So what's left for the Knicks this offseason?

[DStebb716]

So far they've turned a player that doesn't fit the system (Chandler) into Jose Calderon, Sam Dalembert, Shane Larkin, Cleanthony Early, a $3.6M trade exception and dumping Raymond Felton.

Then Melo announced he'll return.

That gives them a rotation something like:

Calderon/Larkin/Prigioni
Smith/Shumpert
Melo/Hardaway/Early
Amar'e/Bargnani
Dalembert/Aldrich

What can they do for the remainder of the offseason? They can sign any free agent minimum deal along with one to the $3M mini-mid level exception. They also have that trade exception.

So what can they do? There's reports they want to bring in Trevor Booker.

[SouBeachTalents]

Trade Melo for LeBron straight up

[Boarder Patrol]

I'd like to see us trade Bargs and Shump or a different prospect for cap space to get under the tax. Or just buyout Bargs, really all I want done getting under tax would be a bonus.

Assuming we're looking to make the playoffs, we need some vets and some defense up front. Kenyon Martin for the min is fine, then I'd like to see us split the mini mid level between Ivan Johnson and Alan Anderson.

Calderon / Prigs / Larkin
Smith / Shump / Hardaway
Melo / Anderson / Early
Amare / Johnson / Tyler
Dally / Aldrich / Martin

Then from there, if you trade Bargs and Shump for cap space you can get under the tax/hard cap and we could use the 3.6 million trade exception for someone like Marion. Perfect fit to start at the 4 next to Melo.

Jose / Prigioni / Larkin
Smith / Hardaway
Melo / Anderson / Early
Marion / STAT / Johnson
Dally / Aldrich / Martin

[Skyscraper]

Knicks can do whatever they want.

Nets > Knicks again this season in the standings

[smoovegittar]

[QUOTE=Boarder Patrol]I'd like to see us trade Bargs and Shump or a different prospect for cap space to get under the tax. Or just buyout Bargs, really all I want done getting under tax would be a bonus.

Assuming we're looking to make the playoffs, we need some vets and some defense up front. Kenyon Martin for the min is fine, then I'd like to see us split the mini mid level between Ivan Johnson and Alan Anderson.

Not bad, but I don't want Martin. Dude played like 40-odd games last season; I'd rather give Thanasis a shot. I'm not hung up on the playoffs as much as getting some youth in here and seeing them gel. Go for the vets in 2015 to round it out.

Pleased with 2 Summer League games. keep the youth! We have the teachers now. - just my opinion -

[bagelred]

I can't believe you put Larkin in front of Prigioni. You're a Knicks fan?

[smoovegittar]

Knicks can do whatever they want.

Nets > Knicks again this season in the standings

What are YOU smoking? Pierce's old sneakers?

[smoovegittar]

I can't believe you put Larkin in front of Prigioni. You're a Knicks fan?

Have to. Pablo is insurance at this point, and Larkin is improving daily. Prigi is what now, 37?

[Jameerthefear]

Decent. Won't make the playoffs though.

[niko]

Knicks can do whatever they want.

Nets > Knicks again this season in the standings

Nets are dysfunctional. Dysfunction doesn't breed success. I know this first hand. Nets lose their coach, went into cost cutting even though they have one of the highest payrolls in the league, and are forcing Garnett to return even though he does not want to (they refused buyout discussions).

That combined with a new system again and injury concerns is not a good look.

[Real14]

Knicks need another good point, better defenders that can also shoot the three and two better bigs thats better than wack ass dalembert. Phil won't disappoint us no matter what though.

[Real14]

What are YOU smoking? Pierce's old sneakers?

Even pierce left them krusty niguhz k.g might leave or retire him damn self

[Meticode]

Knicks can do whatever they want.

Nets > Knicks again this season in the standings

They might be better, but they don't have a long-term goal right now for winning. They're barely competitive as it is right now. They dumped all that money on those veterans who are declining. Basically this is what the Nets are doing...

[WhySoInsecure?]

They should try to flip Bargs and JR for Eric Gordon.

[smoovegittar]

They should try to flip Bargs and JR for Eric Gordon.

I'd be down with this.