ability to defend and to play at a fast pace, which is the biggest thing he’s looking for, not necessarily one who can score. We’ve been talking about Holiday’s two-way ability since January when he wasn’t on anyone’s radar, and it appears that Walsh loves the kid out of UCLA. He even went as far as to say that his first workout, he’s here today, was very good, and that he shouldn’t have been dejected.

Donnie Walsh sees an unsettled draft after Blake Griffin is chosen as the top pick, and thinks Ricky Rubio and Hasheem Thabeet could even fall past the first four selections on Thursday.

"I'm not confident they would be in the top four," Walsh said. Was he saying that these two prospects will slide? "It's possible," Walsh said. "I'm not saying it's going to happen."

Walsh said the Knicks have had conversations about moving up in the draft but such a trade, if it happens, may not come down until draft day.

"Of course we've had conversations, but I don't know if we're going to be able to do that," Walsh said.

The Knicks could also trade down and pick up Ty Lawson later in the draft.

Posted by SupremeCommander:

Here's my mock... guys that dropped were DeRozan and Henderson... I also cannot see Rubio falling which maybe makes me a fanboy

1	Clippers	Blake Griffin
2	Grizzlies	Ricky Rubio
3	Thunder	        Hasheem Thabeet
4	Kings	        Stephen Curry
5	Wizards	        Jordan Hill
6	Timerwolves	James Harden
7	Warriors	Terrence Williams
8	Knicks	        Johnny Flynn
9	Raptors	        Tyreke Evans
10	Bucks	        Brandon Jennings
11	Nets	        James Johnson
12	Bobcats	        Earl Clark
13	Pacers	        Tyler Hansborough
14	Suns	        Austin Daye
15	Pistons	        BJ Mullens

[Edited by - supremecommander on 06-22-2009 1:30 PM]

Posted by nyk4ever:

Donnie Walsh told the media that there is a 95 percent chance that the Knicks will not make a move before the NBA draft, taking their 8th selection Thursday night.

Via New York Post

Posted by Knicksfan:

Posted by OasisBU:

It would excite me if the Knicks traded the #8 and got picks in next years draft. From what I have heard so far this one is not all that exciting and next years is supposed to be better (I will admit I dont have much to base this on). But I do know that we dont have a pick next year and that good teams find a way of stockpiling picks, trading the #8 or some players would be a great way to do this. Either way, we need to get more future picks.

We'll worry about that later on. Remember either/both Lee or/and Nate can be used in sign-and-trades that might net us picks for next season. There will be solid talent to pick at #8th so the Knicks will probably use it. Donnie is not only focused on getting us in a nice position for 2010, but also to make us reach the playoffs next season and I believe he can if he uses his assets the right way.