Disrespectful NBA Draft Comps 2020
Prez and Theo embark on a disrespectful journey to project the high-, middle-, and low-range outcomes for each of the major prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Aleksej Pokusevski and the importance of a versatile 4
Stacy Patton writes about Aleksej Pokuševski, an extremely raw big man who has the skills to potentially be a prototypical NBA power forward for the modern age — for whatever NBA team with the patience to see him along. Could the Knicks be that team?
Strickland Mock Draft 2.1: The Stricklandites weigh in
You’ve seen the results and our guest experts’ opinions, and now the Strickland staff steps in to reveal who controlled what teams in our 2020 NBA Mock Draft 2.0, and why they made the moves that they did.
Macri’s Missives: Thoughts on that team across the river
Jonathan Macri is joined by Matt Brooks, a writer for Nets Daily, to continue his tour around the Atlantic Division prior to the 2020-21 NBA season. This week, he heads across the East River to check on the Brooklyn Nets.
Strickland Mock Draft 2.0: A no-holds-barred trade fest, judged by draft experts
A selection of Strickland staff members took over a handful of NBA teams each and waged war in a no-holds-barred trade-fest of a mock draft. Before the staff weighs in on why they made their moves, we brought in a panel of experts to judge their moves.
Late and Splashy: A look at late pick shooters for the Knicks at picks 27 and 38
Prez and Tyrese London examine the surprisingly deep pool of shooters available later in the 2020 NBA Draft, despite this year’s reputation as being a weak class overall. Could the Knicks get their long-awaited shooters deep in the draft waters?
Cap Concerns: Undesirable contracts for the Knicks to pursue — Al Horford
Collin Loring breaks down why the Knicks might want to entertain taking Al Horford into their salary cap space from the Philadelphia 76ers, and why he could actually be more than just a salary dump.
How a draft night trade with the Celtics could make sense for the Knicks
Jack Huntley examines the possibility of a draft night trade between the Celtics and Knicks where the Knicks allow the Celtics to move up for Onyeka Okongwu in exchange for three firsts in the 2020 draft… and why, even if Okongwu works out, it still might not be a bad thing.
Devon Dotson: The gritty guard the Knicks need
Benoît Lelièvre breaks down the game of Devon Dotson, a small (but extremely athletic) guard out of Kansas that could bolster the Knicks’ second unit with one of their later picks.
Late Round Point Guards, Part 3: Malachi Flynn
Stacy Patton examines the game of Malachi Flynn, a dynamic potential option for the Knicks at the 27th pick. With 3-point shooting, ball handling, and pick-and-roll ability, could Flynn be a late-round answer to the Knicks’ never-ending point guard search?
Who is Isaiah Joe and why should you want him on the Knicks?
Jack Huntley examines the game of Isaiah Joe, a sharpshooter from the SEC who could give the Knicks a much-needed jolt of shooting late in the 2020 NBA Draft (if he lasts that long, that is).
Late Round Point Guards, Part 2: Immanuel Quickley
Stacy Patton continues his series looking at late-round point guard options for the Knicks, this time focusing in on Immanuel Quickley, a guard from Kentucky whose defense and 3-point shooting could find him a role in the NBA.
Macri’s Missives: Trading for Timelord and Celtics perspectives
Jonathan Macri is joined by Adam Taylor to give a perspective on the Knicks’ offseason from the vantage point of the division rival Celtics, including whether the Knicks should tank or compete, and a few potential deals between the two.
Cole Fusion: Could Cole Anthony be an Austin Rivers-type player for the Knicks?
Collin Loring examines the similarities between Cole Anthony and Austin Rivers, and why taking a chance on Cole could help correct a past Knicks swing-and-miss on Rivers in 2016 free agency.
The Strickland October Mailbag, Part Two: Free agency, Knicks of the past, and what of the future?
Matthew Miranda dives into the second half of your October mailbag questions, including playing The Price is Right with Fred VanVleet, casting a Knick of the past in the present, and laying out a plan for the future of the Knicks.
Beware of mirages: Why the salary dump market may not be robust for the Knicks this offseason
Jeremy Cohen looks into the trade market for salary dumps for the Knicks this offseason, after SNY reported that the team would be interested in looking for those sorts of deals. But could the Knicks be walking into a barren desert rather than a bountiful oasis?
Late Round Point Guards, Part 1: Cassius Winston
Stacy Patton dives deep on the game of Michigan State’s Cassius Winston, one of a number of guards that could be available to the Knicks with their Nos. 27 and 38 picks, in the first of a three-part series.
The Inaugural Strickland 2020 Mock Draft and Roundtable
The Strickland’s draft writers compile their first ever mock draft, going through the entire first round and making all 30 picks for teams around the NBA. Following the mock, the guys get into some of the pressing questions for the Knicks and others related to the draft.
Macri’s Missives: The evolution of NBA fandom
Jonathan Macri is joined by Kris Pursiainen to contrast their contrasting paths to Knicks fandom, almost 20 years apart, and finish with Kris’ ideal outcomes for the Knicks in the draft.
Takes Time: NBA basketball could be back by Christmas
Alex Wolfe and Jeremy Cohen discuss the NBA’s proposed Christmas restart in this edition of Takes Time, including what the restart means for the league, what a longer schedule means for the Knicks’ plans, and how Tom Thibodeau needs to walk the walk about minutes management in a condensed season.
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