Greg Logan writes that Phase I of the Knicks' rebuilding- on-the-fly program became a stunning success with the acquisition of All-Star power forward Antonio McDyess and rookie point guard Frank Williams via a draft night trade.

Phase II begins tomorrow when NBA teams are permitted to begin negotiations with free agents before the opening of the signing period July 16. Having satisfied their need for a low-post scorer and upgraded the point guard position, the Knicks' primary objective now is no secret.