New York Knicks Wiretap

Knicks look to move up in draft

Marc Berman of the NY Post reports that the New York Knicks are trying to move into the 1st round of the upcoming draft. Oddly enough, the Knicks had possesion of the Lakers 1st rounder this season, but traded it to Vancouver in the Erick Strickland-Othella Harrington deal.

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Knicks Plan B: Antonio Davis

Latrell Sprewell demanded "size and toughness." Soon-to-be Free Agent Antonio Davis fits that bill. But as Chris Broussard of the NY Times writes, the chances of Davis re-uniting with Mark Jackson in New York are slim.

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MSG Presidential candidates down to two

Richard Sandomir of the NY Times reports that Tim Leiweke, who runs the Staples Center in Los Angeles and Stan Kasten, president of the Atlanta Hawks, Braves and Thrashers are the final two candidates for the post of MSG President.

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Knicks May 2001 Archive

  • Heisler: Checketts Voted Off the Island (N.Y. That Is)

    In his Sunday column, LA Times writer Mark Heisler discusses the removal of the Knicks' Dave Checketts.

  • Jordan's possible return and other NBA news

  • Webber trade could crown Kings

    Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes about how a Webber trade could benefit the Kings and news from around the rest of the NBA.

  • Jason Williams might ask for a trade, plus tons of other NBA news

    Miami Herald writer, Barry Jackson writes about Jason Williams' possible trade request, Jeff Van Gundy's unhappiness over the resignation of Dave Checketts and other news from around the NBA.

  • Around the NBA with Peter Vecsey

    Does Dave Checketts' departure leave Allan Houston in a pinch? Is Chris Webber planning a future with T-Mac? If so, what does this means for Indiana, New York, Houston, the Lakers and Sacramento? In addition, Vecsey suggests that the Knicks committed foul play by talking contract with Allan Houston prior to July 1.

  • Abraham could be named new MSG President

    Marc Berman of the NY Post writes: "The man who may be Garden king is in London now, on Radio City business.

  • Paranoia in New York

    Marc Berman of the New York Post writes: "Knicks GM Scott Layden sits on the hot seat, the hottest seat at the Garden today.

  • Rockets Will Land Webber, Olajuwon

    Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle optimistically predicts that the Houston Rockets will sign Chris Webber, Hakeem Olajuwon, have a solid draft and increase next season's attendance this summer.

  • Gee Thanks, Dave...

    Marc Berman of the NY Posy writes: "Because while Checketts spent yesterday in the Garden offices hammering out a severance package, the management of the Knicks was a complete mess.

  • Van Gundy next?

    Kevin Kernan of the NY Post writes: "With Dolan in charge, Van Gundy is next on the Sopranos list.

  • Camby hears the rumors

    Steve Popper from the New York Times writes: "Marcus Camby doesn't see himself as trade bait in a possible attempt by the Knicks to acquire Chris Webber, the Sacramento Kings' forward who can become a free agent this off-season.

  • Webber in New York is no sure bet

    Mike Wise of the New York Times explores the upcoming Webber saga, including thoughts on his final destination.

  • No love for LJ

    Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News writes: Hope your back is better, Larry Johnson.

  • Vecsey: Why Webber?

    From Peter Vecsey of the NY Post: Webber's game may not be mythical, but it's sure a tall tale.

  • Houston prepared for takeoff

    Marc Berman of the NY Post writes: Allan Houston stated for about the millionth time yesterday he wants to remain a Knick despite his decision to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.

  • Check-Out Time in NY

    Mitch Lawrence of the NY Daily News writes: It's going to take a lot more than Dave Checketts' firing to make the Knicks a legitimate NBA championship contender again.

  • Vescey Reportedly Expects Webber to Sign in Houston

    According to Clutchcity, Peter Vescey said on national TV Saturday that Chris Webber would leave Sacramento this offseason and that Houston, not New York, was the likely destination.

  • New York's troubles and other news from around the league.

    Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald talks about the Knicks woes and news from around the rest of the NBA in his Sunday column.

  • Now Knicks Are Going to Pay for Shortcomings

    The LA Times' Mark Heisler's column talks about the decline and fall of the Knicks, the Carter-Iverson shootout, the Bucks-Hornets series and other bits including Yao Ming, Magic Johnson's coaching aspirations and over-priced payroll failures.

  • Lawrence: Knicks may overpay Houston

    Mitch Lawrence covers news about Allan Houston, the Toronto-to-Orlando pipeline, coaching news, draft news, and more.

  • Worst kept secret: Webber likes NY

    Chris Webber may play his last game as a King today with Sacramento on the verge of being swept by the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals.

  • Fixing the Knicks

    Here's a look how the Knicks can get better for next season.

  • Spree Tries To Clear the Air

    Latrell Sprewell clarified his position yesterday on what moves the Knicks need to make this summer, saying he did not mean for his comments from last week to suggest he is covertly trying to run Allan Houston out of town.

  • LJ not retiring?

    What a difference a week makes.

  • Houston for Webber?

    The Knicks are willing to deal free-agent-to-be Allan Houston in a sign-and-trade package for Chris Webber this summer, two team officials told The Post yesterday.

  • Knicks Want Houston to Stay

    A high-ranking team official confirmed yesterday that the Knicks are being realistic about their chances of acquiring free agent forward Chris Webber and will not risk losing Houston.

  • Desperate Measures: Knicks still counting on Weis

    Remember 7-2 Frederic Weis, the Knicks' first-round pick of 1999? Knick GM Scott Layden has extended another invitation to the Parisian pivot to come to the U.

  • Utah, New York Better Hope to Repeat San Antonio's Draft Success

    San Antonio's biggest guns -- David Robinson, Sean Elliott and Tim Duncan -- were captured by having bad seasons at just the right time.

  • Ewing Back to Gotham?

    According to Herb Williams, Ewing, who will become a free agent July 1, has not crossed the Knicks off his summer wish list after getting a standing ovation when he attended Game 2 of the Knicks-Raptors series at the Garden.

  • Chris, meet Bob. Bob, meet Chris.

    Latrell Sprewell's agent Bob Gist said yesterday he is attempting to become the agent for free-agent-to-be Chris Webber, who fired his representative earlier this season.

  • Van Gundy Won't Blaze Trail to Portland

    With Mike Dunleavy getting the ax last night in Portland, Jeff Van Gundy is on the Blazers' list to replace him.

  • Oakley A Fan of RealGM's Trade Sim?

    About 48 hours after Oakley's Toronto Raptors eliminated the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, he talked with amused detachment about the panic taking place in New York.

  • Layden, Knicks Face Offseason Uphill Battle

    All media speculation concerning what moves Knicks GM Scott Layden may or may not make during the offseason is interesting but meaningless.

  • Houston Likely to Test Market

    Houston's agent, Bill Strickland, all but confirmed yesterday what many people have suspected all season: that Houston, the two-time All-Star shooting guard, will opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer.

  • Sprewell Demands Changes

    After losing in the first round to the Toronto Raptors, New York Knick Latrell Sprewell met with management to discuss his displeasure with the current roster.