Al Iannazzone writes that when Keon Clark was a restricted free agent, the Knicks only showed token interest in the 6-foot-11 center. Since Clark became unrestricted Monday, not much has changed.

"I don't think Keon is high on the Knicks' list," a league source said.

The Knicks have spoken to Clark's agent since Toronto cut him loose, but just to touch base. It was at least the third time they spoke since teams could begin negotiating with free agents July 1.

New York, however, doesn't appear willing to use the full $4.545 million mid-level salary-cap exception on Clark, who averaged 11.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.51 blocks for the Raptors last season. The Knicks would be more apt to split the mid-level exception between two players