Randle + pick swap + second round pick for Zach and some Random pf they have
patrick0205
Iq, grimes, fournier, picks?
Agamemnon08
TheDonNegrito
Grimes, Fournier and a first. Instant upgrade.
confuddly
I’d be down to trade Grimes for him, but his camp already said he doesn’t want to be in NY
saltyalertt
He doesn’t impact winning
Randle does
It’s simple. Do not trade for Lavine.
Besides they are asking for way too much
gsc4494
I feel like the Lakers are going to find some way to fleece them out of either Lavine or Demar(Probably Demar). Max Christie + Kwame Brown + 2nd round 2059 draft pick for both.
WhatIsGoingOnHere_2
GoldenBoyRecords
Lavine makes 40M so to make a trade work we would have to get to at least 35M
WorldWideBeats
I wouldn’t be mad at it if we trade the right people, he seems to be having a slower start to the season as well so maybe we could buy a little lower than normally, we need somebody with some fucking length, he is making $40 million this year though so not really sure how we get him without giving up one of our main core guys
Norby710
Boring. Especially losing grimes. I guess if iq is out the door anyway. I have rj currently untouchable, I’ve never seen him playing better basketball.
awesometown3000
How does this trade help us get better?
AfricanUnity
Only players that are untouchable are RJ and Brunson . Zac would do great in New York
T-Bills
Zach LaVine reminds me a lot of Wiggins – talented scorer, mediocre defender, and best-suited as a #2 or #3 option on a good team.
Problem has been and will be his contract that averages out $45M/year over 4 years. It’s the same problem with KAT – they’re not scrubs, but when you look at their salary/performance they’re not starting any bidding wars.
Lovejones722
Not at that price tag beloved. No way
Tears_of_Opa_Opa
Can he play the 3 ?
deuce_and_a_quarter
Age old question: how do we give away as little as possible and get the most back. And my answer is…. 🤷♂️. If we give away IQ, are we confident with Duece stepping up or DVa sharing 2nd line PG duties?
Niccio36
No, tf?
Constt-Fi
Good for them
jar45
Anyone advocating for a LaVine trade needs to understand it would be to replace RJ. This is a hard pass.
That_Rutabaga_3530
Just wait for Spida if we want a scoring guard who plays mid defense. Way better option
BakedAvocado3
No thanks, I like our SG we have at home.
salesmunn
He’ll look good on the IL for someone else.
heliumointment
i like lavine, but i don’t think there’s a trade that works. we don’t have the picks to entice chi, and we don’t have contracts that are bad enough to match his $40M.
just hypothetically if you throw them RJ, Fournier, and some 1st rounders (most are never gonna convey)—we gain like 3-4 PPG on average, and (historically) some more scoring efficiency
and i know lavine *thinks* he’s the best on-ball defender in the league but, uh—he ain’t
feels like a basically lateral move that gets us fractions better with a not great contract
i mean say we **did** trade for him—if his numbers stay as-is, would you max him in 2 yrs? i wouldn’t…
sauz326
Would have to be for Randle but we don’t need mother guard
manfromfuture
Our Small ball 5.
millagger
bullyj
They would want RJ. That’s a non starter.
smileyfrown
The more impactful player for the Knicks roster is probably Caruso (although we’ll still be small)
Lavine would have to adjust being a 2nd option behind Brunson and then more importantly take shots away from RJ who is in a Critical phase of development
Not to mention how would Randle adjust with Lavine taking shots away from him as well? Randles already down this year with his efficiency, he’s not a spot up shooter can the Knicks have enough playmaking to utilize all 4 guys?
Not sure Lavine is that guy
and1spree
Do we really need to rehash this conversation again? Regardless of whether fans want him or not (I personally do not), the front office does not appear to be interested in B-level stars and has never made a move like this so I’ll believe it when I see it.
kidkuro
Good for them, or sorry that’s happening. Hope they figure that out and it doesn’t involve us.
mattr1198
Absolutely not. Doesn’t make enough of a difference for us and has never been a winning player. Unless we can get him for only like IQ, Sims, and some first round picks, hell no.
Teewrecks7
Yes a team full of second and third options..cool stuff lol
top-knowledge
Not a winner
minecate3
Did anyone actually watch this dude in the playoffs? No way
Living_Internet_2970
No thank you. Next please
RawJah83
Fuck no. I dont want him on the Knicks.
FlockingPigeons
It doesn’t make sense anymore with RJ’s improved level of play. This isn’t the offseason anymore and every game RJ plays is solidifying his status. The Bulls are going to be forced to take pennies on the dollar for him. 2 protected 1sts, 1 rookie scale contract, and expirings to match is my prediction. The main reason being his contract is hard to absorb.
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Randle + pick swap + second round pick for Zach and some Random pf they have
Iq, grimes, fournier, picks?
Grimes, Fournier and a first. Instant upgrade.
I’d be down to trade Grimes for him, but his camp already said he doesn’t want to be in NY
He doesn’t impact winning
Randle does
It’s simple. Do not trade for Lavine.
Besides they are asking for way too much
I feel like the Lakers are going to find some way to fleece them out of either Lavine or Demar(Probably Demar). Max Christie + Kwame Brown + 2nd round 2059 draft pick for both.
Lavine makes 40M so to make a trade work we would have to get to at least 35M
I wouldn’t be mad at it if we trade the right people, he seems to be having a slower start to the season as well so maybe we could buy a little lower than normally, we need somebody with some fucking length, he is making $40 million this year though so not really sure how we get him without giving up one of our main core guys
Boring. Especially losing grimes. I guess if iq is out the door anyway. I have rj currently untouchable, I’ve never seen him playing better basketball.
How does this trade help us get better?
Only players that are untouchable are RJ and Brunson . Zac would do great in New York
Zach LaVine reminds me a lot of Wiggins – talented scorer, mediocre defender, and best-suited as a #2 or #3 option on a good team.
Problem has been and will be his contract that averages out $45M/year over 4 years. It’s the same problem with KAT – they’re not scrubs, but when you look at their salary/performance they’re not starting any bidding wars.
Not at that price tag beloved. No way
Can he play the 3 ?
Age old question: how do we give away as little as possible and get the most back. And my answer is…. 🤷♂️. If we give away IQ, are we confident with Duece stepping up or DVa sharing 2nd line PG duties?
No, tf?
Good for them
Anyone advocating for a LaVine trade needs to understand it would be to replace RJ. This is a hard pass.
Just wait for Spida if we want a scoring guard who plays mid defense. Way better option
No thanks, I like our SG we have at home.
He’ll look good on the IL for someone else.
i like lavine, but i don’t think there’s a trade that works. we don’t have the picks to entice chi, and we don’t have contracts that are bad enough to match his $40M.
just hypothetically if you throw them RJ, Fournier, and some 1st rounders (most are never gonna convey)—we gain like 3-4 PPG on average, and (historically) some more scoring efficiency
and i know lavine *thinks* he’s the best on-ball defender in the league but, uh—he ain’t
feels like a basically lateral move that gets us fractions better with a not great contract
i mean say we **did** trade for him—if his numbers stay as-is, would you max him in 2 yrs? i wouldn’t…
Would have to be for Randle but we don’t need mother guard
Our Small ball 5.
They would want RJ. That’s a non starter.
The more impactful player for the Knicks roster is probably Caruso (although we’ll still be small)
Lavine would have to adjust being a 2nd option behind Brunson and then more importantly take shots away from RJ who is in a Critical phase of development
Not to mention how would Randle adjust with Lavine taking shots away from him as well? Randles already down this year with his efficiency, he’s not a spot up shooter can the Knicks have enough playmaking to utilize all 4 guys?
Not sure Lavine is that guy
Do we really need to rehash this conversation again? Regardless of whether fans want him or not (I personally do not), the front office does not appear to be interested in B-level stars and has never made a move like this so I’ll believe it when I see it.
Good for them, or sorry that’s happening. Hope they figure that out and it doesn’t involve us.
Absolutely not. Doesn’t make enough of a difference for us and has never been a winning player. Unless we can get him for only like IQ, Sims, and some first round picks, hell no.
Yes a team full of second and third options..cool stuff lol
Not a winner
Did anyone actually watch this dude in the playoffs? No way
No thank you. Next please
Fuck no. I dont want him on the Knicks.
It doesn’t make sense anymore with RJ’s improved level of play. This isn’t the offseason anymore and every game RJ plays is solidifying his status. The Bulls are going to be forced to take pennies on the dollar for him. 2 protected 1sts, 1 rookie scale contract, and expirings to match is my prediction. The main reason being his contract is hard to absorb.