May 30, 2006 10:01 PM EST
According to a report in USA Today, in-limbo Knicks coach Larry Brown took full advantage of reporters waiting a block away from the practice facility, finally giving the Hall of Famer a chance to speak his mind.
"I'm not supposed to be talking," Brown said after getting out of the car. "I feel like a dead man walking."
Reports of a potential buyout surfaced two weeks ago, but Brown said Tuesday that nobody from the organization has come forward to deny such a possibility exists.
"You hear anybody deny the story?" Brown asked. "I haven't met with anybody. I work the kids out. I don't know what they've done in the past with the coach. Have they always had police escorts? I really don't have any explanation of what's going on. I do my job. I love this part of it. I'll come back tomorrow and do it again."
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Knicks guard Stephon Marbury has been mentioned in trade rumors this summer but he does not want to go anywhere.
"I want to be a Knick, I want to die a Knick," Marbury told The Post in an exclusive Memorial-Day interview.
"If I ever was to be cremated, I'd want my ashes sprinkled on top of the Garden."
While there are rumors that Marbury will be traded, those rumors will likely die down if as expected Larry Brown does not return as head coach.
Marbury also believes last year's team, which had a 23-59 record can be a playoff team and should not be broken up.
"I hope that every player on this team comes back next season," Marbury said.
"I honestly mean that. Every player. I think we have a great team. I think it will be so much different next year."
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Even though the Eddy Curry trade has yielded the number two overall pick in this June's draft, it isn't being considered a runaway success by all NBA executives.
"Are the Bulls going to get a better player than Curry? No," one Eastern Conference GM said. "But for all the things that are going wrong in New York, Curry's underachievement just multiplies it. Everyone likes his offensive ability, and he still has upside, but he's gradually moving toward bust. Either he doesn't love the game, or he's uncoachable. Because he sure doesn't hustle on defense, and he just isn't maturing at an acceptable rate."
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Knicks May 2006 Archive
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New York Daily News | May 26, 2006
Will Patrick Ewing finally be coming home to the Knicks?
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New York Daily News | May 25, 2006
Bulls GM John Paxson said he felt the club was "lucky" to land the No.
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New York Post | May 24, 2006
A report in Tuesday's New York Post indicated that Larry Brown attempted to circumvent Isiah Thomas by requesting a meeting with James Dolan.
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AP | May 24, 2006
David Stern was asked a series of questions before Tuesday's Lottery; one was about the state of the New York Knicks.
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New York Times | May 24, 2006
The decision to trade Eddy Curry was an emotional one for the Chicago Bulls and it depended on the team receiving the Knicks' pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 23, 2006
With the Bulls being the only team attending the NBA Lottery tonight that made the playoffs, GM John Paxson can consider himself lucky.
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NY Times | May 23, 2006
During Larry Brown's first day of duties as Knicks' head coach since a report first surface that James Dolan intended to buy him out of his contract, a senior out of North Carolina named David Noel perhaps provided the most insight on the situation.
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Newark Star-Ledger | May 22, 2006
The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Larry Brown will report to work today, but he still is unsure of his status as head coach of the New York Knicks.
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Washington Post | May 22, 2006
Tim Thomas expeced great things when he was traded to Chicago, but he was quickly shown that he wasn't what the Bulls wanted.
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Oakland Tribune | May 21, 2006
The Knicks' plan to give up their first round pick in this year's draft had a lot to do with how they perceived this season's potential draft class and even though many feel it is stronger than expected, with the emergence of a Tyrus Thomas, it is less than stellar.
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Detroit News | May 20, 2006
Rob Parker of the Detroit News reports that if LeBron James does not re-sign an extension with the Cavaliers this summer, he will leave the club and sign with the Nets after the 2008 season.
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NY Post | May 20, 2006
Isiah Thomas spoke with Larry Brown and his agent Joe Glass for the first time in two weeks on Friday, the New York Post reports.
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NY Post | May 19, 2006
Following a weekend where it was leaked that the Knicks would be buying out Larry Brown, Monday saw a report that had the Knicks and Bulls discussing a trade involving Ben Gordon for one of the Knicks' "elite guards.
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New York Daily News | May 19, 2006
The New York Daily News is reporting that Larry Brown and James Dolan will meet in the next 7 to 10 days, according to a source.
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NY Post | May 19, 2006
Thursday came and went without any official comment from the Knicks on Larry Brown and the rumors that they intend to buy him out.
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Newark Star-Ledger | May 18, 2006
The Knicks have amateur workouts scheduled for Monday at their practice facility in Westchester, N.
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NY Times | May 18, 2006
Knicks ownership, according to Howard Beck of the New York Times, has resolved to oust Larry Brown one year into his five-year contract.
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Chicago Tribune | May 17, 2006
According to the Chicago Tribune, Bulls guard Ben Gordon reiterated on Wednesday that he wants to remain a Bull and that he does not expect to be traded.
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Newsday | May 17, 2006
Details of the language in Larry Brown's contract are not available, but it's unlikely he can be reassigned within the organization if he refuses a buyout, according to Greg Logan of Newsday.
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NY Post | May 17, 2006
Marc Berman of the New York Post is reporting that Shelly Brown, wife of Larry, told a confidant on Tuesday night that she believes his return to the Knicks bench stands at 50-50.
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NY Post | May 17, 2006
For nearly two years, since having complications after hip surgery, Larry Brown has needed a catheter to go to the bathroom.
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NY Post | May 16, 2006
"There will never be any talk about a buyout," said an angry Joel Glass on Tuesday, Larry Brown's longtime agent. "There's nothing to discuss about this situation."
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ESPN | May 16, 2006
A source indicated on Tuesday that Larry Brown has told friends he believes he will be fired by the New York Knicks. Brown also requested to have a meeting with owner James Dolan but was turned down.
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NY Daily News | May 16, 2006
On Monday, Isiah Thomas called Larry Brown's longtime agent Joe Glass and denied the reports that the Knicks intend to fire his client.
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The Journal News | May 16, 2006
According to The Journal News, the future of Knicks coach Larry Brown was discussed at length again yesterday by team officials, who appear to be very much in agreement.
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NY Post | May 15, 2006
John Paxson dismissed a report that came out in the New York Post on Monday where a source indicated that the Bulls and Knicks had discussed a trade that involved Ben Gordon.
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NY Times | May 15, 2006
An Eastern Conference executive has revealed that Knicks officials disclosed to him that Larry Brown's dismissal is a certainty and that Isiah Thomas is planned to become their new head coach.
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USAToday | May 15, 2006
"Based on our record, that's normal for anybody to have that speculation," Stephon Marbury said about the Larry Brown buyout rumors. "I don't care if Larry Brown comes back."
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NY Post | May 15, 2006
The New York Post has learned that Larry Brown underwent a bladder surgery on Friday.
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New York Post | May 15, 2006
According to the New York Post, the Bulls and Knicks recently held trade discussions focusing on Ben Gordon.
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ESPN | May 14, 2006
Larry Brown's dream job with the New York Knicks could end after only one season.
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RealGM | May 10, 2006
In this week's edition of RealGM Radio, Aaron Bronsteter and co-host James Gould are joined by RealGM columnist Tyler Sherkin for a panel discussion about Steve Nash receiving his second straight MVP award.
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NY Times | May 7, 2006
Tim Thomas was frustrated with how his situation in Chicago was perceived, but he is now happy he found a home in Phoenix.
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NY Daily News | May 4, 2006
According to Frank Isola, the Knicks and Heat have emerged as the prime suitors for Kenyon Martin, who will be available via trade this summer.
