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Since his hiring, Knicks President Donnie Walsh has been feverishly working to get his team ready for the summer of 2010, where one of the most coveted free agent classes of all time will become available. With phase one of the plan complete; free up cap space, take a look at some of the best free agent combo options the Knicks will have this summer. Begin Slideshow

Upon arriving in New York, Tracy McGradyÆs 29 game stint as a Knick was highly regarded as his tryout for a contract this offseason. At the surface, McGradyÆs first few games as a Knick do not look so bad, despite the KnicksÆ 1-4 record.á After missing much of the last three seasons due to injury, McGrady has labored through five games, averaging 25.8 minutes. His 14 point average has been highlighted by ...

The biggest headline for the Knicks at the trading deadline last week was not the acquisition of Tracy McGrady, but the clearance of enough cap room in order to sign two players to maximum contracts this summer. This comes as a huge accomplishment, as it has been managementÆs goal all along. For a rebuilding team, being able to sign two max free agents is a huge plus, because if nothing else, ...

A trade months in the making finally became official as the NBA neared its trading deadline earlier today, but not without a couple of speed bumps. The Knicks acquired Tracy McGrady today in a three team trade with the Kings and Rockets. Late last night it was reported that the Rockets had agreed to trade McGrady to the Kings in exchange for Kevin Martin. However, the Knicks were still able to prevail ...

The second major trade leading up to ThursdayÆs NBA trade deadline was completed this afternoon, as the Clippers sent Marcus Camby to the Blazers in exchange for Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake, and cash. The trade comes at a crucial time for Portland, whose two big men, Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla, are out for the season with injuries. In order to cope with the injuries, 37 year old Juwan Howard has been ...

When the Wizards traded Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood to the Mavericks this past week, the KnicksÆ hope for a three team deal to bring Tracy McGrady to New York came crashing down. However, the Knicks and Rockets have renewed talks, and Yahoo! Sports is reporting that ôan agreement is within reach.ö The new proposed deal would bring McGrady to New York, along with Brian Cook and Joey Dorsey, in exchange for ...

Who would’ve thought five years ago that a 14-20 record would garner a team serious consideration for the playoffs? As bizarre as it is, the Eastern Conference has become that weak, and with that very record, the Knicks are one game out of the seventh and eighth seeds of the East. At the beginning of the season, the Knicks were predicted to have another lottery selection type season. However, Coach ...

While the Knicks continue their climb to the playoffs, they certainly are not free from controversies or distractions. Nate Robinson, the reigning Slam Dunk Contest champion who has not played in 12 games, was fined $25,000 by the NBA for comments made by his agent regarding a trade request. Robinson, often criticized for his overwhelming emotions, was a key part of Knick squads in the past. But as the Knicks slowly start ...

For months, Donnie Walsh had been ôsavingö the (not-so coveted) 15th and final rosterá spot on the Knicks. After recently bypassing roster additions, most notably Allen Iverson, WalshÆs ultimate plan for the spot was unveiled as the Knicks took a chance by signing Jonathan Bender last week. Bender, who was forced to retire after the 2005-06 season due to persistent knee problems, was the fifth overall selection of the 1999 NBA Draft ...

For months, Donnie Walsh had been ôsavingö the (not-so coveted) 15th and final rosterá spot on the Knicks. After recently bypassing roster additions, most notably Allen Iverson, WalshÆs ultimate plan for the spot was unveiled as the Knicks took a chance by signing Jonathan Bender last week. Bender, who was forced to retire after the 2005-06 season due to persistent knee problems, was the fifth overall selection of the 1999 NBA Draft ...