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November 5

New York Post

"The Knicks were still basking in the glow of their first victory of the season, allowing them to dream of an actual winning streak. Then came last night, a 101-89 collapse that served as both a bucket of cold water in their collective faces, and an ominous warning with LeBron James & Co. looming tomorrow. The same team that had hung a 40-point fourth-quarter on the Hornets was held to just 15 by the Pacers. The same club that couldn't miss on Monday couldn't buy a basket down the stretch, missing its last dozen shots. In short, all that good mojo left the Garden faster than a Hideki Matsui longball left Yankee Stadium. "We had an opportunity a couple times to put them away and let them ..."

Knicks just not fit for the 'king'

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November 5

New York Post

"Bring on LeBron! Actually, not really a good time. If the Knicks were trying to impress LeBron James as he comes to town tomorrow night for his lone Garden appearance this season, the Knicks did the opposite in playing a horrifying fourth quarter last night. The prevailing theory is James would sign with New York as a free agent this summer if he genuinely feels he can make the Knicks a contender. But they looked like a laughingstock in losing last night to the previously winless Pacers, 101-89, to fall to 1-4. The Knicks shot 2-of-17 in the fourth quarter, 0-of-7 on treys, and missed their final 10 shots from the field. They went without a field goal for the final 9:21. They scored 15 ..."

Knicks president Donnie Walsh not surprised at Larry Bird's words about Lebron James

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November 5

New York Daily News

"Donnie Walsh didn't take it personally when his former subordinate, Pacers president Larry Bird, lobbied against Le-Bron James coming to New York next July as a free agent. "I have no problem with what Larry said," the Knicks president said Wednesday night before New York took on his old team at the Garden. "I love Larry. I'm not surprised he'd say that, either." Bird's contention is that James, an Akron native, means too much to Ohio and would be a catastrophic loss to the franchise. It's hard to argue with either of those points. "I like to see the great players stay in the cities and with the teams that drafted them," said Bird, who played his entire Hall of Fame career in Boston. "So ..."

Larry Bird likes LeBron James as Cavalier, not a New York Knick

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November 3

New York Daily News

"Not that he wants his former boss, Donnie Walsh, to fail at rebuilding the Knicks, but Pacers president Larry Bird doesn't want to see LeBron James come to New York next summer. "I hope he stays in Cleveland," Bird said Monday. "He's from Ohio and he means so much to that team and that state. I used to love to go and play in Cleveland because they love the game. And, I like to see the great players stay in the cities and with the teams that drafted them. It means so much for the league and the state. So I would rather see him stay." Bird, who coached for Walsh and then joined the front office when the current Knicks president ran the Pacers, participated in a conference call with Magic ..."

Ankle sprain KOs Nate for 2 weeks

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November 2

New York Post

"Now the Knicks will really need the surging Danilo Gallinari to continue his rise. The Knicks' chances of closing in on their franchise record for worst start increased yesterday when coach Mike D'Antoni said bench sparkplug Nate Robinson will miss up to two weeks with a severely sprained right ankle. Robinson, who left the Garden Saturday night on crutches, could be out longer as he undergoes X-rays today to see if he has a fracture. The winless Knicks are not deep or built to withstand an injury to a key player, though he began the season shooting just 28.6 percent. The Knicks take an 0-3 record into tonight's game against New Orleans. Their worst-ever start came in 1985-86 at 0-8. They ..."

Gallinari may get start for Knicks tonight

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October 30

New York Post

"It took just one blowout loss for Mike D'Antoni to contemplate inserting prized prospect Danilo Gallinari into the starting lineup. Amid the second-half wreckage of their 115-93 season-opening loss in Miami, Gallinari caught fire and hit a lucky seven 3-pointers, tying the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a season opener, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Gallinari's 22-point outburst -- even though much of the damage was inflicted in garbage time -- has D'Antoni seriously considering promoting him to the starting lineup when the Knicks play tonight versus Larry Brown's Bobcats, who lost their season opener 92-59 in Boston. Gallinari could replace versatile defensive specialist Jared ..."

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade says it's too early to mull move to New York Knicks

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October 29

New York Daily News

"Dwyane Wade is what you might call a pretty good consolation prize. .Assuming the Knicks can't find a way to lure LeBron James out of Cleveland, the club is expected to turn its attention - and full resources - on recruiting Wade. "I'm not even thinking about it," Wade said Wednesday when asked about the summer of 2010 when Wade and James can become unrestricted free agents. "I'll answer it different every time." A year ago, Wade was quoted saying he could envision a scenario where he and James could become teammates in New York, although it is doubtful the Knicks would have enough salary cap space to sign two "max" players. Wednesday, Wade was more guarded about his future but he did ..."

LeBron to N.Y.? Odds against it

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October 24

New York Daily News

"The Knicks will have to defy the odds if they want to sign LeBron James next summer. A Las Vegas bookmaker has installed the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 2-5 favorite to re-sign James, who can become an .unrestricted free agent on July 1. According to Bodog.com , the odds of James joining the Knicks next summer are 9-4. James remains noncommittal about his future, and a majority of league executives believes that he won't leave Cleveland for the Knicks, a franchise that has suffered through eight straight losing seasons. During his annual media conference call Friday, NBA commissioner David Stern was asked if having a winning team in New York is important to the overall success ..."

Knicks see upswing in ticket sales

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October 23

New York Post

"The Knicks have proven cap space sells. The Knicks, with virtually the same roster but a new salary-cap situation, have seen an inordinate rise in new full season-ticket packages, according to MSG Sports president Scott O'Neil. According to O'Neil, the Knicks have sold more than 2,500 new full season-ticket plans, ranking them in the top five in the NBA. The only rational explanation is Knicks fans believe Donnie Walsh is going to land LeBron James in 2010 with his league-leading cap space. Some businesses may be using the 2009-2010 season-ticket plan as an investment. Knicks stock would go through the roof if the franchise lures King James next July. The season-ticket waiting list from ..."

Isiah 'blindsided' by Johnson's book

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October 23

New York Post

"A feud between Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas escalated yesterday when the former Knicks president lashed out at the Lakers legend for destroying him in a new book. That Johnson stated his longtime mistrust of Thomas smacks of irony. In 2004, Johnson strongly lobbied to then Garden president Steve Mills to hire Thomas to run the Knicks. Johnson was initially offered the Knicks presidency but turned it down. Mills left the Garden more than a year ago to work for Johnson. In the book, "When the Game was Ours," Johnson admitted he led the charge to have Thomas blackballed from the Olympic Dream Team in 1992 and, shockingly, accused Thomas of spreading rumors he was gay/bisexual after Johnson ..."

Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won't follow Mike D'Antoni's lead and abolish the shootaround

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October 20

Orlando Sentinel

"Mike D'Antoni accomplished something radical in his first season as coach of the New York Knicks. He scrapped the Knicks' plodding offense in favor of an up-tempo system that fans actually enjoy watching. Now, D'Antoni is challenging the status quo once again -- not just for the Knicks, but for the entire NBA. D'Antoni has announced that his team won't hold morning shootarounds for home games this season. Instead of going to the Knicks' practice facility at 10 a.m. on game days, Knicks players will be required to arrive at Madison Square Garden by 3:30 p.m. for a 7:30 tip-off. Over those four hours at the arena, players will prepare for that night's opponent and eat a pregame meal ..."

Marbury rips Knicks, coach, says he'll sit out season

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October 16

New York Post

"Although he says he's not ready to announce his retirement, Stephon Marbury said yesterday he has "shut everything down," taking the season off to work on his businesses and claims he will return to the NBA next season. Marbury also could not keep himself from ripping his hometown team and coach Mike D'Antoni for their poor preseason play, calling them "a mess." Marbury went unsigned as a free agent this summer after turning down Boston's veteran minimum offer ($1.3 million) in July. Marbury said he plans to attend the Knicks' home opener Oct. 31 vs. the Sixers with his kids. Nevertheless, Marbury said he is surprised others want to watch the Knicks. "I'm just talking as a fan and New ..."

Knicks' Larry Hughes believes LeBron James will stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers

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October 15

New York Daily News

"Larry Hughes understands that the chances of him returning to the Knicks next season are slim to none. Unfortunately, the same may be true of one Hughes' best friends as well. Hughes reiterated Wednesday that he believes LeBron James, the Knicks' primary free agent target, will re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers when James becomes a free agent next summer. "I still feel that way," Hughes said following the Knicks' practice in Greenburgh, N.Y. "He's got a good opportunity to win there. And I know a lot of people talk about him playing in a big market, but he just wants to win a ring. It's not about playing in a big market." Hughes speaks regularly to his former teammate with the Cavs ..."

Knicks hope Nate Robinson finds a way to mature with new contract

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October 8

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson's motor, like his mouth, never stops running. It's what coaches love and hate about him. "He's got to channel his energy in a positive way," Mike D'Antoni says. "If he does that, he could be as good as anyone in the league. It's a challenge for him and for us but I thought he made improvements last year." Robinson, aka Lil' Him, is forever walking the fine line between being energetic and annoying. Every year the Knicks claim that Robinson is maturing and within a few weeks he is jawing with officials, taunting the opposition or celebrating a basket he has scored in the final seconds of a 20-point Knicks loss. "He's going to do a better job of keeping his mind right and ..."

William Wesley could be key confidant to help Knicks land LeBron James

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September 30

New York Daily News

"Related NewsRyan Seacrest looking to cash in on reality series starring Khloe Kardashian and Lamar OdomKnick free agents must show classAt loss for stars, Nets have to wish upon who they haveTwitter gets 'em too riled up: Sports stars told to stop tweetingNets seek order on courtSARATOGA SPRINGS - William Wesley is the proverbial guy behind the guy behind the guy. He's a basketball insider who has Michael Jordan on speed dial and is on a first-name basis with dozens of high profile NBA and college coaches. "World Wide Wes," as he is affectionately known, is also quietly emerging as an important player in the Knicks' pursuit of LeBron James. Wesley is known to be a friend and confidant of ..."

Knicks' free agents must show class to see if LeBron James arrives

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September 29

New York Daily News

"The largest man in a Knicks uniform Monday could not ignore the big elephant in the room. "You know it's there, I hope they do get LeBron," Eddy Curry said. "I hope I'm here when he comes. If not, I think the city deserves a player like him." There in a nutshell is the 2009-2010 season for the Knicks: the franchise is biding its time until July 1, 2010, when LeBron James headlines a potential free agent class that includes Dwyane Wade, Amare Stoudemire and Chris Bosh. Knicks president Donnie Walsh has cleared enough salary cap space to make a run at one, if not two, of the top free agents. No matter what happens this season, the Knicks will be players in the free agent market next ..."

Lee, Knicks reach 1-year deal

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September 25

New York Post

"Knicks power forward David Lee reached a verbal agreement on a one-year, $8 million deal this afternoon that includes a $500,000 incentive clause for making the playoffs, his agent told The Post tonight. Lee will sign the contract Friday, three days before the Knicks open training camp and avoid the spectre of a holdout. Yesterday, restricted free agent Nate Robinson also reached a verbal agreement with the Knicks on a one-year deal for more than the $2.9M qualifier, believed to be in excess of $4M. "We got a deal done,'' Lee's agent Mark Bartelstein told The Post tonight. "It took a long time and we went through a lot of things but both sides are comfortable. It was very unique ..."

Knicks Reach 1-Year Deal With Lee

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September 25

New York Times

"After a frustrating summer of free-agent purgatory, David Lee finally has a deal to return to the Knicks, albeit for less money and less long-term security than he wanted. Lee agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year contract worth up to $8 million, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein. The Knicks declined to comment, but all indications are that the deal will be completed Friday - four days before training camp begins. "I'm excited to be in New York," Lee said Thursday night in a telephone interview. "That's what I set out to do in the first place." Nate Robinson, the Knicks' other high-profile free agent, also has agreed to a one-year deal, which should be finalized soon."

Knicks, Nate near deal; Lee a holdout?

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September 24

New York Post

"While Knicks guard Nate Robinson is close to signing a one-year deal for more than the $2.9 million qualifying offer, the real story is David Lee's situation, which is a lot less certain just four days before training camp opens in Saratoga. According to a source, Robinson could ink a one-year contract after agreeing to major portions of a incentive-laden deal. A source with intimate knowledge of the situation said the deal still must be finalized but could be signed today or tomorrow. Knicks officials are confident they also will ink Lee to a one-year deal before Monday's camp. But his agent, Mark Bartelstein, stopped short of saying that, raising the specter of a holdout. Robinson had ..."

Knicks close to inking David Lee and Nate Robinson to one-year deals

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September 22

New York Daily News

"The Knicks are working toward finalizing one-year contracts for David Lee and Nate Robinson. "I don't want to say that we're close but we're trying to get something done," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Monday. Lee and Robinson are restricted free agents who both have the option of signing offer sheets with other clubs. The Knicks would have seven days to match the offers. Instead, they figure to sign one-year contracts with the Knicks, which would make them unrestricted free agents next July 1."

Knicks sign pair

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September 13

New York Post

"The Knicks signed a point guard and power forward yesterday, but neither of them was David Lee nor Nate Robinson. To fill out their training-camp roster, Donnie Walsh added free agent Celtics point guard Gabe Pruitt and forward Warren Carter, who played on the Knicks summer-league team."

Knicks president Donnie Walsh thinks David Lee, Nate Robinson will re-sign

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September 2

New York Daily News

"Knicks president Donnie Walsh is confident that both David Lee and Nate Robinson will re-sign with the club before training camp opens later this month. "Things are moving along," Walsh said Tuesday. "Nothing is imminent, but the talks have been good." Lee and Robinson are restricted free agents, and Walsh has said repeatedly that he wants to retain both players. Lee had hoped to get a long-term contract worth between $10 million and $12 million annually, either with the Knicks or another team. Instead, he'll likely have to settle for a one-year contract with the Knicks worth approximately $7 million. Robinson's one-year contract could be worth as much as $5 million. Those deals would ..."

Stephen Jackson wants Warriors to trade him

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August 29

Oakland Tribune

"Stephen Jackson wants out of Golden State and has hired an agent to facilitate a trade, our Marcus Thompson II confirmed late Friday night on our "Inside the Warriors" blog. Jackson told an audience gathered Friday in New York for a shoe company's party that he doesn't expect to be with the Warriors when the season begins in November. Jackson stunned the crowd after he was asked by an MC if he thought the Warriors would make the playoffs. " "Um I don't think I'll be a Warrior next year. I'm looking to leave," Jackson said. The 31-year-old Jackson signed a three-year contract extension with the Warriors while acting as his own agent last November. But, he has since cooled on the idea of ..."

David Lee Could Hold Out of Knicks Camp

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August 28

New York Post

"The agent for David Lee would not rule out the possibility of his client being an unsigned contract holdout when Knicks training camp opens Sept. 28. In the NBA, it is almost unheard-of for players of Lee's stature to be camp holdouts. "I certainly hope not, but you have to have an agreement," agent Mark Bartelstein told The Post yesterday. "I never thought we'd be this far without a deal. It comes down to making a deal. You have to ask [team president] Donnie [Walsh]." "All we've agreed is if we can't do a sign-and-trade, we will work out a reasonable one-year deal," Bartelstein said. Walsh did not return phone calls. Bartelstein said Lee will not accept the $2.5 million qualifying offer ..."

Knicks, Sessions Near Pact

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August 3

New York Post

"The Knicks' tango with Ramon Sessions could wrap up tomorrow, according to his agent. Chubby Wells, agent for the young Bucks point guard, told The Post yesterday Sessions could accept a Knicks offer either today or tomorrow. "We've been playing footsie with the Knicks the last two weeks," Wells said. "I'm sure we'll clarify something in the next couple days with the Knicks or another team and figure out what's going on." The Clippers, who waived guard Mike Taylor, are the other team involved, but the Knicks appear to be the frontrunners because they are able to offer Sessions a starting role. In a nutshell, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is lobbying to sign Sessions, 23, but team president ..."

Knicks to Talk to Point Guard Williams

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August 1

New York Post

"The Knicks have exclusive negotiating rights to point guard Jason Williams -- if they want them. The NBA yesterday ruled the Knicks have until Thursday to negotiate exclusively with Williams, who retired in September and then sought to be reinstated in February. He was denied by a vote of the league's teams and the Clippers, whom he signed with last summer, waived their rights to him last week. The Knicks got the first crack because they had the worst record of the interested teams. "We can confirm the league has given us exclusive rights to talk with Jason Williams and we will talk with him next week," a Knicks spokesman said."

Knicks to work out former Heat point guard Jason Williams

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August 1

New York Daily News

"Donnie Walsh confirmed that Jason Williams will work out for the Knicks next week after the club was awarded exclusive rights to negotiate with the veteran point guard. The Knicks have until Aug. 6 to offer Williams a contract or he will become an unrestricted free agent. Williams, 33, who helped the Miami Heat win the 2006 NBA title, signed with the Clippers last August, only to retire in September for family reasons. "We hear he is in great shape so we want to take a look at him," Walsh said. The Knicks have been searching for point guard help all summer. They met with Jamaal Tinsley last week and also remain interested in Milwaukee restricted free agent Ramon Sessions. Allen Iverson is ..."

Knicks' options are Sessions, Iverson

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July 31

New York Daily News

"Ramon Sessions could receive a contract offer from the Knicks as early as Friday, assuming they don't have a change of heart and shift their point-guard focus to Allen Iverson. Mike D'Antoni is said to favor Sessions, a restricted free agent who enjoyed a breakout season for Milwaukee last year. However, Iverson could be a cheaper alternative because the perennial All-Star is willing to accept a one-year contract that would cost the Knicks their $5.85 million mid-level exception. Sessions, 23, is hoping to receive a multi-year contract starting with the mid-level exception. The Bucks would have seven days to match the offer. According to a team source, Knicks president Donnie Walsh and ..."

Knicks' options are Sessions, Iverson

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July 31

New York Daily News

"Ramon Sessions could receive a contract offer from the Knicks as early as Friday, assuming they don't have a change of heart and shift their point-guard focus to Allen Iverson. Mike D'Antoni is said to favor Sessions, a restricted free agent who enjoyed a breakout season for Milwaukee last year. However, Iverson could be a cheaper alternative because the perennial All-Star is willing to accept a one-year contract that would cost the Knicks their $5.85 million mid-level exception. Sessions, 23, is hoping to receive a multi-year contract starting with the mid-level exception. The Bucks would have seven days to match the offer. According to a team source, Knicks president Donnie Walsh and ..."

Knicks Meet With Tinsley

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July 30

New York Post

"Knicks team president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni met with former Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley yesterday in what was described as a feeling-out meeting to gauge mutual interest. Tinsley, released by Indiana last week, has drawn interest from the Heat and Sixers. He has a checkered history that includes two late-night incidents where guns were fired -- once by then-teammate Stephen Jackson -- in Indiana. So the Knicks no doubt were curious to chat with the 31-year-old Brooklyn product. Walsh drafted him for the Pacers so he knows why he would want Tinsley for the Knicks -- and also why he wouldn't."

Brooklyn's Jamaal Tinsley willing to play for Knicks at Garden for less

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July 29

New York Daily News

"Jamaal Tinsley is prepared to sign with the Knicks ... assuming Donnie Walsh is willing to make him an offer. A source close to the free agent point guard said that Tinsley will commit to the Knicks, even it means accepting less money than other teams may offer, because he wants to be reunited with Walsh and play in New York. The Brooklyn-born Tinsley, banished all of last season by the Indiana Pacers due to disciplinary reasons, is scheduled to meet with Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni Wednesday in New York. Tinsley will receive an offer only if Walsh and D'Antoni are both convinced that Tinsley can be a productive player and a good citizen. Walsh's association with Tinsley dates back to ..."

Knicks to meet with Jamaal Tinsley

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July 28

New York Daily News

"The Knicks will meet with free agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley, according to a source. Tinsley, banished by the Indiana Pacers last season for disciplinary reasons - he recently reached a settlement with the team - is scheduled to meet with president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at some point this week."

Robinson Closer to a Deal With the Knicks

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July 27

New York Times

"The Knicks and the sparkplug guard Nate Robinson are nearing an agreement on a one-year contract that will pay Robinson $5 million to $6 million, a person close to the negotiations confirmed Sunday. The deal would allow the Knicks to add Robinson, a restricted free agent, without dipping into their payroll for 2010, said the person, who requested anonymity because the negotiations were not complete. The Knicks are attempting to maintain enough wiggle room to land one or two of the potential star free agents expected to be in the 2010 class. The Knicks would have Robinson as a usable asset; they could keep him, trade him, re-sign him or use him in a sign-and-trade next summer. A one-year ..."

Rumor: Boozer to Knicks for David Lee

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July 25

The Deseret News

"Could Carlos Boozer end up in a New York Knicks uniform? A scenario is reportedly being considered by the Knicks in which the team would sign restricted free-agent forward David Lee and then send him off to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Boozer, according to a story published by Newsday. Lee acknowledged feeling frustrated by the fact he remains unsigned by New York so deep into the free agency period. "With the four years of hard work I've put in, I'm just frustrated this thing hasn't gotten done yet with the Knicks," Lee told Newsday. "It's been frustrating enough that it has caused us now to kind of look at other options." The Knicks have not made offers to either Lee or their other ..."

David Lee doesn't see long stint in New York in his future

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July 24

New York Daily News

"David Lee's carefully crafted image is that of a hard-working New Yorker, a guy who punches the time clock and puts in an honest day's work. Except, of course, Lee doesn't want to be paid like a grunt worker. Instead, New York's "everyman" is asking for $10 million to $12 million a year, and Thursday the restricted free agent forward expressed frustration that he has yet to reach a contract agreement with the Knicks. "I played 81 games out of 82 last year, gave it everything I had to the team," Lee told reporters in Las Vegas, where he was attending a Team USA practice. "So that's what's been the most frustrating (thing), that it wasn't just an easier fix after what I think I've meant to ..."

For Knicks, Free-Agent Targets Are Hard to Hit

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July 24

New York Times

"The Knicks' off-season has created much discussion but little movement, with the organization at a standstill with its own free agents and others while it teeters between the incremental moves of the present and the potentially momentous ones of 2010. Spurned by the veterans Jason Kidd and Grant Hill, who chose to stay with teams that offered better odds of reaching the playoffs, the Knicks have focused on the Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ramon Sessions. But even signing Sessions is unlikely because of its implications on the Knicks' payroll during next off-season's free agency. Sessions is also a restricted free agent, so the Bucks can match any offer sheet. The Knicks have not presented a ..."

Agent confident Nate Robinson will stay with Knicks

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July 23

New York Daily News

"The agent for Knicks guard Nate Robinson said Wednesday he is confident the two sides will eventually work out a deal that will keep the guard in New York for at least one more season. "We don't have a deal yet but we're negotiating to get a deal done with the Knicks," Aaron Goodwin said. "Nate wants to stay in New York." Goodwin refused to discuss terms of a possible deal, but according to a Knicks source, Robinson is expected to sign a one-year contract worth between $4 million and $5 million, or at least $1 million more than his qualifying offer. Goodwin has had talks with European clubs about Robinson, but the agent denied that he's used those conversations as leverage with the ..."

Stymied Blazers taking a run at Sixers point guard Miller

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July 22

NBA.com

"Twice spurned in their attempts to sign a high-profile free agent this summer, the Portland Trail Blazers are jumping back into the fray, opening discussions with the agent for Philadelphia 76ers free-agent point guard Andre Miller, according to sources. A deal is not imminent, but there has been progress made toward resolving Miller's status, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions. The Blazers have been looking to upgrade at point guard but didn't get very far in talks with Dallas guard Jason Kidd (who re-signed with the Mavericks) or Phoenix's Steve Nash (who agreed to a two-year, $22 million extension with the Suns on Monday). Portland was not looking hard at Miller ..."

Knicks, Sessions Continue Dialogue

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July 22

New York Post

"Knicks president Donnie Walsh continued talks with reps for Bucks point guard Ramon Sessions yesterday, but delayed making a formal offer. Perhaps the Knicks' patient president realizes he is bidding against himself and is looking for a sweeter deal. Chubby Wells, Sessions' agent, said he spoke to Walsh yesterday and the Knicks president told him he's in a "holding patter." They agreed to talk today, Wells said. Walsh may want to see how the Sixers' Andre Miller situation plays out, and if he can steal Miller for a one-year, $5.8 million mid-level offer. But Miller, 33, still is seeking more money, and Portland is able to beat that number. Offering Sessions a deal would tie up the ..."

Knicks Prepare Offer For Bucks Point Guard

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July 21

New York Post

"With Steve Nash out of the picture for 2010 after he agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Suns, Knicks president Donnie Walsh is again zeroing in on young Bucks point guard Ramon Sessions. Walsh is on the verge of making Sessions a long-term, mid-level offer for roughly $26 million, the player's agent told The Post yesterday. Walsh met with veteran free agent point guard Andre Miller yesterday at the team's Westchester facility, but the Knicks look at the 33-year-old Miller as a one-year rental, making him a longshot option. On the other hand, Sessions, 23, now is being regarded by the Knicks as a point-guard-of-the-future type. The Knicks became reluctant to get serious about ..."

Knicks admit interest in Andre Miller

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July 21

Philadelphia Daily News

"The New York Knicks, ever so carefully, are evaluating their level of interest in 76ers unrestricted free agent Andre Miller.To that end, Knicks president of basketball operations Donnie Walsh confirmed that he has had "conversations'' with both Andre Miller and his agent, Andy Miller. Walsh, just back from the Las Vegas Summer League, would not confirm speculation that he met directly with both in New York."We've had conversations, but with no resolution - that's the extent of it,'' Walsh said. "We're interested enough to talk, but we're not in any kind of deal mode at this point, and I'm not sure where it will go. I do think Andre is a good player.''The Knicks could simply sign Andre ..."

Knicks meet with free-agent point guard Andre Miller

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July 21

New York Daily News

"Mike D'Antoni's dream of having Steve Nash or Jason Kidd run his offense in New York ended abruptly this month when both point guards re-signed with their respective teams. D'Antoni's bailout plan, however, is not all bad. Free agent Andre Miller, who remains unsigned, met with Knicks president Donnie Walsh Monday at the team's training facility in Greenburgh. According to a Knicks source, the meeting came one day after Miller had a brief face-to-face meeting with D'Antoni in Las Vegas. The Knicks can only offer Miller their mid-level exception, worth approximately $5.8 million, and the veteran point guard is looking for a contract that will pay him close to $8 million annually. The ..."

Walsh Lee-ry of David A$k

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July 18

New York Post

"Knicks team president Donnie Walsh predicted negotiations with David Lee will come to a head early next week, and indications were Lee will either sign an offer sheet with the Trail Blazers or settle for the Knicks' five-year offer, which agent Mark Bartelstein still believes is below Lee's market value. If Portland doesn't come through and Lee still doesn't accept the Knicks' proposal, Walsh could pull the offer off the table next week. "It probably will be next week, the way Mark talks," Walsh said. "My feeling is one way or another. He's looking to get an offer sheet that reflects David's value. I hope he doesn't so I can get him at the value I think he's at. There's a disparity.""

Portland's Blazing a trail for Knicks forward David Lee

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July 18

New York Daily News

"could be back on Portland's radar now that Utah Jazz has decided to match the offer sheet the Trail Blazers gave to free agent Paul Millsap. Utah's move means that Portland has now lost its two main targets this summer. Two weeks ago, the Blazers had a handshake agreement with Hedo Turkoglu but hours later Turkoglu reneged on the deal to join the Toronto Raptors instead. Millsap signed a front-loaded, four-year, $32 million offer from Portland. Lee, a restricted free agent, is looking for a deal that will pay him between $10 million and $12 million annually. Lee's price tag has scared off potential suitors and he is, at best, third on Portland's list, after Lakers forward Lamar Odom and ..."

Knicks' Nate Robinson draws interest from Europe, Olympiakos

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July 16

New York Daily News

"Nate Robinson could parlay his popularity into a lucrative contract in Europe. Robinson's agent, Eric Goodwin, confirmed Tuesday that he has been contacted by several European clubs, including the Greek powerhouse, Olympiakos, about the signing the diminutive guard, whose jersey ranks in the top 10 among all NBA players in gross sales. "Yes, we've received strong interest from the Greek team as we have from a number of European and NBA teams," Goodwin said. "We will continue to explore options." Goodwin declined to discuss specifics about a possible deal with Olympiakos but the contract is believed to be double the amount of the $2.9 million, one-year, qualifying offer Robinson has on the ..."

Thomas Could Join Knicks for 3rd Time

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July 16

New York Post

"A third Knicks' stint for Tim Thomas? It could happen. Team president Donnie Walsh is investigating the possibility of signing the 6-foot-10 Thomas, likely for the veteran's minimum ($1.9 million), after he was released yesterday by the Bulls. "We have interest," Walsh told The Post. "I'm looking into it. He played well for us [last year]. He's a pro." In fact, after watching yesterday's second straight summer-league loss, a horrible 96-73 defeat to the Pistons, Walsh is bolting Las Vegas today with too much on his plate, including the Carlos Boozer and Andre Miller sweepstakes. Walsh said he will not be able to get enough done in Vegas and wants to be in his Manhattan offices. Thomas, ..."

Boozer tells Chicago radio he expects a trade

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July 14

The Deseret News

"Jazz power forward Carlos Boozer told a Chicago radio station today that he expects to soon be traded, and that he'll be happy if he is. According to a transcript from WMVP 1000-AM, the ESPN affiliate in Chicago, Boozer — who has not spoken to Utah media since the Jazz's season ended in late April — said this when asked if he thought he'd be dealt: "Yeah, I do. I had a talk with the Jazz. The Jazz told me they want to go in a different direction and I respect their decision. We mutually agreed to work out a trade that was beneficial for them and beneficial for my family and me. So with that being said I'm gonna be traded relatively soon or in good time." Rumors circulating today have ..."

Agents rebuff Miller-Duhon deal between Sixers, Knicks

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July 13

Philadelphia Daily News

"The Andre Miller-Chris Duhon trade speculation has been rampant for a few days. There's smoke, but there doesn't appear to be any fire. The speculation has had the 76ers involved in a sign-and-trade scenario, sending Miller, their unrestricted free agent, to the New York Knicks for point guard Chris Duhon. But . . . a highly placed source within the Knicks' organization told the Daily News yesterday that there has been no contact with Miller. Meanwhile, a source familiar with the Sixers' situation told the Daily News that no such offer has been made. Andy Miller, the agent for Andre Miller, said in a text message that "there is nothing to report." Kevin Bradbury, the agent for Duhon, said ..."

Knicks continue to play NBA market, seek point guard Andre Miller

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July 12

New York Daily News

"Knicks president Donnie Walsh and his staff are meeting here this weekend to discuss whether they should gamble on pursuing free agent point guard Andre Miller. The club is denying a published report that the Knicks and Sixers are working on a sign-and-trade that would send Chris Duhon to Philadelphia for Miller. However, one team official said that it is a plausible alternative if Miller turns down a one-year, $5.85 million contract. The Sixers, of course, would have to agree to the deal and would likely ask for a draft pick or cash to complete the trade. Miller was hoping to secure a three-year, $30 million contract before the free agent market dried up. If Miller accepts the Knicks' ..."

Gallinari Is Key as Knicks Plan to Woo James

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July 12

New York Times

"In a gym buzzing with bright-eyed prospects, the most significant figure was a well-tanned spectator standing against the wall with his shirt off. Danilo Gallinari is weeks away from playing basketball, but he has never been more critical to the Knicks' future. Jason Kidd and Grant Hill are not coming, despite the franchise's best recruiting efforts. The June draft brought two solid prospects - Jordan Hill, who agreed to a two-year, $4.3 million contract Saturday, and Toney Douglas - but no saviors. The roster for next season may be largely unchanged. So when the time comes next July for LeBron James to consider a new home and new teammates, the Knicks' sales pitch might well begin with ..."

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