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Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:46 am EST

Knicks not interested in acquiring Bulls Wallace

By Michael Hurd

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Weeklong rumors had the New York Knicks inquiring about Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace, but they're not that interested because of his age and declining skill.

Source: New York PostNew Window

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  1. ip f
    1. Posted by ip f Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Sorry Ben, you can't teach growth so they won't bring you in to water Curry's nuts to get him to use his fat butt to push folks around!
  2. rhys c
    2. Posted by rhys c Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    First weoo go lakers!!!
  3. Wah C
    3. Posted by Wah C Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    I was surprised NYK doesn't accept another garbage contract.
  4. Diggem S
    4. Posted by Diggem S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    why not isiah loves multi year contracts old age with no skills players when will this misery end mr.dolan the father not the son
  5. Kenneth M
    5. Posted by Kenneth M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    I just hope Big Ben loves the money he has gotten, because he has lost all the love and the belief that he was every a skilled player....i believe he should give some money to Skiles still...that poor guy has skill and had an up and coming team...i wish more teams would disrespect(ben's thought on the pistons millions) players and bring them down a notch....servicable on one team is a bench player on another...let's see if shawn marion can follow in ben's foot steps....out
  6. Kenneth M
    6. Posted by Kenneth M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    i just hope big ben loves the money he has gotten, because he has lost all the love and the belief that he was every a skilled player....i believe he should give some money to skiles still...that poor guy has skill and had an up and coming team...i wish more teams would disrespect(ben's thought on the pistons millions) players and bring them down a notch....servicable on one team is a bench player on another...let's see if shawn marion can follow in ben's foot steps....out
  7. stonecold784
    7. Posted by stonecold784 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Ben never should have left detroit because he is a better player with teammates who play defense around him. thats what makes him play better defense!!!!!
  8. Hazen
    8. Posted by Hazen Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    good thing joe d didn't sign. we are better without him
  9. championross
    9. Posted by championross Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:21 pm EDT

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    Hilarious.....where are all the people who ripped the Pistons for not re-signing him a year and a half ago? Thanks for taking him for us, Chicago!!!
  10. The Bronx-178st
    10. Posted by The Bronx-178st Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    would've been the perfect player to play along side of Eddy Curry. if it weren't for that contract. even in his most productive days he wasn't worth that kinda money and he certainly isn't now.
  11. solomongrant82
    11. Posted by solomongrant82 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    It doesn't make sense. Thomas who played for a Detroit team who won championships because of defense is not going after defense players[i.e. Ron Artest, Ben Wallace]. DUH!!!
  12. solomongrant82
    12. Posted by solomongrant82 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    it doesn't make sense. thomas who played for a detroit team who won championships because of defense is not going after defense players[i.e. ron artest, ben wallace]. duh!!!
  13. Tom M
    13. Posted by Tom M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Thomas should jump at this, he took Curry off the Bulls hands. Trade David Lee, Randolph, and
    a future #1 for Ben Wallace. Sounds like a Thomas kind of trade to me.
  14. Ricky V
    14. Posted by Ricky V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    It's about time!Tthis team doesn't need another trade! There isn't a quick fix out there. Ride out the storm. Some heavy contracts are going to start dropping soon. This year they'll have a high draft choice or two. The young core of guys are starting to play with some form of chemistry. The more playing time together this year the better.This season is a wash, let's settle on a high draft choice, and start widdling at the cap space. Trade off some dead weight for more draft picks. The team does need a true point guard, and maybe they'll be able to draft or trade for one next season. GO KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Darrell
    15. Posted by Darrell Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    This Ben Wallace bashing has to stop...... Once again here comes the logic. Do you think that Chicago would have made it past the first round last year with out wallace remember the bulls was eliminated the year before with out him by the same team ...come on and answer the question .. Don't worry I' ll wait..................NO they wouldn't. He is doing what he was supposed to do, play d and grab rebounds.... everyone act like he is going to crossover every defender hit threes . do back flips when he dunks. He doing what he is supposed to do. When the bulls were doing good last year no complaints, As soon as the team suffer everyone hate....lets try showing support through the bad time ....GO BULLS
  16. AJB
    16. Posted by AJB Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    to post 16.. seems like your a big ben supporter but nobody is ripping him ...they are stating what seems to be factual ; the man has lost his passion for playing defense and at times he seems lost and remember the bulls frontoffice were the one who was trying to trade him earlier this year..what that says about Big Ben!!.. IT WAS A GOOD SIGNING WHEN THEY GOT HIM BUT NOT ALL SIGNINGS WORKOUT..
  17. AJB
    17. Posted by AJB Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    Knicks need to stand pat and dont make any more foolish move that hinder their cap space for the future.play hard the rest of the way and hopefully with a high pick and ample cap space that can build for a good future
  18. A Yahoo! User
    18. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    Trade him to Charlotte for Adam Morrison,Matt Carroll and Jeff Mcinnis.
  19. hikemontanasilver
    19. Posted by hikemontanasilver Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Ben Wallace is a disgrace to the Bulls. It was a big mistake for Pax to sign him in the first place. He is getting old and really does not play with passion. His numbers have continued to decline and as far as I am concerned, he is worthless. Of course the Knicks would not sign him; he has not played well and why would they want him? The Bulls will have a tough time getting rid of his contract....
  20. Detroit G
    20. Posted by Detroit G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    nba champion,4-time nba all-star,4-time nba defensive player of the year,6-time all-nba defensive team
    5-time all-nba
    only player in nba history to record 1,000 rebounds, 100 blocks, and 100 steals in 4 consecutive seasons (2001-04
    one of three players in nba history to record 150 blocks and 100 steals in 7 consecutive seasons (2001-07)One of four players in nba history to lead the nba in rebounding and blocking averages in the same season
    One of three players in nba history to average 15 rebounds and 3 blocks per game over a season
    Only undrafted player in nba history to be voted a starter for the nba all-star game.
    one of two players in nba history to receive nba defensive player of the year award 4 times (along with dikembe mutombo).
  21. Detroit G
    21. Posted by Detroit G Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    give the man respect. he has accomplished more than the whole boston team as the whole and chicago, he has accomplished more than kevin garnet than other players that play just so they can be on newspapers. chicago suk balls big time and they havent welcomed him eversince he got there. he has done his no matter what you say he has earned his big ben. at first he was an isparation to billups, hamilton and prince. big ben can be at the highest levels if he plays with a slow team that their mindset is defense and not with chicago bulls who were among the highest scoring last year. BEN needs a coach like larry brown and ull see whatsup.
  22. foybulls
    22. Posted by foybulls Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    Go bullllllllssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. djgurk
    23. Posted by djgurk Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    I bought big ben's shoes for $10 , those things are like plastic
  24. Nelson B
    24. Posted by Nelson B Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:35 pm EDT

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    I Would have to agree with stonecold784
  25. Rusto
    25. Posted by Rusto Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:56 pm EDT

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    Great trade for the Bulls!!! Larry hughes will be huge. D.Gooden will be solid. Forget about next season. They might make a run this year. Looking foward to the rest of the season. Go bulls!!!!

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