If New York can find a winner in the draft, move Kanter and sign Cousins, they could be on their way.ĭ'Angelo Russell is the highest-rated player on the Brooklyn Nets, so that tells you about the state. The latter is a win-now move, but Cousins would make the Knicks a playoff team in 18-19 and he's still young enough to grow with Porzingis and Ntilikina. If you can move him, the Knicks should go all in for Cousins or perhaps even LeBron James–if he declines his player option in the game. He is only 25 and rated an 80, but that's not a slam-dunk trade offer.
You could try to find a trade partner for Kanter, but his option is almost $19 million, so that might be difficult. Unless something else unexpected happens and Kanter declines his player option, the Knicks won't have the cap room to sign a major talent. The Knicks have their own pick in the 2018 draft, and it should be a lottery selection–unless you overachieve during your first regular season.
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You can't afford to see him walk out the door at the end of the 18-19 season when he's eligible to become a free agent. You should also try to lock up Porzingis long term as soon as possible too. That might mean you have to fire Jeff Hornacek as that's still listed as his preferred system in the game. Seven Seconds and Perimeter-Centric are much better philosophies for this roster and era of basketball. New York will win a few in 17-18, but they will struggle more than they succeed.ĭitching the triangle should be the first thing you do in MyGM and MyLeague. He's only 25 years old, but likely performing at his peak as an 80-overall-rated player. The development of Hernangomez and Ntilikina will be key for the Knicks' future as will the continued consistency of Tim Hardaway Jr. He's young, highly rated and still has two bargain years on his deal. Why are the Knicks still running the triangle? Credit: Brian Mazique (NBA 2K18)Įven still, there are few more attractive building blocks than Porzingis. This is an attractive rebuilding project. Imagine if they got their hands on Michael Porter Jr., Marvin Bagley, Mohammed Bamba, Luka Doncic or DeAndre Ayton? All five players could help push the Suns to the next level and put them in an even better position. Miami might be a playoff team in the putrid Eastern Conference–even in NBA 2K18–so there's a decent chance the Suns could have two selections within the first 20 picks. Phoenix also still has its own first-round pick in 2018 and the Miami Heat's Top-5 protected pick. and Williams to walk, the Suns could have $28 million in cap space. It's a no-brainer to pick up Booker, Chriss and even Ulis' team option for the 18-19 season. Phoenix could have room to sign a major free agent in the offseason. Versatile and defensive-minded bigs should be their primary focus in the draft and free agency. What's even better is that the system of head coach Earl Watson is already garnering a three-star rating in proficiency with his roster. Chriss is another high-ceiling and productive young player. Realistically, the Suns may already have a Big Three on their roster in Booker, Bledsoe, and Jackson, they just need to mature. He has the potential to become a top-tier two-way player. Jackson is just 20 and he's already rated a 79 overall. He and Booker make for an attractive backcourt.
Bledsoe is 27 years old and he has a bad knee, but he's still dynamic.Įric Bledsoe's right knee could be problematic in your rebuild, but he's still only 27 years old. It would be wise to sign him to a max extension as soon as possible. Phoenix isn't great now, but that could change in a hurry. The team is fortunate enough to have a legit star on the cusp of superstardom in Booker.