The New York Knicks have announced their July 1 plans, choosing to make their pitch to free agent Joe Johnson in California at midnight on Thursday. While LeBron James is certainly the team’s No. 1 target, head coach Mike D’Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh plan on meeting with his possible sidekick before flying to Ohio later that afternoon.
The Knicks have emerged as Johnson’s top choice for his next team, according to the report. He’d prefer to work out a sign-and-trade with his former team, the Atlanta Hawks, because such a deal would give him the longest and most lucrative contract. But he’s on record stating that he’s willing to take less to play in New York, with the opportunity to make up the difference in endorsements and other financial dealings. ( Read More…)
Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 5:31 pm by Raj Sethi
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Former New York prep star Lance Stephenson worked out for his hometown Knicks last week, and could be available when the team makes its only draft pick at No. 38 in the second round.
Stephenson entered the draft after a single season at Cincinnati, where he averaged 12 points and five rebound per game. More importantly, he addressed the maturity issues many teams were concerned about, proving to be an unselfish player and a good teammate, by all accounts. ( Read More…)
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 6:43 pm by Raj Sethi
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The New York Knicks are still trying to lure LeBron James to the Big Apple and are using any means necessary.
The organization has contacted many New York celebrities to enlist their help to get James to join the Knicks. Donald Trump said that there isn’t anything else like winning in New York and James should come find out for himself.
Other stars like pitcher C.C. Sabathia have also been more than happy to put in a good word for the city.
The one player who has declined to help is shortstop Derek Jeter, who thinks James should make his own decision.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 8:03 pm by steve
Tags: derek jeter, donald trump, knicks want lebron james, lebron james, New York Knicks news, New York Knicks schedule, New York Knicks tickets
