End of the bench players to consider

[jerrywest]

What about Brevin Knight?

We could use a big defensive minded point guard who could guard a shooting guard. Some Knicks fans including their previous coach Isiah Thomas think that Crawford can play good offense/defense as point guard, but gets overpowered while defending big shooting guards. We don't want Bibby/Crawford as 1-2 on the court. Wade could score 100 on that due if JJ is out.

Chillz/JC backcourt would have worked well. JC's great ball handling ability would help Mo stay on the court, but Bibby+JC+Mo 1-2-3 is just scary small. It should be obvious to Sund by now that Mo doesn't fit in to this team anymore.

[coachx]

I am assuminging West, Hunter, and Siler will all be in camp competing for the last 3 roster spots 12,13, and 14.

We have 11 under contract now once Joe Smith signs.

[PDubATL]

I am assuminging West, Hunter, and Siler will all be in camp competing for the last 3 roster spots 12,13, and 14.

We have 11 under contract now once Joe Smith signs.

The peculiar thing is that we've already extended a qualifying offer to Rio. Unless he doesn't want it (why else wouldn't he have resigned by now?), he shouldn't have to compete for his roster spot. Assuming Rio re-ups:

- Siler and Jason Collins will probably be the ones competing for the "big body" C spot.

- Hunter will have to impress at PF b/c we already have so many players on the roster than can play PF (Smoove, Horford, Morris & hopefully, Joe Smith)

- We're either going to sign a mini-camper or vet minimum contract for depth at guard/SF. We may just pick one to save some money or give us room to pick up one more player later on in the season.

[jerrywest]

When “vet-min” was first established, the teams were suppose to pay the minimum rookie salary and the league paid all the raise for “Vet” which was most of $. Is that still the case? Does Joe count rookiey-minimum against the cap?

JJ+Jamal is one of the best backcourt duo in the NBA.

On the defensive end Jamal+Bibby is one of the worst backcourt due ever.

There is no way Chillz fits in better than Marvin. Chillz obviously fits in better than Mo+Flip at this point. Last year, Mo+Flip was a better fit than Chillz. If only we had Lakers $.

We could use 3 backups - a big man, a big point guard and a big swingman (bigger than Mo).

Could Sund pull another coup by trading Mo-square (Evans+Morris) for an upgrade in one of those 3 positions? Just like the Crawford trade. Teams could buy out Mo next year. This would also open up another roster spot.

I spoke to several Knics fans who think Crawford could be an all-star next to JJ. Teams can’t double team both of them. Whoever gets single covered by the smaller guard will score at will.

Mario is waiting for Memphis to offer him a $58 million contract. I think the deadline to sign the Hawks' offer has not passed yet. There must be a league mandated date or # of days..

[gsuteke]

Wally Szerbiak

[Guest Walter]

Wally Szerbiak

Nice call but how much do you think Wally can command in salary?

W

[TroyMcClure]

Wally Szerbiak

He's an older player who needs movement or a post game to free up open shots. Why would he want to come here and play for Woodson without big money? Also, are we forgetting that the ASG is, like, 4th rate? Players know that. I'd love to have him, though.

[gsuteke]

Nice call but how much do you think Wally can command in salary?

W

Who knows but everyone is getting low balled it seems this off season. He is a set shooter who can take some pressure off of Joe via his threat to hit the open J as Joe is double/triple teamed.

The Hawks have to money to give him 2 million next year. The teams that are under the cap that can offer Wally more aren't in the market right now.