What is the plan for Carmelo Anthony if/when he reports to camp?
The team’s best player doesn’t want to be on the team anymore, and the team doesn’t want him around, anyway. Yet, they’re stuck like this and each would benefit from convincing the other that life together is even more unbearably awful.
The short version is that this is a mess. Already the Knicks have done everything they can to treat Anthony like an unwelcome guest, leaving him off marketing promotions and State of the Team blog posts. Their stated goal is to emphasize and develop the young players, but it’s unclear what that means for the lone All-Star. Will he still be featured in the offense? Will he still play? Does he still have a parking spot?
Are they worried about Carmelo being a sabotaging distraction?
To hear some people in the Knicks organization talk about last season, Anthony led a successful revolt against the triangle. That’s an oversimplification, but this much is true: Anthony was so popular in the locker room that he was voted by Knicks players as their best teammate, which would seem impossible if you listened to Phil Jackson imply he was a ball hog. Melo’s a pro but has to feel disrespected. The recipe has potential for toxicity.
Is it important for them to get Kristaps Porzingis back on board, and, if so, what can be done about it?
Here’s a telling statistic: five months. That’s how long Porzingis stayed away from the Knicks, starting the day he skipped his exit meeting until his expected return Monday for training camp. In the interim, very little, if anything, was resolved. The Latvian’s concerns weren’t all alleviated with the firing of Phil Jackson. Much of that is because of a displeasure with Hornacek that evolved over last season, with the coach often singling out and yelling at Porzingis. Another issue was the chaos that enveloped the franchise. So with Porzingis back in New York, how will the Knicks face the reality that they need him more than he needs them?
Who is starting at point guard?
More than likely we won’t get something definitive before training camp starts. But the answer will be an important clue into the immediate future of Frank Ntilikina. Two years ago, the Knicks already pledged to start a 19-year-old rookie named Porzingis. Is Ntilikina, also 19, not as ready?
What about Courtney Lee and Joakim Noah?
They committed a combined $124 million to these guys just a year ago, and already they’re out of the long-term plan. Unlike Anthony, Noah and Lee each have three years left on their contracts. The less they play, the further down goes their trade value. Are the Knicks comfortable with slashing their minutes so Willy Hernangomez, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ron Baker can develop?
Where sits the confidence in Hornacek?
We already know the answer because nobody is going to put a coach on the hot seat before training camp. But in reality, Hornacek works on shaky ground as the hire of the previous team president. He didn’t do himself many favors by losing the locker room and over 50 games last season.
cebemaniaco escribió:Bondy en el Daily News cree que estas son las seis cuestiones capitales que hoy deben de responder Mills y cia en rueda de prensa...
PD: Ward, la puerta de los Blazers creo que se abre mas desde el lado de los Knicks por Harkless entre otros que por el lado de Melo...
nyknicker escribió:cebemaniaco escribió:Bondy en el Daily News cree que estas son las seis cuestiones capitales que hoy deben de responder Mills y cia en rueda de prensa...
PD: Ward, la puerta de los Blazers creo que se abre mas desde el lado de los Knicks por Harkless entre otros que por el lado de Melo...
CJ McCollum, también se ha pasado el verano en NY en el gimnasio con Brickley y Melo, aparte que a primeros de julio ya se habló que el propio McCollum, llamó a Melo presionándole y mostrándole las bondades de Oregon.
Ojalá un Harkless+Aminu+Ed Davis.
Ian Begley
ESPN Staff Writer
In a blog written on a company website, Knicks GM Scott Perry described how his background as an athlete, coach and executive shapes his views and approach as general manager. He offers some insight into his thoughts on the future of the Knicks. "There are no shortcuts," he writes. "Reshaping the Knicks as a championship contender will be a step-by-step process, and along the way, the plan will demand patience, as our young core of Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Willy Hernangómez, Frank Ntilikina and Ron Baker mature. But allow me to add a twist. I don't view my job as an either-or proposition. A general manager — especially in today's world of free agency and player movement — must always have his antenna up for all possibilities."
Perry didn't mention any other Knicks in his blog, including Carmelo Anthony, whom the Knicks have hoped to trade.
cebemaniaco escribió:PD: Ward, la puerta de los Blazers creo que se abre mas desde el lado de los Knicks por Harkless entre otros que por el lado de Melo...
Charlie Ward escribió:cebemaniaco escribió:PD: Ward, la puerta de los Blazers creo que se abre mas desde el lado de los Knicks por Harkless entre otros que por el lado de Melo...
Pensaba que había sido Carmelo
sotero_18 escribió:Charlie Ward escribió:cebemaniaco escribió:PD: Ward, la puerta de los Blazers creo que se abre mas desde el lado de los Knicks por Harkless entre otros que por el lado de Melo...
Pensaba que había sido Carmelo
Yo entiendo por lo que he leído que viene de Melo la amenaza con Blazers para que Morey apriete el culo.
El insider de los Rockets en su foro (clutchfans) dice que Van Gundy y Kidd entran en escena e insinúa que el sacrificio de Morey será Gordon para subir la oferta.
La cosa está calentita.
“I think there’s a very good chance he probably will be traded before camp because the Knicks want to avoid that mess,” Haynes told Jemele Hill and Michael Smith.
The mess that Haynes (ESPN) is referring to is Anthony facing New York’s famously aggressive media on Monday, which would happen during the team’s scheduled media day. Assuming the Knicks want to avoid that, Haynes is implying that an Anthony deal could happen as soon as this weekend.
cebemaniaco escribió:
PD: Este es el ultimo rumor que ha salido desde Portland hace unas horas...
I read on a Portland site that Leonard, Harkless and Vonleh has been speculated
fabidocs escribió:En mi caso valoraré todo posible traspaso contando las rondas que traiga, sin contar que deshacerse de Melo implica mejorar nuestra posición del año próximo. Ya he renovado el League Pass porque supuestamente me harán un 10% y está mas barato que al año pasado, mi objetivo es ver jóvenes proyectarse.
Anthony Bonner escribió:En mi opinión KP, si no media lesión, el año que viene va a ser All-Star.
El rollito del core joven le queda muy bien a Perry, el caso es que esto no es Embiid, Simmons, Saric....Wiggings, Towns,.. Ulis, Booker, Jackson, Chriss,....esto es KP y un grupeto de jugadores Willy, Baker, Timmy, Ntilikina,...que en principio no van a ser estrellas de la liga ni de blas, con lo cual antes o después, si se presenta la oportunidad habrá que mandarlos. Lo mismo que nuestro propio pick 2018.
Es una muy, muy buena noticia la actitud de Perry, claro que no va a mostrar todas las cartas, y también el europeo del letón.
Lo primero es sacar asset joven y ronda, por Melo, y si podemos por Lee, Thomas y Oquinn.
Después de esto, podíamos echarnos a temblar viendo que trata de consolidar el grupo con veteranos,...pero es que lo que ficha es garante de derrota porque no defienden, en eso como traspase a Lee y a Thomas por malos defensores, entonces ya no es que sea muy probable, es que nos garantizamos sí o sí el top3 por la cola.
Lo segundo es moverse para traer jugadores de nivel que estén en la franja de edad de KP. del máximo nivel,..y esa franja de edad, puede incluir, en mi opinión 20-27 años.
El segundo paso,traspasarse a Lee, Oquinn, Thomas,.... no corre prisa, primero asentar el tanque y generar un grupo conjunto de trabajo, pese a su nivel, de futuro, pese a que si se presenta la oportunidad pueda haber cambios.
Urge el tema de que no empiece la campaña Melón y durante la misma tenemos que traspasar a Lee, Thomas, Oquinn y Kuzminkas.
Knicks President Steve Mills: "Our plan is Melo will be with us on Monday at Media Day and Tuesday at practice
Coach Jeff Honacek: "KP and I have a good relationship... We texted with him all summer."
Mills: "We feel really good about where we are with (Porzingis)"
Hornacek: Big thing is defensive identity. We want these guys to get in the open floor some more. We have some great shooters on this team.
Jeff Hornacek says Carmelo Anthony will start and his role will be unchanged as long as he's on the roster.
Hornacek "we want to win every game."
Hornacek: "With Frank, we really like what we're seeing...He's doing some great things, and there's an opening there where he can compete."
Hornacek (on triangle): "guys are liking to play a little bit different...look at the roster, the players' strengths and build from there."
Perry (on Beasley's comments): "I guess he doesn't lack for confidence."
Mills: We hope there will be opportunities during the season for Porzingis to be a number 1 guy
Scott Perry on if Knicks are a playoff team: 'If we compete and fight every single night we can live with the results'
Hornacek said Ntilikina could compete for starting role. But Perry says PG is like being a QB and may need time.
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