Donnie Walsh does not want to lock up players long term this offseason, and that said, he's going to use the mid-level exception and also explore sign and trade opportunities to land a point guard and some shot blocking help for the Knicks, the New York Post is reporting.
One potential target appears to be Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors. For Ellis to become a member of the Knicks, he would have to be a sign and trade since Ellis is a restricted free agent, and the Warriors are sure to match any offer for the young guard.
Other options include Sebastian Telfair, Kyle Lowry, Chris Duhon, Keyon Dooling, Tyronn Lue, and Kirk Hinrich although some are not free agents and would need to be acquired via trade.
Memphis has a glut of guards now that they acquired O.J. Mayo from Minnesota while Chicago is in a similar predicament after striking it lucky and drafting Derrick Rose first overall.
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Stephon Marbury's fitness declaration has failed to impress at least one of his Knicks' teammates, who said that Marbury says the same thing every year, the New York Daily News is reporting.
"It's the same story every year," says one veteran Knick. "He's doing this, he's doing that, he's running hills, he's lifting weights. And then on the first day of training camp he can't even finish some of the drills."
Marbury, who is entering the final year of his lucrative contract, may not play out the season with the Knicks.
According to the report, if President Donnie Walsh acquires a point guard, Marbury likely will be released, according to a league source.
David Lee, who is looking for a contract extension, seems the most likely candidate to be dealt for a point guard, with Raymond Felton from Charlotte and Steve Blake from Portland possible options.
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Isiah Thomas gave new Knick President Donnie Walsh a positive scouting report on Danilo Gallinari, whom the team made the sixth pick in the 2008 draft Thursday night.
After being dismissed from his role as Knicks' president and head coach, Isiah Thomas embarked on a European scouting trip and watched Gallinari play for Armani Jeans of Milan.
"He told me, 'This kid won't back down,'" Walsh said.
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Knicks Jun 2008 Archive
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New York Daily News | Jun 28, 2008
David Lee has been the Knicks' most popular player in recent years.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 26, 2008
Danilo Gallinari heard a hearty round of boos when the New York Knicks selected him with the No. 6 pick, but he isn't phased by any of it.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 26, 2008
The Suns talked about trading Leandro Barbosa to Portland, where he has high interest.
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New York Post | Jun 26, 2008
The Knicks have spoken to Portland about swapping pick 6 for pick 13 and Jarrett Jack, but the deal appears unlikely.
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New York Daily News | Jun 26, 2008
There is speculation that either Seattle, who is picking at 4, or Memphis, who is picking at 5, will select Indiana guard Eric Gordon.
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Newsday | Jun 26, 2008
O.J. Mayo is coveted by the Knicks.
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The New York Post | Jun 25, 2008
Knicks General Manager Donnie Walsh is reportedly looking to trade up in the NBA Draft in order to grab USC guard O.J. Mayo.
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New York Times | Jun 25, 2008
Donnie Walsh has tough decisions in his first draft running the Knicks.
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New York Post | Jun 25, 2008
New York has discussed a trade with Memphis about acquiring the fifth pick altogether, in dealing David Lee and Malik Rose for Brian Cardinal.
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New York Post | Jun 25, 2008
Eddy Curry and Nate Robinson are expected to play in a few of the Knicks' summer league games in Las Vegas next month.
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The New York Times | Jun 24, 2008
The Blazers, Clippers, and Knicks are reportedly interested in trading down in Thursday's NBA Draft.
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The New York Daily News | Jun 24, 2008
The Knicks are reportedly seriously looking at D.J. Augustin as an option when they use the sixth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft on Thursday.
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The Morning Journal | Jun 23, 2008
Many people believe that LeBron James will be making a move to New York when he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2010, but the Knicks may not have the cap room to sign him.
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New York Post | Jun 23, 2008
Stephon Marbury has admitted that his contract was nearly bought out by Isiah Thomas and the Knicks back in November 2007 following the fiasco in Phoenix.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 20, 2008
Donnie Walsh announced today that Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni have been hired as assistant coaches.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 20, 2008
One deal would see Leandro Barbosa become a member of the Trail Blazers, with Martell Webster, the thirteenth overall pick, and another piece coming back to Phoenix.
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New York Post | Jun 19, 2008
Toronto's T.J. Ford, Milwaukee's Mo Williams, Indiana's Jamaal Tinsley, and Portland's Jarrett Jack are on the block, with New York looking for a point guard.
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The Daily Progress | Jun 17, 2008
Chicago guard Ben Gordon isn't upset at the possibility of being traded to his hometown Knicks.
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The Detroit Free Press | Jun 16, 2008
Zach Randolph could be a likely trade target for the Pistons this summer as they look to shake up their roster.
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Journal Times | Jun 15, 2008
Redd has received interest from several teams including the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.
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Seattle Times | Jun 14, 2008
Jamal Crawford plans to attend the 'Save Our Sonics' rally Monday on the lawn outside the U.S. District Court building in Seattle
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New York Daily News | Jun 14, 2008
Dynamic Texas point guard D.J. Augustin and UCLA forward Kevin Love, both candidates for the sixth overall pick, worked out with the New York Knicks on Friday.
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New York Post | Jun 12, 2008
It is not expected that O.J. Mayo will be available when New York selects sixth overall, but Mayo will meet with the Knicks today at their Westchester campus.
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ESPN | Jun 12, 2008
Jamal Crawford didn't want to see Isiah Thomas go as the coach of the Knicks, but after talking to his new coach he is excited about playing in Mike D'Antoni's system.
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New York Post | Jun 10, 2008
Allan Houston, who has been working out with the Phoenix Suns, has revealed to the New York Post that he is still interested in playing next season.
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New York Post | Jun 10, 2008
The Knicks will look at guards Jerryd Bayless from Arizona and Eric Gordon from Indiana today, with both guards expected to be lottery picks.
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New York Daily News | Jun 9, 2008
It is unknown whether Ron Arest will be opting out of his contract which is set to pay him $7.4 million in 2008-09.
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New York Post | Jun 4, 2008
UCLA point guard Russell Westbrook will visit the Knicks when New York conduct their first pre-draft workouts in preparation for the June 26 NBA draft.
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The New York Post | Jun 3, 2008
Mark Jackson says that it's time for him to move on from the sting he felt after being passed over for the head coaching job with the Knicks.
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Newsday | Jun 2, 2008
Eddy Curry is preparing for a new offense of constant movement.
