that.

[tomtucker]

gonna play till 43.....:wtf: what is up with all the old asses in the NBA these days.........nash in LA too......:wtf:

[tomtucker]

so is it almost sure the kincks are going to match houston's offer so lin stays in ny?

you trying to spell c hinks, you rascal ....? :oldlol:

[el gringos]

My perfect scenerio is Kidd and Jared Cunningham for amare or amare and Lin and then have the space to sign illyasova or Ryan Anderson + a backup c and a guard

Kidd/Cunningham/(Shumpert)
Jr smith/foye
Carmelo/Novak
Illyasova or Ryan Anderson/ j Jeffries
Chandler/Camby or krstic

[blablabla]

My perfect scenerio is Kidd and Jared Cunningham for amare or amare and Lin and then have the space to sign illyasova or Ryan Anderson + a backup c and a guard

Kidd/Cunningham/(Shumpert)
Jr smith/foye
Carmelo/Novak
Illyasova or Ryan Anderson/ j Jeffries
Chandler/Camby or krstic
:kobe:

[bluechox2]

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[MJ(Mean John)]

Sell Out.

[bagelred]

[QUOTE]Dwain Price ‏@DwainPrice

On Thurs., Jason Kidd said:

[Yung D-Will]

Nash and Kidd love this game too much to retire :oldlol:

[LakersForlife]

who cares ny has melo and stoudomire they are not winning anything melo is a fat cancer

[bluechox2]

who cares ny has melo and stoudomire they are not winning anything melo is a fat cancer
keep it to yourself:coleman:

[DStebb716]

My perfect scenerio is Kidd and Jared Cunningham for amare or amare and Lin and then have the space to sign illyasova or Ryan Anderson + a backup c and a guard

Kidd/Cunningham/(Shumpert)
Jr smith/foye
Carmelo/Novak
Illyasova or Ryan Anderson/ j Jeffries
Chandler/Camby or krstic

:wtf: This sign and trade would only involve something like two non-guaranteed contracts (Toney Douglas and Gadzuric).
I don't think you understand the game.

[Skywalker]

Jason Kidd sucks ass now, horrible signing.

[WhySoInsecure?]

Jason Kidd sucks ass now, horrible signing.
He's good for 15-20 min and enough to replace Bibby/Davis.
Plus he'll get the most out of Tyson.

[eliteballer]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1108868.1341561792!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/image.jpg

:roll:

[Sarcastic]

Jason Kidd sucks ass now, horrible signing.

I'll take old J Kidd over Landry Fields for twice as much.

[bagelred]

With Jeremy Lin the starter, Kidd will play 20 - 25 minutes max. They'll keep him fresh and when the playoffs hit, his minutes might go up if they need him to. Otherwise, Kidd will be Lin's tutor, mentor, confidant, protector, sensei, financial advisor, counselor, psychotherapist, and dentist.

[R.I.P.]

Made no sense for the Mavs or Kidd to re-sign. On the radio they said Dirk told Kidd to leave the Titanic and that Dirk as the captain is going down with his (champion)ship.

Let

[niko]

Jason Kidd sucks ass now, horrible signing.
As a backup? Seriously?

[Dagouch]

Jason will be good for Jeremy. Heck I can even see at time a Kidd/Lin Backcourt to close out games. Heck it'll free up Lin to slash right to the basket.

Are we favorites to win the east? No but we can be very competitive. And as anyone knows all it takes is one Injury and the balance of power is shifted.

[NBASTATMAN]

When it rains, it pours. Next step for Dallas, ship Shawn Marion to the Lakers for World Peace, filler


Marion to the Lakers would be a killer for the league... If that happens than its a rap:banghead:

[LikeABosh]

Jason Kidd is terrible

[Keelyus]

Nash: omg he's so old, he's going to be trash in 2 years

Kidd: omg he's a knick!, he gets to mentor Lin! Best move ever! I'm so excited.

Uh.......

[It's A VC3!!!]

People are acting as if the Knicks are relying on Jason Kidd to be the point guard of old. They specifically want him to mentor Lin and eat up 17-22 minutes a game. He can still get the ball to Chandler, Amare, and Melo in a variety of ways. It's a great pickup by the Knicks. My concern is that the money was so minimal that he could have went to the Nets for one million a year less. I guess he wants to retire with a Knicks-Nets rivalry at it's finest.

[pejavelin]

so my question is: isnt lin going to the rockets?

[b1imtf]

Jason Kidd sucks ass now, horrible signing.
Landry Fields. 3/20. 'Nuff said.

[roffie]

[QUOTE=R.I.P.]Made no sense for the Mavs or Kidd to re-sign. On the radio they said Dirk told Kidd to leave the Titanic and that Dirk as the captain is going down with his (champion)ship.

Let

[bagelred]

so my question is: isnt lin going to the rockets?

No

[Maniak]

so my question is: isnt lin going to the rockets?
Knicks will match anything for Lin.

[Y2Gezee]

I think it's the best possible pg outcome for them. You get a pretty inexpensive veteran that has gas in. the tank, who can play 25 min or less and make an impact without benching Lin. Can be a team mentor, as well as lin tutor, and further the focus on defense the team has. Can also stretch floor with 3 along with organize offense.

But, they get to keep Shumpert which really helps their depth and versatility. Kidd can also help defend 3 positions (not that well anymore, but still can help). Pretty strong move here

[bagelred]

http://i47.tinypic.com/33mwuc8.jpg

Steve Nash started a trend.........

[Kiddlovesnets]

Funny to see me rooting against Kidd to get his second ring, for a hardcore Kidd fan since 2001. Oh well, why bother with it knowing he cant anyway.

[Blue&Orange]

:roll:
Seriously, a laker fan? At least Knicks didn't fork out 4 picks so that a old man could get more money.

[Scholar]

That really sucks for Dallas. I don't see Kidd performing too well so late in his career, but he'll definitely be a good player to back up Lin.

[L8k3r5]

Sick.....he is going to be a great mentor for Jeremy Lin.

Payton mentored Kidd and now Kidd will mentor Lin. :rockon:

One California kid to another.
Too late :lol

[StateOfMind12]

Too late :lol
:confusedshrug: How is it too late? Knicks just matched Lin's offer so now he will be his tutor/mentor for sure.

[The Ownage]

Funny to see me rooting against Kidd to get his second ring, for a hardcore Kidd fan since 2001. Oh well, why bother with it knowing he cant anyway.
You salty he don't love the Nets anymore?

[JoshCoward]

As a Mavs fan, sucks for him to go. But as J-Kidd fan, I wish nothing but luck in the future.

To people who judge by his stats, saying he sucks, he's old so he can't play etc. Kidd's influence goes beyond his stats. When he played for us, it was clear as day and night the difference he makes orchestrating the offense. Our entire offense flowed much better and more consistent when he was on the court compare to when he was off it.

I'm sure he'll do well backing up Lin or whoever, or even in games where he might even start. As long as the coach gives the freedom to Kidd to run his offense some of the times, the Knicks will no doubt benefit from his addition.

[LikeABosh]

As a Mavs fan, sucks for him to go. But as J-Kidd fan, I wish nothing but luck in the future.

To people who judge by his stats, saying he sucks, he's old so he can't play etc. Kidd's influence goes beyond his stats. When he played for us, it was clear as day and night the difference he makes orchestrating the offense. Our entire offense flowed much better and more consistent when he was on the court compare to when he was off it.

I'm sure he'll do well backing up Lin or whoever, or even in games where he might even start. As long as the coach gives the freedom to Kidd to run his offense some of the times, the Knicks will no doubt benefit from his addition.
His body is falling apart. He's done. I don't care about his "influence". He was awful last season. AWFUL

[JoshCoward]

His body is falling apart. He's done. I don't care about his "influence". He was awful last season. AWFUL

Obviously, he isn't the player he used to be. (Even going back to the microfracture surgery he had around 2004, that was the start of him really declining imo). But he isn't as "awful" as you think. Kidd was the only one that truly got the ball to Dirk last season, Carlisle also gave certain freedom for Kidd to run his own offense, allowing him to make calls himself etc like player-coach and he did well.

I mean, don't expect Kidd to be a game-changer, someone who slashes and scores, goes to the basket, getting and-1 etc. He will be someone that will bring up the ball, orchestrate the offense and making sure Knicks make that extra pass to get a better look. He'll bring composure and leadership to this team, being a mentor to Lin and Amare and Melo will all benefit from Kidd imo.

[pegasus]

Kidd can still ball. Very solid addition.

[AirTupac]

Seriously, a laker fan? At least Knicks didn't fork out 4 picks so that a old man could get more money.

Because L.A picks are so valuable right? :oldlol: Please you and I both know that Kupchak pulled a brilliant move. "Old Man" who can ball better than most of the league :oldlol:

[Droid101]

Seriously, a laker fan? At least Knicks didn't fork out 4 picks so that a old man could get more money.
Yeah, those picks, around 28-60, were going to be sooo valuable to a contending team full of veterans.

[chazzy]

Pretty good offseason so far for the Knicks. They can keep Novak too right?

[Trentknicks]

Pretty good offseason so far for the Knicks. They can keep Novak too right?
Yes they can match anything he is offered by other teams. Once they finalise the S&T for Kidd they will still have the mini MLE (3.07Mill) & Bi-Annual Exception (1.9Mill) to use on other pieces.

[bagelred]

Yes they can match anything he is offered by other teams.

Well, technically, there's nothing to match. Steve Novak is unrestricted free agent. But Knicks have his Early Bird rights, which means they can sign Novak for anything up to MLE money, regardless of salary cap.

So basically, if Novak and Knicks want this to work, they can pay him.