Brown Speaks, Hearing To Continue Tuesday

Last year's Larry Brown saga drags on, and may even reach into the first day of this season as well. Brown spent 9 1/2 hours at NBA headquarters yesterday, pleading his case to commissioner David Stern that the Knicks owe him $53.5 million, and it still wasn't enough time to sort out the mess. That means Isiah Thomas might be late to training camp.

In a formal hearing Stern heard testimony from several people, including Brown, Knicks owner James Dolan, and Thomas, but he wasn't able to wrap up the hearings, which will resume Tuesday.

Stern said that if Brown's legal team requests Thomas appear on Tuesday -- the first day of Knicks camp -- he would have to miss his first official day of practice as the Knicks new head coach.

Thomas was on hand for about four hours, and left without speaking to reporters. There were also some surprise witnesses -- all of whom were under oath -- including Brown's close friend Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs. He was presumably summoned at the request of the Knicks to bolster their claim that Brown discussed potential trades with other teams.

Via Newark Star-Ledger

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Parker's Finger Is Ready To Go

The Spurs open training camp next week in Lyon, France and barring a setback when the medical staff examine him one last time, Tony Parker will be fully participating.

"The finger is doing great," Parker said on Wednesday. "I feel a lot better. I don't do X-rays until (Thursday), but I feel great, and I'm ready to go."

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Former Intern Named VP Of Spurs

Sam Presti was named a vice president of the Spurs on Wednesday. He has gone from intern to assistant general manager in just six years time.

Presti has been a major player in the success of their scouting department and some of his duties now include the business side of things.

"He's capable of doing anything now," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. "We feel really fortunate to still have him."

"I feel very fortunate to have the chance to learn from R.C. and Pop," Presti said. "I don't know if this could have happened somewhere else.

"My only focus is to try to find ways to contribute to what they have already built."

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