Marcus Camby has reached agreement on a deal with the Knicks

[G-train]

And yet, he would easily be the best center on the Heat

False actually, as Bosh is basically the centre.

[NUPE_1911]

Wait....we give up Jorts, Jordan and Douglas AND TWO SECOND ROUNDERS?

Who really cares about second rounders. Most second rounders end up being bad. Knicks need to win now and Camby makes them more competitive immediately. Also, Jordan and Douglas suck. I will miss Jorts though.

[ClutchOver9000]

no point in even watching the draft anymore w/ the way the Knicks throw away draft picks...lol.

But, this is a great depth signing, Camby brings top-notch shot-blocking, and provides another legit interior presence to spell Chandler when he needs it. Roster is already better.

[SevereUpInHere]

Anyone know where this leaves us with salary and how many roster spots we need to fill. Us paying Douglas, does that mean we pay him and he counts to Houston's cap, yeah?

Bagel?

[PJR]

Houston adding more ammo for a Dwight trade?

[Nash]

What the hell did New York just give up for a 38 year old reserve center?!! Is this for real?

[chazzy]

Houston adding more ammo for a Dwight trade?

Meh, 2nd round picks can be bought usually

[G-train]

Where are all their picks? Denver has '14 and right to swap in '16.

Good pickup for NY. Good move for Houston too, decent load for a guy who was leaving anyways. Don't even have to pay for Douglas either.

Did you read what they gave up to get an old backup centre? It's a terrible pickup. He would be a non-factor against Brooklyn and a liability against the heat.
He was a great pickup at a certain price. This is a terrible transaction for NY.

[Faptastrophe]

If reports are correct, Knicks keep Gadzuric and could do another s/t for ~$2 mil.

[LJJ]

Why would the Knicks secure him till 41 years old.

To meet the NBAs trade rules.

They can't give Camby 13/2 and have enough filler guys to make the salaries match in a sign and trade. But they can give Camby 13/3 realizing that last year is a token year where he'll probably not contribute.

[chazzy]

Did you read what they gave up to get an old backup centre? It's a terrible pickup. He would be a non-factor against Brooklyn and a liability against the heat.
He was a great pickup at a certain price. This is a terrible transaction for NY.

They gave up 2nd round picks and a couple filler players they really needed a backup for Chandler

[NuggetsFan]

Did you read what they gave up to get an old backup centre? It's a terrible pickup. He would be a non-factor against Brooklyn and a liability against the heat.
He was a great pickup at a certain price. This is a terrible transaction for NY.

Probably gave up too much. Camby is still a good piece tho. Good move by NY IMO.

[Blue&Orange]

They weren't allowed to. They used their $3 million in another trade. Can only $3 million a year for trades.

Good god, Knicks trade away everything, even exceptions.

[DuMa]

basically knicks and nuggets just swapped rosters from 3-4 years ago

[bagelred]

Anyone know where this leaves us with salary and how many roster spots we need to fill. Us paying Douglas, does that mean we pay him and he counts to Houston's cap, yeah?

Bagel?

Douglas was traded, so he counts against Houston's cap. Knicks are simply giving money to Houston to pay his salary.

Well we have no cap space. Kidd is getting the mini-MLE. So really its going to be alot of minimum salary guys.

Melo
Amare
Chandler
Lin (Knicks will match)
Shumpert
Novak (just signed)
Camby
Kidd
JR Smith (probably.....)
James White (minimum contract....)
Jeffries (probably.....)

That would be 11 spots taken so far, unless I missed someone. They'll add at least 2 more, maybe 3.