Going into the off season, you may wonder, what would we do? Stand pat? Make major trades? Tweak the roster?
Well, we did a little more than tweak the roster. The first trade was moving future star Markelle Fultz for a 28 1st round pick, from the Pelicans, in addition with Malik Pope and Seth Curry. Pope brings defense and a spot guy to fill in, Incase of injury, and Seth can shoot like Steph, but not as good.
The next move(s) was re-signing Terrance Ferguson. Going into the off season, we expected to pay 10 million (max) for him. He honestly is not worth more than that. He is a great 3/D player, but those players don't deserve max contracts. I was hoping for 8 million but instead was bombarded with 13.6 million. No way was I going to give up a first and let him walk. We matched of course. He is crucial to our success.
After matching the offer for Ferguson, it made sense to trim the fat and let go of salary, to make up the difference in salary for Ferguson. Unfortunately, that has not happened. Yet..
Next up was Allen Crabbe. Basically after the 3 team deal that gave the Blazers both Little and Nunn for Ingles, they instead choose overpaid Holiday and some three point shooter with no defense. So New Orleans and I worked out a trade. Fyi, patience is a virtue.
Anyway, Crabbe received the 10 million I wish Ferguson went for. Both are similar players. Except Crabbe is elite above the break, while Ferguson is above average in the corner, and elite above the break from three. What does that say? Will one come off the bench?!
After those moves, we filled in the roster with vets who can fill in for injury.
In addition, we only have committed 50 million in salaries for the next Free Agency, when JJJ becomes restricted.
Lost: some 2nd round bust, Nassir Little, Steph Curry, Markelle Fultz
Acquired: Allen Crabbe, Seth Curry, Malik Pope, Steven Adams, Kevin Love, 2028 Pelicans 1st
With the new additions and the potential from Zion William and company, we are hoping to get past the 1st round this year. After taking the eventual champion Miami Heat to 7 games, we feel like we are THE team that has multiple eyes on them, this upcoming season.
So what are other Gm's opinions, expectations for the new look Knicks?!?!
