Deadline looming and considering the Hoosier Factor
All's quiet with a half-hour to go. Don't expect anything on the Knick front.
Still lot's of rumors around the league, none involving the Knicks. Denver's front office is at an amazing stalemate as they debate what to do to counter the moves by several of their Western Conference counterparts. It seems all of the contenders did something to improve themselves other than the Nugs. Ron Artest and Zach Randolph come with warning labels that some in the organization just aren't willing to chance, especially if it means letting go of Linas Kleiza, a good, young and cheap player, or if it means taking on a hefty salary that would be impossible to move (as Isiah Thomas is learning today).
How desperate is Isiah to move Zach? He'd be willing to take Nene, a player who is dealing with some major personal issues (testicular cancer) and has three more years at $21.6 million left, plus a player option for $11.6 million in 2011-12. Now we all hope the guy recovers and leads a healthy life, but before the cancer was known, Nene had injury issues. Would be a better fit next to Eddy Curry, but for that price?
The fact that Denver isn't jumping to make this trade happen shows you how concerned they are about bringing Randolph into a situation where you already have Carmelo and AI taking most of the shots.
Everyone's still waiting to hear what will come of that supposed Cavaliers blockbuster that is expected to happen. David Aldridge reports on his blog that Dan Fegan shot down the suggestion that Shawn Marion might be headed to Cleveland. Miami isn't shopping him, apparently.
According to Aldridge, though, Taurean Green will be moved to Denver for Von Wafer. The Knicks once again missed out on the chance to get this kid.
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An Indianapolis TV station is reporting that Kelvin Sampson has coached his last game with Indiana. It's been suggested elsewhere, so we know we're not breaking new ground here, but what if Isiah Thomas used this mutual parting of ways -- which we reported exclusively in a Jan. 13 story in Newsday -- that is expected to come at the end of the season as a reason to go back to his alma mater?
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Logic would have you believe that Isiah is going to be fired after this season.
Enter James Dolan. Logic is dead.
The simple fact that Isiah has TRIED to trade for long term contracts is a strong signal that this fool is here to terrorize New York fans for the long haul. Dolan is proud of the fact that he held onto Rangers GM, Glenn Sather, after he had a number of failed seasons and finaly made the playoffs after what, 6 years?
I hate this team!!!
I SAID IT BEFORE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN:
ISIAH IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
we are stuck with him.
and after this year i seriously considering turning in my knick fan card.
i want james dolan to burn in hell...and isiah too.
they have destroyed the name of a once proud franchise.
WHY DID STERN SELL THE KNICKS TO THE DOLANS...WHY?
Isiah already ruined my beloved Knicks. I'd hate for him to ruin my beloved alma mater as well.
Everything that guy touches turns to dust.