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Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:18 pm EST

Chris Wilcox to Knicks, Malik Rose to the Thunder

By Kelly Dwyer


The Oklahoma City Thunder have sent Chris Wilcox to the New York Knicks for Malik Rose (above, left). I have no idea why.

Both have similar, MLE-ish contracts that expire this summer, but Wilcox can play. Rose, who is a good locker room guy but has only played 18 contests this year, cannot.

Rose hasn't shot over 40 percent from the field since the 2004-05 season, and his undersized frame leaves him quite prone on the defensive end. Isiah Thomas traded for him, so there's your final nail.

Wilcox isn't going to make the Knicks a lock for the playoffs, but he can finish around the basket, and could be good for a few 18-and-8 games in New York's up-tempo offense. The F/C is only 26, and is in desperate need of a coach that can toss him some consistent minutes. Just don't toss him the ball in the low post. Results vary.

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  1. Jaceman
    1. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    Hey KD,
    You have any news on that Magic/Grizzlies/Rockets 3-way deal?
  2. King Edwardo
    2. Posted by King Edwardo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Rose still plays?...lol
  3. Silas
    3. Posted by Silas Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    Do you mean the Hornets?
  4. j king baby
    4. Posted by j king baby Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    nice job there....
  5. Older_than_Moses_Shaq
    5. Posted by Older_than_Moses_Shaq Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    Who cares?
  6. eric b
    6. Posted by eric b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    This seems like a buyout waiting to happen...Although Wilcox seems like a good fit in NY if there is such a thing as a good fit for Wilcox.
  7. Luis J
    7. Posted by Luis J Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:00 pm EDT

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    Knicks actually get the better player in a trade this time, what the heck is going on? LOL
  8. Hawk
    8. Posted by Hawk Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    wow great deal for the knicks
  9. jeezee10
    9. Posted by jeezee10 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Sam Presti was a Spurs once; Malik Rose was a Spurs once. They're having an alumni reunion.
  10. Sugar Cake Paradise
    10. Posted by Sugar Cake Paradise Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    lol........above, left.
  11. Makeel
    11. Posted by Makeel Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    Knicks in playoffs...?
  12. Jaceman
    12. Posted by Jaceman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    And here I wanted to see Wilcox and Smith run a double screen at the top with Chris Paul, Wilcox rolling and Smith popping.
  13. shabar
    13. Posted by shabar Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    its about time we got rid of that bum rose now if we can only get rid of anthony roberson how in hell did he get on the roster before marbury
  14. shabar
    14. Posted by shabar Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    wilcox great move for knicks a big man who can actually dunk
  15. shabar
    15. Posted by shabar Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    wilcox great move for knicks a big man who can actually dunk
  16. JP
    16. Posted by JP Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    fleeced in New Orleans, guess they made a promise to Wilcox they they actually kept. Rose has to move from the Big Apple to the Big Cow pasture. sucks for him.
  17. Denny O
    17. Posted by Denny O Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    big knicks fan for a long time......finally a trade that makes sense......all the other trades were stupid.curry.jerome james.randolf.etc.etc..now they are actually dumping players and adding few..getting under the cap space is a big deal.its not like the knicks need 2-3 superstars.they need one who can play 75-82 games a year..there team is decent already.add a dwayne wade and this team is ready to go..add a big man that can play off the bench and this team is championship team...if the knicks ever trade david lee that will be one of the stupidest mistakes ever
  18. SteveH
    18. Posted by SteveH Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    knicks are making bandaid moves that make more sense then past deals.looks like we are finally trying to moving out of the icu and back into the nba.getting rid of old useless players and replacing them with players who have something to prove.lets see what happens.
  19. James S
    19. Posted by James S Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    how can the OC Thunder trade their lottery pick for that EURO from CHICAGO? WTF are they thinking? With Psycho coming out and the kid from the sooners? They are out of their skulls, we all know they are building a good team why put urself back 3 years from a dumbass move like that?? They deserve to be in the same catagories with the T-Wolves and Clippers. Sorry Durant no help coming soon!!!
  20. john s
    20. Posted by john s Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    23rd
    good move for the knicks
  21. itsalovethang
    21. Posted by itsalovethang Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    Time to get rid of McGrady. . .I mean he is way to overrated., Perhaps a Allen Iverson to the Rockets for McGrady. . .That would be perfect. . . Then if McGrady wouldnt be under pressure to be a scorer. Personally, I think Tashawn Prince is better than McGrady
  22. freddy
    22. Posted by freddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    Nice move by knicks .... They now need 2 trash the pillows those bum @$$ bench warmers being sitting on , and curry's pillow is next .
  23. Marcel Webster
    23. Posted by Marcel Webster Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    The Knicks have done a great job in making their team younger and more athletic.They now have no one on their team over 30 years old.They lose Rose,34(not playing),Thomas,33(expendable),Roberson(expendable),James,33(injured,plus not that good),Mobley,33(retired),and Marbury,32(suspension).Five of these guys are over 30 years old,and they have very fat contracts.Two of these guys have not played all year long. They have gained two expiring conracts of Hughes and Wilcox, both young,both strong,both up-tempo style athletes.They still have some dead weight in Curry(weight),Richardson(oft-injured) and Jeffries(contract).With their current roster,they now have:Wilcox, Chandler, Gallinari, Harrington and Lee........... Hughes,Robinson and Duhon.These guys are a decent nucleus,with some expiring contracts,and some trade value.Hopefully, they make more moves in order to make this team better.
  24. chris g
    24. Posted by chris g Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:10 pm EDT

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    I love the deals, it is like we Traded AIG stock for Microsoft. Zero value for value.
  25. Alis D
    25. Posted by Alis D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    First of all, I bet my allegiance to the Rockets that the Knicks would not make the playoffs. I was son confident they'd be on the outside last summer, and here I am on the verge of having to purchase a damn Knick jersey. I sarcastically thank Donnie Walsh for not continuing the old trend....

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