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Future Knicks moves may rest in hands of SuhrWidely regarded around the league as a top talent evaluator and without any official title, Brendan Suhr could have as much to do with upgrading the Knicks' roster in the coming months and years as anyone in the front office. Just as Dave Checketts had Ernie Grunfeld, and Jerry West had Mitch Kupchak, the guy behind the guy in New York is Suhr. "I think he's an amazing hire for the Knicks," says new Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "He's been around a lot of good coaches and has been able to sit back and evaluate talent. He is one of the smartest minds in our game. "He knows how to be a GM and he knows coaching. Brendan is great to bounce ideas off of. I used him last year at times. That to me is his strength. In that role he'll be perfect." One Western Conference executive took it a step further, calling Suhr the best personnel move that Thomas, the Knicks' president, has made next to acquiring Stephon Marbury. "He knows how to build a team," says the executive. "Look at what he did in Detroit." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Knicks shopping Kurt Thomas around the leagueLeague officials have leaked that Knicks team President Isiah Thomas is shopping Kurt around the league and has already had discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers about acquiring forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Due to an $8 million difference in salaries, the Knicks are looking to package in Moochie Norris and Othella Harrington. On the other hand, Portland is also talking to New Jersey about Kerry Kittles. Amongst other players Thomas is shopping are Dikembe Mutombo and Shandon Anderson. New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Nets Hike Ticket PricesAlthough the Nets failed to advance to the conference finals after two straight appearances in the Finals, they raised ticket prices while at the same time making it far more reasonable for non-millionaires to attend games. Seats priced over $275 increased by 6.5 percent as the average ticket price went from $70.74 to $75.31. The team also established 3,000 "Screecher Seats," in the upper level, priced at $15. Also, the Nets will offer a limited number of $10 seats per game. "We want to increase our loyal fan base by offering more reasonably priced tickets," said Nets CEO Rod Thorn. "At the same time, due to the economics of doing business in the NBA, we will be forced to raise certain ticket prices for the first time in two years." Most lower level seats will rise $125 to $150, with a limited number at $170. Seats priced at $75 last season will jump to $80, with others priced at $100. New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Knicks May 2004 Archive
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