"For two seasons, the Knicks have slashed, purged and repeated in order to trim payroll in an attempt to attract star players through free agency. How does a center who can haul in 18 rebounds and score 17 points against the playoff-bound Boston Celtics resonate?

The Knicks had him for a night. His name is Earl Barron. If he is not familiar, it is because he is the latest in a line of unfamiliar names to join the Knicks. He signed last week, fresh from the Development League, as the Knicks' forgettable season quietly winds down.

He may be with them next season. He may not."