According to Marc Berman, the feeling throughout the New York organization is that the Knicks will be on a level playing field with the Cavs in the competition to sign LeBron James this summer.

"I feel good about the possibility of being a very good team next year," Mike D'Antoni said Sunday. "I don't know anything yet about the main guy [James]. I really don't have a clue and I don't think anyone knows. But I am confident we can make it right. I do feel we're in a good position -- either way."

The Knicks believe that James needs to be surrounded by a shooter and another player who can find his offense in the fourth quarter.

D'Antoni also expressed high hopes for Bill Walker which would seem to indicate that the team plans on retaining him.  The Knicks hold an option to waive the final two years of Walker's contract.