Getting to the Bottom of the LeBron James/New York Media Circus

Let's get this out of the way right now: Neither the New York Knicks nor the Cleveland Cavaliers have a desirable history or any sort of discernible "tradition." Neither franchise has banners hanging from the rafters like the Boston Celtics. Neither team has dynasties in nearly every decade like the Los Angeles Lakers. And neither team has a legendary No. 23 hanging from the rafters like the Chicago Bulls. About that last part, though: The Cleveland Cavaliers are on their way to adding their own No. 23 from the rafters of Quicken Loans Arena. But not before the New York Knicks have something to say about it. Don't believe it? You probably weren't paying attention to what new Knicks President Donnie Walsh was doing on Friday. Walsh took two mammoth contracts belonging to Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph and pawned them off for Al Harrington, Cutting Mobley, and Tim Thomas. Yeah, the talent doesn't swing in Walsh's favor, but here's the kicker: Harrington, Mobley, and Thomas all combine for $27 ... (link)