Well, it’s disturbing. We’ve got a new direction, lots to be hopeful and excited about, and the fact that us Knickerbloggees can even entertain the notion that Dolan might someday hand control BACK to the (second) worst GM that he ever hired, a guy who crippled and defiled the franchise for years .. yes, I am disturbed now.

Glad he’s off the payroll. Here’s hoping things go exceedingly well this year and this is the last we ever hear of Zeke.

Thank goodness Stern had the cojones to do what the NCAA did not — and I don’t say that because of the effect on the Knicks, but rather because I believe this would have been terrible for the college game, and thus for the sport as a whole.

So I can only presume the consultant gig paid less than his job at FIU? lol

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=SummerForecast10-BestNewcomer

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=SummerForecast10-WorstNewcomer

“We’re not talking about the worst player per se but the one who will have the most negative impact or the most disappointing season, relative to expectations, price, etc. Or the player who will wear out his welcome first.”

Thanks for the news, guys.

P.S. LeBron looks stupid in a Heat jersey.

I think the Nets see Murphy as more than an expiring contract. He was maybe the most talented player in the trade. The Nets have actually quietly upgraded their talent considerably this offseason and might have a decent rotation: Harris, Morrow, Damion James/Travis Outlaw, Murphy, Lopez starting with Favors, Jordan Farmar, James/Outlaw, and Terrence Williams on the bench.
Morrow made Lee somewhat expendable: http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/pcm_finder.cgi?request=1&sum=1&p1=leeco01&y1=2010&p2=morroan01&y2=2010

Lee is the same age as Ariza and didn’t improve from year 1 to year 2…

“The Hornets are hoping that the addition of Ariza addresses Paul’s concerns about the team’s commitment to winning by showing that they’re willing to spend money to get better. Ariza signed a five-year, $34 million deal with the Rockets last summer.” — I don’t know how making this trade makes CP happy. Collison had a lot of value after last season. Sure, Ariza is a good 5th starter, but he’s overpaid and has a weak offensive game.

The Pacers essentially took on salary in exchange for Collison, and they certainly have a reason to be happy, but the Rockets come out of htis deal looking the best, having picked up a young player who has the potential to be better than Ariza, and saved $28 million over the life of Ariza’s contract.

James Dolan, deciding he wishes to spend more time on his music, has donated MSG to Walt Frazier. Frazier, asked for comment, called the act “magnificent and beneficent, both astounding and resounding.”

Shares of Cablevision were off 2.73% in light trading.