With a few Kobe rumors that have been going on since the NBA Finals, Knicks President Isiah Thomas has decided to finally put them to rest. On the chances of the New York Knicks actually signing Superstar Kobe Bryant?

"Less than zero," said Thomas.

Isiah Thomas, the spin-control artist, asked this of writers who spoke with him yesterday at the Knicks practice facility.

"Please don't write that we're getting ready to go sign Kobe Bryant," Thomas said. "Chances are we're not going to sign Kobe, so don't make it like we have a chance to sign Kobe. Because then all our fans will be like, 'Damn, we didn't get Kobe.'"