Greetings From Orlando

Marc Berman of the NY Post gives a blog update from the NBA’s pre-draft camp in Orlando. Among the topics he discusses his Michael Jordan’s take on the Knicks, the future of the Knicks coaching staff, and the first signs of a relaxed MSG media policy. There is also some words from old friend Larry [...]

Only in dreams….

In today’s New York Post, Marc Berman has some very informative quotes from Donnie Walsh and Mike D’Antoni on potential number one-overall pick PG Derrick Rose. The Knicks currently have a 7.4 % chance of landing the top selection in June’s draft. Here are the quotes on Rose:
“I just haven’t seen too many guys with [...]

Isiah in Europe Scouting Talent

Marc Berman of the NY Post says that Donnie Walsh has sent Isiah Thomas to Europe to scout prospects Danilo Gallinari and Nicolas Batum.
“It was Thomas’ first assignment since being fired as head coach April 18, two days after the season, and reassigned to a role with no title. Walsh said he would seek his [...]

Beat Writer Blogs

Over on his blog, Newsday’s Alan Hahn has heard rumblings about Z-bo’s future in NY.
“There were some gossip items in the tabloids today involving a party that Zach Randolph threw at The Plumm, which is a West Village hangout. Apparently Z-Bo was telling people he doesn’t expect to be back with the Knicks next season.”
Clearly, [...]

Smith Jets in for Interview

Frank Isola reports that Kenny Smith will interview with the Knicks this week.
Meanwhile, Marc Berman says that Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, who played in Indiana for three years during his NBA career, may factor in the Knicks coaching plan should the Raptors lose in the first round of the playoffs. Mark Jackson is also expected [...]

Going to get the Papers, get the Papers

Marc Berman of the NY Post is reporting that Mark Jackson and Donnie Walsh have talked on the phone this past week and that they are planning to meet face to face at the Garden today.
On his blog Frank Isola, who targeted Jax back in October, says it’s his job to lose.
“From what I’m hearing [...]