See it on the front page now..

“…In the intervening time there are more urgent issues — the draft, free agency and trades — to research and resolve. When those issues are settled, that’s when Walsh will determine whether even to hire a general manager.

In all probability, it will happen in spite of how highly Walsh regards senior VP Glen Grunwald; because, should the Knicks ever recoup esteem in the standings, Donnie’s chosen one will succeed him when he retires. His $5 million per contract expires in April 2011, at which time Walsh will have just turned 70.

Though Mullin (if free) unquestionably will be among the top three candidates along with Billy King and Billy Knight — Walsh has Indiana Pacers affections and connections with all three — you had better believe there has been no conversation with Chris; tampering could cost the Knicks a No. 1 pick. So, naturally, there has been no commitment.

Yet the rumors continue to circulate to the contrary. In the last few days, I’ve received e-mails from unsound sources contending Mullin-to-the-Knicks is verbally a done deal. A couple of months ago, I was alerted Mullin was shopping for a home in Westchester (for years, he has owned one in the Hamptons), but the name of the real estate agent was not provided.

Walsh has been bombarded with related rumblings, and not just about Mullin.

“Some guy called me yesterday and said he’d heard I’d hired Billy Knight,” Walsh said. “I have no idea where all this stuff comes from. It’s amazing how much misinformation is out there…”

Knight was rumored to be a leading candidate last season, but Walsh decided not to hire anyone in that capacity. I think Mullin, under Walsh’s tutleage, could be okay. People want to look at his record in Golden State, but they did make the playoffs- an astounding feat.

I wonder where this leaves Allan Houston? Walsh, like us, sees H2O as an executive in the making. I’m sure any hire will have to keep Houston under his arm and allow him the ability to grow.

He better bring AR with him or else who cares.

Another thing, when did Walsh purchased the Knicks. This ain't the Pacers. Last time I check Dolan still signs the checks for all things Knicks. For all I know in two years with no Lebron or Wade in sight, Jimmy decides to dump the whole lot of them.

Posted by Pharzeone:

Another thing, when did Walsh purchased the Knicks. This ain't the Pacers. Last time I check Dolan still signs the checks for all things Knicks. For all I know in two years with no Lebron or Wade in sight, Jimmy decides to dump the whole lot of them.

Eh, I hear you, though it is hard to believe Dolan would do this. Even the biggest fool can learn a lesson here and there. So far he has kept his word-- media policy, donnie's free-reign, etc., and there doesn't seem to be much reason to go away from that now or in the next few years. The keys are confidently in Donnie's hands.

Mullin isn't very good. Now if he has to report to Donnie exclusively, and has to listen to the other guys on staff, then I suppose it could work. He's not a total fool but he has made some franchise crippling decisions in the past. Kinda wary about this guy.

Posted by orangeblobman:

Posted by Pharzeone:

Another thing, when did Walsh purchased the Knicks. This ain't the Pacers. Last time I check Dolan still signs the checks for all things Knicks. For all I know in two years with no Lebron or Wade in sight, Jimmy decides to dump the whole lot of them.

Eh, I hear you, though it is hard to believe Dolan would do this. Even the biggest fool can learn a lesson here and there. So far he has kept his word-- media policy, donnie's free-reign, etc., and there doesn't seem to be much reason to go away from that now or in the next few years. The keys are confidently in Donnie's hands.

Are we sure about that. Layden was basically fired for the Knicks poor record and the failure to sell out the Garden. The Knicks are a different animal than other teams. Jimmy is the owner of the Knicks but he is still on a leash with his daddy and the rest of Cablevision board members. Remember when Charles Dolan tried to remove him due to low revenue reports by the Knicks back in 03. Jimmy went into action and got rid of Layden and brought in Isiah and charged him basically with putting fannies in the seat and making the playoffs at any expense. I think Dolan step back for most of the season but there were reports where he began making his face and opinion known late in the season. Once Donnie removes himself or is remove I believe Dolan plans on putting his guy Houston in spot of running the Knicks. Dolan made Houston an assistant to Donnie for a reason and it wasn't just for him to get the guy coffee.

Posted by EnySpree:

Posted by fishmike:

the good:
got two first rounders back in a sign and trade for Dampier who sucked
Traded Claxton and Dale Davis for Baron Davis
drafted Monta Ellis (42nd over all)
traded Dunleavy, Troy Murphy and Diogu for Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington
Selected Anthony Randolph

the bad:
picked Patrick OBryant 9th
gave Cory Maggette big money
didnt shoot Don Nelson in the head with a cannon

didn't he sign foyle too? not sure I'm trying to find out...I think he did something else naughty too, i gotta check

Hell yeah. He also signed D Fish to a big money deal and that was a disaster. Drafted Ike Diago...list goes on.

I hope you guys realize that Mullin has a far worse resume than Zeke.

Posted by holfresh:


OH Lord no!!!!!!!!!!!!!..PLEASE NO...

That should be everyone's reaction to Mullin coming here.

Posted by Pharzeone:

He better bring AR with him or else who cares.

or Brandan Wright.