According to Peter Vecsey and Evan Grossman of the New York Post, the Rockets and Raptors were ready to make a trade. Hakeem Olajuwon for a future 1st round pick. Then Olajuwon hit the brakes.
The Pacers had a deal in place that would have sent Austin Croshere to Boston, Vitaly Potapenko to Houston and Olajuwon to Indiana. Sam Perkins and his non-guaranteed contract may have been involved as well.
In Knick news, New York remains desperate to acquire a point guard. In addition to Charlie Ward, the Knicks are willing to part with Othella Harrington as well.
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Jul 29, 2001 11:05 AM EST
In his Sunday column, Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel writes about many topics from around the league, including: The Pacific Division, the Pistons, Knicks, and many other subjects from around the league.
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Should the Knicks and Rockets ever get into serious trade discussions over Hakeem Olajuwon, the Rockets may take a long look at Glen Rice, according to the New York Post.
Houston apparently would have little interest in Othella Harrington and Charlie Ward, citing depth at those positions. But a deal for Rice, who will make $8.8 million this coming season, seems to be the best way to pay Olajuwon what he is asking.
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Knicks Jul 2001 Archive
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| Jul 26, 2001
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| Jul 26, 2001
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| Jul 25, 2001
Dave Lewandowski of the Indianapolis Star reports that representatives from the New York Knicks met with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston on Tuesday, joining the list of suitors for the free agent center.
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| Jul 23, 2001
The Knicks officially made their second commitment to Allan Houston on Monday, signing him to a six-year contract that is likely worth $100.
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| Jul 22, 2001
After being spurned by Chris Webber, Dikembe Mutombo and David Robinson, the Knicks are taking the John Starks approach to free agency: keep shooting.
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| Jul 21, 2001
A family vacation delayed the paperwork, but Clarence Weatherspoon finally signed a 5-year $27 million contract with New York.
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| Jul 20, 2001
For now, Gary is stuck with Starbucks
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| Jul 18, 2001
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| Jul 18, 2001
George Bass, the agent for Larry Johnson, thought the Knicks acted wisely in acquiring Clarence Weatherspoon last weekend, reports the New York Daily News.
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| Jul 17, 2001
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| Jul 17, 2001
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| Jul 17, 2001
The Knicks, who aren't done reloading, still have sights on trying to steal point guard Gary Payton from the Sonics.
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| Jul 17, 2001
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| Jul 16, 2001
Larry Johnson is currently home in Dallas contemplating retirement, and the Knicks are hoping the veteran forward reaches some conclusion on his future within the next two weeks.
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| Jul 16, 2001
Clarence Weatherspoon has agreed to join the Knicks by signing for the $4.
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| Jul 16, 2001
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| Jul 15, 2001
The New York Times reports that the Knicks' offseason is practically finished.
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| Jul 14, 2001
According to ESPN's David Aldridge: The New York Knicks have agreed to terms with free agent Clarence Weatherspoon on a five-year, $27 million contract and the Washington Wizards have agreed to terms with free agent forward Christian Laettner on a four year, $21 million contract.
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| Jul 14, 2001
According to the New York Daily News, the Sixers have put the brakes on a potential 4-team trade.
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| Jul 14, 2001
According to the New York Post, Jeff Van Gundy sees the makings of something magical in Florida.
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| Jul 13, 2001
The New York Daily News reports that the Knicks have competition for Clarence Weatherspoon's services.
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| Jul 13, 2001
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Chris Webber was marked off the Spurs shopping list when he held off setting up a meeting with the Spurs.
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| Jul 13, 2001
From the New York Post: The agent for Latrell Sprewell said yesterday that Allan Houston's demand for a no-trade clause is ridiculous and would damage the Knicks' future.
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| Jul 13, 2001
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| Jul 12, 2001
What is it with 6'7" power forwards in Gotham?
Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports that the Knicks have opened talks with Cleveland free agent Clarence Weatherspoon.
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| Jul 11, 2001
The New York Post says it best: the Knicks, who have their fishing poles in several small ponds, have stuck another one into the ocean, looking to catch a big fish.
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| Jul 10, 2001
Well, he's certainly a bit more rugged than Laettner.
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| Jul 10, 2001
Either Allan Houston is a wise man, doesn't trust Knicks management, or both.
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| Jul 7, 2001
It appears the only thing holding back Allan Houston's new contract is Chris Webber.
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| Jul 6, 2001
The New York Post reports that while waiting on word from Camp Webber, the Knicks have reached out and touched Antonio Davis.
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| Jul 6, 2001
The New York Times reports that Allan Houston is on the verge of becoming the highest-paid player in Knick history.
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| Jul 4, 2001
Charlie Ward is on the move.
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| Jul 4, 2001
Allan Houston and the Knicks cannot sign a new deal until July 18, but they are taking a first step toward each other this week, hoping to begin negotiating a new contract by Friday according to the New York Times.
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| Jul 2, 2001
Allan Houston's agent has faxed memos to about 10 teams, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
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| Jul 1, 2001
The Knicks will sign Chris Webber.
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