Apple of New York's eye: David Lee would benefit if Zach Randolph gets traded
HoopsVibe NBA Blog —
... David Lee [image] starting up front and Milicic as first big man off the bench. The trade would reduce the importance of top pick Danilo Gallinari making an immediate impact. The proposal was reported Friday on a newspaper blog in Memphis. Reportedly, one holdup is Memphis wanting the Knicks to pay Randolph’s deferred money in the deal. ( New York Post , linked on ...
Rumors and Free Agent Updates - It's the Knees Edition
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... The Knicks' quest to trade Zach Randolph's cap-killing contract, and rid the franchise of one more reminder of the Isiah Thomas era, is heating up with talks between Memphis and NY on a trade that would send Randolph to the Grizzlies in return for Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric moving closer to the deal happening. This trade would save the Knicks around $10 million in the summer of 2010 when they hope to make a pitch for LeBron James. (personally, I would rather go after Chris Bosh) The trade would give the Knicks 17 players which is two over the maximum. I expect another ...
Agent: Darko Is Ready for the Mike D’Antoni Experience
SLAM Online —
... Darko’s agent, who was in New York for the U.S. Open when the news broke, spoke enthusiastically of the possibility. From the NY Post: ...
How the Knicks Would Use Darko Milicic
Dime Magazine —
... jump because he is in a spot where he has to be a starter and major contributor from Day One. It would also help Darko to be able to come off the bench in spot minutes. By having Lee and Curry play the majority of the minutes at the 4 and 5, he can be a role player instead of dealing with the pressure of trying to be hold down the Knicks front line. Darko’s still young, maybe he will find a comfort zone in Mike D’Antoni’s system and turn into a player. It’s worth the risk. Source: NY Post
Knicks-Grizzlies Trade Rumor Swirls
Memphis Grizzlies —
The latest rumor the New York media has come up with involves the Grizzlies and the discussions they have had with the Knicks concerning a proposed trade that would send embattled F Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for C Darko Milicic and G Marko Jaric. This rumor was reported by the Post and Daily News over the weekend. (below are the links to the articles)
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09072008/sports/knicks/randolph_to_grizzlies_heating_up_127943.htm ...
