February 25, 2006 -- KNICK NOTES

Jerome James said this week Knicks president Isiah Thomas would have been wasting his time had he brought shot-blocking center Theo Ratliff over from Portland.

But now, James will be shut down at least five more days because an MRI showed fluid on his hamstring; he could be out much longer.

Larry Brown, who has little regard for James, pushed Thomas hard to get Ratliff and the Knicks went down to the trading-deadline wire trying to get him.

The Knicks would not give up a youthful chip — a first-round pick or David Lee — to make the acquisition.

"Give me an opportunity to show what I can do . . . it would be a waste to bring him here," James said of Ratliff.

Thomas ripped James after the trading deadline, saying every player on his team has trade value except James. During a "Q&A" session Wednesday with season-ticket holders, one fan reprimanded Thomas, telling him he made a mistake signing the 7-1, 300-pound James to a five-year, $30 million pact. Thomas told the fan he was right.

Asked if he was offended by Thomas' remark that he has no trade value, James offered an interesting remark, revealing he was stung by having his starting center position yanked with the Eddy Curry trade.

"People say a lot of things when they're frustrated," James said. "He feels that way. I can't really blame him. I have been injured a lot this season. Much was expected of me. Just as much was promised to me. There's been disappointments on both sides. My injuries have definitely kept me out of position to prove my worth."



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Because of the two-for-one trade with Orlando, the Knicks have an open roster spot and, according to a league source, will sign a young player from either the CBA or the NBA developmental league. Brown has asked Knicks brass for a list.

. . . Brown's new three-guard rotation bounces Nate Robinson to the bench and shifts Quentin Richardson to starting small forward. Robinson was inactive last night. The biggest casualties of the arrangement are Robinson, Lee and swingman Qyntel Woods.

"These kids, we're 15-38, they've had a lot of chances to play," Brown said, adding, "We have too many young guys right now."

Posted by McK1:

February 25, 2006 -- KNICK NOTES

Jerome James said this week Knicks president Isiah Thomas would have been wasting his time had he brought shot-blocking center Theo Ratliff over from Portland.

But now, James will be shut down at least five more days because an MRI showed fluid on his hamstring; he could be out much longer.

Larry Brown, who has little regard for James, pushed Thomas hard to get Ratliff and the Knicks went down to the trading-deadline wire trying to get him.

The Knicks would not give up a youthful chip — a first-round pick or David Lee — to make the acquisition.

"Give me an opportunity to show what I can do . . . it would be a waste to bring him here," James said of Ratliff.

Thomas ripped James after the trading deadline, saying every player on his team has trade value except James. During a "Q&A" session Wednesday with season-ticket holders, one fan reprimanded Thomas, telling him he made a mistake signing the 7-1, 300-pound James to a five-year, $30 million pact. Thomas told the fan he was right.

Asked if he was offended by Thomas' remark that he has no trade value, James offered an interesting remark, revealing he was stung by having his starting center position yanked with the Eddy Curry trade.

"People say a lot of things when they're frustrated," James said. "He feels that way. I can't really blame him. I have been injured a lot this season. Much was expected of me. Just as much was promised to me. There's been disappointments on both sides. My injuries have definitely kept me out of position to prove my worth."



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Because of the two-for-one trade with Orlando, the Knicks have an open roster spot and, according to a league source, will sign a young player from either the CBA or the NBA developmental league. Brown has asked Knicks brass for a list.

. . . Brown's new three-guard rotation bounces Nate Robinson to the bench and shifts Quentin Richardson to starting small forward. Robinson was inactive last night. The biggest casualties of the arrangement are Robinson, Lee and swingman Qyntel Woods.

"These kids, we're 15-38, they've had a lot of chances to play," Brown said, adding, "We have too many young guys right now."

what a joke? the case against Thomas grows

Posted by BRIGGS:

jerome james will have trade value if he losses 40 pounds. they have to make it clear to him, if he DOES not lose the weight, regardless of BS injury--come on dude I have MS and I am 1 handed yet I work out almost every day and have to eat right--I think for 5mm in SALARY JJ can be responsible for what he puts into his mouth. if he cant use his legs--chop wood go buy a sledge hammer and smash concrete there are various cardiovascular machines that just use arm strength--guys who hav NO legs are in better shape than jerome. simply there is NO excuse for him not to lose 40.