I love Bledsoe, so I think this is a good trade for NYK. Even more so if they are as infatuated with Lyles and Kaminsky as they appear to be.

For Phoenix Im not so sure. They need a star, but is what are the odds whoever they get at 4 will be better than Bledsoe? seem pretty slim to me.

I hadn't thought of this scenario until a friend mentioned the rumor to me a couple of hours ago, but when he told me I thought it was perfect. Honestly, this trade makes so much sense for both sides: the Knicks get a good, proven NBA talent AND Lyles, while the Suns get to take whoever they want and always have Brandon Knight to fall back on as they can match any offer he gets. This would be a great trade IMO.

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I love Bledsoe, so I think this is a good trade for NYK. Even more so if they are as infatuated with Lyles and Kaminsky as they appear to be.

For Phoenix Im not so sure. They need a star, but is what are the odds whoever they get at 4 will be better than Bledsoe? seem pretty slim to me.

depends.  I think there's a few options that could be as valuable - winslow, Hezonja (they could really use his type of scoring), WCS, Porzingis.  I don't see Mudiay as their target though

I would think Mudiay (or Russell if he's still on the board) would be their target to replace Bledsoe, no?

Why would they trade Bledsoe just to draft guy to replace Bledsoe? They have Jennings, so they are ok at PG. If they move Bledsoe it must be to get a guy at another position of need, or someone they are totally convinced will be a franchise player. I'm guessing they are all in on Porzingis as the perfect complement to Alex Len.

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Quote from: slamtheking on June 22, 2015, 08:29:16 PM

Quote from: Ilikesports17 on June 22, 2015, 08:26:43 PM

I love Bledsoe, so I think this is a good trade for NYK. Even more so if they are as infatuated with Lyles and Kaminsky as they appear to be.

For Phoenix Im not so sure. They need a star, but is what are the odds whoever they get at 4 will be better than Bledsoe? seem pretty slim to me.

depends.  I think there's a few options that could be as valuable - winslow, Hezonja (they could really use his type of scoring), WCS, Porzingis.  I don't see Mudiay as their target though

I would think Mudiay (or Russell if he's still on the board) would be their target to replace Bledsoe, no?

Why would they trade Bledsoe just to draft guy to replace Bledsoe? They have Jennings, so they are ok at PG. If they move Bledsoe it must be to get a guy at another position of need, or someone they are totally convinced will be a franchise player. I'm guessing they are all in on Porzingis as the perfect complement to Alex Len.

You mean Knight, who's about to become a restricted free-agent. They don't have Jennings.

Also, there's the part of Bledsoe and his long contract.

Yep, Knight, my bad.

Quote from: gpap on June 22, 2015, 08:37:00 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on June 22, 2015, 08:29:16 PM

Quote from: Ilikesports17 on June 22, 2015, 08:26:43 PM

I love Bledsoe, so I think this is a good trade for NYK. Even more so if they are as infatuated with Lyles and Kaminsky as they appear to be.

For Phoenix Im not so sure. They need a star, but is what are the odds whoever they get at 4 will be better than Bledsoe? seem pretty slim to me.

depends.  I think there's a few options that could be as valuable - winslow, Hezonja (they could really use his type of scoring), WCS, Porzingis.  I don't see Mudiay as their target though

I would think Mudiay (or Russell if he's still on the board) would be their target to replace Bledsoe, no?

Why would they trade Bledsoe just to draft guy to replace Bledsoe? They have Jennings, so they are ok at PG. If they move Bledsoe it must be to get a guy at another position of need, or someone they are totally convinced will be a franchise player. I'm guessing they are all in on Porzingis as the perfect complement to Alex Len.

Kristap would actually be the perfect person to put around Alex Len. Unfortunately, who they are going to use to replace Knight if he moves to PG?

Quote from: hpantazo on June 22, 2015, 08:42:25 PM

Quote from: gpap on June 22, 2015, 08:37:00 PM

Quote from: slamtheking on June 22, 2015, 08:29:16 PM

Quote from: Ilikesports17 on June 22, 2015, 08:26:43 PM

I love Bledsoe, so I think this is a good trade for NYK. Even more so if they are as infatuated with Lyles and Kaminsky as they appear to be.

For Phoenix Im not so sure. They need a star, but is what are the odds whoever they get at 4 will be better than Bledsoe? seem pretty slim to me.

depends.  I think there's a few options that could be as valuable - winslow, Hezonja (they could really use his type of scoring), WCS, Porzingis.  I don't see Mudiay as their target though

I would think Mudiay (or Russell if he's still on the board) would be their target to replace Bledsoe, no?

Why would they trade Bledsoe just to draft guy to replace Bledsoe? They have Jennings, so they are ok at PG. If they move Bledsoe it must be to get a guy at another position of need, or someone they are totally convinced will be a franchise player. I'm guessing they are all in on Porzingis as the perfect complement to Alex Len.

Kristap would actually be the perfect person to put around Alex Len. Unfortunately, who they are going to use to replace Knight if he moves to PG?

I think if Phx makes this deal, it's with an eye on a position other than PG

WCS actually would be a great fit for them. They need an athletic rim protector, but it's not worth trading Bledsoe to get him or taking him at 4. Winslow would also be a good fit for them.