Could Melo to NYC open a door for Pat Jr?

[SirSaxa]

I don't follow this stuff that closely. Just wondering, since NY gave up half their team for Anthony.

[nychoya3]

Eh. They got back an assortment of scrubs to fill the roster plus Brewer who is a 3. Unfortunately I think they will be looking more for help at center and a backup point. Hope I'm wrong.

[RockawayHoya]

I think it definitely could open the door for Pat Jr. A lot of the guys they took back in the deal are expiring contracts (Balkman is the only one besides Melo signed through 2012), so roster spaces will be open starting this summer when . The Knicks will be looking to take on as little long-term salary as possible in order to free up money for a run at a 3rd max FA in the summer of 2012 (which I don't think will be possible under the new CBA), so if Pat Jr. is amenable to a 1 year deal, it could happen.

[tashoya]

My question is how do I continue being a Knick fan now?

[RDF]

Hated that they had to give up Felton-he fits their style so much better then Mr. Big Shot--unless it actually takes a big shot--then it's a big brick. Billups is still one of the most overrated players in NBA--and he's an awful fit for Knicks style of play. Balkman inclusion tells me Isiah did have some say in this deal too--who would want that stiff twice?

If Knicks get Paul/Williams in the future--then it's worth it. I expect Dwight Howard to pull a Shaq and end up with Lakers from Orlando--and wouldn't be shocked to see Lakers try to acquire him in offseason with trade of Bynum/Odom--who is driving them nuts with his off the court garbage courtesy of "Chyna" Kardashian. Reason I mention Howard--Knicks are other team that is mentioned he'd like to go to--NY or LA.

I like the deal for Knicks and for Eastern Conference because Carmelo has always beaten Lebron head to head--so that's good for anyone who despises the Heat.

[hoyarooter]

Think I have to disagree with your comment on Odom, RDF. With all the stuff Ron-Ron has pulled of late, how could Odom/Chyna be that much of a distraction when Odom is having the best year of his career? Of all the things that have gone haywire with the Lakers this year, Odom seems like the least of them. Not to discount the trade possibility, though - I think Howard for Bynum/Odom is a real possibility.

[hifigator]

Speaking of PE Jr, I saw where he was part of one of the features on The Sports Zone. I think it was some sort of Development league all-star game over the weekend, but I'm not exactly sure. In any case, he made a nice reverse dunk on an alley oop.

Also, I saw where Corey Brewer was part of that 11 person, 3 team trade. So Brewer will be playing alongside the likes of Stoudamire and Anthony.

[RDF]

Feb 22, 2011 13:50:14 GMT -5 hoyarooter said:

Think I have to disagree with your comment on Odom, RDF. With all the stuff Ron-Ron has pulled of late, how could Odom/Chyna be that much of a distraction when Odom is having the best year of his career? Of all the things that have gone haywire with the Lakers this year, Odom seems like the least of them. Not to discount the trade possibility, though - I think Howard for Bynum/Odom is a real possibility.

Odom's stats are decent but his defense has sucked and I agree fully with you on Artest--but Lakers will never find a taker for that contract--nobody wants a washed up SF who can't shoot or more importantly--doesn't care to defend anymore.

Bynum/Odom gets Howard in Laker uniform imo.