A source told Ken Berger that he believes David Lee's days as with the Knicks are over.
Agent Mark Bartelstein will reportedly have Lee sign an offer sheet with the Grizzlies or Thunder that the Knicks will not be willing to match.
"It's a tough loss for New York, but they don't want to screw up their 2010 plan," the source said.
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There was speculation on Sunday night that the Thunder might be preparing an offer for Paul Millsap.
Millsap is a restricted free agent, and former Jazz director of player personnel Troy Weaver is now a part of Oklahoma City's front office.
The Thunder are expected to have $11 million in cap space this summer.
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The Thunder have cap space, but are unlikely to pursue free agents such as Hedo Turkoglu or Ben Gordon.
"We've been fortunate to create some (salary cap) flexibility," Sam Presti said. "But at the same time, we'll continue to be methodical about decisions on how we build our team.
"We feel good about the position we're in. We think we have a young group of guys that work hard and like playing with each other. But it's our job to explore ways to maximize the group. That's part of the process in free agency."
Players who might interest Presti are restricted free agents, young players with upside. In those cases, that player's current team has the opportunity to match the Thunder's offer.
"You can sign players, but I also think there will be opportunities via trade," Presti said. "But it's not going to be prudent to let restlessness be our nemesis. We need to approach this summer with an eye toward the future as well as the present."
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Thunder Jun 2009 Archive
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Oklahoman | Jun 26, 2009
The Thunder used the third overall pick on Arizona State shooting guard James Harden, who has been criticized for a lack of speed.
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ESPN | Jun 25, 2009
The Oklahoma City Thunder will trade Rodrigue Beaubois to Dallas in exchange for B.J. Mullens, who was selected one slot ahead of him with the 24th overall pick.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jun 24, 2009
With Wednesday's trade between Portland and Dallas where the teams swapped first round selections, picks 22-28 have all been traded.
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ESPN | Jun 24, 2009
Chad Ford believes LeBron James will have better options than Cleveland in terms of winning an NBA championship.
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Oklahoman | Jun 24, 2009
The Suns' 2010 pick will likely be more valuable than the 14th pick this season.
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ESPN | Jun 24, 2009
The Thunder are preparing themselves should they select Ricky Rubio.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 23, 2009
The Thunder were scheduled to workout five forward prospects on Tuesday.
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New York Daily News | Jun 22, 2009
Could Ricky Rubio be running the show at Madison Square Garden next season?
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ESPN | Jun 22, 2009
Oklahoma City could use the third pick on Ricky Rubio simply because he's the best player left on the board.
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The Oklahoman | Jun 19, 2009
There have been reports that Ricky Rubio and his representation could make a visit to Oklahoma City.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 19, 2009
The Thunder worked out six forward prospects on Friday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 17, 2009
The Thunder are expected to have James Harden in for a workout on Wednesday.
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Oklahoman | Jun 14, 2009
The Thunder have Russell Westbrook, but with a glut of point guards available in this year's draft, Sam Presti could consider drafting one.
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Newsday | Jun 14, 2009
Brandon Jennings will work out for the Knicks on Monday.
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Oklahoman | Jun 10, 2009
Sam Presti isn't revealing who he's targeting with the third pick, but he could pass on the popular options.
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HoopsWorld | Jun 5, 2009
Rumors are circulating that the Thunder could use the third overall pick on USC's Demar DeRozan.
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SI.com | Jun 4, 2009
Another day and another comment from Stephen Curry on how he would love to join the Knicks.
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Sacramento Bee | Jun 3, 2009
Ricky Rubio is now open to working out and interviewing with teams slated to pick 2-4.
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Oklahoman | Jun 3, 2009
Joe Smith has been raving about Oklahoma City ever since his arrival in Cleveland.
