![]() 2) The Knicks ranked third in offense and 19th in defense last season. The front office seems committed to running it back with the same core, and I believe that the trust in the current roster will be unwavering. I don’t think that the team makes any dramatic pre-deadline moves either, but that’s assuming that the Knicks are winning. DDV and Hart are the options to push Grimes to the bench if he’s underperforming, but it won’t happen. I agree with the rest of the team on this one. Stein: As long as health holds up, the starting five of Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Randle, and Robinson seems the be easy answer here. This question is more geared toward whether the Knicks will make a big trade mid-season. Barrett flourished in those minutes and showed a lot more confidence and aggression. This strategy was repeated at the end of the third and start of the fourth quarters. Last season, Barrett would stay in at the end of the first quarter and play at the start of the second quarter with the bench. ![]() I do think there is a world where RJ Barrett could be an awesome sixth man, but with egos involved, it’s very unlikely to happen. ![]() Of course, things could look different given injuries, but there is no need to bring any of those vibes here. Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson. Both would make for a disappointing April. Here’s an ominous warning for you: beware the Ides of March and a Julius Randle injury. I have a nagging fear that one will suffer an injury but don’t want to jinx it, due to my magical ability to influence such things. Richardson: Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Randle, and Robinson, naturally. Barring any major injuries, I can’t see Thibs go with a starting lineup other than the current one they have of Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Randle, and Robinson. But like Antonio above, I have a hard time seeing this front office pull the trigger midseason, especially when a guy like Joel Embiid is still potentially there to be had in the offseason. Kato: With New York constantly being linked to a big time trade, it’s possible that a player like Karl-Anthony Towns or Zach LaVine ends up a Knick and shakes up the starting lineup in a major way. For three, no, the Knicks are not a Rasheed Wallace nor an Andre Iguodala away from a run to the chip so they will, rightfully, wait until next summer to make any really tectonic moves. For two, elite players don’t get traded mid-season unless something is very wrong. For one, the Knicks have not been playing the waiting game only to jump at the first semi-good player (Donovan Mitchell) all of a sudden. Losada: Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Randle, Robinson. The 78th season of NBA basketball begins this week, so the Posting and Toasting crew has assembled to answer questions and offer predictions about the hooping residents of Madison Square Garden.ġ) What will be the Knicks’ starting lineup by January 1 / mid-way through the season?
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