Knicks Close To Signing Delfino

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-12-2009, 02:38 PM

Can our season get any worse?

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Originally Posted by Knicks Blog.com

It is being reported on Knicksblog and Hoopshype that Delfino is about to be signed by the New York Knicks. They are attempting to sign him before the end of the season because we would have to go into the tax in order to sign him, which MLSE will probably not do.

Source - The Knicks Blog Knicks close to signing Carlos Delfino?

DSWC · 03-12-2009, 02:40 PM

We still retain his rights, so they wouldn't be able to sign him outright.

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-12-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DSWC

We still retain his rights, so they wouldn't be able to sign him outright.

Yes, but correct me if I'm wrong but if we want to retain him we would have to match whatever the other team(s) are offering, right?

griffthecat · 03-12-2009, 02:45 PM

correct. If BC is still weighing his options for next year, he might let this one slip through his fingers

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Well rumour has it too that the Knicks are willing to offer Carlos $4+ million. So if that's the case, then Delfino is as good as gone in my opinion.

DSWC · 03-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Yeah, I think he remains "restricted", which would give us a chance to match any offer. I'm pretty sure that Cap/Tax situations are calculated at the end of the year, so griff may be correct, in that the Raps may let him go, to avoid paying the luxury tax if the Knicks try and sign him.

jeffb · 03-12-2009, 02:49 PM

Fuck! If this happens, AP is pretty much certain to be back next season.

Krazy Ivan · 03-12-2009, 02:55 PM

Does this mean Rasam will now be a Knicks fan?

Windex · 03-12-2009, 02:55 PM

good, no more bench players

I don't think the Raps pay him, just hold his rights so there cant be a trade

Garbo's $4.4 mil comes off the books this offseason

prebozzio · 03-12-2009, 02:56 PM

Carlos Delfino is a very good player, I remember him here in Italy when he played for Fortitudo Bologna: fantastic. I think that in Nba he can be considered a good player, fast and able in defence, a super choice as 7h, 8h man if you want to put rithm and character on the court. But I think that for next year we need something better, a guard able to score and to defend... Delfino can be perfect for Dantoni's philosophy

MoneyCarlos · 03-12-2009, 02:58 PM

Delfino is just not that good..why is everyone always talking about him is beyond me? It,d be an upgrade on this roster but then again Pops Bonsu is an upgrade here....Do u really want Delfino to be your starting player? the guy averaged what.. sorry 8 pts in like 25 minutes in his best season of his life (raptors)? In comparison say Ukic averages 5 in 10 mins.

he plays in russia for a shitty team right now. he is the highest paid europe player but he's just too average and a good back-up.

jeffb · 03-12-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MoneyCarlos

Delfino is just not that good..why is everyone always talking about him is beyond me? It,d be an upgrade on this roster but then again Pops Bonsu is an upgrade here....Do u really want Delfino to be your starting player? the guy averaged what.. sorry 8 pts in like 25 minutes in his best season of his life (raptors)? In comparison say Ukic averages 5 in 10 mins.

he plays in russia for a shitty team right now. he is the highest paid europe player but he's just too average and a good back-up.

Who the fuck ever said he'd be our starter? Maybe you should stick to overhyping Ukic? lol

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-12-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

Who the fuck ever said he'd be our starter? Maybe you should stick to overhyping Ukic? lol

Relax jeff ... was it necessary in being abrasive as well throwing in the shot regarding Roko? Quick trying to stir the pot.

More of a misunderstanding regarding Carlos. No one has implied Delfino as a starter Money.

MangoKidHoops · 03-12-2009, 03:15 PM

4 million plus? No thanks. Have fun in New York, Carlos.

Dann38 · 03-12-2009, 03:20 PM

With Delfino somewhere else now we can stop looking to the past and begin looking ahead at new players who can provide what this team has been lacking.
No more re-treads!

**Acie** · 03-12-2009, 03:23 PM

Maybe Colangelo will match their offer?

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-12-2009, 03:23 PM

From a paper in Argentina:

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There's a chance Carlos Delfino might return to Toronto. "Carlos has an agreement to leave Khimki paying $500,000, but he's waiting for a $4M-plus offer to go to the Raptors or the Knicks, a team that has interest in him too", his Argentinean agent, Carlos Cerisola, said yesterday.

Source - En Toronto se habla de la vuelta de Delfino - lanacion.com

MangoKidHoops · 03-12-2009, 03:28 PM

$4M+? Ugh. He's not even THAT good. I hope Colangelo doesn't match it. I'd rather bring guys into FA camp in the summer and sign one of those dudes for the bare minimum than sign Delfino.

eoraptor77 · 03-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Theres already too many overpaid guys on this squad, the last thing we need is another one in Delfino. I like Delfino an i think he can be a good contributor coming off the bench, but i would way rather see what other FA's are out there this summer, i am sure there will be plenty of good deals to be had.

Jackson Filth · 03-12-2009, 03:40 PM

peace carlos

i was always kinda hoping we would address our wings in the draft and free agency. not having delfino gives us/me greater hope in having a worthy starter and 6th-7th man.

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03-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
DSWC is only wearing black until something darker comes along Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 99 Representing:	We still retain his rights, so they wouldn't be able to sign him outright.

03-12-2009, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
griffthecat is dead inside. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 204 Representing:	correct. If BC is still weighing his options for next year, he might let this one slip through his fingers

03-12-2009, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. J. Naismith is convinced that Raptors fans are only happy whenthey're unhappy. Retired Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte Posts: 17,066 Representing:	Well rumour has it too that the Knicks are willing to offer Carlos $4+ million. So if that's the case, then Delfino is as good as gone in my opinion.

03-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
DSWC is only wearing black until something darker comes along Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 99 Representing:	Yeah, I think he remains "restricted", which would give us a chance to match any offer. I'm pretty sure that Cap/Tax situations are calculated at the end of the year, so griff may be correct, in that the Raps may let him go, to avoid paying the luxury tax if the Knicks try and sign him.

03-12-2009, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeffb is Pissed, WINDOWS 7 was his idea!!! Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 18,523 Representing:	Fuck! If this happens, AP is pretty much certain to be back next season.

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Krazy Ivan is dead inside. Byte Mii, I have Wii Fit! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,968 Representing:	Does this mean Rasam will now be a Knicks fan?

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Windex is the coon fresh and clean Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mediterranean Posts: 7,851 Representing:	good, no more bench players I don't think the Raps pay him, just hold his rights so there cant be a trade Garbo's $4.4 mil comes off the books this offseason

03-12-2009, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
prebozzio is dead inside. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21 Representing:	Carlos Delfino is a very good player, I remember him here in Italy when he played for Fortitudo Bologna: fantastic. I think that in Nba he can be considered a good player, fast and able in defence, a super choice as 7h, 8h man if you want to put rithm and character on the court. But I think that for next year we need something better, a guard able to score and to defend... Delfino can be perfect for Dantoni's philosophy

03-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
MoneyCarlos is dead inside. Roko Uuuukic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: U.S.A / Canada Posts: 108 Representing:	Delfino is just not that good..why is everyone always talking about him is beyond me? It,d be an upgrade on this roster but then again Pops Bonsu is an upgrade here....Do u really want Delfino to be your starting player? the guy averaged what.. sorry 8 pts in like 25 minutes in his best season of his life (raptors)? In comparison say Ukic averages 5 in 10 mins. he plays in russia for a shitty team right now. he is the highest paid europe player but he's just too average and a good back-up.

03-12-2009, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
MangoKidHoops is dead inside. Scarborough, We Go Hard.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sheppard-Meadowvale Posts: 6,458 Representing:	4 million plus? No thanks. Have fun in New York, Carlos.

03-12-2009, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dann38 is picking up those sticks. RF OG Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: At my house Posts: 1,373 Representing:	With Delfino somewhere else now we can stop looking to the past and begin looking ahead at new players who can provide what this team has been lacking. No more re-treads!

03-12-2009, 03:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Acie is all about execution and effort. Electric Kool-Aid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 13,893 Representing:	Maybe Colangelo will match their offer?

03-12-2009, 03:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
MangoKidHoops is dead inside. Scarborough, We Go Hard.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sheppard-Meadowvale Posts: 6,458 Representing:	$4M+? Ugh. He's not even THAT good. I hope Colangelo doesn't match it. I'd rather bring guys into FA camp in the summer and sign one of those dudes for the bare minimum than sign Delfino.

03-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
eoraptor77 is playing D What What.... Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 172 Representing:	Theres already too many overpaid guys on this squad, the last thing we need is another one in Delfino. I like Delfino an i think he can be a good contributor coming off the bench, but i would way rather see what other FA's are out there this summer, i am sure there will be plenty of good deals to be had.

03-12-2009, 03:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jackson Filth is smelly like poop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,634 Representing:	peace carlos i was always kinda hoping we would address our wings in the draft and free agency. not having delfino gives us/me greater hope in having a worthy starter and 6th-7th man.