Knicks, Clippers in talks over Randolph - New York Knicks
Stephon Marbury's future remains unresolved, but the Knicks are on the verge of moving another big contract -- Zach Randolph's. A person close to the situation confirmed Friday that the Los Angeles Clippers have approached the Knicks about acquiring Randolph in an effort to make up for the sudden loss of Elton Brand to free agency.
The story was first reported Friday by SI.com, which said Knicks president Donnie Walsh turned down the Clippers' offer. It was not known which players would be going to the Knicks in the deal, but it would not have to be a salary match because the Clippers are well under the cap. Randolph has three years and $48 million left on his contract.
The Knicks, with an eye on being in the same position by 2010, would not accept contracts that go beyond that year in return for Randolph, who averaged 17.6 points and 10.3 rebounds last season. He was acquired from Portland by Isiah Thomas on draft night in 2007 for Steve Francis and Channing Frye.
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Knicks, Chris Duhon Agree to Two-Year Deal - New York Knicks
After four years with the Bulls, point guard Chris Duhon is moving on, verbally agreeing to a deal with the Knicks on Friday, according to Duhon and his agent, Kevin Bradbury.
Bradbury could not comment on the terms of the deal. But a source said it was a major commitment on the part of the Knicks -- a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The value of the mid-level exception will be announced on July 9 (when contracts can officially be signed) but it's expected to be about $5.8 million, making Duhon's total contract worth around $12 million.
"I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," Duhon said. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants."
Duhon met with the Knicks on the first day of free agency. Making Duhon their first free-agent meeting was a clear indication that the new Knicks brass -- general manager Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni -- was committed to making him their point guard. Duhon also met with the Magic on Wednesday, and was receiving interest from other teams. But the Knicks' willingness to offer their full mid-level slot showed they wanted Duhon.
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Knicks Trying to Unload Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph - New York Knicks
February 12th, 2008
Scores of Knicks fans who have seen the Zach Randolph-Eddy Curry experiment flop probably are throwing their hands up in the air in frustration and saying, "You can have 'em." And you know what? You can.
With the trading deadline only nine days away, the Knicks are shopping their two big men, several league executives who have talked to the Knicks in recent days said Monday. It's not known exactly what Isiah Thomas is looking for in return - a Pau Gasol-type fire sale is not being conducted - but he's definitely trying to move both.
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Unhappy With Effort, Isiah Kicks Players Out Of Practice - New York Knicks
November 29th, 2007
A desperate Isiah Thomas kicked his entire team out of practice Monday. The Knicks' embattled coach was unhappy with their work habits.
The move comes on the heels of a six-game losing streak and amid increasing speculation that Thomas is on the verge of being fired. According to a source close to the team, Thomas tossed his players off the court at their practice facility in Greenburgh after he became frustrated with their lack of hustle and focus.
Donnie Walsh Open To Taking Over Knicks - New York Knicks
November 20th, 2007
If the season spirals away from Isiah Thomas and he is fired, one of his former bosses would be interested in replacing him.
Donnie Walsh, who is leaving the Indiana Pacers after the season to pursue another high-level front-office job, "certainly would be open" to joining the Knicks with full control over the basketball operations, someone with knowledge of his thinking said yesterday.
"It's New York, and he loves New York and he loves this league," the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Would Lee Seal The Deal? - New York Knicks
July 6th, 2007
If the Knicks are to land forward Ron Artest in a trade this summer -- one of their remaining summer goals -- they will have to package a couple of prospects.
The one young Knick who could seal the deal is David Lee, as Isiah Thomas ponders whether to make him available for the former Defensive Player of the Year who carries lots of baggage. Lee could be packaged with either Jared Jeffries or Malik Rose to make the deal work under collective bargaining agreement mathematics.
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