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Are you Knick fans happy?

I wonder how Brunson feels about this. He turned down a massive amount of money to help the franchise only to see Leon Rose trade one of his Villanova buddies away before the four Nova Knicks got to play a game together. I would assume they ran this by him so maybe he approved it..
 
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I hate breaking up the core, but I also think the Knicks couldn’t say “no” to getting a big time talent like KAT that fills a need and theoretically fits much better than Julius.
 
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I wonder how Brunson feels about this. He turned down a massive amount of money to help the franchise only to see Leon Rose trade one of his Villanova buddies away before the four Nova Knicks got to play a game together. I would assume they ran this by him so maybe he approved it..
I think part of the reason Brunson took less $ was so they could a guy like KAT. I’m sure he doesn’t love the idea of losing DD, but remember Leon Rose is tight with Brunson and his father. So this doesn’t happen without his knowledge and blessing IMO.
 
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I like the idea of KAT over Randle. Stretches the floor, not a ball stopper like Julius and can play the 4 (with Robinson) and the 5. Our interior presence definitely improves, IMO.
I actually dislike the fact that they parted with Donte. Knicks did well due to the cohesion of the Nova Knicks and now they need to hope the transition goes smoothly. I don't think Donte is necessarily Starks or Vinnie Johnson but his contributions need to be picked up and hopefully McBride (increased minutes) and Bridges pick up more than enough of the slack.

For Minnesota, I think they got better in depth but Randle and Gobert is definitely going to slow things down more. And with Edwards basically leading that team, it's gonna be interesting.

December can't come soon enough (1st meeting)
 
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Not a Knick can but that team was going in the right direction. I think the Nova nucleus that brings culture and attitude is a big part of that. This is one them interesting trades that I think are based on metrics but will be defined by feel for game.
 
KAT is one of the best shooters in the world and he also happens to play Center, a position of need. Perfect fit, grade trade for the Knicks, head scratching move for the Wolves
 
KAT is one of the best shooters in the world and he also happens to play Center, a position of need. Perfect fit, grade trade for the Knicks, head scratching move for the Wolves
Kat also has 220 large coming to him, perhaps a figure minny and the ownership scenario didnt want on books
 
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rumor has it that divencenzo wasn't as bought in on the nova buddies thing as was made out and was looking to leave
 
Big fan. Knicks did not have a center after losing hartenetein in FA and Robinson to another long term injury.

I did like Randle more than most, but KAT is an equally good if not better player and fills a major positional need.

I do worry now about the size of lineup as they’ll likely be starting Brunson, KAT and essentially 3 SF’s.. they’re going to need help in the rebounding dept. can’t expect Hart to grab 12 rpg
 
This could be a trade that is good for both teams. You don't get a player like Towns without giving up a lot. And the Knicks did.

The key to this trade is health. If KAT stays healthy, despite losing two very good players and a protected #1 draft pick this trade will possibly put the Knicks over the top.

Their starting 5 is a s good as any in the league. Depth and as noted health will be the key.
 
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Count me as one that doesn’t like this deal. Chemistry, team flow and all-out hustle is what almost got the Knicks into the Eastern conference finals. Injuries just did them in.

While I don’t mind losing Randle here, DiVincenzo was really starting to find a home and come up with huge shots.

Towns, the self proclaimed best 3 point shooting big man, is in love with the perimeter.

Let’s see how this plays out, but I’m skeptical. Sometimes the most glittery things aren’t the best things
 
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