DJ Moore is a top 5 WR ROS with Fields back. Saquon is a top 5 RB with Tommy, lives at home, Devitto getting more comfortable in the NFL.

It’s really hard to justify a Lavine trade at this point. The money doesn’t work without including one of Julius or RJ. 2 months ago, RJ was still considered inconsistent on both ends of the floor. Now we are seeing RJ breakout into a consistent 2way wing and there’s no archetype more valuable in the NBA. It may be a hot streak, but RJ’s youth, smaller contract, level of play, and chemistry with the team justify keeping him. The smaller output on offense from RJ is more than made up for by defense. In simpler terms, who’d you rather switch onto Jimmy, Tatum, Siakam, Tobias Harris etc. Julius is the only legitimate 4 on the roster and coming off an All-NBA season, nuff said on him. Leon’s patience has been one of his best qualities as the Knicks GM. He should continue it. Keep staying consistent, collecting assets, and improving the talent within the organization.

The question I have been asking myself is how much better this team actually gets with Zion vs Julius in today’s NBA? Would the team’s style benefit overall from the swap? With this Harden and Clippers fiasco going on, it makes me think about the prioritization of roster construction while moving for star players. I have no issue saying Zion is better than Julius, the matchup proved it. Is Zion better for the Knicks current roster construction? I honestly think they have a lot of the same issues as players but Julius can shoot. The Knicks would absolutely need to move on from Mitch for a stretch 5. Getting Zion would mean a more congested paint for Brunson and RJ(assuming he’s not apart of the deal) without another shooter on the floor. It puts an immense amount of pressure on Grimes RJ and JHart to be a knockdown shooters so the offense can function. Mitch would be a less effective Offensive rebounder with less spacing. Zion needs the roster to be built around him and I don’t think the roster, as it stands is anywhere close. The Knicks have shown so much patience since Leon took over. The assets they’ve collected aren’t deteriorating in value either. Patience for the right player should continue to be the priority.

Harden is coming dangerously close to following Carmelo’s end of career path.

We all love Quick around here. Microwave type player but unlike most of that archetype, he’s a good defender. He’s young, good, and improving every year. He’s probably one of the first asks in any trades for a star player. If he’s not traded this year his offer is going to be matched or a sign and trade. The Knicks seem to be letting the open market dictate his valuation. Personally I think its around 4 for 25-28 per. If the Magic want to get involved for him I imagine the valuation is around 2 top 10ish protected 1sts.

How’s the Magic backcourt situation shaking out? I haven’t caught one of their games yet but I see ya’ll as one of the most likely situations for rapid improvement this year.