He's in his last year at 7.6 million. So it would' be a lot cheaper to let him walk. The only problem is, he's not the one with the self defeating attitude.

And in my opinion as to what he's worth? Well, if he's getting what he's getting now, then it's for what he has already accomplished with S.A. Otherwise, in my book, he's worth about 5 mil. as an influence. But then again, who am I to say what anyone is worth.

They say you have to be qualified to be in the top positions, so does that mean Bill Gates got 1,000 master degrees to qualify to make 100 billion? Of course not. Or for any other rich dude. So pay them what they deserve and do it right, because we have a cap to deal with. But then again, that could also apply to dolan who makes stink'n millions and other owners who make stink'n millions. It's no wonder the owners wanted a cap on the NBA. And why others sports have adopted the same philosophy.

What contender is going to get to the next level with Malik Rose?

The closest player I can think of for comparison's sake is Kurt Thomas. Phoenix had to give Seattle a first rounder just to take Rose. Granted, Seattle wasn't a contender. They flipped him to San Antonio for a first rounder. So, the market for a quality rotation-grade big is a first. But KT could rebound, defend, and hit the occasional jumper. He also has a legit NBA body. Rose can only really defend. He's undersized, not a good rebounder, and he definitely cannot hit the occasional jumper.

So, my guess is the best the Knicks could get is a pick at the bottom of the second round... which essentially amounts to nothing.

some Bengay and a used bandaid

Yeah, he's got character. No really! Nate's got a thing for him in the shower.

i personally think if Malik was given more minutes he could be a solid role player for any team... only problem is we have no need for a veteran taking up minutes at the PF position when we have so many young guys like Lee, Gallo & Chandler who need those minutes to develop their games.