David Lee has been one of the Knicks' most productive players, but when Channing Frye and Jared Jeffries return from injuries, he will return to his role as a reserve.

"David will go back to the bench," Thomas said. "That's for certain. Because I know my team. I know how I want him to play. The things we ask him to do in that second unit, he's very good at it."

Also joining Lee on the bench will be either Stephon Marbury of Steve Francis.

"When it's time to make the decision on who starts, who plays, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Thomas said.