Hey There Tyson Chandler, How Ya Doing?

Satryday or what I like to call "Saturday" when I can type properly, the New York Knicks and the New York media welcomed Tyson Chandler to the team and he was introduced via this presser which you can watch here thanks to knicksnow.com

It's Been A Craaaaazy Week For The NBA. Today Was Even Crazier

Tyson Chandler does this kinda stuff, is tall, & now a Knick.

As soon as the NBA lockout ended the talk began. It was being reported through various news outlets that Chris Paul via proxy had told the now NBA owned and controlled Hornets that he would not sign an extension and that he wanted to be traded most preferably to the New York Knicks.

Sure enough the Knicks were hungry for a huge serving of Chris Paul only, New Orleans would be damned before they gave him up to us for belly button lint.

The Carmelo Anthony trade left the cupboard empty for the Knicks. All the top market teams are seemingly in a high stakes arms race and this set the stage for the madness that ensued this week.

New York Football is Looking Pretty Good

Well, it's been three weeks and it's still early but the Jet's and Giants look so awesome it's scary. Both defenses are killing it, looking hungrier than a gaggle of coked up Calvin Klein models. The Jet's gave up their first offensive touchdown after 2 weeks to the Titans and even then held them to 17 points. The G men also played well, embarrassing Tampa in a shutout holding the Bucs to a total 86 yards. Yes....86!Bradshaw the Giant's second back had more than that by himself.

Hope For The Knicks

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Knicks fans may have some hope. Due to the terrible financial restictions of most NBA teams going into the 2009-2010 season the Knicks have played the waiting game and may be able to retain two of their hugest assets in David Lee and Nate Robinson.

From the Daily News:

"Nate wants to stay in New York."

Goodwin refused to discuss terms of a possible deal, but according to a Knicks source, Robinson is expected to sign a one-year contract worth between $4 million and $5 million, or at least $1 million more than his qualifying offer.

Goodwin has had talks with European clubs about Robinson, but the agent denied that he's used those conversations as leverage with the Knicks.

"We did not call up the Greek club (Olympiakos) to drum up an opportunity for Nate," he said. "They called us."

One league executive suggested that Robinson's deal is being delayed due to negotiations between the Knicks and their other restricted free agent, David Lee. For weeks, Lee's agent has made it clear he is looking for a contract that will pay his client $12 million annually.

The only team with cap space to sign Lee outright is Portland. There is also a possibility of a sign-and-trade with a number of teams. The Knicks would prefer to sign Lee to a one-year deal, which would enable them to retain his Bird Rights and also give the club flexibility for the free agent class of 2010. If Robinson were to sign for $5 million, Lee would likely ask for $10 million since, unlike Robinson, he is a full-time starter.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/2009/07/23/2009-07-23_agent_confident_nate_robinson_will_stay_with_knicks.html#ixzz0M65lM6KS

NBA Summer League Fun!!!

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The NBA Las Vegas Summer League has kicked off while I was recovering from that roofie an obeese one legged woman gave me outside of Target. Can't remember her name so let's call her Heather Hills. Get it? Like Heather Mills but fat! I'm trying dammit. I should have known better than to beleive a 300 pound woman would willingly hand out free cupcakes to raise diabetes awareness. Anyway word is Tyreke Evans and Brandon Jennings either of which the Knicks could have had are putting on a show in Vegas. Meanwhile the Dicks...pause....pardon, the Knicks start off tomorrow with a squad comprised of various vagrants and hobos found dwelling in the subways under MSG but also a few notables including rookies Toney Douglas, Jordan Hill and free agent Morris Almond of various nut jokes and Utah Jazz fame. If you guys would like to follow the action and even peek at the schedule check out http://www.nba.com/summerleague2009/. Now I must shower...I feel vulnerable.

My Frustration With The New York Knick Free Agency Campaign

Just finished writing a post for the well run New York Knicks fan site Poasting and Toasting outlining my frustration with the New York Knick free agency campaign. I came up with a partically clever title as well...check it out...if yyou dare muahahahahahaha...no really, check it out.

Grant Hill Re-Signs With Suns

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So Grant Hill re-signed with the Suns earlier today. Me? Don't care. Actually, I think we dodged a bullet. Grant deserves credit because his wife is hawt. Plus I guess he's kinda productive when he does play...you know when he's not gimped up. And...his wife is hawt. At one point I had a change of heart about the Knicks signing Hill...you know when I thought he'd be cheap...dirt cheap. But then I started hearing that Knicks President Donnie Walsh gave Hill TWO offers!?! One not so bad, 1yr for $5 mil OR the terrible deal 3yr for $10 mil. Really? Does Grant even have 3 years left? C'mon. Let's not tie up any free agent money with a guy who has played ONE full 82 game season in what? 14 years? C'mon. One for five is generous on the Knicks part because as productive as a player he is right now, he still doesn't answer any of the Knicks needs. In case you're wondering that would be consistent point guard play and interior defense. He is not a need ...he's a want, and you shouldn't blow your budget on a want or else you end up earning your meals by dumpster diving in a White Castle parking lot after having spent your whole pay check in a Patterson strip club adequately named Hi Beams Go-Go Lounge...at least that's what I hear happens...to other people. Not me.

UPDATE!!!! Lebron James Did NOT Say He'd Join The New York Knicks In 2010

Gadzooks! As It turns out the agent who first had info on the Lebron James 2010 free agency update that used to play on the same intramural squad as Lebron's cousin, who happened to be the cousin of my ex-girl Shareene, was full of shit. Go figure.

NY's Weekend Sports Review : Jason Kidd Turns His Back On The Knicks

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