2021 Quarter Season Mark

 The Knicks at 8 - 11 is a pleasant surprise thus far.  They've actually blown a couple of games recently, Sacto and Portland but we are hanging in there with better play expected.

I'm expecting some trading to go down soon.  A very crowded and ineffective back court and swing role will make it easy to upgrade almost no matter who comes or goes.  Quickley, while not untouchable, won't be going anywhere unless its a blockbuster.

Bradley Beal is a high speculation trade target.  I'm unconvinced a heavily loaded draft pick trade is worth it.

Fun times.

Taking stock of the first 2021 11 games

I had planned on writing at every tenth game mark and just do a quick temperature reading of the team's progress.

Although the Knicks have lost three games straight badly, the team is actually in far better shape than I had expected for the start of the season.  Their 5-6 record is actually far better than I had anticipated.

The addition of Taj Gibson who replaced Omari Spellman is a welcome and necessary move made early.

The loss of Burks, Obie, and Ntilikina has contributed to the recent Knicks unraveling.  I expect they will return and add value soon.

Immanuel Quickly and Austin Rivers have been great additions to the back court despite some recent (honestly expected) speed bumps.

Randle's play is nothing to complain about at all even when he has a bad stretch. 

Better games are coming.