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Originally Posted by SHUGES
Pardon my ignorance bro but I don't tweet. I probably shouldn't have even commented on it in the first place.
let this thread die (NYK)
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Ticker tape parade?
JR was at St. Johns today working out.
JR was at St. Johns today working out.
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Jr Smith signing with us long term. I don't mind. Means ray Allen is going to Miami oh well.
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JR Smith>Ray Allen. At least JR is durable and a good defender. Not that I'd mind Jesus on a one year deal but he clearly wants that ring. Also very sad to learn Steve Nash is all about the money. Not blaming him, but I thought he'd be more about trying to win. Alan Hahn tweeted this is nothing new. The highest annual salary we can offer is $5 mil right? He can easily get twice that so I'm done with that pipe dream. But I'll take Lin/Kidd combo instead in a second.
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That tweet with amare is really real. I'm watching a show on FOX and then a commercial of the news popped up and they gonna talk about it and he will be fined.
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Tina covered it earlier in the season with Shump. It's just something they yell for motivation and fun, an inside joke revolving around various players rapping and singing based on them all being different. So they're like a mixtape but they call it Knickstape.
Anyway, I just saw the whole STAT uses a gay slur on twitter in a commercial for the news at 10. So I guess he was dumb enough not to deny he actually sent that message. Everyone knows the go to excuse is I got hacked, it wasn't me, etc.
Amar'e is coming off dumber and dumber with these unnecessary actions. Smarten up STAT.
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Woody Allen movies on MSG is super appreciated.
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Originally Posted by ATGD7154xBBxMZ
@Spectacular 23 Master Chef
Lol that show is bananas, I love it
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just seen the news on channel 5....blah, I think they're making it a bigger deal than it really is lol
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He's an idiot for replying (and calling dude a slur) but I did get a laugh out of it. This'll be forgotten by Friday.
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NOOOOOOOOO
PLEASEEEEEE
DO NOT SIGN J.R. Long Term!!!!
PLEASEEEEEE
DO NOT SIGN J.R. Long Term!!!!
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Could free agency be delayed by the NBA's appeal of the recent Bird Rights arbitration hearing?
It's possible. The NBA Players Association could request an injunction on behalf of the players involved, including Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak, to delay free agency until the appeal process is completed.
The NBA's appeal could take weeks, possibly months, according to several people with knowledge of the situation on both sides. A panel has to be assembled, the sides have to present their cases and a decision has to be rendered after review. This isn't something that comes together quickly and with July 11 -- the first official signing day -- just over two weeks away, there is little chance for closure on this issue in time.
The union would not want to open free agency without a resolution and, privately, the Knicks would prefer to wait until they have a definitive answer so they can execute the proper offseason plan. In the midst of an appeal, the CBA says the Knicks need to follow the letter of the law until further notice. That means they would have to use their Mid-Level Exception to re-sign Lin, which could lead to them losing out on other impact free agents, such as Jason Kidd or Lamar Odom.
What if the appellate panel upholds the decision of arbitrator Kenneth Dam? The NBA would have a major controversy on its hands. Sure the Knicks may have their MLEs back in play, but what if all their top priority targets were already signed elsewhere?
So rather than halt the free agency season while arguing over a definition (the word "trade" as used in the collective bargaining agreement) and negatively impact a franchise's ability to conduct business, the best case scenario for everyone involved is for the NBA and NBPA to meet and negotiate a settlement in this case.
One reasonable resolution could be for the NBA to grant the arbitrator's decision be effective strictly for the 2012-13 season, if the NBPA accepts that henceforth, the accepted rule is that Bird Rights transfer only via trade and not via waivers.
It is such a rare case that we may never see this come up again anyway. Players claimed off waivers don't usually develop a value where Bird Rights are an issue. But this season the emergence of Lin and Novak have created such a scenario, so a one-time exclusion may become the only time it ever comes up again.
The NBA had the right to appeal the decision and followed standard operating procedure. There is a dangerous precedent that could be set by this result because it would open the door for other ambiguities in the CBA to be challenged by the union. The league could not afford to shrug off the decision; especially one that it felt was not an ambiguity.
The NBA feels confident about the appeals process, but as one league source told me, "We didn't think we'd lose in the first place." The league fought the Chris Dudley trade to the Knicks in 1997 and after it lost in arbitration -- coincidentally Kenneth Dam presided over that as well -- the NBA appealed and the decision was upheld.
This time around, with so much uncertainty and too many variables, it seems unlikely that this appeal will ever reach full execution. The sides simply need to get together and, as they did so often six months ago, negotiate a settlement.
J.R. OPTS OUT, BUT WILL STAY IN
J.R. Smith will not pick up the second year of his deal, the New York Times reported on Monday, and will become a free agent on July 1. Smith signed for the pro rated (and shortened season-adjusted) mini-Mid Level Exception in March. He was scheduled to earn $2,443,952 next season.
Don't be surprised by this decision, but don't take that to mean he won't be a Knick next season. Smith could still remain a Knick by re-signing for 120 percent of his previous salary, which would give him a bump to $2,806,452. That is $362,500 more in his pocket than if he picked up his second year option. Right now, that $2.8 million number will serve as his cap hold until he re-signs (or signs with another team).
J.R. has enjoyed being close to his family in New Jersey and regularly said he'd like to stay with the Knicks. What he had to do is make a business decision and it appeared to be a simple one to make.
FIXINS
• Linsanity has gone from a hashtag that trended world wide to an officially registered trademark in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As reported by the New York Times, Jeremy Lin in February filed to register "Linsanity." He is now the owner of his own brand and you can expect it to re-emerge with ubiquity by next season as his newly-hired marketing agent, Jim Tanner, will be in charge of growing Linsanity to Air Jordan levels around the globe. You know what would be great? If Lin grew to a similar level on the court.
• Speaking of trademarks, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James couldn't enjoy their championship without at least one shot at the expense of the Knicks. During a postgame interview on NBA TV, with Matt Winnick, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, the topic came up about how Miami had moments during the playoffs when there was great doubt they could advance.
Barkley pointed out how people thought the Heat might lose to the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics after Miami trailed in both series. Then Wade giggled said: "Don't forget New York. They said we can lose to New York, too."
To which LeBron added, "They said that would be a tough series." More laughing ensued.
"Nobody who knew anything about basketball said that," Barkley then said, which had the panel hysterical.
Let me remind you here, LeBron was the one in July 2010, before Carmelo Anthony's wedding, who brashly told his buddies Melo and Chris Paul that if they wanted any chance to win a title against the new-formed Heatles, they should team up with Amar'e in New York. Hours later, Paul made a famous toast. Weeks later, Melo told the Nuggets he wanted to be traded to the Knicks.
I'm telling you now, we've only just begun.
It's possible. The NBA Players Association could request an injunction on behalf of the players involved, including Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak, to delay free agency until the appeal process is completed.
The NBA's appeal could take weeks, possibly months, according to several people with knowledge of the situation on both sides. A panel has to be assembled, the sides have to present their cases and a decision has to be rendered after review. This isn't something that comes together quickly and with July 11 -- the first official signing day -- just over two weeks away, there is little chance for closure on this issue in time.
The union would not want to open free agency without a resolution and, privately, the Knicks would prefer to wait until they have a definitive answer so they can execute the proper offseason plan. In the midst of an appeal, the CBA says the Knicks need to follow the letter of the law until further notice. That means they would have to use their Mid-Level Exception to re-sign Lin, which could lead to them losing out on other impact free agents, such as Jason Kidd or Lamar Odom.
What if the appellate panel upholds the decision of arbitrator Kenneth Dam? The NBA would have a major controversy on its hands. Sure the Knicks may have their MLEs back in play, but what if all their top priority targets were already signed elsewhere?
So rather than halt the free agency season while arguing over a definition (the word "trade" as used in the collective bargaining agreement) and negatively impact a franchise's ability to conduct business, the best case scenario for everyone involved is for the NBA and NBPA to meet and negotiate a settlement in this case.
One reasonable resolution could be for the NBA to grant the arbitrator's decision be effective strictly for the 2012-13 season, if the NBPA accepts that henceforth, the accepted rule is that Bird Rights transfer only via trade and not via waivers.
It is such a rare case that we may never see this come up again anyway. Players claimed off waivers don't usually develop a value where Bird Rights are an issue. But this season the emergence of Lin and Novak have created such a scenario, so a one-time exclusion may become the only time it ever comes up again.
The NBA had the right to appeal the decision and followed standard operating procedure. There is a dangerous precedent that could be set by this result because it would open the door for other ambiguities in the CBA to be challenged by the union. The league could not afford to shrug off the decision; especially one that it felt was not an ambiguity.
The NBA feels confident about the appeals process, but as one league source told me, "We didn't think we'd lose in the first place." The league fought the Chris Dudley trade to the Knicks in 1997 and after it lost in arbitration -- coincidentally Kenneth Dam presided over that as well -- the NBA appealed and the decision was upheld.
This time around, with so much uncertainty and too many variables, it seems unlikely that this appeal will ever reach full execution. The sides simply need to get together and, as they did so often six months ago, negotiate a settlement.
J.R. OPTS OUT, BUT WILL STAY IN
J.R. Smith will not pick up the second year of his deal, the New York Times reported on Monday, and will become a free agent on July 1. Smith signed for the pro rated (and shortened season-adjusted) mini-Mid Level Exception in March. He was scheduled to earn $2,443,952 next season.
Don't be surprised by this decision, but don't take that to mean he won't be a Knick next season. Smith could still remain a Knick by re-signing for 120 percent of his previous salary, which would give him a bump to $2,806,452. That is $362,500 more in his pocket than if he picked up his second year option. Right now, that $2.8 million number will serve as his cap hold until he re-signs (or signs with another team).
J.R. has enjoyed being close to his family in New Jersey and regularly said he'd like to stay with the Knicks. What he had to do is make a business decision and it appeared to be a simple one to make.
FIXINS
• Linsanity has gone from a hashtag that trended world wide to an officially registered trademark in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As reported by the New York Times, Jeremy Lin in February filed to register "Linsanity." He is now the owner of his own brand and you can expect it to re-emerge with ubiquity by next season as his newly-hired marketing agent, Jim Tanner, will be in charge of growing Linsanity to Air Jordan levels around the globe. You know what would be great? If Lin grew to a similar level on the court.
• Speaking of trademarks, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James couldn't enjoy their championship without at least one shot at the expense of the Knicks. During a postgame interview on NBA TV, with Matt Winnick, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, the topic came up about how Miami had moments during the playoffs when there was great doubt they could advance.
Barkley pointed out how people thought the Heat might lose to the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics after Miami trailed in both series. Then Wade giggled said: "Don't forget New York. They said we can lose to New York, too."
To which LeBron added, "They said that would be a tough series." More laughing ensued.
"Nobody who knew anything about basketball said that," Barkley then said, which had the panel hysterical.
Let me remind you here, LeBron was the one in July 2010, before Carmelo Anthony's wedding, who brashly told his buddies Melo and Chris Paul that if they wanted any chance to win a title against the new-formed Heatles, they should team up with Amar'e in New York. Hours later, Paul made a famous toast. Weeks later, Melo told the Nuggets he wanted to be traded to the Knicks.
I'm telling you now, we've only just begun.
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1234 pages? Awesome
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I'd love JR long term for what we can give hum (about 3 million/yr).
That's a steal.
That's a steal.
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The person who first used "Linsanity" must be sick with that news.
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I hope JR leaves and never looks back.
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Its all about Moneyball with the Knicks from here on out. We got very little cap space moving forward and we need to use it in the most efficient way possible in order to become a contender.
A scorer of JRs ability for under 3 million is a steal. Sure he has some negative attributes to him, but if he didnt he wouldnt come at such a low price tag. We need players outside of Melo and Stat who can create their own shot/ hit 3 pointers and when JR is on there are few better than him at both in the entire league.
As for resigning Jeremy Lin, I REALLY do not like the value he brings with this team for the price tag he will get. GET DRAGIC
This team is not a contender right now and if we just remain content and dont make any roster changes (which it really looks like we might not right now) we will continue to be a middle of the pack team in the East.
A scorer of JRs ability for under 3 million is a steal. Sure he has some negative attributes to him, but if he didnt he wouldnt come at such a low price tag. We need players outside of Melo and Stat who can create their own shot/ hit 3 pointers and when JR is on there are few better than him at both in the entire league.
As for resigning Jeremy Lin, I REALLY do not like the value he brings with this team for the price tag he will get. GET DRAGIC
This team is not a contender right now and if we just remain content and dont make any roster changes (which it really looks like we might not right now) we will continue to be a middle of the pack team in the East.
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I just hate that Dolan is going to keep Lin no matter what because of his Money making ability. I really want Dragic BAD *Pause*. If we had to get rid of Lin to make that happen I would be all for it. Dragic is looking like he could be a top 10 PG in the league easily. Lin, not so much. Hes a good player and better than anyone we have right now. But there are better options.
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oh gr8 back owww
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qft
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Also Dragic is good enough to carve a team like Miami with his passing if he's getting doubled and tripled teamed every time down the court. Nash would've had 30 assists in that game playing with Melo, Chandler, Smith, and Stoudemire if they did that to him
. Lin's ball handling vision is suspect at times
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I'm fine with Lin over Dragic as long as we get another real solid point guard. And I wish we had something of value to trade into the late lottery mid first round area and pick up Moe Harkless. Dude would be a nice fit off the bench.
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Amar'e fined 50 k for a little message, smh...50k!
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God damn y'all overrate other teams players.
Bet if Dragic did come here y'all would be clamoring for the next guy.
Bet if Dragic did come here y'all would be clamoring for the next guy.
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Motivation.
If Woodson was smart he'd play the video of this %@@! every time they faced those gump %@# _'s.
%#!! all that friendly %@@!.
