After his sudden departure from the Memphis Grizzlies, Allen Iverson may sign with another NBA team quicker than most people thought.
According to SI.com, the president of the New York Knicks is planning to make a move in order to get Iverson to New York. Donnie Walsh confirmed yesterday that he is interested in signing the former league MVP.  Apparently Iverson is interested in playing for Mike D’Antoni and living in the Big Apple.
What I don’t understand is that the Knicks passed on Iverson over the summer. So why are they interested in him now? Probably because their season is already …read more

The New York Knicks finally prevailed over the Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague team on Sunday by 106-91 margin. But it wasn’t before a eight-minute delay in the third quarter when the visiting coach, Pini Gershon refused to leave after being ejected.
If it wasn’t odd enough that the coach continued to linger near the bench, at one point a rabbi tried to intervene, asking the officials to allow Gershon to stay.
“I explained that this is not a regular game and the kids are watching and [it's] important that there will be peace and forgive him,” Rabbi Yitchak Dovid Grossman said of …read more

David Lee was hoping to get a big payday this summer as he was coming off a career season where he led the league in double doubles and finished third in rebounding. But as a restricted free agent, teams steered clear of the 26-year-old forward, expecting the New York Knicks would match any contract offers. Throughout the summer, the New York brass and Lee’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, attempted to come to an agreement and explored sign-and-trade possibilities.
But in the end, the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a suitable long-term deal. On Thursday, Lee and the Knicks finally reached …read more

Tim Thomas, who was signed by the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason, injured his knee while getting ready for the NBA season. He’s scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery. A timetable will be set following the surgical procedure.
The 32-year-old was signed by the Mavericks to add perimeter marksmanship to the club. Last year, he shot 42.1% from three-point land in his 36 games with the New York Knicks. In 18 games he played with the Chicago Bulls, he shot 44.2% from beyond the three-point arc.
If Thomas misses a lot of training camp, he may find it difficult to carve out …read more

David Lee of the New York Knicks was hoping to cash in this summer. However, due to his restricted free agent status, that is looking more and more unlikely. Instead, multiple reports have surfaced that Lee will sign a one-year contract with the Knicks.
As long as Lee plays well next season, this may actually end up being better for the power forward out of Florida. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent next summer and he will be one of the better free agents on the market in a summer in which many teams targetting.
Last season, Lee averaged 16 points, 11.8 …read more

In the early morning hours on Saturday, Renaldo Balkman of the Denver Nuggets was pulled over in his automobile. After refusing to take a breathalizer, he was arrested and charged with suspicion of driving under the influence. Balkman was released from jail on a $500 bond.
Balkman was arrested in the city of Temple Terrance. The 25-year-old may face fines and/or a suspension from the NBA.
Prior to last season, Balkman was traded from the New York Knicks to the Nuggets. In 53 games, he averaged 5.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 steal per contest in 14.7 minutes. It was his third …read more

In the 2009-10 NBA season, there appears to be a few teams that will be fighting for the right to lead the league in number of ping pong balls for the 2010 draft lottery. Which teams are the worst of the worst? Here’s a look:
4. Sacramento Kings
The Kings are in the middle of a rebuilding process. While they have a few good pieces, they won’t be a contender for the playoffs next season. If they struggle with injury, they could be the worst team in the NBA.
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves looked to be taking steps in the right direction last …read more

Nate Robinson, the free agent guard for the New York Knicks, was pulled over and arrested on Tuesday. He was arrested for driving without a license. His license had been suspended for not paying a ticket.
This has been an interesting offseason for Robinson. Even though he posted above average stats last year and became a popular player after winning the slam dunk contest, the 5-foot-9 native of Seattle has had a difficult time finding any interest on the free agent market.
Last year with the Knicks, Robinson averaged 17.2 points, 4.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. He shot 43.7% from …read more

Steve Nash has won two MVPs while with the Phoenix Suns. On Monday, the Suns gave Nash a two-year contract extension worth a reported $22 million. Nash is expected to sign the offer some point this week.
The 35-year-old native of Canada is coming off of another very good season. While his numbers were down a little bit, he still is regarded as one of the best point guards in the leauge. Last year, Nash averaged 15.7 points, 9.7 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in 33.6 minutes.
Despite Nash’s play, the Suns weren’t able to make the playoffs. They struggled under …read more

Although it was all but confirmed earlier in the week that Jason Kidd would be returning to the Dallas Mavericks, that fact became official on Saturday. The future Hall of Famer signed a $25 million contract over three years.
Earlier in the offseason, Kidd was supposedly interested in joining the New York Knicks. However, the Mavs were able to offer more money and that seemed to turn the tables in the negotiations.
Last season, Kidd was extremely impressive as the Mavs made it to the second round of the playoffs. During the regular season, he averaged 9.0 points, 8.7 assists, 6.1 rebounds …read more