Future for Jericho Sims, Mitchell Robinson plus a Donte DiVincenzo reunion? | Begley's Mailbag | SNY

[@believe1335]

Donte’s heart belongs in NYC.

[@WaGwan-n6x]

No cares about that, only what you can do is what matters. Donte may have already peaked. Lets not relive old times when living in today's reality

[@clutch7548]

@@WaGwan-n6x”already peaked”. We dont need him to get better dummy, just continue what he was doing in NY at only 27 years old. You slow

[@thebuffalowings6760]

@@WaGwan-n6xI mean yeah maybe he’s peaked but he hasn’t regressed so bringing up his peak is irrelevant. Twolves are using him wrong and everyone knows rhat

[@comptontarbabe520]

In Minnesota film session, Donte was upset with Gobert for not hustling.

[@BlackLeonardoMusic]

Swear a nice portion of Knicks fans are a little challenged. The only player we should think about possibly moving is Sims. Any trade for Mitch yields a player that isn't even as good and may cost more. Yes, you may not like that Mitch is injury prone, but with KAT as our starting 5, Mitch can come off the bench and bully opposing teams reserves (defensively of course) much in the same way he abused Jarrett and Mobley when we eliminated them in the postseason 2 years ago. Additionally, only 10 players league wide played all 82 games last season. So we need to adjust our expectations accordingly. Lastly, This team is set. Put the crack down and get used to having a core of players around for years to come instead of playing it like it's 2K not looking at contracts, return of adequate talent and fit of that new piece/chemistry.

[@lyriktehuti]

Thank you! They be TRIPPING! We FINALLY have the prettiest girl and don’t know how to act!

[@coletteh8671]

I’d love Donte to return but I just can’t imagine the T-wolves doing the Knicks any favors after this bust of a trade.

[@ShahrooziFashion]

What about Hokporte? I feel like he’s a good bench big man

[@Lbg2death]

He definitely needs more minutes love his game even for a rookie

[@tyreeder6750]

HUKPORTI

[@MrEnoBeano]

I would love Donte to come back to New York

[@brucelau2023]

Donte’s heart belongs in NYC not in Minnesota

[@jim23b]

They need to trade sims as his market is at the highest value it will be at.

[@nevg21]

You don’t trade him. Depth is very important to have especially when Mitch and his health are always a concern

[@jim23b]

@ Sims is a free agent in two summer. Would you give him a new contract?

[@johnyoung4443]

What if they traded Donte to another Team first, can that team then trade Donte back to the Knicks this season ?

[@the_kwiet_storm]

Nothing can bring Donté back before next season

[@Original.D.O]

Merry Christmas

[@82394mike]

do people not understand how embarrassing it would be for minnesota to trade divo back to us after they ruined their roster trading away kat lol? that shit is not happening unless we overpay crazy

[@ariluxenberg6246]

we are barred from trading for him this season under the CBA i’m pretty sure

[@joemontana6532]

Bring Donte back!

[@DrewRacing91]

Bring back Donte and leave Randle in Minnesota 😂

[@gregfrank4297]

Divinchenzo needs to get back but we HAVE to keep Sims! Need that strength in the frontcourt

[@-LexTheDestroyer-]

IAN TRY SAYING "CHOOMA OKAY-KAY"

[@neal566]

I feel it’s a tough call whether Mitch stays or goes. If Mitch can return to his full contact form he would be a major contributor as a rim protector however he’ll become a free agent next season. Those ankle surgeries and time missed playing will make things more challenging. What will his market value be? And he isn’t much of a scorer. Id say trade him if the right deal can be made. He seems like a good guy so in general it would be hard to see him leave.

[@mummistheword]

We’ve played much better with sims in the rotation. He’s obviously not a scorer but his rebounding, athleticism, and defense have made a huge impact in multiple games for us. It makes no sense to trade him for another center that’s a mediocre defender who scores 10-15 a game. We have more than enough offensive firepower. What we’re missing compared to last season is elite defense, offensive rebounding, second chance points, and forced turnovers. We have the best offense in the league. We obviously don’t need another scorer.

[@Drulz2006]

I don’t think you can trust Mitch to be healthy, if there is a decent opportunity to move him I would

[@j.blocker428]

I thought the same thing about OG, because of all the injuries he had last season. But look at OG this season, diving on the floor blocking shots with authority. I would wait and see with mitch....where there's a will there's a way....Just sayin'

[@coletteh8671]

@@Drulz2006 I’ve been saying this for years!

[@GianXen2k]

Lol dude said state was an entertaining follow 😂😂😂

[@BILLJASONOMARA]

Yes!

[@mummistheword]

Without Mitch we don’t have a good enough defense to contend for a title. Did nobody watch the playoffs last year? Mitch was the most important guy on the court for the Knicks.

[@chuckd9873]

Wow film sessions whaa

[@WaGwan-n6x]

Why would we trade Mitch for someone not as good as mitch nor as cheap?

[@clutch7548]

Obviously for reliability of health

[@charlievogel6063]

If the Knicks aren’t confident in Mitch remaining healthy, then no team will be interested in him. Sims salary won’t allow the Knicks to bring back anyone that can help us without adding an additional player. If we trade Sims and Achiuwa then we are totally dependent on the health of our remaining bigs and whomever we trade for. Also it takes time to integrate any one into Thibs system.

[@BrooklynBalla]

Deandre Ayton?How do the Knicks match his 34mil salary?And why would they want another offensive big that doesn’t defend that well?They already have KAT.

[@ThePhenomm]

As soon as Mitch plays 10 games in a row & he shows he’s healthy trade him

[@Jon-lp6qu]

I’m down to aroldis Chapman Donte.

[@usalva]

They should get rid of him. Pr get bit by his injuries again in the playoffs. He's just not durable at all. Deal him now. Bring someone else in amd create comradery now

[@bluehefner426]

Thibodeau don’t play his bench so small trades for Knicks are irrelevant

[@clutch7548]

McBride plays 25 minutes per game. Same as Robinson off the bench last year. Quickley close to 30 mins. Are you mentally challenged? If they are good enough, they play.

[@bluehefner426]

@ that’s 3 guys and 2 of em haven’t been in a Knicks uniform in ages what the hell are u talking about clown McBride is the only dude who get consistent minutes off the bench everybody else don’t know how many minutes they getting from night to night

[@RyanMerch]

Get Sims off this team ASAP

[@CrimsonOmega-]

Precious is much better as a backup center than Mitch

[@phamawa]

In terms of durability? Yeah. A healthy Mitch, like what he did against Philly, is an X factor.

[@clutch7548]

Nowhere close to Mitch’s rim protection or rebounding. Stick to anime kid

[@CrimsonOmega-]

@@phamawa Philly is a non factor, Precious is more versatile can switch on to guards and isn’t completely useless on offense. Precious also has a higher basketball IQ. Mitch plays like Bonehead.

[@CrimsonOmega-]

@@clutch7548 You got as much IQ as Mitch does on the Basketball court

[@phamawa]

@CrimsonOmega- I gave you an example bro, not worried about philly as of moment. He got timely stops on embiid in 2023. Think about this, Cavs play two bigs, a healthy Mitch at C can help with being outsized. Dude pretty much neutralized them on his own in 2022. It's not a "Precious v. Mitch" argument, it's about adding mich to the rotation.

[@phamawa]

Im fine with Knicks staying Pat at this point, honestly. Id only be willing to flip rookies at this point.

[@davidrace1050]

Robinson will never be fit.

[@scottbertrand2057]

As far as I’m concerned. I would move on from Robinson.

[@WillisBillis-u5i]

Robinson is hurt. Who is in the market for an injured big man. Nobody is going to trade for him. Also Robinson skill set is what we need. Unless we can trade and injured Robinson to bring a another Robinson, Robinson is stuck on the Knicks until he can prove that he is healthy enough to contribute on a team. Thibs not opening a rotation spot for another small.

[@scottbertrand2057]

@ at some point Knicks need to cut their losses. Some players like Embid are just cursed. Being 7 ft and mobile is hard on them physically.

[@WillisBillis-u5i]

@@scottbertrand2057 I understand that but what contributing player can the Knicks get for an injured player not ready to contribute. Most of the names brought up won't see rotation mins unless they fill in the Mitch/Sims spot which is reserved for a defensive big who can rebound and protect the rim for 13-17 mins per game.

[@scottbertrand2057]

@ i believe huckporti can fill in til teams decide to sell closer to the deadline or a disgruntled shot blocking center. I like green ( wing)from Charlotte for our bench. One of the best on ball defender in the league

[@WillisBillis-u5i]

@@scottbertrand2057 Thibs wouldn't play Huckporti even when short handed.Josh Green? 6-5 Josh Green? Who mins does he take, Hart? He averages 30 mins. I don't think he will be happy getting cam payne mins. And he can't shoot. If there is an upgrade, its the backup center. Anybody else will be on the bench for just in case like Cam and Shamet.

[@tommingzuo]

Trade Mitch for 2 1st!

[@cleanfresh6718]

Hell no wtf 💀???

[@gkatusared]

look into POELTL if anyone....could be our next IHART

[@gkatusared]

forget ddv...dont need him..