NYK could shift to Iggy, Gibson, Varejao

[A.E]

Knicks may be interested in Iguodala, Gibson, Varejao
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It’s no secret that the Knicks are hoping and expecting to land Carmelo Anthony before the February 24th trade deadline. However, it looks like the Nuggets may prefer to deal with the Nets, who can offer the Nuggets more than the Knicks can. According to Chris Broussard of ESPN.com, the Knicks aren’t planning to sit on their hands if they fail to land Anthony:

So if the Knicks can’t trade for Anthony by the Feb. 24 trade deadline, they’ve got two other potential Plan Bs in mind.

In one, they may go after Philadelphia’s Andre Iguodala, who would seem to fit nicely in Mike D’Antoni’s system. Eddy Curry’s expiring contract and one other player might be enough to pry Iguodala away from the Sixers, though Philadelphia doesn’t want to give away its top player in a mere salary dump.

The Knicks’ other scenario would potentially bring Cleveland’s proven role players Anderson Varejao and Daniel “Boobie” Gibson to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are aware of their need for more toughness inside and Varejao would provide that. And Gibson could fill the backup point guard spot the Knicks have been looking to upgrade.

Iguodala would be a calculated risk. His athleticism and package of skills could make him a perfect fit for D’Antoni’s system, but he’s picked up some bad habits as a #1 option in Philadelphia — his True Shooting percentage has been lower than 54% for the last two seasons, and he’s spent far too much time pounding the ball on the perimeter and launching ill-advised jumpers.

Gibson and Varejao don’t have Iguodala’s star potential, but there’s far less risk associated with them. Gibson is a proven three-point gunner who’s made huge strides as a playmaker and all-around scorer this season — in fact, he may be the only Cleveland player who has improved offensively after the departure of LeBron James. Varejao is excellent at moving without the ball, a good finisher inside, and a furious rebounder and defender, something the Knicks saw when Varejao held Amar’e Stoudemire in check during the Cavs’ recent win over the Knicks.

The only real trade chips the Knicks have in these deals, assuming they’re not willing to part with Landry Fields or Wilson Chandler, are Eddy Curry and the talented but mercurial Anthony Randolph. With a lockout looming, financial flexibility may not be as attractive as it once was, so we’ll see if the Knicks can land a player who hasn’t made it publicly known that he wants out.

-PBT

 

[elcheato]

Cavs aren't going to give away Gibson/Varejao for nothing so there is no way we would get a deal done with New York.

 

[.GR]

Wilson Chandler?

 

[Whisper]

Iggy would be a really good fit for NY. Although I heard that Philly doesn't want to move him and that if they do that they'd have to take Brand with him as well and that's just way too much money to even think about taking. Not to mention the pieces you'd have to move just to make it happen.

 

[Yankees2772]

A team with Iguodala as a starter/6th man will never win a playoff series. Book it.

 

[DJT]

Iggy is good, he could really help out any team. People are low on him cause he's been stuck on the 76ers for a while.

The Knicks need to be cautious though, they shouldn't shift their team up too much (see Orlando). But Varejao and/or Iggy would really help. But if I were the Knicks, i'd rather have Chandler than Iggy.

 

[.GR]

A team with Iguodala as a starter/6th man will never win a playoff series. Book it.

LOL, you act like he's not an all star caliber player...

 

[The Young One]

Don't really see a player our fanbase would see as equal value for iggy.

 

[$tunna]

Felton-Iggy-Amare would make a nice trio imo

 

[Mexi]

A team with Iguodala as a starter/6th man will never win a playoff series. Book it.

thats ridiculous yanks
he's better than that

 

[Yankees2772]

He's a good player. But I can go out and guarantee that he is not the kind of player that will ever win anything as a focal point of a team.

 

[DJT]

I would disagree, if he actual was on a good team, he'd totally be a focal point.

 

[The Young One]

He's a better number 2 than a 1.

Which is why I hope Jrue takes over this team soon if we trade iggy.

 

[Mexi]

He's a good player. But I can go out and guarantee that he is not the kind of player that will ever win anything as a focal point of a team.

he's not a true star
he's on the andre miller, mike bibby, lamar odom level of "star" imo

put him with kobe and pau, Deron and Boozer, etc i think he can be a strong 3rd wheel

 

[Swish]

They wanted a back up point guard for Felton since Douglas is more a Sg than a PG in my opinion. He's a good shooter but he just doesn't know how to control the offensive end of the floor as much as Felton. If the Knicks really get Gibson, they'd become a way better team. This guy is hungry and would really help this team off the bench especially with his good long range shots..And you know what I'm going to say about Varejao... this guy is a pure hustler. They will benefit BIG TIME if NYC acquire him



As for Iggy, it would really be interesting to see how Iguodala, Amare and Felton could work together. Iguodala doesn't have a great scoring year with the Sixers but he's a really willing passer and a good rebounder and I think that he would mesh up well in their system