“Make no mistake, Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks will want to keep him, but because New York only has his Early Bird Rights, the max deal the Knicks can put on the table is four years, $72.5 million. **The expectation around the league is that some team with cap space and in need of a more traditional center will come in over the top and offer more — north of $80 million and closer to $90 million for four years — and Hartenstein will take it”**
Not looking great
MikeyLikeyPhish
Dolan will make up the money difference with modeling gigs for iHart’s wife. Why would he want to be the starting C in OKC when he can start in NYC?
bailaoban
Beyond the money, iHart may see a shorter path to a ring with OKC too.
babyshmuel
Gonna miss him
solo118
They can take their shot if they need him, but does he accept is the real question. Maybe he loves it here, maybe he is promised a bigger deal later and endorsements that keep him whole. I do not know, but I think we have a great team and a great future that he can be a part of.
If put a 72.5m offer on the table, and he gets another offer for 80, I think he stays. 90, we are talking a huge amount of money to leave on the table.
I just hope he stays and OKC goes for someone like Clax
TheseKnicks
The reason why I don’t see OKC doing that much money is because they’re going to have to pay everyone else. You start overpaying non-priority players and you might end up losing key re-signings later on. I hope we can keep IHart though. Seeing his progress here after his tough start and blossoming into the player he is now has been great. I really want to see us run it back with this team. Feels like everyone else is cash strapped and will have to get rid of players to stay out of 2nd apron. We’re in a better spot financially, but we also have to remain smart. To me if IHart leaves for 80 million, I feel like all that talk about taking a discount for the Clips was bs. Him taking the paycut to stay for the culture would be huge, but I also don’t blame him if he gets an offer of $90mil and leaves.
jhMLB
Although they are the most capable, will they actually invest? That’s what I’m waiting to see.
Norby710
Better shot at a title and more money, hard to say no but we’ll see.
FreakyFergg
If everyone in this sub throws in $1,000 we can make up the difference.
Do ya’ll want a ring or not?
No_Handle_344
If IHart walks can we send more money towards OGs way?
hyborians
Happy trails then. We can’t hate on bro if it happens
analogbeepboop
Does OKC have that much of a better shot at the title than us? I feel like their chances of coming out of the West are not as good as us coming out of the East
Buddhaballer
I think the other main thing people have to consider. OKC likely sees chet as their starting center. so pay that much for a backup? also they like to go 5 out.
but otherwise it makes sense. if I was them I’d go short term high money ala FVV
jay169294
Can’t even blame him if he left. Go get paid.
Pablo_Undercover
losing IHart would be detrimental to the team we need to look at options at C asap
heliumointment
if you truly believe ihart will leave NYC for +$4M/yr you have no faith in the team whatsoever and you should own that reality
Urban_Introvert
At this point I can’t be mad either way. When IHart told the story of how he got screwed over, I’m like he better get that bag because he deserves it. He just fits so well with the current group of guys on and off the court. It’ll suck if he leaves but I’m now an IHart fan for life.
blkhwk27
booo, go back to eyeing nic claxton
DuaLipasClitoris
“Most likely to” and “likely to” are two very different things
JackHammerPlower
We need some NYC based corporation to shell out a deal for 20mil if he signs in NYK
NachosPR
Ya’ll think we could at least work out a sign and trade if it comes down to iHart choosing OKC?
i_poke_urmuttersushi
He was part of this team mid season run, he will be missed hugely and even more when Mitch is out due to injury.
HipnotiK1
more speculative articles great!
mattr1198
The biggest question is less going to be the money but more how long OKC is willing to give him. Given iHart has been on 5 different teams for the first 6 years of his career, I’m sure long term stability in one spot, on top of money, will be a priority. It seems inevitable the Knicks will offer the full max they can at 4yr/$72M. If OKC offers more money, but only on a reported 2 yr deal, I don’t think that’s going to be enough to pry him loose. However, if OKC or another contender matches the years at 4 with $20M AAV, I see him leaving for that.
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“Make no mistake, Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks will want to keep him, but because New York only has his Early Bird Rights, the max deal the Knicks can put on the table is four years, $72.5 million. **The expectation around the league is that some team with cap space and in need of a more traditional center will come in over the top and offer more — north of $80 million and closer to $90 million for four years — and Hartenstein will take it”**
Not looking great
Dolan will make up the money difference with modeling gigs for iHart’s wife. Why would he want to be the starting C in OKC when he can start in NYC?
Beyond the money, iHart may see a shorter path to a ring with OKC too.
Gonna miss him
They can take their shot if they need him, but does he accept is the real question. Maybe he loves it here, maybe he is promised a bigger deal later and endorsements that keep him whole. I do not know, but I think we have a great team and a great future that he can be a part of.
If put a 72.5m offer on the table, and he gets another offer for 80, I think he stays. 90, we are talking a huge amount of money to leave on the table.
I just hope he stays and OKC goes for someone like Clax
The reason why I don’t see OKC doing that much money is because they’re going to have to pay everyone else. You start overpaying non-priority players and you might end up losing key re-signings later on. I hope we can keep IHart though. Seeing his progress here after his tough start and blossoming into the player he is now has been great. I really want to see us run it back with this team. Feels like everyone else is cash strapped and will have to get rid of players to stay out of 2nd apron. We’re in a better spot financially, but we also have to remain smart. To me if IHart leaves for 80 million, I feel like all that talk about taking a discount for the Clips was bs. Him taking the paycut to stay for the culture would be huge, but I also don’t blame him if he gets an offer of $90mil and leaves.
Although they are the most capable, will they actually invest? That’s what I’m waiting to see.
Better shot at a title and more money, hard to say no but we’ll see.
If everyone in this sub throws in $1,000 we can make up the difference.
Do ya’ll want a ring or not?
If IHart walks can we send more money towards OGs way?
Happy trails then. We can’t hate on bro if it happens
Does OKC have that much of a better shot at the title than us? I feel like their chances of coming out of the West are not as good as us coming out of the East
I think the other main thing people have to consider. OKC likely sees chet as their starting center. so pay that much for a backup? also they like to go 5 out.
but otherwise it makes sense. if I was them I’d go short term high money ala FVV
Can’t even blame him if he left. Go get paid.
losing IHart would be detrimental to the team we need to look at options at C asap
if you truly believe ihart will leave NYC for +$4M/yr you have no faith in the team whatsoever and you should own that reality
At this point I can’t be mad either way. When IHart told the story of how he got screwed over, I’m like he better get that bag because he deserves it. He just fits so well with the current group of guys on and off the court. It’ll suck if he leaves but I’m now an IHart fan for life.
booo, go back to eyeing nic claxton
“Most likely to” and “likely to” are two very different things
We need some NYC based corporation to shell out a deal for 20mil if he signs in NYK
Ya’ll think we could at least work out a sign and trade if it comes down to iHart choosing OKC?
He was part of this team mid season run, he will be missed hugely and even more when Mitch is out due to injury.
more speculative articles great!
The biggest question is less going to be the money but more how long OKC is willing to give him. Given iHart has been on 5 different teams for the first 6 years of his career, I’m sure long term stability in one spot, on top of money, will be a priority. It seems inevitable the Knicks will offer the full max they can at 4yr/$72M. If OKC offers more money, but only on a reported 2 yr deal, I don’t think that’s going to be enough to pry him loose. However, if OKC or another contender matches the years at 4 with $20M AAV, I see him leaving for that.