Knicks Sign G Austin Rivers 3 years $10M

[AFG-NYC]

I think people are complaining a little too much. This is honestly one of our better signings. Rivers has played on playoff teams/contenders throughout his career. He’s not great, but he’s been pretty damn productive. We’re getting him for pennies on the dollar on team friendly multi year contract with team options.

He will be a solid backup point guard at the very least. I like him better than Payton.

Rose is being smart. He knows that one more year of suffering is better than wasting our cap space on b-level and c-level players. Next year we should have a top 5 pick and cap space to sign 2 Max free agents. On top of that we have a bunch of draft picks and young players that we can use in a trade.

We’ve seen this before, but hopefully it works this time. Maybe rose has already had talks with some of the top players.

[Shawn2timer]

I think people are complaining a little too much. This is honestly one of our better signings. Rivers has played on playoff teams/contenders throughout his career. He’s not great, but he’s been pretty damn productive. We’re getting him for pennies on the dollar on team friendly multi year contract with team options.

He will be a solid backup point guard at the very least. I like him better than Payton.

Rose is being smart. He knows that one more year of suffering is better than wasting our cap space on b-level and c-level players. Next year we should have a top 5 pick and cap space to sign 2 Max free agents. On top of that we have a bunch of draft picks and young players that we can use in a trade.

We’ve seen this before, but hopefully it works this time. Maybe rose has already had talks with some of the top players.

I agree even if he hasn't had talks this is the way forward. I think Randle will get moved by deadline for more assets

[KnicksFan4Years]

I think the Knicks are stockpiling for a Westbrook trade. LOL

[ewing]

Is anyone else a little surprised Austin could do a little better then this?


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[smood999]

Is anyone else a little surprised Austin could do a little better then this?


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I am only because he's played a key role on contending teams for the last several years, always seemed to step up when they needed him, and had some big games.

[HeartOfStarks]

I am only because he's played a key role on contending teams for the last several years, always seemed to step up when they needed him, and had some big games.

I like him & this signing, on Twitter however I’m seeing a ton of Rockets fans claiming he’s barely an NBA player.

I didn’t watch his games these past couple of seasons so I don’t really know, could just be sour grapes & hoping that’s the case.

[ShadyOne]

I like him & this signing, on Twitter however I’m seeing a ton of Rockets fans claiming he’s barely an NBA player.

I didn’t watch his games these past couple of seasons so I don’t really know, could just be sour grapes & hoping that’s the case.

Sour grapes? Lol..

That’s an awful contract for even a bench piece

[HeartOfStarks]

Sour grapes? Lol..

That’s an awful contract for even a bench piece

I mean it’s 3 mil a year. I truly have no clue, maybe he stinks, I don’t have context or frame of reference on him, just mentioning what I saw.

[Bubba313]

Austin Rivers is a maddening player to watch.

People thinking he’s going to come in and competently play PG and shoot it well are in for a rude awakening.

[ShadyOne]

Austin Rivers is a maddening player to watch.

People thinking he’s going to come in and competently play PG and shoot it well are in for a rude awakening.

It’s laughable that people think he’s a PG

[THE MTL]

If Frank/Dennis in contract years cannot get minutes ahead of what you guys believe to be completely trash players, that's on them.

100% correct

[Chrisstyles]

i think people are overrating Austin alot. He plays pretty solid defense and has talent but that talent never produces anything. I believe his contract is one year with a team option but I could be wrong.

[xxplayerxx23]

I like him & this signing, on Twitter however I’m seeing a ton of Rockets fans claiming he’s barely an NBA player.

I didn’t watch his games these past couple of seasons so I don’t really know, could just be sour grapes & hoping that’s the case.

He’s got a quick first step. He can shoot a bit and defend. He’s a solid role player

[xxplayerxx23]

Austin Rivers is a maddening player to watch.

People thinking he’s going to come in and competently play PG and shoot it well are in for a rude awakening.

I don’t think anybody thinks that. He’s a better fit then Payton was most people’s point

[TakeAnotherL]

Austin Rivers is a maddening player to watch.

People thinking he’s going to come in and competently play PG and shoot it well are in for a rude awakening.

This pretty much explains Austin Rivers.

I hate his game but I Honestly don't think hes that bad. He has skills, he can play, he can step up in games, but you never really know what the hell he is going to do. Hes like a different player every time he plays.

Honestly hes better than anyone we signed last year besides Marcus lol.

Im not completely surprised he got 3 mil per, but I am surprised he signed a 3 year deal.