That would be cool.
I think the lineup we try to build to and may ultimately start, if no deals are done, is
IQ RJ Burks Randle and a center. I think this lineup can work with Mitch, Noel, and probably Taj with fairly similar results, but the most upside in Mitch and the most pace in Noel which is why they are one and two.
Mitch Noel Taj
Randle Obi
RJ Bullock Knox Iggy
Burks Frank DSJ
IQ Rivers Payton
Elf & Taj are two physical vets to stick in for break glass situations. We won’t see Kevin, Dennis, or Iggy much. Of the second unit guys, Noel, Obi, Reggie, Frank, and Rivs, Noel and Rivers can count on big regular run with the other three seeing their time fluctuate with situations and Thibs’ gut.
I’d inquire if there is interest in Payton, DSJ, Knox, and Iggy either alone or grouped. With the way our front office parlayed both our late pick and Ed Davis, I’m happy with them putting those small chips on the table now. The top ten guys are the ones not to mess with as they can function or show promise of functioning in this new Knicks system. Of the four, Knox is the one to show most patience with as he’s built the most current value.
Dennis, Iggy, and Elf together make about ten mil, meaning they’re swappable for 7.5-13.3 ish million in contract.