Thursday, June 26, 2008

Today's Knicks News

Knicks looking to trade David Lee?
As per Alan Hahn of Newsday

"Lee, known for his hustle and rebounding, has been a major piece in several trade discussions Walsh has had over the past few days that involve acquiring another pick in the draft to go with the Knicks' selection at No. 6. The Memphis Grizzlies have considered taking Lee in a package that would include the Knicks' receiving the Grizzlies' pick at No. 5.Other teams, including the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in Lee."

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-spknix265741955jun26,0,7803540.story

Knicks to trade up or down? Memphis Deal Dead?
As per Marc Berman of the post

"The Knicks have talked to Portland about trading down, swapping No. 6 with 13, possibly gaining point guard Jarrett Jack. But a league source said Walsh has very little interest in trading down, only up. "
"Last night a league source said that Charlotte was closing in on a deal with Memphis that would give the Bobcats the fifth pick, with their eye on Westbrook or Kevin Love. "

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06262008/sports/knicks/deal_donnie_in_117300.htm

Knicks unlikely to trade with Minnesota?
As per Frank Isola of the News

"The Knicks are trying to move up, but a source close to negotiations said it is unlikely that Walsh will make a trade with Minnesota. If Mayo and Gordon are gone, the Knicks can either go for a point guard (Westbrook or Bayless) or take Gallinari, who is considered the top international player in the draft. "

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2008/06/25/2008-06-25_italian_small_forward_danilo_gallinari_c.html

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