The second-year expansion Charlotte Bobcats beat the $125-million Knicks, 116-109, Saturday; Charlotte's second blowout win in as many meetings this season dropped the Knicks to last in the league.

"I don't worry about what guys make," Larry Brown said. "You worry about the contribution they make to your team. That's the thing that's most important. Because guys are making a lot of money doesn't always equate to wins."

Chicago unconditionally owns the Knicks' lottery pick this season from the Eddy Curry deal.