Posted by Cosmic:

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by Nalod:

Isles, based on reports it almost seems the Mobley is concerned also about his health and seems that doing this right is a priority. Knicks are on the hook for this one and since they accepted the deal the insurance company might not cover it as its a prexisting condition.

I'd be curious to know if Mobley is concerned about his condition or about the Knicks putting an end to his career prematurely. From what I read, Mobley insisted on seeing the doctor in Minnesota, perhaps to prove that his condition hasn't changed or isn't as serious as the Knicks are making it seem and he should be allowed to continue his career.

That doctor is the one Curry refused to see out of fear that that doctor would put an end to his career.

Knick guard Cuttino Mobley has met with a heart specialist in Minneapolis - the same one which teammate Eddy Curry refused to visit during his dispute with the Chicago Bulls which resulted in the sign and trade to New York, the New York Post is reporting.

One source said Mobley has mulled taking a medical retirement, depending on the results of the series of heart tests. However because this was a preexisting condition it is unclear if he has the standard insurance stipulations in his contract.

"It's a tough call," the source said. "I'm pretty sure (he) doesn't want to take chances if it's really that serious. It's a tough situation. The most important thing is him and his health."

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As the Knicks try to distance themselves from their laughingstock days, one tragicomedy continues to engage the NBA. The latest in the "Free Starbury" movement comes from the Celtics' Sam Cassell, who said the Knicks' decision to keep Stephon Marbury inactive is "bad for the league."

"They really need to get that thing resolved," Cassell said Tuesday night before the Knicks' 110-101 loss to the Celtics in Boston. "It doesn't look good for both parties. Steph wants to play and he's better than the guys playing ahead of him. I don't understand it."

Cassell, however, does understand the buyout process. Last season he forfeited half of his salary ($850,000) to be set free by the Clippers so he would be allowed to sign with the Celtics. He went on to win his third NBA championship ring.

Marbury, who hasn't played this season, doesn't have that kind of situation available to him. Unlike Cassell, who had superagent David Falk, Marbury doesn't have an agent. The NBA players association is assisting him in buyout talks with Knicks president Donnie Walsh. Marbury and a union representative met with Walsh a week ago at the MSG Training Center to open discussions. But unlike Cassell, Marbury maintained his stance that he will not give up any of his $21.9-million salary.


The Knicks, said a person with knowledge of the situation, initially considered offering a $15-million settlement to set Marbury free. The sides have not met since. "They need to keep talking and get something done," Cassell said. (The Knicks are owned by Cablevision, Newsday's parent company).

Cassell left the Clippers knowing he was stepping into a special situation. But for Marbury, the opportunities might not be as bountiful or as plentiful. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he is a Marbury fan, but a person close to the situation said it would be surprising if Dallas added him to a roster that has Jason Kidd.

Some NBA executives say the Heat, who are shallow at point guard, would seem to be a perfect destination for Marbury. But others wonder if the Heat - like any team - has concerns about adding Marbury to its locker room.

Who will blink first? Will Marbury forfeit some salary to get back on the court, or will the Knicks, if they fall under .500, turn to him for help?

An NBA coach told Newsday that after committing to moving on without Marbury, Mike D'Antoni "can't turn back now."

Notes & quotes: The Mavericks' Jerry Stackhouse took a swipe at a few Knicks when he reacted to Rick Carlisle's decision to sit him for matchup reasons Sunday in Dallas' overtime win at the Garden. Stackhouse told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Jamal Crawford, Quentin Richardson and Wilson Chandler are "scared to guard me" in summer pickup games.

Posted by TMS:

Posted by Uptown:

Posted by TMS:

he was definitely Isiah's best pick along w/D Lee.

Nate was a pretty good pick aswell. Officially Pho made the pick, but I'm sure they made the pick for Isiah due to the trade...

MDA always liked Nate, i think it was their pick & probably Isiah liked him as well.

[Edited by - TMS on 11-15-2008 3:22 PM]

2005-06-28 ---- Knicks ----Acquired: Quentin Richardson, rights to Nate Robinson, cash ---- Traded: Kurt Thomas, rights to Dijon Thompson ---- trade with Suns

Posted by TMS:

thanks for being so quick on that bro

Posted by Allanfan20:

Do you have the streaming video, cosmic?

I appreciate everything btw.

Posted by EnySpree:

Posted by crzymdups:

Posted by EnySpree:

Zach looks like Oak on the boards big time!

he looks good, but he's -20 for the game on +/-...

man **** that stat!!! right now he's carrying the knicks.....watch the game and stop looking at that dumb ass stat

Exactly. The +/- stats are so subjective. Which is why anytime anyone mentions 82games.com I want to choke them to death.

You want a GOOD site? A site that shows you a team's runs and the lineups in at the time? A site you can judge for YOURSELF that during a run or an opponents run a player/lineup/etc was the reason for it?

Well, here it is, bookmark it, love it, learn it.

game flows

Click on a game. Then, you can mouseover anything on the chart anywhere and a window pops up with even more detailed info.

THIS is what you need to pay attention to!