**Official '11 NYK LOCKOUT thread*** lockout over

[|A-Man|]

To think when ATL ends up trading Josh Smith (maybe Horford too) and letting Crawford go they probably won't be guaranteed a playoff spot either

It'd take a lot of convincing to get Howard here. The Magic would have to go out early in the playoffs this and next season (lockout or not) for Dwight to consider. Hell the Knicks would probably have to knock them out or go further too. Sure would be great to have him be a Knick though

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@ a Melo-STAT-Howard frontcourt

 

[king x riece]

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[h1]Walsh: 'I'm going to sign' Chandler to long-term deal[/h1]
By MARC BERMAN

Last Updated: 1:05 AM, January 6, 2011

Posted: 12:46 AM, January 6, 2011
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Knicks president Donnie Walsh promised yesterday he will not let Wilson Chandler get away this summer. Walsh passed on signing him to a long-term contract extension at Oct. 31's deadline but claims he will not rue the decision.

Amidst the euphoria of Tuesday's 128-115 victory over league-best San Antonio, Chandler was the shining star, busting the Spurs for a season-high 31 points with his lethal inside-outside game in continuing a superb, breakout season.

The Knicks' renaissance is not just about Amar'e Stoudemire, who makes his Phoenix homecoming tomorrow when the club opens a four-game West Coast trip.

REUTERS

IMPACT PLAYER: Wilson Chandler, who scored 31 points in the Knicks' 128-115 victory over the NBA-best Spurs on Tuesday, will be part of the Knicks' future, according to team president Donnie Walsh.

"Wilson's a restricted free agent and I'm going to sign him," Walsh said yesterday. "He's a helluva player."

Walsh said he could not come to terms with Chandler in October because he was unsure of the pay scale or salary cap for a new collective bargaining agreement. Walsh's thoughts in October centered on wanting to re-sign Chandler yet saving room for Carmelo Anthony. Ironically, Chandler is playing like Anthony Lite.

Chris Luchey, Chandler's agent, said he and Walsh were close to a pact before David Stern made alarming remarks in late October about cap shrinkage.

"We have a great, open working relationship with Donnie," Luchey told The Post. "We did feel like we were close to having a deal done early on. We thought we were in the same ballpark on what his value was before the commissioner came out with strong statements. That kind of startled Donnie and got him to backpedal.

"So we agreed we can play it out, knowing it could backfire in them having to spend more money if his value goes up," he said. "His value has definitely risen since Oct. 31. But my belief is Donnie wants to retain him."

The Knicks can snare both if the old CBA has the same rule regarding teams' ability to exceed the salary cap when re-signing their own player. To do so, the Knicks would have to first sign Anthony, then Chandler.

According to a league source, Chandler might seek a five-year deal worth $60 million.

Chandler is averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds -- similar numbers posted by Joe Johnson before he signed a five-year, $65M deal with Atlanta in 2006.

If the restricted-free agency rule is not altered in the new agreement, Walsh can match any offer and keep Chandler a Knick.

"I'm confident even if it's not there [ability to match], we're going to sign him," Walsh said. "That's our intention when the time comes."

Chandler is part of the old regime, selected by Isiah Thomas with the 23rd pick of the 2007 draft, but he has separated himself from Danilo Gallinari as the better player. He came out of DePaul after his freshman year, perhaps too early, but right on time to be the key third piece to Stoudemire and Raymond Felton. Their rout of the Spurs -- without the injured Gallinari -- was a key indicator that the Knicks could be a playoff force.

"Wilson has played at the top of the league in some games this year and [Tuesday] night was a good example, the way he played against a top team and they couldn't deal with him," Walsh said.

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[|A-Man|]

Keep ya options open Donnie.

 

[GaBeGRaMz]

Originally Posted by KING x RIECE

[h1]http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/donnie_wilson_fan_PQcGtNh4lCpbTVfAIEIQ9J[/h1]

[h1]Walsh: 'I'm going to sign' Chandler to long-term deal[/h1]
By MARC BERMAN

Last Updated: 1:05 AM, January 6, 2011

Posted: 12:46 AM, January 6, 2011
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knic...fAIEIQ9J?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=#comments_block
Knicks president Donnie Walsh promised yesterday he will not let Wilson Chandler get away this summer. Walsh passed on signing him to a long-term contract extension at Oct. 31's deadline but claims he will not rue the decision.

Amidst the euphoria of Tuesday's 128-115 victory over league-best San Antonio, Chandler was the shining star, busting the Spurs for a season-high 31 points with his lethal inside-outside game in continuing a superb, breakout season.

The Knicks' renaissance is not just about Amar'e Stoudemire, who makes his Phoenix homecoming tomorrow when the club opens a four-game West Coast trip.

REUTERS

IMPACT PLAYER: Wilson Chandler, who scored 31 points in the Knicks' 128-115 victory over the NBA-best Spurs on Tuesday, will be part of the Knicks' future, according to team president Donnie Walsh.

"Wilson's a restricted free agent and I'm going to sign him," Walsh said yesterday. "He's a helluva player."

Walsh said he could not come to terms with Chandler in October because he was unsure of the pay scale or salary cap for a new collective bargaining agreement. Walsh's thoughts in October centered on wanting to re-sign Chandler yet saving room for Carmelo Anthony. Ironically, Chandler is playing like Anthony Lite.

Chris Luchey, Chandler's agent, said he and Walsh were close to a pact before David Stern made alarming remarks in late October about cap shrinkage.

"We have a great, open working relationship with Donnie," Luchey told The Post. "We did feel like we were close to having a deal done early on. We thought we were in the same ballpark on what his value was before the commissioner came out with strong statements. That kind of startled Donnie and got him to backpedal.

"So we agreed we can play it out, knowing it could backfire in them having to spend more money if his value goes up," he said. "His value has definitely risen since Oct. 31. But my belief is Donnie wants to retain him."

The Knicks can snare both if the old CBA has the same rule regarding teams' ability to exceed the salary cap when re-signing their own player. To do so, the Knicks would have to first sign Anthony, then Chandler.

According to a league source, Chandler might seek a five-year deal worth $60 million.

Chandler is averaging 17.9 points and 6.5 rebounds -- similar numbers posted by Joe Johnson before he signed a five-year, $65M deal with Atlanta in 2006.

If the restricted-free agency rule is not altered in the new agreement, Walsh can match any offer and keep Chandler a Knick.

"I'm confident even if it's not there [ability to match], we're going to sign him," Walsh said. "That's our intention when the time comes."

Chandler is part of the old regime, selected by Isiah Thomas with the 23rd pick of the 2007 draft, but he has separated himself from Danilo Gallinari as the better player. He came out of DePaul after his freshman year, perhaps too early, but right on time to be the key third piece to Stoudemire and Raymond Felton. Their rout of the Spurs -- without the injured Gallinari -- was a key indicator that the Knicks could be a playoff force.

"Wilson has played at the top of the league in some games this year and [Tuesday] night was a good example, the way he played against a top team and they couldn't deal with him," Walsh said.

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[king x riece]

"Based Don"

 

[yeeupp]

NOW.....

I've heard Walsh say.. He's keeping Fields AND Chandler... did not say this about Gallo

 

[mronegative]

Told yall. In Don We Trust. 

 

[cdonwashisname]

Donnie Know what it is

But 12 mil a year they wildin if Chandler think he is gonna get that

 

[yeeupp]

Donnie is a NT'er



Honestly i think alot of teams are gonna try to sign him..

I could see Sacramento, Clippers, POR, Utah.. maybe making an offer

 

[thestephzone]

Amare, Chandler, Fields, Turiaf & Felton are all keepers.  I think we need another big to start with Amare playing his natural PF position, with a true backup PG off the bench and consistent shooting 2 guard.  I wouldn't mind Jamal Crawford back with us as a sixth man. 

 

[GaBeGRaMz]

"I'm confident even if it's not there [ability to match], we're going to sign him," Walsh said. "That's our intention when the time comes."
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@MayhemMonkey: one of the realist things I've heard Will say was, he's not thinking about money. He grew up with nothing so it doesn't mean much to him.
Sounds like Chandler and Walsh already have an agreement.

Also, I just skimmed through the post and dudes on here are so up and down.

Dudes was hating Fields starting at the beginning of the season. Felton was going to be the biggest problem. Mozgov was going to a force.

I should copyright the Based Don meme.

 

[sircharles2ol3]

Originally Posted by MrONegative

Fields Good Man... this is def one of the best NBA seasons ever. Glad us Knicks fans can say that for once.

 

[kn0wledgeable]

i love donnie man

 

[losalmighty]

I fear that us doing well with Gallo hurt will mess with Gallo's head.

 

[duba169]

i agree with you los could be a problem

very very glad that we are having serious discussions with him. he really has gotten better every year. just gotta work on his consistency

soooo happy we got donnie. give him a damn extension already

 

[mronegative]

Originally Posted by LosALMIGHTY

I fear that us doing well with Gallo hurt will mess with Gallo's head.

Did you see that shot of the inactive bench players, a minute before the Spurs game was over? They weren't even halfway excited.

 

[chupi318]

we finally get rid of curry!

 

[losalmighty]

Originally Posted by MrONegative

Originally Posted by LosALMIGHTY

I fear that us doing well with Gallo hurt will mess with Gallo's head.

Did you see that shot of the inactive bench players, a minute before the Spurs game was over? They weren't even halfway excited.

Rautins was DRESSED and he didn't care. But he knows he'll never play.

Gallo just looked like is dumbfounded self.

 

[l knicks fresh knick l]

Originally Posted by chupi318

we finally get rid of curry!

 what?

  

 

[tommykairaa]

based don.

 

[duba169]

Kevin Garnett (Celtics) 850,687
Amar'e Stoudemire (Knicks) 826,628


i just voted for the first time. maybe we can get him in. amare caught up fast

vote or die !@%+%

 

[mronegative]

^ the first time?

you slackin, homie.

Felton, Fields, Chandler, Gallinari, Amar'e 

 

[pmatic]

Chris Sheridan on Wilson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony, Ray Felton, Steve Nash and the West Coast trip.

 

[yeeupp]

So do some of ya that said ya would trade Chandler for Rudy...

Would you of regret that now ?

 

[GaBeGRaMz]

Chris Sheridan sounds stupid.

Sh.it is annoying already. Dudes acting like we lottery bound right now.

We have the best season in many years and all people want to do is talk about getting somebody to get "better".

Barely any praise. If I were a Knick I would be extra tight that we are playing well and people still think they going to shake things up, being worried about getting traded. Very demoralizing.

Shout out to them NOT letting it effect them though.