2014 Offseason Thread

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Well lets say its Wright/Dalembert/Ellington/Larkin:

- the Knicks get some young talent, they could keep them longterm
- they split Chandlers huge expiring contract into several small ones what makes following trades much easier

So it still depends on Carmelo leaving. If he goes they dump Chandler. But Chandlers trade value isnt really high as 32y old with heavy expiring contract. I doubt a team throws a 1st in such a trade. With the new CBA picks got MUCH more valuable...

I agree with everything you're saying, in essence. Depends on how highly Knicks value Wright, Larkin, etc.

My point though was that NY is in a pretty favorable position to walk away from any Chandler deal they don't like. If Melo leaves its all about 2015. I'm not saying Chandler is worth a first rounder or that another team would surrender one for him. I'm just saying if I'm not all too keen on Larkin or Wright then I can just roll it over till next season. Luxury tax isn't a huge deal for NY I wouldn't imagine.