NY Knicks interested in DJ Augustine

[BobCatsFanInTx]

Some of the article..

Any point guard who plays for Larry Brown will ultimately clash with the head coach (See: Stephon Marbury). But those who understand there is a method to Brown's madness can accomplish great things (See: Allen Iverson).

Charlotte's D.J. Augustin is currently struggling with Brown's Play The Right Way edict, which could be a good thing for the Knicks. Augustin remains a player of interest for the Knicks, who, according to a team source, had extensive talks last season with the Bobcats regarding a deal for the second-year guard out of Texas.

"He was part of a bigger deal," the source said. "But I know the Knicks like him very much."

Knicks president Donnie Walsh declined to discuss his level of interest in Augustin, although it is no secret that Walsh and Brown, friends for many years, talk regularly. According to a source, Brown is open to trading Augustin but has been overruled by Michael Jordan.

"He hasn't defended like he needs to defend," Brown said recently. "He hasn't made shots. He hasn't distributed the ball."



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[BobCatsFanInTx]

Anyone think the Knicks to be good trade partners?

[Dcarnys]

Maybe, if we can get a draft pick out of the deal. Throw in Gana and let's try to get rid of him as well :D.

[JamieMcNeill]

The Knicks already lost their 2010 Draft Pick

[Woodsy23]

not a chance of doing a deal with the knicks i dont reckon unless there was a 3rd team involved. i dont think they have a first round 2010 and we wouldn't be able to unload any garbage but they would want us to take some of theirs.. a deal with them would be stupid.

[GoBobs]

maybe straight up for jordan hilll

or

DJ, AC Law, Flip for Nate Robinson and Jefferies

[Chef]

maybe straight up for jordan hilll

or

DJ, AC Law, Flip for Nate Robinson and Jefferies


The question Alex is "What is the worst deal that we could possibly do with the Knicks?"

[Toocool]

Although it will never happen, I would love to get David Lee.

[GoBobs]

Jefferies looked pretty damn good last night

[Chef]

he is terrible. there is a reason the knicks can't give him away.

[rsxnova]

I would send him over if we could bring home Harrington or Lee.

[SirBobcat]

maybe straight up for jordan hill

Sounds good to me. DJ isn't being used in Charlotte, Jordan isn't being used in New York...I think it would be a beneficial trade for both parties.

[ammofan]

Just trade him. I love the guy but he simpky doesnt play. I was hoping he would steal Ray job but thats just not gonna happen. Hey here's an idea......lets go back in time and draft Lopez!

[Felton for Prez]

Clearly I fall into the Ray over DJ camp, however, I don't think we should pull the plug on DJ. What if Ray plays like this the rest of the season? What if we make the playoffs thanks to him? Are we going to want to pony up the $7-8(9?) mil a year that he's going to want? We might need DJ to play a meaningful role on this team next year. I'd hate to jettison him and then lose Ray in the offseason.

Don't get me wrong, short term, I'm all over the DJ for Jordan Hill trade. However, I fear its that short term thinking that has left us with zero roster flexibility and no first round pick.