Sheed for Lee for Felton

[bballee]

Saw this rumor and seemed like there might be an opportunity here.

In the meantime, the Knicks will continue searching for a pick-and-roll partner for Stoudemire to operate with -- and if it isn't James, free-agent point guard Raymond Felton will be a primary target. The Knicks have had discussions about a sign-and- trade for Felton that would involve their own free-agent power forward, David Lee, a person with knowledge of the talks said Monday. But the Bobcats are lukewarm on such a proposal for the same reason they've had zero conversations with Felton's agent, Tony Dutt, about re-signing him -- the luxury-tax implications. But don't rule out such a scenario yet; a person with close ties to Felton said Monday that the Bobcats point guard is intrigued by the possibility of pairing with Stoudemire in coach Mike D'Antoni's triple-threat, pick-and-roll offense. CBSSports.com

I can see two ways this might work. 

Like David Lee?  How about S&T of Felton to NYK, S&T of Lee to Boston, Sheed and a NY 2nd round pick to the Bobcats for their trouble.

Not a Lee fan?  How about S&T of Felton to NYK, S&T of Lee to Charlotte, Sheed to Charlotte, Nazr or Diop to Boston plus 2nd's from NY and Char to Boston for facilitating.

[moiso]

I really like Lee but I think the Knicks have higher aspirations than Raymond Felton.

[Jon Niednagel]

I like trade one a lot. Trade two burnt my nose hairs. Not fan of either of those two.

[wdleehi]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?



Is Felton really going to real in Lebron?

[JSD]

New York is just sending messages to Greg Pop trying to lower the price for their real target.

[I Lack Maturity]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?



Is Felton really going to real in Lebron?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

[wdleehi]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?



Is Felton really going to real in Lebron?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

Actually, I think that pair want to play in the same spots offensively.  I don't think it will work.  (and don't even think about it defensively)

[I Lack Maturity]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?



Is Felton really going to real in Lebron?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

Actually, I think that pair want to play in the same spots offensively.  I don't think it will work.  (and don't even think about it defensively)

I agree with you 100 percent. I just feel as though most teams think they can get the job done with two good power forwards rather than a good power forward and a decent center.

[timepiece33]

New York is just sending messages to Greg Pop trying to lower the price for their real target.

Greg Pop probably viewing it as an empty threat.

[Papatrichs]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

Actually, I think that pair want to play in the same spots offensively.  I don't think it will work.  (and don't even think about it defensively)

I agree with you 100 percent. I just feel as though most teams think they can get the job done with two good power forwards rather than a good power forward and a decent center.

The last 4 champions have had a "good power forward and a decent center". You can also count the 04' Pistons.

[I Lack Maturity]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

Actually, I think that pair want to play in the same spots offensively.  I don't think it will work.  (and don't even think about it defensively)

I agree with you 100 percent. I just feel as though most teams think they can get the job done with two good power forwards rather than a good power forward and a decent center.

The last 4 champions have had a "good power forward and a decent center". You can also count the 04' Pistons.

Gasol is better then a good power forward he is a top 5 power forward. Bynum is better than decent. When I say decent center I mean an undersized C. Perk is above average center because he has center size. If that makes any sense at all.

[Jon]

And since NY has cap room, if they want Felton and the Bobcats really just want to dump him, NY could just give them the 2nd round pick without giving us involved and take on his salary.  All this does is make one of their divisional rivals better. 

[ssspence]

Absolutely no way Lee and Amare play next to each other. They're both reliant on getting to the basket via pick-and-roll, and the team would give up 150 a night. Bad bad fit.

[greg_kite]

Is Lee that bad a fit next to Amare?

I agree, Lee and Amare would be a good one two punch down low. Sure Lee is undersized for center, but didn't Amare start at center when Shaq split? True centers are very tough to come by so that means that most teams don't have true centers. But you do need a true center to win an NBA title so are the Knicks trying to win or compete? 

Actually, I think that pair want to play in the same spots offensively.  I don't think it will work.  (and don't even think about it defensively)

I agree with you 100 percent. I just feel as though most teams think they can get the job done with two good power forwards rather than a good power forward and a decent center.

The last 4 champions have had a "good power forward and a decent center". You can also count the 04' Pistons.

A classic case is the Hawks.  They're good and win games in the regular season, but come the playoffs they don't have the size to beat the best teams.

[greg_kite]

I don't think the C's are going to get Lee.  If NY wants to be a contender they are not going to give him to their closest competition for free.  With Wade and Bosh gone they don't have a need to clear space so they don't need Sheeds contract for anything.

I think he'd be perfect here but just can't picture a realistic scenario where he ends up here.