Rasheed Wallace will officially join Knicks for Monday Media Day, per report

Rasheed Wallace and the Knicks are expected to announce their union Monday during the team's Media Day.

New York Knicks Reportedly Considering Rasheed Wallace Addition

The New York Knicks are looking into signing power forward Rasheed Wallace, according to newsday.com.

Wallace last played on the Boston Celtics back in 2010 as a bit player, helping them make a playoff run. Since then, the 38-year-old has been retired but recently was working out for New York.

Head coach Mike Woodson and Wallace have a relationship that dates back to when both were members of the Detroit Pistons, including a 2004 NBA championship.

The Knicks feel they need another defensive presence on the interior to pair with center Tyson Chandler, who can be a top-notch defender but also finds himself in foul trouble often. If acquired, Wallace would certainly be cost-effective and join a bench with the likes of other big-men Kurt Thomas and Marcus Camby.

After losing in the first round of the 2012 NBA playoffs to the Miami Heat, New York is trying to revamp its depth in an attempt to narrow the gap between itself and the elite.

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Knicks' Free Agency 2012: Kenyon Martin Rumors Swirling

The New York Knicks are interested in adding an additional power forward to the roster in order to create depth. With few options remaining on the free agent market, Kenyon Martin's name has continued to pop up in connection with the team.

However, Martin is not interested in accepting a veteran's minimum salary, which is assumed to be the reason why he hasn't signed with the Knicks yet. In addition, the Boston Celtics are believed to be in the mix for the 34-year-old forward but also want him to take the veteran's minimum.

Martin has insinuated that he would be willing to sit out for a lengthy period of time until he was presented with a non-veteran minimum offer.

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Knicks Want Kenyon Martin At Veteran Minimum

The New York Knicks would like to add free agent power forward Kenyon Martin to their ranks, but only if he'll agree to the veteran's minimum, according to ESPN's Marc Stein via Twitter.

The versatile, tough-minded Martin would provide solid depth behind Amare Stoudemire, Kurt Thomas and Carmelo Anthony in the forward spots. In 42 games for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2011-12 season, Martin averaged 5.2 points per game and pulled down 4.3 rebounds while shooting around 44 percent from the floor.

When Martin played in China during the NBA lockout, the Knicks were one of the teams interested in his services upon his return. Ultimately, the top overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft chose to sign with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Clippers.

The $1.2 million veteran's minimum, as Stein reported, is the major sticking point, as Martin will likely weigh that against potentially more-enticing offers from other interested organizations.

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New York Knicks Make Minor Roster Moves

The New York Knicks have signed center Henry Sims, forward John Shurna, swingman Mychel Thompson and guard Oscar Bellfield on Monday, according to Alex Raskin.

New York is trying to get its training camp roster ready and has done so by acquiring some players to take a look at for a few weeks.

Sims is perhaps the most likely to stick after cuts are made, considering he's a 7-footer who can rebound. A Georgetown Hoyas product, Sims played well last year in college, averaging 11.6 points and six rebounds per game.

Bellfield is a guard who played four season with the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in college. He put up solid numbers while at the program, finishing in the school's all-time top ten in 3-point shooting and assists.

Shurna played with the Northwestern Wildcats and can do one thing very well; shoot from the outside. The rookie isn't much of an inside presence, but does have the ability to stretch the defense.

Thompson has some family ties in the NBA. His brother, Klay, is currently on the Golden State Warriors after being a first-round draft pick.

Mychel Thompson played briefly for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011-12 before being let go.

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New York Knicks News: James Dolan, Isiah Thomas Meet

New York Knicks owner James Dolan met with former coach Isiah Thomas on Friday in what is being described as a "business meeting" by the New York Post.

The meeting took place at the Mandarin Hotel in Midtown. The Post has some details.

A band of security men surrounded the two men who were both dressed in business suits in a quiet corner of the lobby. Thomas has lobbied to return to the organization since he was fired as the Florida International basketball coach last spring. The meeting took place two days after the resignation of MSG sports president Scott O'Neil, who, according to a source, helped convince Dolan rehiring Thomas wasn't a good move for the Knicks brand.

Of course, it isn't likely that Thomas is a candidate for the MSG sports president position, but anything is possible.

The Post speculates that it's feasible that Thomas could return to the team in a coaching consultant role, since Knicks head coach Mike Woodson is short an assistant.

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Carmelo Anthony: Knicks Star Talks About Raymond Felton, Amare Stoudemire

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony took some time to talk about his teammates Raymond Felton and Amar'e Stoudemire this past week. In a story for ESPNNewYork.com. Anthony touched on his life-long relationship with Felton and his feelings about what Stoudemire brings in the post.

Regarding Felton, Anthony believes he will play better in his second stop with the Knicks because he is determined to silence his doubters:

"He wants to prove everyone wrong," Anthony said. "He loves to win."

Anthony was asked about Stoudemire's post-up abilities, an aspect that has been oft-criticized during his NBA career. Stoudemire spent time this summer working with Hakeem Olajuwon. Anthony says he hasn't seen Amar'e's new talents at work, but is excited for what he can bring to the table this season.

"I'm waiting to see what he has added to his arsenal," he said. "I'm excited for the fact that he went down there and started working with the Dream, so that's a big step forward."

The Knicks have made a number of offseason moves and hope to be vastly improved in the 2012-13 campaign. It appears that the work the front office has done over the summer has succeeded in keeping their superstar happy.

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Mark Cuban: Jason Kidd 'Hurt My Feelings'

Jason Kidd helped Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks win a NBA Championship in 2011, but Cuban doesn’t have any love for his former point guard. Cuban ripped into Kidd on Tuesday for how he handled free agency, saying that he wouldn't consider retiring Kidd's number.

Kidd signed a three-year deal with the Knicks in early July in a surprising move, after earlier reports that his re-signing with Dallas was a done deal. The apparent sudden change of heart did not sit well with Cuban:

"It hurt my feelings, period, because I felt that we had developed a relationship and I thought that he was committed to the organization. It sure seemed that he was," Cuban said.

Prior to signing with the Knicks Kidd had been very active in trying to lure PG Deron Williams to the Mavericks. Williams ended up re-signing with the Nets, but Cuban holds no ill-will towards D-Will, saying the Mavericks are in a better position without him. On the other hand, Kidd shouldn't expect a warm welcome when the Knicks travel to Dallas on November 21.

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Amar'e Stoudemire: Work With Hakeem Olajuwon A 'Great Advantage'

Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks believes that his work with basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwon will show great dividends in the upcoming season.

Knicks head coach Mike Woodson called Olajuwon to see if he could help Stoudemire improve his post game. Olajuwon has worked with Dwight Howard, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in the past. According to Olajuwon, the results are going to leave Knicks fans stunned.

For Stoudemire, the opportunity was the first time in his basketball career that he was given a chance to work on his post presence.

Via ESPN New York:

"There are so many moves that I picked up from Hakeem. I mean, just developing my post game has been phenomenal for me. When I came out of high school, I was just thrown the ball and they said, 'Do what you do best.' I never got a chance to develop my game, as far as a post player. So now, with working with Hakeem, it's going to be a great advantage for me."

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2012 New York Knicks Preseason Schedule Set

The New York Knicks' 2012 preseason schedule has been set. Their final preseason game will be against the same opponent they'll see in their first regular season game: the Brooklyn Nets.

Here's the complete Knicks' 2012 preseason schedule:

The Knicks have not announced TV and radio information for the preseason games. They are playing all their preseason games away from Madison Square Garden due to renovations on the historic arena. The Knicks' first regular season game against the Nets at Barclays Center is on Nov. 1.

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Amar'e Stoudemire Spending Offseason Training With Hakeem Olajuwon

New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire is spending a month this summer with Hakeem Olajuwon in an effort to improve his low post game entering the 2012-13 season.

2012 Knicks Offseason: Carmelo Says He Did Not Push Jeremy Lin Out Of New York

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony says he did not have a hand in the Knicks not matching the offer sheet Jeremy Lin signed with the Houston Rockets. There were whispers about about Anthony's involvement with the Lin decision, and this snippet from an article by ESPNNewYork.com's Ian O'Connor only intensified the rumors:

"Melo didn't want Lin back, I do know that. Everybody in that locker room wanted Lin back except Melo and J.R. Smith."

When asked about the possibility in London, Anthony laughed off the question, saying that:

"Believe it or not I’ve been one of the true supporters of Jeremy Lin."

Anthony continued to say the contract would have hurt the Knicks in the future due to the luxury tax and hopes he does will with the Rockets:

"Houston threw something out there that he couldn’t refuse. The Knicks organization didn’t feel like they had to match it. I’m proud of him, happy for him. Just to see where he came from, see where he started and ending up back in Houston the team that let him go and put us in a position to let us acquire him. He’s back out there in a totally different situation and settlement. I wish him all the luck.’’

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2012-13 New York Knicks Schedule Released, Knicks Open In Brooklyn Vs. Nets On Nov. 1

The New York Knicks will open the 2012-2013 season in Brooklyn against the Nets on Nov. 1. The Knicks will also play on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Schedule 2012: Knicks To Play Lakers On Christmas Day, According To Report

2012-13 New York Knicks Schedule To Be Released Thursday Night

The New York Knicks will get a first look at the season ahead when the NBA releases its 2012-2013 schedule on Thursday night.

NBA Schedule 2012: Knicks, Nets Open Seasons Against Each Other

Knicks Sign Ronnie Brewer To 1-Year Deal -- Report

The New York Knicks and guard Ronnie Brewer have agreed in terms of a one-year deal, a source has told NBA.com's David Aldridge. Brewer (6-foot-7, 227-pounds) is expected to compete with J.R. Smith for the shooting guard starting spot, says Aldridge.

Brewer is now one of the pieces, along with Smith, Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd and Pablo Prigioni, in a re-tooled guard corps for the Knicks, who had to let go fan favorite Jeremy Lin last week.

Last season, Brewer averaged 6.9 points and 2.9 assists per game with the Bulls, who decided to not pick-up the $4.3 million option in his contract. Over the course of his six season in the NBA, Brewer has played for the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzles.

In '06, Brewer was drafted 14th overall by the Jazz, who he played five season for. His best year was '08-09, when he averaged 13.7 ppg.

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New York Knicks Rumors: Knicks Reportedly Interested In Sonny Weems And Maurice Evans

The New York Knicks are interested in veteran forward Sonny Weems, according to a report from ESPN New York. The source for this news is Weems' agent, who also sees Maurice Evans as a good fit for the Knicks:

"Mo would fit for a number of reasons because what he does as a veteran, and he's played for Woody. And I think Sonny would be an absolute steal if he was able to go play with them, just because of how athletic he is. I think that he could be a starter and he could be a rotation guy. I think he would be ideal."

This may be part interest from the Knicks, part an agent trying to drum up interest in his clients, but given that the Knicks only have a veterans minimum contract worth about $1.4 million to offer their options are limited. Evans, a 34-year-old shooting guard, may fit in right at the intersection of what the Knicks need with what the Knicks can afford.

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Raymond Felton Promised Starting Job By Knicks, According To Report

Now that Jeremy Lin is apparently headed to the Houston Rockets, the New York Knicks now can now turn their attention to their new bumper crop of point guards. Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Raymond Felton has been promised the starting job next season over Jason Kidd and Pablo Prigioni.

As we reported, Felton was promised starting PG guard when he signed, with Kidd as backup. Felton, Kidd, Spanish League warhorse Pablo Prigioni as third string will be fine. Unsure of Linsanity clamor once Felton came aboard. Why create an uncomfortable logjam filled with controversy. That's not exactly what feel-good Disney Movie from last February/March was about. That was an unforgettable moment in time and would never be same. It passed when Lin redid offer sheet.

While some fans may be disappointed that Linsanity won't be taking over New York this year, it'd be disingenuous to say the Knicks haven't done their best to shore up the position. Felton averaged 17.1 points and nine assists per game two seasons ago when he played for the Knicks.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Knicks Officially Sign Chris Copeland

The New York Knicks continued to add depth to their preseason roster Monday, as they signed forward Chris Copeland to a non-guaranteed deal. According to reports, Copeland is currently playing with the Knicks summer league team in Las Vegas and will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp.

Copeland, 28, is a 6-foot-8 forward who has played in Europe the last four seasons and also spent time in the D-League. Copeland is the second American who has recently been playing overseas to be signed by the Knicks, joining James White who was inked last week.

The Orange, N.J., native averaged 21.8 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game in the Belgian League last season. Copeland had a team-high 17 points and two blocks in a loss to the Suns on Sunday. The Knicks play again in the Summer League on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets.

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Raymond Felton Trade: Knicks' 2012 Draft Pick Kostas Papanikolaou Reportedly Part Of Deal

The New York Knicks reportedly had acquired Portland Trail Blazers guard Raymond Felton in a four-player trade on Saturday. While the sign-and-trade likely meant that Knicks were giving up on re-signing free agent guard Jeremy Lin, all the details about players involved in the trade were not completely known.

According to a report on Sunday, the Knicks' 2012 second-round NBA Draft pick Kostas Papanikolaou will be part of the deal for Felton (via Marc Berman). Felton and Kurt Thomas were the players New York acquired from Portland in exchange for Dan Gadzuric and Jared Jeffries, a 2016 second-round draft pick, and now, Papanikoaou and cash to help pay down Jeffries' salary which is $3.1 million (via Jason Quick).

Felton played for the Knicks in 2010-2011 for 54 games so he is a known quantity. He had 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and nine assists per game for New York that season.

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Jason Kidd Was 'Incredibly Drunk' Before Getting Into Car -- Report

When well-known people get in trouble, there's one place to go for the latest dirt -- TMZ.com. And currently, the gossip website is all over the latest news about New York Knicks point guard Jason Kidd, who reportedly was "incredibly drunk" before getting into his car which was involved in a single-car cash in the Hamptons early Sunday morning.

Kidd, 39, who just signed a three-year contract with the Knicks on Thursday, was arrested on drunk driving charges and reportedly had to go to the hospital for minor injuries.

Before the accident and arrest, Kidd was seen at the club, SL East, where he took pictures of himself with his wife, model Porschla Coleman, and legendary movie director George Lucas. Kidd also reportedly broke one of he lights at the club after hanging from it and was seen being carried out of the club by friends (TMZ has a photo of Kidd being carried out of the club).

Kidd has yet to comment about the incident, however, his attorney Eddie Burke Jr. said he was meeting with is client Sunday morning and was waiting for, "further discovery from the district attorney's office".

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Jason Kidd Arrested For Drunken Driving, According To Report

Jason Kidd, the newly signed veteran point guard of the New York Knicks, was involved in a single-car cash and arrested on drunk driving charges early Sunday morning, according to a report by The Southhampton Patch.

Police said that Kidd's 2010 Cadillac Escalade struck a telephone pole and went into the woods near the intersection of Cobb Road and Little Cobb Road in Water Mill, not far from his Hamptons house. Police responded at 1:56 a.m.

Kidd, 39, was alone in the car, according to police. He was transported to Southampton Hospital for minor injuries and released into police custody.

On Thursday, Kidd inked a three-year, $9.5 million deal with the Knicks. In 2001, while a member with the Phoenix Suns, Kidd had a run-in with the law as he was arrested and pled guilty to domestic violence charges.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Grant Hill Considering Knicks As Potential Landing Spot

To build a team into an NBA title contender, most organizations prefer to build around youngsters. The New York Knicks' 2012 offseason plan seems to revolve around signing NBA veterans, including forward Grant Hill who reportedly met recently with the Knicks in Las Vegas.

According to New York Daily News writer Frank Isola, Hill is considering signing with three different teams -- the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Isola says Hill's wife, Tamia, is leaning towards New York.

If Hill, who is 39 years old, decides to sign with the Knicks, New York would have two of the oldest players in the league under contract -- newly acquired big man Kurt Thomas is 39 as well. Add that the Knicks added 28-year-old point guard Raymond Felton and are seemingly going to elect to not re-sign 23-year-old Jeremy Lin, New York is doing the exact opposite of a youth movement.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Raymond Felton, Kurt Thomas Traded To Knicks

The New York Knicks have completed a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers to acquire point guard Raymond Felton and center Kurt Thomas in exchange for forward/center Jared Jeffries, center Dan Gadzuric and a 2016 second round pick, according to NYDN's Frank Isola.

The Knicks have acquired Raymond Felton and Kurt Thomas from Portland for Jared Jeffries and Dan Gadzuric, sources tell the Daily News

— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) July 15, 2012

The trade comes on the heels of the recent rumors of New York's newfound reluctance to match Jeremy Lin's offer sheet with the Houston Rockets, which will pay him close to 15 million dollars in the final year of the deal as it is constructed. The Knicks already acquired veteran point guard Jason Kidd earlier in the offseason, further spurring speculation that they may actually let Lin walk and instead install a point guard duo of Felton and Kidd.

Felton averaged 17.1 points and 9 assists per game for the New York Knicks in 2010-2011 before being traded to the Denver Nuggets. His stats took a dive last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, as he put up 11.4 points and 6.5 assists in 60 games.

Thomas, meanwhile, averaged 3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game last season. He is also the oldest player in the NBA at 39 years old (40 in October).

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Landry Fields Officially A Toronto Raptor

Overshadowed by the recent news that Jeremy Lin is no longer a lock to re-sign with the Knicks is another (albeit smaller) blow to the New York franchise: the official loss of Landry Fields, who signed with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Jeremy Lin Rumors 2012: Knicks "Unhappy" With Offer Sheet Negotiations

The New York Knicks aren't feeling good with the way offer sheet negotiations have gone with their star point guard, Jeremy Lin.

According to the New York Post, the Knicks were furious to find out the Houston Rockets offer has been enhanced to $25 million guaranteed over three years. Further, the Rockets back-loaded the contract, putting New York into a major luxury tax bind should they match the offer.

The deal is set to pay Lin $14.9 million in the third year, making the Knicks responsible for approximately $87 million that year committed to just eight players.

Head coach Mike Woodson can't be thrilled about the situation, but certainly isn't showing any kind of panic when discussing New York's plan regarding Lin.

"I don’t know. Until we get it in hand and Glen [Grunwald, the general manager] is able to evaluate everything, we’ll make a decision," Woodson said.

Houston general manager Daryl Morey is doing whatever he can to re-acquire Lin after letting him go prior to last season. Now it appears the Knicks will have to pay dearly in order to keep Linsanity in town.

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Jeremy Lin Free Agency Rumors: Lin Reportedly Signs Rockets Offer Sheet, Knicks Will Likely Match

New York Knicks free agent guard Jeremy Lin has reportedly signed the Houston Rockets offer sheet.

The Knicks will have three days to match and likely will match the offer (via David Aldridge). The Rockets have reportedly offered Lin three years for $25.1 million, which is less than an original rumored four-year, $28 million offer. The Rockets have still backloaded Lin's deal. He is set to receive $5 million in year one, $5.225 million in year two and a whopping $14.988 million in year three (via David Aldridge).

Lin seemingly came out of nowhere last season and helped the Knicks make the playoffs. Lin played in 35 games (started 25) before a knee injury ended his season. He averaged 14.6 points, 6.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game in 26.9 minutes.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Knicks Have Interest In Ronnie Brewer?

New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson would not say which free agents his club was looking at while in Las Vegas for Summer League games. However a source told ESPN New York that the Knicks are interested in free agent guard Ronnie Brewer (via ESPN NY).

The Chicago Bulls recently declined to pick up Brewer's option (worth $4.37 million), which made him an unrestricted free agent. The Knicks still have two more days to match the three-year, $20 million offer which Landry Fields got from the Toronto Raptors.

Brewer's best season in his career was as a starter with the Utah Jazz in 2008-2009 when he averaged 13.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. After coming off the bench during his first season with Chicago in 2010-2011, the Bulls used him mostly as a starter in 2012 but his scoring numbers were down at only 6.9 points per game.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: New York Knicks Sign Pablo Prigioni

The New York Knicks finalized a deal with Pablo Prigioni. ESPN, citing Prigioni's agent, reported the news on Wednesday night.

A point guard from Argentina, Prigioni and the Knicks agreed to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not reported.

The Knicks have known about Prigioni for some time now, literally years according to his agent. New York met with Prigioni a few weeks ago. The 35-year-old has never played in the NBA before. Having played for teams in Argentina and Europe, Prigioni's agent described his client as a "top passer and defender." With the Knicks, he will be a backup to Jeremy Lin, once he signs, and Jason Kidd, who has also yet to sign with the team.

Prigioni is currently training with the Argentinian Olympic team.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Marcus Camby Officially Acquired By New York Knicks In Sign-And-Trade

The New York Knicks announced on Wednesday that they have officially acquired Marcus Camby via a sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Rockets. The deal was agreed upon earlier this week, but could not be completed before Wednesday because of the NBA's free agency moratorium period.

In exchange for Camby, the Knicks traded Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan and two future second-round picks.

The 38-year-old Camby averaged 4.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game last year while splitting time with the Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. He was one of the NBA leaders in rebounding rate, and is expected to allow New York to maintain its elite defensive efficiency when Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler rests on the bench.

Camby will reportedly receive a contract from the Knicks that will pay him $13.2 million over the next three seasons.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: New York Knicks '50-50' On Matching Landry Fields' Offer Sheet, According To Report

When restricted free agent Landry Fields signed a rich offer sheet from the Toronto Raptors, it was generally assumed that the New York Knicks would allow him to leave. But according to a report from Michael Grange of SportsNet.ca, the Knicks have not yet made up their minds on whether to match the offer.

Colangelo says #Knicks are "50-50" on matching Fields offer ... #Raptors #NBA

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) July 11, 2012

Fields agreed to sign a three-year, $20 million offer sheet from the Raptors during the moratorium period. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game last season.

The Knicks are already well over the cap, but still have the ability to match Fields' offer sheet because they hold his Bird rights.

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New York Knicks Offseason Moves 2012: Knicks Trying To Sign Spanish League Guard

The New York Knicks are searching far and wide for any kind of help. Not winning a playoff series since the days of Latrell Sprewell and Larry Johnson will do that to you.

According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knickerbockers are trying to sign 35-year-old point guard Pablo Prigioni out of the Spanish League. The Argentinian is expected to take the offer and come to the Big Apple for his shot in the NBA.

Prigioni is on Argentina's Olympic team this year and was a major part of their gold medal run in the 2004 games.

Prigioni would likely not be expected to play significant minutes with Jason Kidd and Jeremy Lin burying him on the depth chart.

If the deal is agreed upon by Prigioni and the Knicks, FIBA paperwork would have to be taken care of before anything becomes official. However, that's not expected to be a stumbling block.

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New York Knicks Offseason News 2012: Knicks, Raptors To Meet In Montreal During 2012 Preseason

The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday that they will play the New York Knicks in a preseason game at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Oct. 19.

The Knicks have already added a pair of veterans this summer in Jason Kidd and Marcus Camby, and might not be done maneuvering as they are hoping to move Dan Gadzuric's non-guaranteed contract in a sign-and-trade for a cheap free agent.

New York has re-signed J.R. Smith and Steve Novak, and is expected to match Jeremy Lin's offer sheet from the Houston Rockets. With those moves, the Knicks will be looking to build on last season's nucleus while hoping for significant contributions from Kidd and Camby.

The Knicks and Raptors also played in Montreal at the Bell Centre during the preseason in October of 2010. The Raptors beat the Knicks in front of a sellout crowd of 22,114 fans.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: J.R. Smith Re-Signs With Knicks, According To Sources

Check one more issue off the New York Knicks off-season list. On Tuesday, the Knicks and shooting guard J.R. Smith agreed to a new two-year deal worth $2.8 million, NBA sources are telling ESPNNewYork.com's Ian Begley. Smith is expected to be the Knicks starting shooting guard next season with Iman Shumpert recovering from a knee injury.

"I have decided to re-sign with the Knicks. I just felt that, despite my other options, New York is the best situation for me," Smith said in a statement released to ESPNNewYork.com. "Coach (Mike) Woodson showed a lot of faith and trust in me last season, as did (Knicks owner) Mr. (James) Dolan and the organization.

"My teammates are great to play with and New York fans are the best. I can't wait to get started."

Last season, Smith averaged 12.5 points while shooting 34.7-percent from behind the 3-point arc.

Smith joins reserve forward Steve Novak in returning to the Knicks, who now will focus on re-signing point guard Jeremy Lin.

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Marcus Camby Signing: Camby Will Reportedly Go To Knicks As Part Of Sign-And-Trade With Rockets

Houston Rockets free-agent center Marcus Camby, who once was a member of the New York Knicks, is reportedly on his way back to New York as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Rockets (via Adrian Wojnarowski).

The sign-and-trade reportedly involves New York sending Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson and Jerome Jordan, second round picks in 2014 and 2015 and cash to Houston. The Knicks will pick up the tab on Douglas' salary with the cash sent to the Rockets.

Camby has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $13.2 million deal with New York, the final year of which involves a partial guarantee (via Adrian Wojnarowski).

Camby, 38, also considered the Miami Heat before choosing New York. The veteran will be the backup center to Tyson Chandler. Last season, between time spent with the Trail Blazers and Rockets, Camby averaged 4.9 points, 9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks in 22.9 minutes.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Knicks Re-Sign Steve Novak, According To Reports

The New York Knicks appear to be keeping a key part of their front court as Ken Berger of CBS Sports is reporting that the Knicks have re-signed forward Steve Novak to a multi-year contract.

Novak, 29, played in 54 games for the Knicks last season and was a key contributor off of the bench, averaging 8.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in an average of 18.9 minutes per game. A 3-point specialist, Novak made a career-high 133 3-pointers last season, making 2.5 per game.

The terms of the deal are being reported at being four years and $15 million. Novak has been in the league for seven seasons and has bounced around quite a bit, playing for four different teams before coming to New York in 2011.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Knicks To Meet With Marcus Camby, Wait On Pablo Prigioni Decision

After starting what seemed to be a new era of New York Knicks basketball the past few years, the franchise has seemingly turned back the clock over the past few days and will continue to do so Sunday. After signing veteran point guard Jason Kidd on Thursday, the Knicks are now meeting with and expected to sign (via sign-and-trade) Houston Rockets and former New York center Marcus Camby today.

Camby is rumored to be favoring the Knicks over the Miami Heat, and this could be a perfect time for a return to the Big Apple, says MSG Network studio analyst Alan Hahn:

At 38, Camby isn't the spry athlete he was in his first stint with the Knicks, but he can play a important role as an experienced interior defender and rebounder behind Tyson Chandler. Coincidentally, the last time the Knicks won a playoff series was when Camby was the team's backup center in 2000.

Meanwhile, the Knicks could also be adding another veteran guard early in the week, as Spanish point guard Pablo Prigioni, 35, is expected to make a decision on which NBA team he will play for on Monday or Tuesday.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Knicks Reportedly Hold Advantage Over Heat For Marcus Camby

The New York Knicks and the Miami Heat are once again engaged in an NBA free agency battle, this time over Houston Rockets center Marcus Camby. The Knicks appear to have an advantage in the sweepstakes, according to ESPN. NBA sources say that the Rockets are only interested in doing a sign-and-trade with the Knicks and not the Heat, preventing the Heat from offering more than the $1.4 million veteran's minimum.

Camby's reportedly wants at least $3 million per season on a multi-year deal. Unless the Heat can pull of a sign-and-trade, they will not be able to offer the veteran what he is asking. The Knicks, on the other hand, can do a sign-and-trade with Houston or offer Camby $3.09 million per season under the mid-level exception. Whatever option the organization chooses, they will likely use the other to ink Jason Kidd once the NBA moratorium period ends.

Unless Pat Riley can work his magic again -- he signed Ray Allen for half of what the Boston Celtics were offering -- Camby may soon be making his way to New York. Camby played from the Knicks from 1998 through the 2001-2002 season. The 38-year-old would provide an upgrade over Jared Jeffries and Josh Harrelson, the backup centers the Knicks used a season ago.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: New York Knicks Want Marcus Camby, Prefer Not To Use Mini Mid-Level

The New York Knicks are interested in acquiring free-agent center Marcus Camby but would prefer not to use their mini mid-level exception to do so, according to a report from the New York Post.

Marc Berman reports that New York would rather pull off a sign-and-trade to bring Camby to the Big Apple. Another scenario would have the Knicks split the mini mid-level between Camby and Argentinian point guard Pablo Prigioni, who would likely require an offer of less than $1 million.

Camby, 38, reportedly wants more than the veteran's minimum, which would pay him $1.4 million in the coming season. He is also being chased by the Heat, with whom he is scheduled to visit on Saturday. The Heat cannot offer more than the veteran's minimum unless they pull off a sign-and-trade, because they have already agreed to give their mini mid-level exception to Ray Allen.

If he came to the Knicks Camby would back up Tyson Chandler at center, providing the Knicks an upgrade Jared Jeffries. who is limited offensively and has had knee issues the past two seasons.

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2012 NBA Free Agency Rumors: Marcus Camby Will Meet With Knicks, According To Report

Free agent center and former New York Knick Marcus Camby will meet with the Knicks this weekend, according to a report (via Ultimate Rockets).

Camby will probably not receive an offer from the Houston Rockets, where he finished last season, equal to what he could receive elsewhere, as the Rockets are are trying to sign Omer Asik from the Chicago Bulls when the free agency moratorium ends on July 11. Camby has to wait until next Wednesday to see if the Bulls will match the Rockets' offer. In the meantime, he will meet with the Miami Heat and Knicks.

Camby, 38, played for New York from 1998-2002. In 24.1 minutes per game with the Rockets last season (19 games), Camby averaged 7.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. Camby also spent a less productive 40 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, which reduced his season averages to 4.9 points, 9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks in 22.9 minutes.

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ANALYSIS: Kidd Leaving Dallas A 'Blessing' For Mavs? Hardly

Jeremy Lin Free Agency Rumors: Knicks To Match Rockets Offer Sheet, According To Report

The New York Knicks are set to match the four-year, 28.8 million dollar offer sheet Jeremy Lin will sign with the Houston Rockets, according to a report from the New York Post's Marc Berman.

Most assumed that the Knicks would match any offer sheet for Lin after missing out on Steve Nash, an a source from Berman's report confirmed those suspicions:

"He's their guy," one NBA official debriefed on the Knicks' strategy said. "They'll match."

The Knicks officially will be presented the offer sheet Wednesday, the day the NBA's free-agency moratorium ends, and will have three days to match it. It should take them three minutes.

While the backloaded deal will push the Knicks further into the luxury cap in the third year of the contract, having a player as marketable as Lin will be able to help offset those costs. Not to mention having the point guard position under contract with Lin and Jason Kidd for the next three years.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin Agree To Terms On Offer, According To Report

New York Knicks free agent guard Jeremy Lin has reportedly agreed to the offer sheet he received from the Houston Rockets (via Adrian Wojnarowski). (via Adrian Wjonarowski). Wojnarowski also reported that the deal is worth $28.8 million over four years. The fourth year is a team option.The Knicks are thought to want to match any offer for Lin.

Wojnarowski is now reporting the terms of a deal that is indeed back-loaded, making this a difficult deal for the Knicks to match.

Offer sheet for Lin will pay him $5M in year one, $5.2M in year two and $9.3M in years three and again in team ... m.tmi.me/sX8ch

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 5, 2012

More from Wojnarowki:

New York has never been uneasy about paying high luxury tax and values Lin economically far beyond what he can do on the floor.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 5, 2012

As one rival GM said: "Houston knows New York will match, but it will be more money for them in the tax distribution in three years."

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 6, 2012

So, Linsanity most likely remains in New York. But it will cost the Knicks dearly to make it happen.

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Jason Kidd Signing: New York Knicks Sign Kidd After Surprising Reversal

Free-agent point Jason Kidd has gone against the rumors that had him staying with the Dallas Mavericks and has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks instead (via ESPN).

Kidd can't sign with the team until July 11. The reported contract for Kidd will be $9 million for three years. It is still possible that the Kidd signing will be part of a sign-and-trade deal, according to a source mentioned in the ESPN report.

Kidd reportedly chose the Knicks over the Mavericks (despite a similar offer) because he wanted to take on the challenge of being a mentor to Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. The Knicks were also reportedly looking at Raymond Felton as an option after missing out on Steve Nash. The Knicks may still be interested in Felton as a report says that New York will match Houston's offer for Lin or sign Felton (via Frank Isola).

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Jason Kidd Signs With Dallas Mavericks Rather Than New York Knicks

Free agent point guard Jason Kidd spurned the New York Knicks' recruiting attempts, closing in on an agreement Thursday to return to Dallas for three more seasons, according to a report from Marc Stein of ESPN.

Kidd will earn $9 million over the next three seasons in Dallas with a contract that will take him to the age of 42. He had been interested in joining Deron Williams as a package deal wherever Williams signed, but when Williams decided to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets, the team and Kidd decided not to enter an agreement.

That left the Knicks and Mavericks as Kidd's two top remaining suitors, and he chose a return to the team with which he started his career and has played his four and a half seasons.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Houston Offers Jeremy Lin $31 Million Contract

Jeremy Lin's incredible story is about to start a new chapter, a very rich one. The Houston Rockets met with the restricted free agent on Wednesday, and made him a contract offer worth $31 million, according to the New York Post.

The deal is for three years, with a player option for a fourth year. Houston's offer would pay Lin $5 million in the first season and $5.2 million in the second season before the back-loaded money takes effect over the final two years of the deal. Dubbed a so-called "poison pill" offer, the salary jumps to around $10.5 million in the final two years that could create a luxury tax problem for the Knicks in the 2014-2015 season, the third year of the deal.

Houston's offer puts the Knicks in a difficult spot. After losing out on the Steve Nash chase, reports said that New York would match whatever offer Lin received.

The report says that Lin's preference is to stay in New York. The Dallas Mavericks could also try to lure him as well. Houston was one of two teams that cut Lin last year, Golden State being the other, allowing the Knicks to grab him.

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New York Knicks Rumors: Team 'Committed' To Adding Raymond Felton?

Steve Nash has gone to the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the New York Knicks at the altar. Jeremy Lin is still likely to return, but there is that small matter of that offer sheet from the Houston Rockets to deal with. The Knicks need some help at the point guard spot, and one player reportedly willing to fill the void is former Knicks point guard Raymond Felton.

Felton, a free agent, was part of the 2011 trade with the Denver Nuggets that brought Carmelo Anthony to New York.

"He loved playing in New York. Our choice was to never have left New York. There were no hard feelings. Management handled it the best they could. I don't think they ever misled us and I never felt they wanted him in that trade.," said Felton's agent, Tony Dutt.

The New York Daily News reported Thursday morning that the Knicks, in fact, are "committed to adding Felton," who could be used as either a starter or as a backup to Lin.

Felton played the best basketball of his eight-year career while with the Knicks, averaging career best in points per game (17.1), assists per game (9.0) and steals (1.8) n 54 games before being deal to the Nuggets.

Signing Felton seems to make sense for the Knicks, especially with few other real point guard options available on the free-agent market. Felton might also help Amare Stoudemire, whose points per game average fell from 25.3 in 2010-11 while teamed with Felton for much of the year to 17.5 last season.

Now all that remains to be seen is whether or not the Knicks can get this done.

Knicks Free Agency 2012: New York Signs James White

In a very low profile move, the New York Knicks and Jason White have reportedly come to terms on an agreement, according to sportando.net.

White has been in Europe for the past two seasons, playing in Italy with Dinamo Sassari and VL Pesaro. In 2010-11, White was the leading scorer in Serie A when he averaged 20.2 points per game.

The 29-year-old was originally in the NBA with the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, when he played only 10 games throughout his time.

Our Knicks blog, Posting and Toasting, has a nice summary of White and what he brings to the table:

You might be wondering who James White is. Well, he's a 6'7" small forward and you probably remember him best from the high school dunk contest he unjustly lost to David Lee. When he was in the league, that was really his thing-- jumping very high and dunking a lot-- and he struggled to do much else.

Whether White is just a summer camp body or actually will get a guaranteed contract is still unknown, but odds are his playing time (if he has any) will be extremely limited.

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Knicks Free Agency 2012: New York Expected To Match Any Jeremy Lin Offer

On Wednesday, it's expected that Jeremy Lin will sign a significant offer sheet with the Houston Rockets.

It's also fully expected that general manager Glen Grunwald and the New York Knicks will be ready and willing to match anything, according to the New York Post.

The Rockets will supposedly offer a back-loaded contract to Lin, perhaps with $10 million going to the star point guard in the latter years of the deal. The Knicks would be forced to take on a plethora of luxury tax issues, something owner James Dolan doesn't want to deal with.

Howeve, to keep Lin New York isn't going to have much choice. Considering the popularity of Lin and the dearth of point guards on the roster, the Knicks will be painted into a corner.

The Rockets are trying to make a previous mistake right, after letting Lin walk away from the squad before the 2012 season started. Now, New York will have to show Lin some serious love to keep him in the Big Apple.

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Knicks Free Agency 2012: New York Won't Retain Landry Fields

The Toronto Raptors aren't playing around this offseason.

The New York Knicks will lose their starting shooting guard, Landry Fields, to their neighbors north of the border after he signed an offer sheet on Tuesday, according to the New York Post.

Fields put pen to paper on a three-year, $20-million contract that New York doesn't appear to have interest in matching. It's hard to blame general manager Glen Grunwald considering Fields will likely be paid more than a player like Ray Allen.

Toronto didn't mind taking the plunge due to its considerable amount of cap space and more importantly, its desperation to acquire Steve Nash. Fields was thought to be a major factor in any sign-and-trade the Phoenix Suns and Knicks could work out.

New York is still trying to make some type of deal work, perhaps now including promising rookie Iman Shumpert. However, the Suns might be hesitant after Shumpert tore his ACL in the playoffs.

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New York Knicks Free-Agent Rumors: Rashard Lewis Interested In New York?

With Landry Fields having signed an offer sheet with the Toronto Raptors that they might not be able to match, the New York Knicks could end up looking to the free-agent market to fill yet another spot on their roster. If that is the case, then veteran small forward Rashard Lewis might be a fit.

Marc Berman of the New York Post reported today that Lewis, 32, has the Knicks on his short list of potential landing spots along with Miami, the LA Lakers, San Antonio and Atlanta. Berman reports that Lewis is looking for the $3.09-million mini mid-level exception.

Where the 6-foot-10 Lewis, a small forward with a 16.1 points per game scoring average over a 13-year NBA career, fits with the Knicks is a bit of a mystery. The Knicks, of course, have Carmelo Anthony at that spot. They also will likely have Steve Novak back as a three-point shooting specialist, and taking minutes away from Amare Stoudemire to pair Anthony and Lewis does not seem to make any sense.

This is, however, NBA silly season. So, let's just see where it goes.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Jeremy Lin, Houston Rockets To Meet Wednesday

Restricted free agent Jeremy Lin will meet with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

The Rockets have reportedly been unsuccessful while trying to negotiate with their own highly-touted free agent point guard, Goran Dragic, and might be moving on to Plan B.

Lin averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists during a breakout season this past year for the Knicks, but his season was cut short by left knee surgery.

Because of Lin's status as a restricted free agent, the Knicks can match any offer given to him. They are content with letting the market dictate his value before deciding whether it's worth it to keep him. With acquiring Steve Nash looking more unlikely by the day, the Knicks are likely to keep Lin as long as any offer sheet he signs is reasonable.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Landry Fields To Sign Offer Sheet With Toronto Raptors, According To Report

Restricted free agent Landry Fields has agreed to an offer sheet for three years with the Toronto Raptors, according to a report from Marc Stein of ESPN on Tuesday.

The terms of the deal are not yet known, but the New York Knicks will have three days to match it as soon as Fields can sign it when the free agent moratorium period ends on July 11.

Fields averaged 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Knicks this past season, as his production decreased slightly from a solid rookie campaign.

The Knicks have been floating ideas to acquire Steve Nash, with one of them including sending Fields to the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade. Though no free agency agreement can be official until July 11, Fields' signing with the Raptors would hurt New York's chances of landing Nash.

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Jeremy Lin Withdraws From USA Select Team Due To Free Agency Status

Jeremy Lin has withdrawn from the USA Men's Select Team that was set to help prepare the U.S. Olympic team from July 6-11 for 2012 London Olympics. Lin informed USA Basketball on Monday, saying that the withdrawal was due to his contract status.

"Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to participate in the 2012 USA Men's Select Team this summer," said Lin. "It was such an incredible honor to be selected, but I have withdrawn my name from the team because of my status as a free agent. I hope to have the opportunity to participate with USA Basketball at some point in the future."

Lin is a restricted free agent with the New York Knicks. While the Knicks have said they would like to retain Lin, they will likely wait to match whatever offer sheet Lin signs with another organization. The ploy could backfire on the Knicks if the another team offers a backloaded "poison pill" contract. Such a deal would force New York to pay an exorbitant amount of money late in the length of the deal.

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Jeremy Lin Free Agency Rumors 2012: Lin Reportedly Offered 'Poison Pill' Contract

The New York Knicks are reportedly waiting to let the market speak on restricted free agent point guard Jeremy Lin before making an offer. Lin will likely sign with another team, giving the Knicks three days to match the offer sheet and retain his rights. The tactic could backfire, however, as Alex Kennedy at HoopsWorld reports. One team has reportedly offered Lin a "poison pill" contract, or a back-loaded deal that would force the Knicks to pay an exorbitant amount of money at the end of the contract length.

Lin could sign a contract that would pay him the minimum of $5 million in the first year and $5.25 million in the second, and then the max of $15 million in the third. The team that signs Lin has the leverage to average the cost out over the length of the contract, but the Knicks, in order to match the offer sheet, would have to pay the full amount of the third season. Considering how much money the team has tied up in Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler already, a "poison pill" deal could mean the end of Lin in New York.

The Knicks' decision to wait and see on Lin could come back to haunt them. It certainly hurt the Chicago Bulls in the case of center Omer Asik, who signed a very similar deal to the one reportedly offered to Lin. Of course, the potential addition of Steve Nash might soften the blow just a bit if Linsanity moves on.

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2012 NBA Free Agency Rumors: Marcus Camby Interested In Return to New York Knicks?

Could free-agent center Marcus Camby be interested in putting on a New York Knicks uniform again?

A source told ESPN New York that "Marcus lives in New York in the offseason, and if it works out there, it would be terrific." (via ESPN NY)

Camby, now 38, last played for the Knicks from 1998-2002. Due to his veteran status and past success, he would command a hefty salary.

The source also told ESPN New York that Camby has received interest from several teams but won't make a decision until the weekend at the earliest. One of the other teams Camby reportedly has an interest in is the Miami Heat (via Chris Tomasson). The veteran center believes he can still play another three seasons. Camby averaged 4.9 points, 9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game last season between time with the Trail Blazers and Rockets.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Raymond Felton Could Be Target Of Knicks, According To Report

The biggest names of the 2012 NBA free agency period will get the most attention for the next few weeks, but because the New York Knicks are limited with spending money, there might not be a big splash in the Big Apple this summer.

However, there are a few other solid options in the free-agent market that could help the Knicks improve as a team, and one of those players could be former Knicks point guard Raymond Felton, says New York Post's Marc Berman.

Nash is the best candidate to lift Stoudemire out of last season’s funk, but Felton also is on their radar and is more attainable.

Felton made sweet music with Stoudemire on the pick-and-roll in Mike D’Antoni’s Knicks offense in the first half of the 2010-11 season.

Felton loved D’Antoni’s offense, and new coach Mike Woodson has tried to keep some of D’Antoni’s principles.

Felton is not highest on the Knicks’ wish list, but possibly the most doable.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Steve Nash Can Expect Knicks Call On Sunday, According To Report

Jeremy Lin Free Agency Rumors 2012: Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors Interested

The Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors are all considering extending an offer sheet to restricted free agent Jeremy Lin, according to a report from Alex Kennedy of HoopsWorld.

The New York Knicks will be able to match any offer Lin receives, so they are likely to be patient as the market dictates his value. Technically, the Knicks could offer Lin at maximum a four-year deal worth $24.5 million, but they are highly unlikely to do that because of their ability to wait and see what offers he receives.

General manager Glen Grunwald has said the Knicks want to retain Lin, who had a breakout season in 2011-12 (to say the least) with averages of 14.6 points, 6.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Lin is a marketing machine for the Knicks, as well as the only real point guard the Knicks currently have.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: New York Knicks Looking For Veteran Backcourt Help, Hoping To Keep Own Free Agents

The New York Knicks are likely to be patient while gauging the market for restricted free agent Jeremy Lin and are still expected to look for other backcourt help, according to a New York Post report.

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that the Knicks are likely to be "in the mix" for free agent guards Jason Kidd, Andre Miller, Raymond Felton, Ray Allen and Jameer Nelson.

General manager Glen Grunwald said the Knicks also want to keep his big four free agents -- Lin, Steve Novak, Landry Fields and J.R. Smith.

"We want to keep both [Lin and Novak] and keep Landry and J.R.,'' Grunwald said. "Those are four free-agents we want to keep. They're all valuable players.We're going to try to keep all four of them. "We have some [recruiting] plans. We've been in contact with our own free agents. They've expressed their desire to come back. They know we love them and want them. We'll do the negotiating and hopefully it all works out''

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Jeremy Lin Free Agency: New York Knicks Guard Retains Early Bird Rights

New York Knicks free agent guard Jeremy Lin will be able to retain his early Bird rights as an arbitrator had ruled earlier this offseason, according to a report (via Howard Beck's Twitter).

Due to a settlement between the NBA and the players' union, Bird rights will be retained by players who are claimed off waivers as if they were traded. However, full Bird rights will only be retained if players are claimed via the amnesty rule. The settlement also applies in the case of Knicks forward Steve Novak. Both players can now be re-signed by the Knicks without using the team's mid-level exception. Instead, the team can actually go above the salary cap to re-sign Lin and Novak for up to 104.5 percent over the league's average salary (about $5.5 million) (via NJ.com)

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Jeremy Lin Free Agency 2012: Lin Officially Extended Qualifying Offer By New York Knicks, Becomes Restricted Free Agent

The New York Knicks have officially extended a qualifying offer to Jeremy Lin, according to HoopsWorld's Alex Kennedy, making him a restricted free agent this summer.

With his status as a restricted free agent, the Knicks will be able to match any offer Lin receives.

Depending on the outcome of an appeal filed by the NBA, Lin could have early Bird rights with the Knicks, meaning they will be able to sign him to a contract that takes them over the salary cap without needing to use their mini mid-level exception.

An arbitrator surprisingly ruled last week that players claimed off waivers have Bird rights with their new teams. The ruling impacts the Knicks more than any other team, as Lin and Steve Novak were both claimed off waivers.

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New York Knicks Offseason News 2012: Baron Davis Undeterred By Long Injury Recovery, Vows Comeback

Despite suffering a gruesome injury that ended his season with the New York Knicks, free agent guard Baron Davis said retirement is not in his immediate future and he would like to return to the Knicks.

Davis, 33, suffered a partial tear of his patella and complete MCL and ACL tears during the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, and currently needs a cane and right knee brace just to walk. The timetable given for his injury is approximately a full year, but Davis told the New York Daily News he isn't deterred by the long road back.

"I don't know how long (for the brace and crutch), but once I am done, it's on to rehab," said Davis. "I am coming back."

And when (if?) he comes back, he'd like it to be with the Knicks. Davis said he loved playing in New York.

"I think that people, the fans are kids out here playing basketball right now, dedicating their lives to it, I felt that. I felt that NY is the mecca of basketball," Davis said. "The love that I have for basketball, I feel it here. This is the best stage and the best opportunity, to play for a top-notch team."

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New York Knicks Offseason Rumors 2012: Carmelo Anthony Losing Weight

In the literal sense, don't expect to see as much of Carmelo Anthony next season.

The New York Knicks star told reporters Tuesday that he has lost 12 pounds since the end of the season and is now down to 239 pounds.

Anthony has been working out in Los Angeles in an attempt to acquiesce to the wishes of coach Mike Woodson, who asked Anthony to trim down this offseason. Woodson visited Los Angeles recently to view one of Anthony's workouts, and was impressed.

Via the New York Times:

"They were kind of shocked to see me down in weight," Anthony said, referring to Woodson and other team officials. "They came to my workout, saw it. They're actually excited how much hard work I've put in since the season ended."

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Amare Stoudemire Fined For Using Offensive Gay Slur In Twitter Message

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has been fined $50,000 for "using offensive and derogatory language in a Twitter message," the NBA announced on Tuesday.

Stoudemire used a gay slur in a direct message on Twitter to a fan who had tweeted at him that he needed to come back "stronger and quicker" to make up for last season. The fan took a screen shot of Stoudemire's direct message and tweeted it to all his followers. Stoudemire shortly followed with an apology, likewise delivered by direct message, which the fan also posted on Twitter.

"I apologize for what I said earlier. I just got off the plane and had time to think about it. Sorry bro!! No Excuses. Won't happen again," Stoudemire wrote in his apology.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Randy Foye Interested In New York Knicks

Unrestricted free agent guard Randy Foye is interested in joining the New York Knicks, according to an ESPN New York report.

The Knicks are likely to have just the mini mid-level exception (starting at $3 million per season) to spend, and Foye, a Newark native, would fit into that price range.

"He will have multiple offers at that amount and more annually," the source told ESPN New York. "New York would a great fit for both [playing and financial reasons]."

Foye, a 28-year old combo guard, averaged 11.0 points on 39.8 percent shooting for the Los Angeles Clippers last season. He became the team's starter at shooting guard when Chauncey Billups was injured early in the season.

According to ESPN New York, Foye made more three-pointers over the second half of the season (87) than anyone else in the NBA. During the second half, he shot 41.4 percent from the three-point arc, finishing at 38.6 percent from downtown for the season.

The Knicks are reportedly very interested in adding a shooting guard this summer, with other targets including Ray Allen, Jason Terry and O.J. Mayo.

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J.R. Smith Status: New York Knicks Guard Declines Option, Reportedly Intends To Re-Sign With Knicks

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has reportedly declined his option, but still intends to re-sign with the Knicks for a longer period of time (via Howard Beck's Twitter). Smith has previously been expected to decline the one-year option worth $2.48 million and perhaps test the free agency waters this offseason.

Smith played as a reserve for the Knicks last season, starting just once out of his 35 appearances for New York. He averaged 12.5 points (the same as his career average), 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game for the Knicks last season. Both his rebound and assist totals for the Knicks were slightly higher than his career averages. During the postseason, Smith averaged 12.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists for New York.

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Knicks Offseason 2012: New York Looking At Shooting Guards

Give the New York Knicks credit for one thing. They are willing to spend every last available dime.

A report from NBCSports.com says the Knicks are looking to add a shooting guard, preferably Ray Allen, O.J. Mayo or Jason Terry when they hit the market July 1.

New York has an obvious weak spot at that position with Landry Fields being much more of a backup than a true starter, but the quandary lies deeper. Steve Novak may come off the bench, but he plays ample minutes and provides instant offense more often than not.

Additionally, the Knicks simply can't afford to pay any free agent more than $3 million if they want to avoid the hard cap (which they desperately do). There is no way that any of the three aforementioned players are coming to town for that amount. Terry might be the best bet at his advanced age, but even that seems farfetched.

The other chief concern is who would play defense? None of those players are exactly considered "lock-down defenders" and would just provide another swinging gate to the paint. The Knicks are already chock full of players who can shoot but play little defense.

Maybe it would be more prudent to let Iman Shumpert start once he recovers from his torn ACL. New York would save some money and keep the promising youngster from getting buried on the depth chart.

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Knicks' Jeremy Lin, Steve Novak Don't Have Early Bird Rights Yet: NBA To Appeal Arbitrator's Decision

The New York Knicks received an unexpected boost on Friday when an arbitrator ruled in the NBPA's favor, granting early Bird rights to Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak. But the Knicks can't celebrate the ruling just yet.

The NBA announced Friday that it will appeal the ruling that gave Bird rights to players who were claimed off waivers. The ruling impacts any free agent claimed off waivers, but especially affects the Knicks, who would like to keep both Lin and Novak in free agency this summer.

If the ruling stands, the Knicks would have significantly more cap flexibility this summer. They would be able to offer more money to both Lin and Novak while keeping their mid-level exception to use on another free agent.

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Knicks' Jeremy Lin, Steve Novak Granted Early Bird Rights After Arbitrator's Decision

The New York Knicks have caught a break.

An arbitrator sided Friday with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to grant early Bird rights to Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak, according to a report from Howard Beck of the New York Times.

The surprise ruling will give the Knicks significantly more cap flexibility as they enter the 2012 NBA offseason. They will now be able to spend more money to retain Lin and Novak while also holding onto their mid-level exception to use on another player.

All players claimed off waivers will be impacted by the ruling, which means that Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups and Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson, among others, now have Bird rights with their respective teams.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: New York Knicks Hosted Visit From Argentinian Star Pablo Prigioni

The New York Knicks have met with Argentinian star point guard Pablo Prigioni, Marc Berman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday. Prigioni reportedly spent a two-day visit meeting with general manager Glen Grunwald and head coach Mike Woodson.

Prigioni, 35, has long been a star in international play. Known for his intelligent play and court vision, he has been a part of Argentina's national team for many years and has interested several NBA teams over his career. But his age has now become a factor.

Despite Jeremy Lin's breakout season, point guard was a trouble position for the Knicks last season. Considering that Lin is a free agent, Baron Davis tore several ligaments in his right knee and might never play again, and Mike Bibby never panned out, the Knicks will be looking to solidify the position before the upcoming season.

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Iman Shumpert Injury Update: New York Knicks Guard Targets January Return From ACL Surgery

New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert is targeting a January return to the court, he told the New York post at a Sprint NBA Nation event at South Street Seaport on Sunday.

Shumpert, who tore his ACL during the first round of the NBA playoffs, told the Post his left knee is recovering nicely:

"It feels great," Shumpert said of his knee. "[The rehab] is going well. I've got a great training staff with me, and I trust them 100 percent. I'm going to them Monday through Friday, and on the weekends I just ice it and do regular stuff."

Shumpert was selected to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team after averaging 9.5 points with 1.71 steals per game during his first season out of Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound guard routinely defended the opposition's best player.

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NBA Free Agency Rumors 2012: Jamal Crawford Interested In New York Knicks, Among Others

Jamal Crawford has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers and the New York Knicks are one of the teams he'll consider in free agency, according to Sam Amico of Fox Sports.

Amico reports that Crawford is also expected to show interest in the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 32-year-old averaged 13.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds during 60 games with Portland last season. He shot very poorly from the field (38.4 percent) and has never been known as an efficient scorer, though he has been an explosive one for most of his career.

Crawford opted out of a deal that would have paid him $5.25 million in 2012-13. The Knicks are not expected to have that much money to spend.

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