But it appears that D'Antoni has run out of patience with Chandler, who has started the first 10 games, first at guard and more recently at forward. A demotion would mark a setback for both Chandler and the Knicks. D'Antoni has said a number of times that one of his primary objectives this season is to develop his top young players, starting with Danilo Gallinari and Chandler.

Against the Warriors, D'Antoni started Jordan Hill in Chandler's spot in the second half, and Chandler ended up playing a season-low 25 minutes and scoring eight points as the Knicks stumbled to the worst start in franchise history at 1-9.

Yesterday, D'Antoni concentrated on defense, with Jared Jeffries, a reserve since the fourth game of the season, working with the first team and Chandler a second-teamer. As for Chandler's move to the bench, D'Antoni wasn't ready to announce it. "We're still searching a little bit," he said. "We don't know yet, to be honest with you."

But Chandler's ineffectiveness has caused enough concern for team president Donnie Walsh to want to have a sit-down with his third-year player. "I think a lot of times younger players don't know how to deal with this kind of losing," Walsh said. "That's why I want to talk with him, to see if there's anything there."

Chandler had a brief chat with Walsh on his way off the practice floor, then seemed resigned to losing his starting berth.

"I don't know if I deserve it, but that doesn't matter right now," he said. "We're 1-9 and the most important thing is to get a 'W.' I won't be disappointed because it's a team effort and if you're a team player, you've got to be willing to do that."

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If we are concentrating on defense why not sit David Lee? And I sure as hell hope Douglas remains a starter. I heard he was limited because of a flu/stomach virus, but once thats done he's earned 30 minutes a night.

It will be interesting to see how Chandler takes things. I think his injury has slowed him, but he sure has regressed in other ways this year, and you wonder how he will take the demotion.

Chan will eventually get it together. He needs to really focus on taking it strong and really he should be used more like Marion, but we just don't have the PG player to set him up properly for easy baskets.

martin wrote:

fishmike wrote:He hasnt played well at all.

If we are concentrating on defense why not sit David Lee? And I sure as hell hope Douglas remains a starter. I heard he was limited because of a flu/stomach virus, but once thats done he's earned 30 minutes a night.

I am guessing that is waiting for Hill to play better than Lee in practice. Earning it.

I think Chandler should just not be allowed to shoot 3's. Its out of his range. Lets get our strongest and most athletic player in the paint and see what happens.

martin wrote:

fishmike wrote:He hasnt played well at all.

If we are concentrating on defense why not sit David Lee? And I sure as hell hope Douglas remains a starter. I heard he was limited because of a flu/stomach virus, but once thats done he's earned 30 minutes a night.

I am guessing that is waiting for Hill to play better than Lee in practice. Earning it.

Has Lee really earned it? We're 1 and 9.

Its time to charge the paddles, yell 'CLEAR'. Not tinker with a minor move.

WTF! Bench all the starters. Send a god darn freakin message!

Douglas
Hughes
Gallo
Hill
Darko

Nate, Lee, Harrington and Chandler off the bench.