Can't risk him getting hurt either.
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They got two first rounders for a player they didn't want to give the max to and who's contract expires at the end of the year.
They fleeced the 76ers.
So either they were going to lose him for nothing or have to sign him to a bad contract. Teams never get that much for a player on an expiring deal.
Niggas took Lonza Ball, man.
Lonzo Ball is a solid player and will be fine.
Do you dudes even watch Sacramento?
Kings don’t come on TV on the east coast
Niggas took Lonza Ball, man.
Fox would have been good for LA. He's taken a step this season.
Boban and Scott help that bench right away and Zhaire Smith is almost ready too they have high hopes for him.
Right but it might end up working out for the Sixers in the long run to have missed on Tatum. Give credit to Brand for the trade.
I don't believe that shit for one minute
It was on the front page of the daily newspaper today. But when I tried to find it online this was the only site I could find it on
Oh I believe the story in how it was reported. I just think the agent is trying to do damage control at this point. Shit has gotten out of hand and I think they just made up that N.Y. story on the fly in case Davis doesn't go to L.A. Don't wanna make him seem like too much of a spoiled baby who only wants to play with Lebron. Not buying it though that's the only spot the nigga wants to go. Sick of these help me out ass niggas man.
LaVar is scared that Lonzo is gonna get jumped while trying to go to Bullet's
Knicks did not believe Kristaps Porzingis was a franchise star and were shopping him for a month before sitdown that lasted 2-3 minutes
Kristaps Porzingis provided a list of four desired destinations when he requested a trade in a shotgun meeting, but the Knicks had already quietly negotiated a deal after shopping the Latvian for a month.
These details were revealed on Tuesday by the New York Times, which portrayed both Porzingis and the Knicks as ready to move on from one another long before he was officially traded to the Mavericks.
According to the story, the Knicks became aware of Porzingis’ discontent in the beginning of January – right around the time the Daily News reported his re-signing was not guaranteed because of a desire to play for a winner.
After failing to pry Donovan Mitchell out of Utah, De’Aaron Fox out of Sacramento and Anthony Davis out of New Orleans, the Knicks settled for cap space and two first-round picks from the Mavericks for Porzingis. According to the NY Times, the Knicks could’ve pulled the trigger on the trade Wednesday evening, but first wanted to hear from Porzingis in their planned sitdown on Thursday.
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The meeting was a mere formality. A source told the News it lasted between two and three minutes. The Knicks wanted to pull the trigger, got the sentiment they expected from Porzingis and quickly the circumstances were leaked to the media. Within an hour of the meeting going public, news circulated that Porzingis was traded to the Mavericks. The Knicks’ front office, according to a source, did not believe in Porzingis as the franchise star. It had valid reasons, too: the 23-year-old is coming off ACL surgery, struggled to stay on the court previously because of other injuries and faded in the second half of seasons.
But instead of using these concerns to justify the trade, the Knicks wanted to send the message their hands were tied by Porzingis’ malcontent and his puppeteer brother. It’s an easier sell to a fanbase that idolized Porzingis, especially after years of the Knicks pumping him up as the savior of New York.
This is from the same team that employed Carmelo Anthony’s brand manager, allowed Anthony’s agency — CAA — to influence moves, employed Amar’e Stoudemire’s security guard and gave J.R. Smith’s brother a contract because he was J.R. Smith’s brother. Whether or not Porzingis deserved superstar treatment is debatable. But it was hypocritical for the Knicks to accuse him and his brother, Janis, of being too demanding.
Since Porzingis will be a restricted free agent this summer, the Knicks could’ve matched any offer. If Porzingis still declined to sign with the Knicks, he would’ve had to play next season on a drastically reduced salary to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Knicks had an opportunity to sign Porzingis to a five-year deal before the season but declined to offer it.
According to the Times, Porzingis’ list of desirable destinations – delivered by his brother and agent Janis — included the Nets and Clippers. Dallas was not on the list and is gambling it can re-sign Porzingis in the summer.
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/...staps-porzingis-team-list-20190205-story.html
Kristaps Porzingis provided a list of four desired destinations when he requested a trade in a shotgun meeting, but the Knicks had already quietly negotiated a deal after shopping the Latvian for a month.
These details were revealed on Tuesday by the New York Times, which portrayed both Porzingis and the Knicks as ready to move on from one another long before he was officially traded to the Mavericks.
According to the story, the Knicks became aware of Porzingis’ discontent in the beginning of January – right around the time the Daily News reported his re-signing was not guaranteed because of a desire to play for a winner.
After failing to pry Donovan Mitchell out of Utah, De’Aaron Fox out of Sacramento and Anthony Davis out of New Orleans, the Knicks settled for cap space and two first-round picks from the Mavericks for Porzingis. According to the NY Times, the Knicks could’ve pulled the trigger on the trade Wednesday evening, but first wanted to hear from Porzingis in their planned sitdown on Thursday.
Knicks hope DeAndre Jordan can recruit buddy Kevin Durant to Garden »
The meeting was a mere formality. A source told the News it lasted between two and three minutes. The Knicks wanted to pull the trigger, got the sentiment they expected from Porzingis and quickly the circumstances were leaked to the media. Within an hour of the meeting going public, news circulated that Porzingis was traded to the Mavericks. The Knicks’ front office, according to a source, did not believe in Porzingis as the franchise star. It had valid reasons, too: the 23-year-old is coming off ACL surgery, struggled to stay on the court previously because of other injuries and faded in the second half of seasons.
But instead of using these concerns to justify the trade, the Knicks wanted to send the message their hands were tied by Porzingis’ malcontent and his puppeteer brother. It’s an easier sell to a fanbase that idolized Porzingis, especially after years of the Knicks pumping him up as the savior of New York.
This is from the same team that employed Carmelo Anthony’s brand manager, allowed Anthony’s agency — CAA — to influence moves, employed Amar’e Stoudemire’s security guard and gave J.R. Smith’s brother a contract because he was J.R. Smith’s brother. Whether or not Porzingis deserved superstar treatment is debatable. But it was hypocritical for the Knicks to accuse him and his brother, Janis, of being too demanding.
Since Porzingis will be a restricted free agent this summer, the Knicks could’ve matched any offer. If Porzingis still declined to sign with the Knicks, he would’ve had to play next season on a drastically reduced salary to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Knicks had an opportunity to sign Porzingis to a five-year deal before the season but declined to offer it.
According to the Times, Porzingis’ list of desirable destinations – delivered by his brother and agent Janis — included the Nets and Clippers. Dallas was not on the list and is gambling it can re-sign Porzingis in the summer.
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/...staps-porzingis-team-list-20190205-story.html
I don't know if those can be counted on in the playoffs; although bench is less important in the playoffs. Still important but less. .Boban and Scott help that bench right away and Zhaire Smith is almost ready too they have high hopes for him.
Right but it might end up working out for the Sixers in the long run to have missed on Tatum. Give credit to Brand for the trade.
Why do you thinking missing out on Tatum will help y'all in the long run?
The Knicks are idiots. ..
I don't believe that shit for one minute
I agree that the agent is doing damage control. And AD and his agent fucked up; but i think that article is really saying AD wants to play with kyrie as his first choice....Oh I believe the story in how it was reported. I just think the agent is trying to do damage control at this point. Shit has gotten out of hand and I think they just made up that N.Y. story on the fly in case Davis doesn't go to L.A. Don't wanna make him seem like too much of a spoiled baby who only wants to play with Lebron. Not buying it though that's the only spot the nigga wants to go. Sick of these help me out ass niggas man.
Yea but Toronto is talking too, so Jonas and Kyle might be better they just have to see
Not a bad deal for either team. The Bulls were not going to re sign Bobby Portis anyway even though I did like him here. I will miss Portis because he played with an edge.
While I agree having him would have been better especially since Fultz seems to need to see Dr, Phil en shit, I don't believe the trades we've made to shape the roster the way it is now would have happened with Tatum there that's all. It all worked out in an unconventional way in the end.
Right I hear ya, but If Jimmy , Ben, Harris and Embiid playin 34-37 minutes a game come playoff time it is less important.
Fire sale in DC