**Official 2010 NY knicks pre-season thread** 10/6 vs T-wolves (PARIS) 2PM MSG/NBA TV

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if Dolan tries to make Isiah the primary pitchman to sell Knicks season tickets
 
Originally Posted by Mark Antony

Dolan wants him to work for him so bad, let that %$@+% install cable.

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[h1]Knicks Sign Andy Rautins[/h1]Aug 12, 2010 5:50 PM EST

New York Knicks president of basketball operations Donnie Walsh announced Thursday that the team has signed guard Andy Rautins, the 38th overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft, to a player contract.

Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rautins, 6-4, 194-pounds, played four seasons at Syracuse University and averaged 12.1 points and 4.9 assists as a senior in 2009-10.
[h1]Dolan Spoke With Stern Before Hiring Isiah[/h1]
Aug 12, 2010 4:20 PM EST

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Knicks owner James Dolan spoke to NBA commissioner David Stern before re-hiring Isiah Thomas last week, according to two league sources.

The conflict of interest involving Thomas, the coach at Florida International, slipped past both men.
[h1]Tensions Thaw But Stern Says 'Gulf' Exists Between Owners, Players[/h1]
Aug 12, 2010 6:09 PM EST

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The three-and-one-half-hour bargaining session between the players and league on Thursday surprisingly included the direct participation of the NBA's biggest stars.

"I think it’s important for all of us, as the faces of the NBA, to be involved in the negotiations and what’s going on," said Carmelo Anthony, one of the All-Stars who could most immediately be affected by a new collective bargaining agreement. Anthony can become a free agent next summer.

"Our future’s in jeopardy if we can’t come to a mutual agreement," Anthony said.

According to sources in attendance, the tone of the discussions was not as rancorous as in the previous meeting. The owners did not threaten a lockout as frequently.

At one point, David Stern proclaimed that "there’s a gulf, not a gap" between the players' and owners' respective positions.

The two sides vowed to meet again before training camp opens.

"They generally objected to the entire proposal [submitted by the players to the owners]," Billy Hunter said. "They said they didn’t agree with it. We kind of anticipated that. But at the same time, it lends itself to more discussion so they all felt as though we did make progress in terms of our willingness to talk to one another as opposed to at one another. And so to that extent, things felt a lot better in the room – the atmosphere, the environment, the nature of the discussions – more so than in February. Things have thawed a lot."

Anthony was encouraged by the talks.

"It was great conversation, great dialogue going back and forth, great communication," Anthony said. "So hopefully we can come to an agreement soon."

Melo working hard to become a Knick.. I Dig
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... It has to be one of the reasons he's doing this.. Dude has a 3yr/ $65M.. That's $21.6M a season !!!
 
Originally Posted by Mark Antony

Dolan wants him to work for him so bad, let that %$@+% install cable.

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[h1]Knicks Sign Andy Rautins[/h1]Aug 12, 2010 5:50 PM EST

New York Knicks president of basketball operations Donnie Walsh announced Thursday that the team has signed guard Andy Rautins, the 38th overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft, to a player contract.

Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rautins, 6-4, 194-pounds, played four seasons at Syracuse University and averaged 12.1 points and 4.9 assists as a senior in 2009-10.
[h1]Dolan Spoke With Stern Before Hiring Isiah[/h1]
Aug 12, 2010 4:20 PM EST

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Knicks owner James Dolan spoke to NBA commissioner David Stern before re-hiring Isiah Thomas last week, according to two league sources.

The conflict of interest involving Thomas, the coach at Florida International, slipped past both men.
[h1]Tensions Thaw But Stern Says 'Gulf' Exists Between Owners, Players[/h1]
Aug 12, 2010 6:09 PM EST

Hunter_Billy_nba.jpg
The three-and-one-half-hour bargaining session between the players and league on Thursday surprisingly included the direct participation of the NBA's biggest stars.

"I think it’s important for all of us, as the faces of the NBA, to be involved in the negotiations and what’s going on," said Carmelo Anthony, one of the All-Stars who could most immediately be affected by a new collective bargaining agreement. Anthony can become a free agent next summer.

"Our future’s in jeopardy if we can’t come to a mutual agreement," Anthony said.

According to sources in attendance, the tone of the discussions was not as rancorous as in the previous meeting. The owners did not threaten a lockout as frequently.

At one point, David Stern proclaimed that "there’s a gulf, not a gap" between the players' and owners' respective positions.

The two sides vowed to meet again before training camp opens.

"They generally objected to the entire proposal [submitted by the players to the owners]," Billy Hunter said. "They said they didn’t agree with it. We kind of anticipated that. But at the same time, it lends itself to more discussion so they all felt as though we did make progress in terms of our willingness to talk to one another as opposed to at one another. And so to that extent, things felt a lot better in the room – the atmosphere, the environment, the nature of the discussions – more so than in February. Things have thawed a lot."

Anthony was encouraged by the talks.

"It was great conversation, great dialogue going back and forth, great communication," Anthony said. "So hopefully we can come to an agreement soon."

Melo working hard to become a Knick.. I Dig
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... It has to be one of the reasons he's doing this.. Dude has a 3yr/ $65M.. That's $21.6M a season !!!
 
I'm hoping they make the 7th seed and the Magic are the 2nd, that way I can head back and catch a game in Orlando.
 
I'm hoping they make the 7th seed and the Magic are the 2nd, that way I can head back and catch a game in Orlando.
 
Originally Posted by tommykairaa

hai have any of you guys been to a knick playoff game?

cause i havent ;[

Yea, back during the 1999 finals run... I was 11 or so.  Def was at the LJ 4pt play game vs Indiana in the 3rd round, and an Atlanta Hawks game in the 2nd round I believe. 
 
Originally Posted by tommykairaa

hai have any of you guys been to a knick playoff game?

cause i havent ;[

Yea, back during the 1999 finals run... I was 11 or so.  Def was at the LJ 4pt play game vs Indiana in the 3rd round, and an Atlanta Hawks game in the 2nd round I believe. 
 
[h1]NBA Encouraged By Meeting With Players[/h1]Aug 12, 2010 4:12 PM EST

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The National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association issued the following statement today:

"The NBA and NBPA held a four-hour bargaining meeting today that included constructive dialogue and a productive exchange of information. While we still have much work to do, it was encouraging how many players and owners participated in the process and all pledged to continue to work together. We all agreed to meet again before training camp.
 
[h1]NBA Encouraged By Meeting With Players[/h1]Aug 12, 2010 4:12 PM EST

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The National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association issued the following statement today:

"The NBA and NBPA held a four-hour bargaining meeting today that included constructive dialogue and a productive exchange of information. While we still have much work to do, it was encouraging how many players and owners participated in the process and all pledged to continue to work together. We all agreed to meet again before training camp.
 
Hey guys I have an extra ticket for Sunday maybe 2 (the second one is a game time decision by my wife) VIIHEAVEN is already coming with me. Let me know if you are interested.
 
Hey guys I have an extra ticket for Sunday maybe 2 (the second one is a game time decision by my wife) VIIHEAVEN is already coming with me. Let me know if you are interested.
 
Originally Posted by tim teufel

i dont see us making the playoffs with this squad.
Really? 40-41 wins will get you to the playoffs still in the East.

I think people are seriously underestimating the kind of upgrade we made this offseason. It's just a matter of these guys staying healthy & developing chemistry.

BTW, chemistry.com blows donkey $!!%, nothing but wild Shallow Hal looking females there. My college roommate put me on to the site, claiming it was major with teh females.
 
Originally Posted by tim teufel

i dont see us making the playoffs with this squad.
Really? 40-41 wins will get you to the playoffs still in the East.

I think people are seriously underestimating the kind of upgrade we made this offseason. It's just a matter of these guys staying healthy & developing chemistry.

BTW, chemistry.com blows donkey $!!%, nothing but wild Shallow Hal looking females there. My college roommate put me on to the site, claiming it was major with teh females.
 
Originally Posted by YEEUPP

This CBA talk may be more important to us than some of yall may think

well the last time there was a lockout, I was one depressed basketball fan
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Originally Posted by YEEUPP

This CBA talk may be more important to us than some of yall may think

well the last time there was a lockout, I was one depressed basketball fan
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Miami vs New York in Round 1 is a likely scenario.

That would be pretty cool.
 
Miami vs New York in Round 1 is a likely scenario.

That would be pretty cool.
 
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