New York KNICKS dba #KNICKStape 2014-15 Business..."SQUEEZE the ORANGE" as the KNICKS usher in the D-FISH Era and the infamous TRIANGLE Offense...the "BULLY" of JORDAN Brand 'MELO Anthony grabs DOLAN Cash to hopefully end his career with NYK...Can the KNICKS win the Atlantic from the DINOSAURS and get a Top 4 Seed in the East? @KNICKS #KNICKSnation #KnicksTape #NYK #KnicksInOrange

Some lofty expectations going on in the NYC talking the Knicks trying to throw a 70s Garden Party for once in a long time. They breathe a sigh of relief getting former 'Cuse Star 'Melo Anthony of Jordan Brand as he was wined and dined by other teams hearing their pitch only to sign back with Knicks as $124 million plus is greater than any other offer.

They also grab former Lakers Champ and OKC vet leader Derek Fisher to lead the squad running that infamous Triangle offense. They have pieces in the back court and they have 'Melo when things get dicey. Can the 2014-15 Knicks Tape head north in the Atlantic division and capture that 1st slot away from Masai Ujiri and his Raptors of #WeTheNorth Fame?

#KNICKStape 2014-15 Vitals

Franchise Piece (s): the Bully of Jordan Brand

Building Blocks: Tim Hardaway Jr., J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, Cleanthony Early, Shane Larkin, Quincy Acy, Jose Calderon

Top Times Square Chaperon (Knicks top rookie): Cleanthony Early

Top Free Agent: Jose Calderon

Sleeper Player (s): Rookie Cleanthony Early who has game and can play the SG and Small Forward. He slid all the way to early 2nd round when he should have been a top 20 pick. The former shocker is an NBA0ready wing defender and a jack of all trades Knicks Nation enjoy Mr. Early who is never late!

Trade Piece (s): You never know with the Knicks as if something comes across their table to their liking they just might pull the trigger on anyone but the "Bully"!

#KNICKStape 2014-15 Outlook 2nd in the Atlantic

Jose Caledron comes over from the Mavs replacing "Guns and Cheeseburgers" PG Ray Felton. He also carries Mavs former 1st rounder Shane Larkin who should help at the point with Pablo Prigioni doing what he does defensively. Larkin is a nice change of pace guard and when he goes to the PG, Bloodline Hardaway Jr. at the SG, and Iman at SF watch your handles.

Hardaway Jr. is ready for lift-off and the Knicks get another gift grabbing Bloodline in the early 20s. He should flourish in his 2nd season as he is a dead-eye marksman and a risk taker like his Pops the UTEP Two-Step Tim Sr.. J.R. Smith will provide quality plus at time boneheaded depth at the SG and SF with Iman Shumpert joining Early for some excellent wing play.  

In that front court it is all about 'Melo Anthony but he has some help. Sam Dalembert comes over in the Tyson Chandler trade to be the man in the middle. Andrea Bargnani is what he is a rich man's Darko Milicic walking. Cole Aldrich is another "Big" from KU that sticks around getting checks and an occasional rebound or foul. the artist formerly known as "S.T.A.T." of Nike Basketball is back to an expiring contract and Amare' Stoudamire government name. Watch former Sixers 1st rounder Jason Smith as he could surprise a few playing the 5!

The Knicks are loaded at the 1-3 but lacks what looks to be quality play on that front line after bypassing 'Melo. Can the Knicks get that 2nd slot in the Atlantic ahead of the rival Nets and challenge the Raptors in the 2014-15?