Hawks star Joe Johnson has been linked to the Knicks as rumors about his upcoming free agency increase, but he is downplaying the speculation.

Reports claim that Johnson's history with Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, they spent time together in Phoenix, and agent Arn Tellem's relationship with New York executive Donnie Walsh could lead to him signing with the Knicks this summer.

"That is always going to be kind of scrutinized and everybody wants to know what's what," Johnson said. "So we'll see. I don't know what is going to happen, to be honest with you."