Larry Brown and the Knicks have their eye on free agent forward Jared Jeffries from the Washington Wizards, the New York Post is reporting.

"Larry's liked Jared for a long time," one person close to Brown said. "Larry likes guys who can play multiple positions."

The Post believes that Jeffries could be had for the $5 million mid-level exception.

"He doesn't score a lot, but he does a little of everything," one team executive said. "He's a great team player, he gets hustle points, he can bring the ball up."

The Knicks inquired about Jeffries during the season.

Brown has also identified a classic point guard and a defensive center as other needs. Speedy Claxton and Chucky Atkins, both of whom played for Brown, are free agents.

An NBA source said the Blazers are still willing to talk trade with shot-blocking center Theo Ratliff.