Mitch Lawrence of the Daily News reports that the Knicks are still in the market for a point guard. After Andre Miller and Baron Davis were removed from the equation, they are looking at Nick Van Exel.

Knicks GM Scott Layden is expected to make a play for Van Exel. But as of yesterday, Layden hadn't contacted Dallas. The Mavs are looking to improve their defense with someone who can defend in the paint and rebound? someone like the Knicks? Kurt Thomas. Because of the differences in salaries, any deal involving Van Exel and Thomas would also include more salary going to the Mavericks.

One Western Conference executive who recently talked to the Mavs said that Dallas fully intends on keeping Van Exel, and would consider moving him only if doing so can significantly improve the team. "They think Van Exel will help them a ton," the official said.