News and Rumors (7/4):
- Nash giving Knicks time as Lakers jump in the mix: “A source said Tuesday that Nash is allowing the Knicks time to try and create a sign-and-trade deal that would be palatable for Phoenix — and also get Nash a higher annual salary. But the Raptors put a crimp in New York’s plans Tuesday when they reached a verbal agreement with restricted free agent guard Landry Fields on an offer sheet worth $20 million for three years.”- David Aldridge NBA.com
Landry Fields to sign offer sheet with Raptors: ”Earlier Tuesday, Fields reached an agreement on an offer sheet with the Toronto Raptors, a three-year deal worth about $20 million. The Knicks have the right to match the offer.That deal cannot be completed until next Wednesday, after the end of the N.B.A.’s annual moratorium. Teams are also prohibited from commenting until then.Chris Emens, Fields’s agent, said that under the deal, Fields would make $5 million and $5.2 million the first two years, with a significant increase in salary the third year.”- Nate Taylor The New York Times- Jeremy Lin to visit with Rockets on Wednesday: “Two people with knowledge of the plans say Jeremy Lin will visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, and the New York Knicks guard is expected to get a contract offer.” CBSsports.com
- Jason Kidd to sign with Knicks? : “Jason Kidd will sign w/ New York Knicks, a source close to Kidd told me.”- Can Pelister Twitter
- Steve Novak has been contacted by a dozen teams: “Steve Novak’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells @SNYtv “about a dozen” teams have expressed interest in Novak, an unrestricted free agent. Novak has expressed a desire to return to the #Knicks, but Bartelstein previously told @SNYtv, “He’ll be a free agent and we’ll jump into this thing.”- Adam Zagoria Sulia
- Knicks to turn attention to Rashard Lewis: “Lewis, who can play small forward at 6-foot-10, is looking to sign for the $3.09M mini mid-level exception after pocketing a $13.7M buyout from the Hornets. Lewis could settle for a $1.4 million veteran’s minimum with the right championship opportunity, but Miami figures to be in better position than the Knicks.- Marc Berman New York Post
- Knicks front office cool on dealing Shumpert to get Nash: “No one in NY front office wants Shumpert in sign-and-trade for Nash, but some in league wonder: Would Dolan’s lust for a star name overule?”- Adrian Wojnarowski Twitter
- Jared Jeffries has German Knee procedure: “Jared Jeffries confirmed with me today that he did in fact have the same unique knee therapy in Germany like Kobe and A-Rod.”- Jared Zwerling ESPNnewyork
- Knicks may look to bring back Shawne Williams for vet minimum: “Knicks can get Shawne Williams for the vets minimum. Solid option if Steve Novak isn’t re-signed.”- Frank Isola Twitter
No Jason Kidd. That’s all I ask. Give me Felton over Kidd, seriously.
