NBA free agency has been in full effect over the past few days, with Baron Davis surprisingly signing to the Los Angeles Clippers, while other blue chip players of the league, like Corey Maggete, Josh Smith, and Elton Brand among others, are rumored to make their decision any day now.
However, the only player the New York Knicks feel will not hurt their cap-space plan and actually help them during the 2009/2010 season is current Bulls guard, Chris Duhon.
While a ton of Knick fans believe signing the night club extraordinaire to a two-year-deal is a bad thing, I beg to differ.
The Knicks are in desperate need of a point guard, with Stephon Marbury unlikely staying with the club. On top of that, a pass-first point with excellent ball handling skills and great defense are characteristics the cornerstone club hasn't seen since Mark Jackson or Charlie Ward.
And let us not forget the Knicks never accomplished anything great with a commander and chief like Marbury.This makes Duhon a great selection for the top spot in NYC.
However, with all the great basketball qualities Chris possesses, I can't just sit back and ignore the interest Monta Ellis has for the New York Knicks.
The dynamic young guard who is expecting a better offer than the Knicks can afford or want to give up due to the 2010 scheme, fits better into the D`Antoni`s game. But don't get me wrong, it’s all well and good. Waiting for the most talented players in the NBA is not a bad plan.
Nevertheless, the interest Monta Ellis has in the Knicks is very interesting. Nine other teams with more cap space are believed to be interested in Ellis, however it is rumored his desire to play for the Knicks is greater – so an inside source say’s.
Ellis's agent, Jeff Fried, made no comment on behalf of Ellis’s remarks but solely referred to the Warriors and their belief that he is the future point of the club, even more so now with Davis’s departure. It's expected the Golden State Warriors are going to offer a ten million per season in a six-to-seven year deal.
My question on this situation is should the Knicks, take, yet again another risk and offer Monta Ellis a mouth-drooling deal or stick to the 2010 plan and sign Chris Duhon, saying he denies the Orlando Magic offer?
Let me know...
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3 months ago
Monta!!!!!!!!
if we have ANY chance of getting him, we must act immediately. But sadly, there is none. Walsh, being great friends with Mullin (GM of golden state), would be the first to know if he was available for a sign and trade.
Knicks would be able to clear cap room next year but without a core group of players, Lebron wouldn't even consider leaving his home town. I say we have a better chance of landing the king WITH ellis.
from 3 months ago
Monta is staying put in G-State and Duhon's already been signed.
from 3 months ago
Yeah, unlikely, but he likes the Knicks and if they offer him a great deal which they won-t he would conisder leaving the Warriors.
Thanks for stopping by!
3 months ago
Tj! Just saw...he signed with the Knicks.
Makes the article irrelevant! hahah
Thanks for the heads up.
3 months ago
With Baron gone, there's no way the Warriors are letting Monta leave. They actually have cap space now so they're gonna offer him the bank.
3 months ago
Monta aint leavin Golden State in probably 5-6 years. Knicks have to wait quite a long time for that move to occur. Duhon though is a great addition to the knicks, he's already been signed.
3 months ago
Another major disappointment! Duhon and Galinari! Since we have already signed Duhon it appears, Let's package Galinari with Curry and get a real defensive,rebounding, shot blocking center. A package of Galinari, Balkman and Curry might be able to get us somone like Kaman and a pick in 2011? Toss in a boatload of cash.
3 months ago
Even if we didn't lose Baron Arnold, Monta was staying at GSW, getting ANY offers matched.
It is just foolish for any team to think they can sign Monta.
A sign and trade for a "star" being exchanged is the only way to pry Monta from Mully's grip.
3 months ago
T.J. and others, stated what I was going to say but now it is up to the Knicks to so wheeling and dealing perhaps a sign-and-trade. It will be tough finding takers for Stephon Marbury & Zach Randolph. The Knicks could take a run at Correy Magette or JR Smith.
3 months ago
So much has gone wrong when there were such high expectations with players the Knicks have brought aboard for the last couple of years. No one expects much from Duhon and that may be the difference. Duhon has a chance to make a name for himself with the Knicks. He would be stupid not to play his heart out for everything it is worth with his own 2010 free agency in mind. Billups had similar numbers to Duhon until his 7th year!!! I dont think anyone would mind signing Billups to the mid-level like Detroit did. He might not turn out to be the same but I see a lot of that type of player in Duhon. The point is that the position the Knicks are in they have to take some chances. Who knows what this kid will do at MSG.
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