sprewell safe, for now

after seeing the stats of last nights knicks - magic game i find it hard to believe that the knicks want to trade spree and who for? the knicks would not get a player of spree's talent ( van horn?, i dont think so)all they need to do is hang tight , take a decent big man in the draft and with the welcome return of Antonio McDyess the knicks will have all the muscle they need. Latrell Sprewell is the heart and soul of the team and i think the knicks would be making a big mistake letting him go

That was going to be a big mistake, at least the management didn't show they are that stupid like they have done it other times.

When you say you saw the stats, I would think you didn't watch the game. Spree was the only one scoring from the field in 2 overtime for the Knicks during that game. Spree is really loved here and we didn't want to see him leave, that's why I was happy the Knicks didn't accept the cheap offers coming from some other teams.

Van Horn is weak and fragile to be compared with Spree. Spree might not be a real SF, but the Knicks have to use him there cause they don't want to waste his talent in the bench. Also, he's the one who started that run in the playoffs we saw few years ago when for the first time ever, an 8th spot showed up in the Finals. I'm not saying that they didn't trade him cause of that but I'm saying that's why he's so loved by the fans here.

Regarding next year. I have to agree, the Knicks (if lucky) are coming with a very competitive team which would include a hopefully healthy McDyess and some Milos Vujanic (from Yugoslavia) who is considered as good as Nash at the Point and we saw him playing in the World Basketball Championship last summer for the winning team. I believe they have to get a decent center to support Doleac and get those guys (Harrington, Thomas, Weatherspoon) back to their position (PF). Knicks really were coming great this year til that McDyess injury happened, and even like that they are few games out of the Playoffs which if any team struggle (I don't think the Magic but the Bucks or Wiz), they might have a good try to that spot.

your right about not seeing the game, or fucked up station here in england choose to show the jazz@ sixers over pat's Ceremony, how fucked up is that!? il have to wait for it off pontel, also next year i want to see the knicks land a pg (not payton) a real pass first shoot second pg, maybe frank williams will step up

No, like I said, they're giving a try to that Milos Vujanic who supposely is the best prospect from the European league and he already was drafted by the Knicks, so it's up to him to come to the league or staying playing there. I don't have the site at the moment, but the comments from Divac "teammate" were positives.

it would be nice if he would come over, like you said we already have the rights to him. i dont think c-ward will be here next year

Addressing Knicks Needs There is the article.

The Knicks drafted Vujanic in the second round last June. He replaced Los Angeles Clippers rookie Marko Jaric in Yugoslavian national team's starting lineup midway through the World Championships in August and helped lead Yugoslavia to the title. He has been averaging more than 25 points for Partizan Belgrade this season.

And it's not like the Knicks don't need help at the point.

In Sacramento last week, New York reporters questioned Kings center Vlade Divac, who manages Partizan Belgrade, about Vujanic's NBA future.

"When he finishes this season, we will sit down and decide," said Divac, who said Vujanic can opt out of his contract with Partizan following this season. "If he asks me, as a friend and teammate from the national team, I would advise him to come after this year straight to New York. But as the president of the club, I wish he could stay. He's in a good position."

Vujanic is compared to Dallas All-Star Steve Nash because of his slashing, energetic style. Divac said that made a difference for the Yugoslavians when Vujanic became a starter after two losses in round-robin play in Indianapolis. With his penetration, he created room and scoring opportunities for Divac and Kings All-Star forward Peja Stojakovic.

Asked if Vujanic could start for the Knicks, Divac didn't hesitate.

"Oh, no question," Divac said. "He is that kind of player. I think he's ready, and it would be nice for his career to come straight to New York. It's up to him. He may think he needs one more year to develop. Who knows?"

hey thanks for the insight, and that wizard's 8th spot thing, nice!!

hey thanks for the insight, and that wizard's 8th spot thing, nice!!

, You're welcome

Most scouts say Vujanic is a shoot-first, pass-second kind of guard...points before assists and all that jazz...

funny

does anybody know who's gonna sign tyrone hill or bimbo coles?

Lakers should sign Tyrone Hill. Bimbo coles should retire, I don't think those old legs can do much compared with these guys.

cheers, when is the deadline for signing player, is it tonight?

magic should sign hill

This is a new report on that article I sent you MP3. Too bad I would say.

Knicks may lose point guard prospect
By Joe Aquilar, NBA Editor

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Knicks have not exactly been an organization that finds jewels in the NBA Draft. This held true until the word on the street was that their second-round selection from this year, Yugoslavian guard Milos Vujanic, was the next great point guard.

Vujanic has a gold medal around his neck and the endorsement of NBA players who would know -- Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic. He also has options besides the Knicks, namely Real Madrid of the Spanish League, according to the New York Post.

According to the newspaper, Real Madrid is struggling through a nightmarish season. The team plans a shakeup in the offseason, and local media is speculating the rebuilding process will include the hiring of esteemed Yugoslavian coach Bozidar Maljkovic and the acquisition of Vujanic, according to The Post.

Vujanic won't stay in his current Yugoslavian league because it pays poorly. Real Madrid of the Spanish League, where current Memphis star Pau Gasol once played, has deep pockets and a favorable tax system to work with. Second-round picks are only eligible for the minimum salary for capped-strapped clubs, which equates to around $400,000. The Knicks could use part of their $4.5 million mid-level exception but they may want to use this to shop this summer's deep free-agent class. New York won't have its smaller $1.4M exception available this summer because it burned it on Michael Doleac last August, and this exception can be used just once every two years.

Knick GM Scott Layden is trying to rectify the situation. Layden traveled to Yugoslavia to meet with Vujanic last week for the second time in two months.

Vujanic maintains he's not sure whether or not he wants to come to the NBA next season, partly because of the glut of point guards the Knicks already have on their roster. New York currently has Howard Eisley, Charlie Ward and rookie Frank Williams on its roster.

If Vujanic is signed, New York would certainly buy Ward's $6-million contract, which it can do for $2 million.

you would think that he would want to play in the best league in the world + looking at his stats from europe he would be starting for the knicks anyway. sellout!

He would start for the Knicks but the Knicks don't have the amount available that other team can pay him.

i know its a business but come on Milos!! show a bit of pride