Isn't David Lee a FA on July 1st??

[birdwatcher]

If I am correct--is it possible to get him? I got to see him in person against the C's this year and he is exactly the type of frontcourt guy we need.

[Mr October]

He probably won't be affordable. At the MLE or if he could be sign/traded for under 10 million per year, he'd be a nice pickup.

I think someone (possibly the Knicks) are going to overspend on him.

[dooyork]

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He probably won't be affordable. At the MLE or if he could be sign/traded for under 10 million per year, he'd be a nice pickup.

I think someone (possibly the Knicks) are going to overspend on him.

Someone will overspend on some of the second-tier free agents, after saving up cash in hopes of getting LeBron, Wade, or Bosh, and then not wanting to have nothing to show for it.  So the Knicks overpaying for Lee is a good bet.

[chelsearules]

no chance... will get more than the mle

[guava_wrench]

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He probably won't be affordable. At the MLE or if he could be sign/traded for under 10 million per year, he'd be a nice pickup.

I think someone (possibly the Knicks) are going to overspend on him.

Someone will overspend on some of the second-tier free agents, after saving up cash in hopes of getting LeBron, Wade, or Bosh, and then not wanting to have nothing to show for it.  So the Knicks overpaying for Lee is a good bet.

Knicks could also get a few extra million of salary by resigning Lee if they sign other free agents first and then resign him without renouncing rights.

[wdleehi]

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He probably won't be affordable. At the MLE or if he could be sign/traded for under 10 million per year, he'd be a nice pickup.

I think someone (possibly the Knicks) are going to overspend on him.

Someone will overspend on some of the second-tier free agents, after saving up cash in hopes of getting LeBron, Wade, or Bosh, and then not wanting to have nothing to show for it.  So the Knicks overpaying for Lee is a good bet.

That's what I think too.


The Juwan Howard effect.  He was awesome on a weak Bullets team.  But when he got more talent around him, he became an average player. 


Lee is a good player.  But he is not the type of player he will get payed to be this offseason.  He is a Horace Grant about to be payed like Mutumbo.

[birdwatcher]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

The "only good on a bad team" tag line is complete BS, with all due respect.

[PosImpos]

Lee has been a legit 20-10 guy for a couple of years and is one of the best rebounders in the league.  He's undersized for C but a good size for PF.  Last season he was one of the most efficient and productive players in the NBA.

I hope he lands in a good situation where he can be used effectively and given a chance to win.  I'd love to see him on the Thunder.

[thedawg]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

Totally agree! David Lee is EXACTLY what we need/want! I bet he would be willing to join Boston on a 7 yr 8-9m deal.

[PosImpos]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

Totally agree! David Lee is EXACTLY what we need/want! I bet he would be willing to join Boston on a 7 yr 8-9m deal.

lol....

[rondohondo]

How about a trade of BBD and Rasheed for Lee(S+T 4 yr 10 mil) . NYK would still have the ability to sign 2 max free agent and BBD would be like a MLE pickup for them(since they don't have one). They had interest in BBD last year during the offseason. He would be a good role player if they can sign 2 max (Lebron, Bosh)


The C's would need to either draft a big man or use the mle on a big man

[wdleehi]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

The "only good on a bad team" tag line is complete BS, with all due respect.

Again, I said he is a very good player that is about to get overpayed. 


Say what you like, he is the only big man on the knicks.  The only rebounder on the knicks. 

He is a 6'9 big man. 


He will not be worth the over 10 million a year he is looking to get. 

[xmuscularghandix]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

The "only good on a bad team" tag line is complete BS, with all due respect.

Again, I said he is a very good player that is about to get overpayed. 


Say what you like, he is the only big man on the knicks.  The only rebounder on the knicks. 

He is a 6'9 big man. 


He will not be worth the over 10 million a year he is looking to get. 

He’s a more athletic Glen Davis who has been playing without a leash.

[wdleehi]

I don't agree with the assessment. Lee was a 20/12 guy. He was one of the best rebounders in the league on one of the worst rebounding teams in the league. He has great range--he doesn't just squat in the paint--he takes 18 footers and still rebounds! You don't think that would have been a tough match up for Pau Gasol? or Andrew Bynum? He's the kind a guy we DO want--he rebounds, he's longer than Baby, he can shoot, he can score in the paint, is a high fg% shooter and most importantly, an EXCELLENT FT shooter at 82%.

The "only good on a bad team" tag line is complete BS, with all due respect.

Again, I said he is a very good player that is about to get overpayed. 


Say what you like, he is the only big man on the knicks.  The only rebounder on the knicks. 

He is a 6'9 big man. 


He will not be worth the over 10 million a year he is looking to get. 

He’s a more athletic Glen Davis who has been playing without a leash.

I would love to have him on the Celtics...


but not at the price he is probably going to get. 

[Meadowlark_Scal]

I was thinking about Lee myself, and as for overpaid...how much did bbd get paid in his recent contract, from what i recall, lee scored on us big time, bbd can't cover him, bbd can't cover odom or gasol, and although bbd did some good things, he was far from consistant, not much rebounds, not many put backs, lee is way better than bbd, for scoring, rebounds....so what about pay..? Trade bbd for lee, it would be good for us, but the knicks wouldn't do that. BBd got his points and action when bynum was out. Lee doesn't need to lose weight.