ISIAH'S ON WAY OUT, BUT STEPH MAY STAY

SLAM Online found this 4/18/2008 on www.nypost.com [flag]

In his first meeting with new Knicks president Donnie Walsh, Stephon Marbury got no indication he's being shown the same exit door as Isiah Thomas, who will be removed officially as head coach in an announcement that could come today. Yesterday... [link]

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Published 4/18/2008 by Lang Whitaker at SLAM Online
... From what I’m hearing, that morning the Knicks had their shortened shootaround, the Knicks called in Isiah and told him he could leave then or at the end of the season. He chose the end of the season. Which explains why everyone in the world now says Isiah’s going to be let go maybe as soon as today. It also explains why I was hearing that even the players thought something strange was up the last few games. ...

Is Donnie Walsh Going Insane? Mark Jackson Head Coach?
Published 4/21/2008 by SebP at Half Court Heave
... Second, there are reports coming out of New York that Mr. Walsh has met with Stephon Marbury to discuss his role as a STARTER next year. A starter…are you kidding me? Now back in the day, Stephon Marbury was my favorite player, and I still root for him every time I see him on the court, but come on. Marbury has no business starting in the NBA anymore. Instead of banking on an aging CRAZY point guard, why not draft…I don’t know…this kid named Derrick Rose…word on the street is that he is pretty good. ...

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