It is unclear if the new Knick regime will try to trade Stephon Marbury this off-season. And if the team does move Marbury, it is not certain how much (i.e., how long) of a salary burden they would take back in such a deal. Marbury has big dollars remaining on the final year of his monstrous contract.
But it does seem clear that Donnie Walsh will not tolerate another year of distractions.
"Well, I know one thing," Walsh said. "Mike's not going to be the problem. Let's put it that way."
The personality of Marbury, the Brooklyn-born point guard, has dominated the organization since he arrived. And that has not always been a good thing. The on-court results have been disastrous since Marbury returned to play for his hometown Knicks.
Walsh wants to see leaders emerge who can help the Knicks progress, a presence the team has sorely lacked in recent years.
"The players should be policing their own team," Walsh said. "And if they can't do it, then Mike will do it or I'll do it with him."
Marbury says he is working hard to prepare for next season.
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Newsday reported that once Donnie Walsh arrived in Orlando for the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, he would "be studying prospective general managers more than he'll be viewing his potential draft choice."
Billy King, Mark Warkentien, and Tommy Sheppard were mentioned as candidates. And Newsday says Walsh promised Bernie Bickerstaff a position in the Knick front office.
But Walsh denied that he's looking to make a GM hire before the draft. The New York Post reports that the draft process will unfold with Glen Grunwald heading a team of more than a dozen scouts.
"I haven't said I needed a new GM," Walsh said. "I know there's a lot of interest because I get phone calls. I got people in place. I'm happy with what Glen is doing."
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According to a report in the New York Post, the more Knick President Donnie Walsh spoke at the NBA's pre-draft camp, the more it appeared that Walsh would rather trade than use his draft selection, which stands at sixth overall.
"We're going to look at every option," Walsh said. "Trade it outright for a very good NBA player. Trade back for multiple picks. Trade up. There's a lot of different things you do. You explore everything."
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Knicks May 2008 Archive
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New York Daily News | May 30, 2008
The first thing Knicks' President Donnie Walsh did when he arrived at the NBA pre-draft camp was seek out Patrick Ewing, who was disappointed he didn't receive a call about the coaching vacancy in New York.
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The New York Post | May 29, 2008
Former Orlando President John Gabriel will interview for the general manager position of the Knicks.
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The Miami Herald | May 28, 2008
Some within the Heat organization are worried that Knicks' Coach Mike D'Antoni will try to integrate himself to Dwyane Wade as an assistant on the U.S. Olympic team this summer.
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New York Post | May 28, 2008
Patrick Ewing is upset at Knicks' President Donnie Walsh after he did not receive a call to interview for the team's new head coach, which went to Mike D'Antoni.
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The New York Daily News | May 25, 2008
The Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers, Supersonics, Suns, and Magic are expected to make a run at Chicago point guard Kirk Hinrich.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | May 24, 2008
Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf believes that one of the reasons coach Mike D'Antoni decided against joining the team was the team's focus on defense.
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Newsday | May 23, 2008
It has been rumored that Golden State point guard Baron Davis is interested in playing for the Knicks. On Friday there was a report that guard Monta Ellis feels the same way.
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Newsday | May 23, 2008
The Knicks will undoubtedly be shopping for a point guard this summer, and Baron Davis might be an unexpected option for Donnie Walsh and Co.
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Chicago Tribune | May 23, 2008
Eddy Curry believes that Derrick Rose would have no problems playing at home with the Bulls, should Chicago select him with the first overall pick.
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New York Daily News | May 22, 2008
Donnie Walsh is not ruling out the possibility of trading the Knicks' first overall pick.
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New York Post | May 20, 2008
Maurice Cheeks may make a push for the Sixers to acquire Zach Randolph, who is on the block by the Knicks.
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New York Daily News | May 18, 2008
Mike D'Antoni likes players who can score, which could mean David Lee and Renaldo Balkman will be less effective this coming season.
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Newsday | May 17, 2008
Players have frequently invented themselves or reinvented themselves in Mike D'Antoni's system in Phoenix.
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The Indianapolis Star | May 17, 2008
Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects new Knicks' Coach Mike D'Antoni to turn around the struggling New York franchise.
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Newsday | May 16, 2008
Donnie Walsh could add a salary cap expert or scouting specialist to the Knicks' front office.
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The New York Post | May 16, 2008
New Knicks' Coach Mike D'Antoni believes that the team must compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference next season.
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New York Daily News | May 16, 2008
Mike D'Antoni said on Thursday that he may hire Patrick Ewing as an assistant coach.
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The New York Post | May 15, 2008
The Knicks have sent former coach Isiah Thomas on a scouting trip in Europe to watch a pair of draft prospects.
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Newsday | May 15, 2008
Knicks forward David Lee has contacted Steve Nash and will workout with Mike D'Antoni's former point guard this summer.
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The New York Daily News | May 14, 2008
Despite numerous trade rumors, Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury claims that his heart is still in The Big Apple.
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East Valley Tribune | May 14, 2008
Could the man most believed was favorite to become the next coach in New York replace the man who actually became coach of the Knicks?
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Chicago Tribune | May 14, 2008
New Knick coach Mike D'Antoni did not dispute the comments made by Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that D'Antoni misled the Bulls.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 13, 2008
Mike D'Antoni said he has no problem with Stephon Marbury.
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Press Release | May 13, 2008
"It is an honor to be named head coach of the New York Knicks, one of the most storied franchises in all of sports," Mike D’Antoni said.
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The New York Daily News | May 13, 2008
Could Mike D'Antoni find a way to bring Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw to New York?
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Chicago Tribune | May 13, 2008
Mike D'Antoni told Bulls' chairman Jerry Reinsdorf on Friday that he did not want to coach the Knicks.
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The Star-Ledger | May 12, 2008
Bostjan Nachbar is heading into free agency this summer and seems to be campaigning for a spot on the Knicks' roster with the arrival of his former Italian Coach Mike D'Antoni.
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The National Post | May 12, 2008
The Knicks don't currently have the type of point guard that Mike D'Antoni needs to run his offense, but they could swing a deal with the Raptors to fill that void.
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Newsday | May 12, 2008
The Knicks' new front office is dead set on having cap space when LeBron James becomes a free agent.
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Chicago Tribune | May 11, 2008
The Chicago Bulls received word that Mike D'Antoni had accepted the head coaching position with New York as John Paxson and Jerry Reinsdorf were preparing to make an official offer.
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The New York Daily News | May 10, 2008
The Knicks have officially made Mike D'Antoni their newest head coach, but not everyone agrees with the Donnie Walsh's decision.
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New York Times | May 10, 2008
Mike D'Antoni is expected to sign a contract on Sunday.
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ESPN.com | May 10, 2008
Sources say the Knicks have offered Mike D'Antoni $24 million for four years. But the Bulls are also in heavy pursuit.
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Chicago Tribune | May 10, 2008
The financial situation involving former Bulls coach Scott Skiles will not prevent Chicago from paying Mike D'Antoni, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.
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New York Times | May 10, 2008
The Knicks reportedly have outlined a coaching contract that would make Mike D'Antoni the third-highest-paid coach in the NBA.
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Dallas Morning News | May 9, 2008
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle are still stuck in negotiations on the contract which will make Carlisle the team's head coach.
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ESPN | May 9, 2008
The outline of the deal is for approximately six years and $30 million although it could be even more lucrative.
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Daily News | May 9, 2008
"We're not going to get carried away (with individual workouts)," Kevin Love's father Stan said.
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The New York Daily News | May 9, 2008
Donnie Walsh refuted an internet report that the Knicks were preparing to make Mike D'Antoni a "staggering" offer to succeed Isiah Thomas.
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New York Post | May 9, 2008
Bobcats' executive Bernie Bickerstaff has been fired by the organization.
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ESPN | May 9, 2008
The New York Knicks outlined the parameters on a lucrative 5 year deal they are prepared to give to to Suns' Coach Mike D'Antoni on Thursday, and the Bulls' offer is expected to come by Sunday at the latest.
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East Valley Tribune | May 8, 2008
The New York Knicks could soon make a substantial financial offer to Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni, which could show him that he is their number one coaching target.
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Arizona Republic | May 8, 2008
Avery Johnson has been eliminated as a candidate for the head coaching job in Chicago.
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New York Post | May 7, 2008
Mark Jackson remains the favorite to actually become the next head coach of the Knicks, if for no other reason because many doubt Mike D'Antoni would be seriously interested in coaching the club.
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ESPN | May 7, 2008
The Suns expect to hear back from Mike D'Antoni one way or another about what he will be doing next season by Friday.
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Arizona Republic | May 7, 2008
Despite reports to the contrary, Mike D'Antoni has not ruled out the Knicks.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 6, 2008
A Phoenix radio station is reporting that Mike D'Antoni is closer to a deal with the New York Knicks because money is getting in the way of a Bulls' deal.
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New York Times | May 6, 2008
Mike D'Antoni could wind up in New York or Chicago.
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Chicago Tribune | May 5, 2008
Suns coach Mike D'Antoni has been granted permission to talk to the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks.
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New York Post | May 3, 2008
Sources have told the New York Post that the 2001-02 Coach of the Year Rick Carlisle has agreed to terms to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
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