Van Gundy's Contract Ties

Speaking of compensation, expect the Knicks to put Jeff Van Gundy's next team in a vise before the former New York coach walks an N.B.A. sideline again.

While Van Gundy walked away from two years and nearly $8 million in salary when he stepped down last December, his services are still contractually bound to the Knicks.

Just as Dave Checketts made sure Pat Riley did not leave for nothing — the Knicks received two draft picks and $1 million in 1995 — the current management group will most likely ask for at least a first-round draft pick before allowing Van Gundy to join another franchise.

excerpted from:
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/17/sports/basketball/17NBAA.html

Hopefuly Van Gundy goes to Golden State so that we can get a high draft-pick

Well Aldridge his word isn't the gospel, he's wrong this time, as well as his predictions about our cap situation were wrong.

The more picks, the better :)

Posted by MCfan23:

The more picks, the better :)

We could even trade up for one high pick like Houston did in order to get Eddie Griffin. That was a great trade for both teams. You ever wonder if New Jersey would be better with Griffin or are they better having the 3 rookies and more depth?

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Posted by falcindor:

David Aldrige says the Knicks have no ties to him now and will not recieve anything for him.

Van Gundy still has a contract with the Knicks therefore we own his rights...

Totally.