Comments on NY Knicks Rumors / Trade Rumors + News + Blog + Draft 2012: NY Knicks Mix: Pressure All on Melo Now

Dave, I'm assuming you're at least slight...

2011-02-28T15:10:01.364-08:00

Dave,

I'm assuming you're at least slightly impressed with Melo's D last night? Esp. last 6 or 7 minutes. I was at the game and I'll have something up about that experience tonight or tomorrow.

Jared, Thanks for the reply. Have been impressed...

2011-02-27T01:03:51.337-08:00

Jared,

Thanks for the reply. Have been impressed so far with the new Nuggets. Will continue to follow their games closely. They lost a tough one in OT at Portland. Gallo was very impressive. Georged Karl is excited to have all these young athletic pieces.

As far as Chauncey being bought out, that is probably wishful thinking on my part as we all know he didn't want to leave Denver.

I'll look forward to your impressions of Melo as he settles in with the Knicks. When you watch him play every game you realize what a great scorer he is. Just wish he would rebound, pass and D up a bit more, which he can do. I have several articles on the nuggetsmix.com blog about Melo and the whirlwind season he has had if you get a chance, check them out and I will keep an eye on your posts. Thanks! Dave

Dave, Agreed on most of what you said but I doubt...

2011-02-24T09:20:09.767-08:00

Dave,

Agreed on most of what you said but I doubt the Knicks will buy out Chauncey. It would leave them with a huge hole at the PG spot (and they already have one at Center). Also, his $14.5 million salary next season is a great trade chip for what is sure to be an out-of-control season of speculation on Chris Paul-to-the-Knicks rumors.

If you wind up keeping them, you'll grow to love Gallo, Wilson and Raymond as much as we did. Gallo is a much tougher and complete player than he gets credit for from a lot of NBA writers (he gets to the line A TON). Raymond is not the greatest shooter but he's so tough and so smart. Chandler will cost you a little bit of money this summer if you want to keep him around, but he's really shown a lot of improvement in the last few years.

As the Nuggetsmix.com writer, this trade has merci...

2011-02-24T01:22:24.453-08:00

As the Nuggetsmix.com writer, this trade has mercifully happened. I think both teams did as best as they could. The Knicks got Melo, and they had to go get him. He would have signed the extension with NJ or Denver. Melo is way too smart to leave $20-40 million on the table. The new Nuggets will be interesting to watch. George Karl is the consumate teacher and he has a ton of young talent and size to play with. The trade also freed up almost $25 million in salary cap space through the end of the 2012 season for the Nuggets. I also think NY will buy Chauncey out of $3 million after the season unless the Knicks make a playoff run for the ages. Having said that, what great electricity at the Garden for Melo's debut. Nuggets fans were great to Melo and hated to see Chauncey go. Enjoy it MSG! - Dave Bruning - nuggetsmix.com writer

You have to love it, one superstar tries to leave ...

2011-02-23T20:51:35.553-08:00

You have to love it, one superstar tries to leave home while another gets his wish to come home. What is right always wins. Also just want to throw in a holy smokes on the Nets move, NY area BBall just got more interesting.

I hate this trade, this going to look like Hershal...

2011-02-22T17:13:32.894-08:00

I hate this trade, this going to look like Hershal Walker someday.

I believe the Knicks also get Corey Brewer from th...

2011-02-22T06:27:40.334-08:00

I believe the Knicks also get Corey Brewer from the T-Wolves which will help their depleted bench.