Monday, February 06, 2006
A $32 Million Draft Pick
That's all I can say about the Davis/Rose trade. It makes no sense other than to say that the Knicks want to blunt the coming criticism when the Bulls have the Knicks' top 4 or so pick in the 2006 draft.
There is little more embarassing for a franchise than to have one of the very worst records in the league and not have their pick.
We give up Davis (no loss) for Rose (no gain) and Denver's first round pick. In doing so, we add about $16 million in salary next year and about the same about in luxury tax. The Dolans have spent $32 million on Denver's pick. Denver is a middle of the pack Western Conference team which may or may not make the playoffs. Even if they don't make the playoffs, the odds are that will be a late lottery pick. Think 10-12 at best.
We also hear that Penny's expiring contract and Ariza may net Theo Ratcliff or Darius Miles. Neither of those is worth discussing. Ratcliff is too old for our plans and Miles is just not the kind of player we need.
This weekend was yet another big step back. In my view this is the start of a major meltdown in the front office.
There is little more embarassing for a franchise than to have one of the very worst records in the league and not have their pick.
We give up Davis (no loss) for Rose (no gain) and Denver's first round pick. In doing so, we add about $16 million in salary next year and about the same about in luxury tax. The Dolans have spent $32 million on Denver's pick. Denver is a middle of the pack Western Conference team which may or may not make the playoffs. Even if they don't make the playoffs, the odds are that will be a late lottery pick. Think 10-12 at best.
We also hear that Penny's expiring contract and Ariza may net Theo Ratcliff or Darius Miles. Neither of those is worth discussing. Ratcliff is too old for our plans and Miles is just not the kind of player we need.
This weekend was yet another big step back. In my view this is the start of a major meltdown in the front office.
