Penny Hardaway, who has been in Houston since Jan. 1 rehabilitating his legs, appeared at the Knicks' practice Saturday with his physical therapist. The Knicks are shopping Hardaway and his $15.7 million contract, which expires after this season. Portland would be interested in him to cut its payroll, but wants to include Ruben Patterson in a deal with Theo Ratliff. Hardaway said that Isiah Thomas had told him there was trade talk right now, but "nothing solid." Hardaway has weakness in his left leg and tendinitis in his right knee. He will begin running next week and said he believed he could return from his injuries. He also said he was shocked when the Knicks traded Antonio Davis to Toronto for Jalen Rose, because "I was always told I'd be the one going for Jalen."

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Penny, they actually wanted someone who could still play for Jalen.