Novak to Toronto?

[Groin_pull]

Strong rumor that Steve is included in a package going to Toronto.

[Galway Eagle]

Strong rumor that Steve is included in a package going to Toronto.

Bummer I was hoping Steve would have a shot at a championship with the Knicks

[Groin_pull]

Supposedly it's Novak, Camby and three draft picks for Bargnani.

[keefe]

That would be a loss. Novak is a crowd favorite in NYC. There is a lot of equity having him playing in the Garden. Toronto is a different platform.

[mosarsour]

That's too bad. Toronto is a great city...but they have an awful basketball team.

http://nba.si.com/2013/06/30/andrea-bargnani-trade-new-york-knicks-toronto-raptors-marcus-camby-steve-novak/?sct=hp_t2_a7&eref=sihp

"The Raptors have agreed to trade Andrea Bargnani to the Knicks, according to multiple reports.


The New York Times reports Sunday that the Raptors will part with the much-maligned Bargnani in exchange for a Knicks package that includes Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and a 2016 first-round pick. Yahoo! Sports also reported the agreement Sunday, noting that two future second-round picks will also go from New York to Toronto.

Bargnani, 27, averaged 12.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 35 appearances last season, missing time with an elbow injury. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft is on the books for $10.8 million next season and holds a $11.5 million option for 2014-15.

Camby, 39, averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 24 appearances for the Knicks last season. One of the oldest players in the NBA, Camby will make $4.4 million in 2013-14 and $4.2 million in 2014-15, although only $1 million of that figure is guaranteed.

Novak, 30, averaged 6.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 81 appearances for the Knicks last season. A three-point shooting specialist, Novak signed a four-year, $15 million contract last summer that is fully guaranteed."

[willie warrior]

Bummer I was hoping Steve would have a shot at a championship with the Knicks

What are you smoking? The Knicks have no chance at a Championship. Heat, Bulls, Pacers and now the Nets will surpass them.

[keefe]

That's too bad. Toronto is a great city...but they have an awful basketball team.

http://nba.si.com/2013/06/30/andrea-bargnani-trade-new-york-knicks-toronto-raptors-marcus-camby-steve-novak/?sct=hp_t2_a7&eref=sihp

"The Raptors have agreed to trade Andrea Bargnani to the Knicks, according to multiple reports.


The New York Times reports Sunday that the Raptors will part with the much-maligned Bargnani in exchange for a Knicks package that includes Marcus Camby, Steve Novak and a 2016 first-round pick. Yahoo! Sports also reported the agreement Sunday, noting that two future second-round picks will also go from New York to Toronto.

Bargnani, 27, averaged 12.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 35 appearances last season, missing time with an elbow injury. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft is on the books for $10.8 million next season and holds a $11.5 million option for 2014-15.

Camby, 39, averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 24 appearances for the Knicks last season. One of the oldest players in the NBA, Camby will make $4.4 million in 2013-14 and $4.2 million in 2014-15, although only $1 million of that figure is guaranteed.

Novak, 30, averaged 6.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 81 appearances for the Knicks last season. A three-point shooting specialist, Novak signed a four-year, $15 million contract last summer that is fully guaranteed."

Toronto is nice in a bland, inoffensive way. I much prefer the audacious impertinence of Montreal. Grace Kelly was beautiful but you knew you would have a far better time with Isabelle Adjani

[Galway Eagle]

What are you smoking? The Knicks have no chance at a Championship. Heat, Bulls, Pacers and now the Nets will surpass them.

The nets? Who have a coach who won't be respected by Garnett and Pierce, and are really poorly run will not surpass them.  I agree about the Bulls, the heat already passed them, but they managed to come from the lowest seed to the two seed this year it shows some development.  And as far as smoking goes I'm going with the Bill Clinton defense and saying that I did not inhale

[WarriorFan]

Basketball purgatory.

[The Process]

Basketball purgatory.

No, that'd be the other basketball tenant at the Bradley Center besides MU.  We have NBA purgatory in our own back yard.

Marquette draws better than the Bucks; it's a shame we don't get priority with the facility over that joke of a NBA "franchise."

[willie warrior]

The nets? Who have a coach who won't be respected by Garnett and Pierce, and are really poorly run will not surpass them.  I agree about the Bulls, the heat already passed them, but they managed to come from the lowest seed to the two seed this year it shows some development.  And as far as smoking goes I'm going with the Bill Clinton defense and saying that I did not inhale

I luke the Bill Clinton defense, except when he is handling cigars. I disagree with you on the Nets--they did get better for a year or two which is what they sought. Kidd will be respected by Garnett--don't know about Pierce.

[Sunbelt15]

The nets? Who have a coach who won't be respected by Garnett and Pierce, and are really poorly run will not surpass them.  I agree about the Bulls, the heat already passed them, but they managed to come from the lowest seed to the two seed this year it shows some development.  And as far as smoking goes I'm going with the Bill Clinton defense and saying that I did not inhale

If they don't respect him, I hope we find their old, washed up a$$es on the end of the bench. Carmelo needs a quality #2 guy, bad! A 20 point, 10 rebound or assist type of player with solid defense. Don't know if anyone like that is available except for CP3 and he says he's going nowhere.

[avid1010]

Toronto is nice in a bland, inoffensive way. I much prefer the audacious impertinence of Montreal. Grace Kelly was beautiful but you knew you would have a far better time with Isabelle Adjani

5 years ago i would have called you crazy...today, maybe, but i still love the diversity of toronto.

[reinko]

Novak was glued to the Knicks bench the last 3 months of the year.  Excited to see Steve get on the floor more.

[hairy worthen]

No, that'd be the other basketball tenant at the Bradley Center besides MU.  We have NBA purgatory in our own back yard.

Marquette draws better than the Bucks; it's a shame we don't get priority with the facility over that joke of a NBA "franchise."

That's a silly comment.

The Bucks bring in more fans. They play 41 home dates.  Yes, the Bucks have been in NBA purgatory the last 10 plus years, but that team has had success.  There are only a handful of teams that have a better winning percentage in their history than the Bucks.   Marquette is more important perhaps in your eyes and in the eyes of people who frequent this site, but the Bucks have a much greater impact on the city than MU

[77ncaachamps]

I hope he eventually gets traded to the Warriors.

Novak. Warrior.

[Galway Eagle]

That's a silly comment.

The Bucks bring in more fans. They play 41 home dates.  Yes, the Bucks have been in NBA purgatory the last 10 plus years, but that team has had success.  There are only a handful of teams that have a better winning percentage in their history than the Bucks.   Marquette is more important perhaps in your eyes and in the eyes of people who frequent this site, but the Bucks have a much greater impact on the city than MU

Marquette averages 103 more fans a game according to the figures released by the NBA and ncaa

[The Lens]

Marquette averages 103 more fans a game according to the figures released by the NBA and ncaa

Marquette played 16 homes games, the Bucks played 45.  Without the Bucks, there is no BC.  It is very unlikely Milwaukee could sustain an NBA quality arena without the 43+ home dates the Bucks guarantee. 

[Aughnanure]

Marquette averages 103 more fans a game according to the figures released by the NBA and ncaa

I think his point is more about the 41 home games compared  to what, 16-18 home games for MU? So yes, they bring in more fans as they are a much more regular tenant. Though when was the last time the Bucks really did have success? That's the problem with an NBA team in a smaller market. You have to get one of those stars (which are harder to attract to smaller markets) or there really is no point. Getting to the playoffs and 40 wins is not success in my eyes. Always thought the Bucks should just trade the NBA team for an NHL team somewhere. Never made sense how there is no NHL in Milwaukee, but there is in Tampa, Miami, Raleigh, Nashville, and Phoenix.

[ChicosBailBonds]

No, that'd be the other basketball tenant at the Bradley Center besides MU.  We have NBA purgatory in our own back yard.

Marquette draws better than the Bucks; it's a shame we don't get priority with the facility over that joke of a NBA "franchise."

Avg ticket price, 41 home dates, etc....it will never happen

[Aughnanure]

Marquette played 16 homes games, the Bucks played 45.  Without the Bucks, there is no BC.  It is very unlikely Milwaukee could sustain an NBA quality arena without the 43+ home dates the Bucks guarantee. 

Of course they could. Kansas City built their fancy Sprint Center in hopes of landing an NHL or NBA team and it is one of the most active venues in the country. Hell, the city is probably not even going to chase after the Phoenix team for supposedly what it would take to bring them (tax incentives, all revenue from concessions and other fees, etc) and because of the growing sentiment in the city that getting such a regular, dominating tenant would reduce the Center's flexibility in drawing other events.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I think his point is more about the 41 home games compared  to what, 16-18 home games for MU? So yes, they bring in more fans as they are a much more regular tenant. Though when was the last time the Bucks really did have success? That's the problem with an NBA team in a smaller market. You have to get one of those stars (which are harder to attract to smaller markets) or there really is no point. Getting to the playoffs and 40 wins is not success in my eyes. Always thought the Bucks should just trade the NBA team for an NHL team somewhere. Never made sense how there is no NHL in Milwaukee, but there is in Tampa, Miami, Raleigh, Nashville, and Phoenix.

Don't get me started on the NHL in the above locations!

[keefe]

5 years ago i would have called you crazy...today, maybe, but i still love the diversity of toronto.

Toronto does have a lot of first gen immigrants and they have freshened the city's cultural offering for the better. I just find Montreal has always had the tawdry appeal of a woman who has lost some of her youthful allure and knows she must compensate in other ways. My great grandfather was the Bishop of Halifax and I still have family in the Maritimes. I find Canada to be exceedingly pleasant in a numbing sort of way.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I love visiting Canada especially the province of Quebec.  I'm treated like royalty because of my last name as a member of the "first family". 

[79Warrior]

Novak was glued to the Knicks bench the last 3 months of the year.  Excited to see Steve get on the floor more.

Yep, Woodson did not trust him on D. He barely played last few months