According to close sources the trade involving New York Knick Zach Randolph for Serbians Marko Jaric and Darko Milicic are intensifying and expected to finalize after Monday. Walsh has confirmed organizations have been conversing, but denies a done deal.
The trade that would send Z-Bo to Memphis would be beneficial for the New York squad due to his supposed inefficiency to play under the D’Antoni system. Also, and more importantly, Randolph’s $48 million throughout the 2010-2011 season will be off the books and his locker room and on court circus play would be long gone.
In July, Walsh almost traded Randolph to the Clippers but denied the offer, stating he could get much more for the second-leading Knicks scorer.
Throughout their careers Milicic and Marko have never lived up to their expectations, especially Milicic who was drafted second after LeBron James. However, Z-Bo’s departure is an opportunity to clear substantial cap space in preparation for the Knicks' pursuit of blue chip players in the 2010 season.
This trade will put the Knicks' two players over the maximum 15. However, the forward position will be wide open for players of extreme potential in Lee and Chandler who seem appropriate under D'Antoni's high tempo style.
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Jeff Axel 10 months ago
Randolph is a good player but his attitude is shitty, and he had off the court problems, and he is a chemistry buster because he fought with teammates before. His contract is over the top too I guess walsh realized Randolph isn't high on too many teams trade radars
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
No doubt! He knows that not a lot of teams are going after him. He needs to do this now!
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Kevin Nolan 10 months ago
Zach Randolph would be great in the NBA was a 3 on 3 1/2 court game
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
The only thing Randolph needs to do is shape up. Become more of a team oriented player and he can be great!
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Brett Fulmore 10 months ago
New York should get this trade done if they can simply for financial reasons.
I don't think either team will see a huge difference in their respective on-court performances. Randolph is a solid low-post guy but doesn't bring much else to the table in terms of intangibles and his character issues have been well documented.
Darko and Jaric are a couple of underachievers who will likely continue their mediocrity in the Big Apple. There's a chance that D'Antoni can light a fire under Darko's ass... but the days of describing the big man as a "project" are going by fast.
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
Yeah, I got you. I think they should trade for these players. There soooooo much more tradeable than randoplh. They need to do this. Little by little start removing the players that don't fit. The Knicks are on a good path!
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
They say that they didn't want Randolph's trade talk to over shine Patrick Ewing going to the fall of fame. Now that he's there randolph trade comes into play, big time!
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Michael Schlossberg 10 months ago
I would love like like none other to see Randolph away from New York... He is a very talented player no one will deny that, so the market is always going to be there for a PF who can get you 17 and 10 on a give night, but he really hindered Eddy Curry's development last year... clearing this cap space could help significantly, who knows what Darko can be... Marko Jaric is a 6'7 point guard who maybe could help a little bit off of the bench..
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Jaime Irvine 10 months ago
The only thing Jaric will provide is his hot-ass wife (Adriana Lima) coming to the games. Walsh should get her courtside seats.
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Mark Brown 10 months ago
But will Memphis go for this? I'm sure Chris Wallace won't want to surround OJ Mayo, Rudy Gay, Darell Arthur, and Mike Conley with a bad influence like Randolph. The Knicks should look somewhere else.
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
Memphis is waiting for Walsh to say yes! Memphis wants this... And even though zach brings rebounding and points to the Knicks I would like to see him go.
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jan adams 10 months ago
As much as I feel the Knicks need to make a move, I don't think this is the right one. Darko is a complete bust! Despite all the off court problems that Zach has, he is a legitmate 20 and 10 guy. I don't agree that Randolph hurt the development of Curry. The only thing that is standing in Curry's way is motivation! He is clearly a talented player, but can't seem to get into shape. The Knicks should hold off on this trade. Zach is worth more than Darko and Jaric any day.
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
Right on...He's a excellent ball player but the Knicks need to start fresh and in my opinion getting rid of Marbury and Randolph is the right thing to do. Milicic and zarko are players that can be used in a package deal with let's see robinson and collins to get some one more substancial on this ball club. The randolph trade is also good for cap space, so I don't see how the knicks can go wrong. However, i've been reading around and it seems the grizzle want a first round draft pick along with randolph.
You see, the guy is a 20- 10 player but they won't take him if he doesn't come with something more intriguing.
He's not tradeable... the league is thinking young! fresh and team oriented basketball... Randolph is the exact opposite.
The guy needs to go!
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Jay Marcelle 10 months ago
ca someone explain to me how randolph dosn't fit but lee does? randolph does everything better than lee./ EVERYTHING. except jump. thhat makes lee more of a liability dot you think? i love lee's heart and hustle, but im trying to think rationally. how does lee fit but randolph doesn't? lee cant shoot, and he cant defend either due to slow feet. are we trading Zbo more because of his contract than his weaknesses? i'd like to think so. and as you all know, we will still have to payzach because the salaries dont match. aint that a B? i do think darko can be a legit backup because we need a center anyways. but we are already packed with guards n forwards.
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Rodge Correa 10 months ago
You Know what I thought the same thing. I actually liked Randolph - scorer and rebounder A legitimate all star player if he just played more team oriented basketball! And that's it. The guy shoots the ball way to much, brings drama to the locker room and court. Plus his huge contract. Wouldn't you rather be under cap space for the 2010 or keep randolph?
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Jay Marcelle 10 months ago
no, you are right. yes i would want the relief n all, but we aren't necessarily getting expiring contracts you know.i really dont understand how we can give up such a guy and not get back more than that. i think if this is what we are getting, then we shouldve sent him to the clippers, because at least those contracts were expiring. we are getting 2 guys with 2 years left, and 3 years left. and we will still have to pay around 5 million of Zbo's salary. i thought to myself, ''hey, walsh is a smart guy, he'll wait and get the right move''. but look now, we are adding moe contracts, and they aren't expiring. we are still rebuilding right? so im thinking we either play randolph and dump him during the season, or get expiring contracts. because even though Zbo is overpaid by a few million, at least he performs. and we dont need to trade him right NOW the 2010 season is far away. OR, 2 expiring contracts. because we have too many guys already. are we going to cut these guys and pay them? i'd like to get a pick for him if possible. since we dont have any in 2010. i hear the clippers offerd a 2nd rounder. walsh isn't looking too good right now. that deal looks better than this one
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jan adams 10 months ago
Why Lee fits and Randolph doesn't? Lee plays HARD! Randolph is lazy! He has more talent than David Lee, but he also comes with all the off the court drama. I like David Lee. If he every develops a consistent mid range jumper he would do well. We need a center, but I think we need a point guard more! We need someone who can shoot from the outside and run the team consistently. The one who REALLY needs to go is Marbury! He has NEVER made anyone around him better, and has been a cancer on every team he has played for. They need to start looking for a point guard to run this ball club.
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Jay Marcelle 10 months ago
look, i LOVE leebound. i think he's a excellent worker. and i agree randolph should go, at least lets make things better for curry, but how does lee fit and randolph doesn't? randolph is a better scorer in every way, and a better rebounder. thats a guy who cant jump as high as lee. dont forget it. that says something. he just has a knack for the ball. yes he sgoots too much. but its better than not shooting at all. i dont see what lee brings that randolph doesn't minus athleticism. they are both weak in the same exact things. i just want someone to help me understand, because soon lee will be asking for that 10 million$ a year too, and if you can justify that, why cant we justify a guy who does what lee does but better? as for marbury, he is my favorite player of all time. watched him play as a kid, he was a idol of mine. but lets face it, he's an idiot. he has been told he was the best since he was a boy, and now this is the after effects of being brainwashed. would it be a bit crazy to ask if you aren't the least bit curious as to what dantoni can make marbury do? he's basically out of the nba. his pride wont let him come off the bench or take a 2 million a year deal. as much as we want him gone, i want to see what dantoni can do. even if its just a few preseason games
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