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Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:39 am EDT

Knicks target Duhon to fill point guard void

By Joe Zedalis

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Looking to add a point guard on the cheap, the New York Knicks went into the start of free agency at 12:01 a.m. Monday targeting Chris Duhon, who has been a backup with the Bulls during his first four NBA seasons.

The Knicks are expected to offer Duhon a two-year deal worth roughly half of the mid-level exception, totaling around $6 million, according to NBA sources. A playmaker who has struggled with his shooting going all the way back to his days at Duke, Duhon averaged 5.8 points on 39% last season for the Bulls.

"Our backcourt could be a little thin right now," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said. "We could get some help there, no doubt."

The Knicks are interested in Sacramento's Beno Udrih, but he wants a five-year deal. The Knicks don't want to add anything to their cap beyond July 2010, when LeBron James and other marquee players can become free agents.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. Fantasy God
    1. Posted by Fantasy God Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    go sign b davis!
  2. just bite me
    2. Posted by just bite me Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:05 pm EDT

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    it a new era, the knicks actually care about the cap!!!! WOW! F-N-A THERE IS LIFE WITH OUT IISAIH.
  3. zman1201
    3. Posted by zman1201 Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    Wow if they think that duhon can start they are screwed. This team should have drafted DJ Augustine.
  4. thug_logan
    4. Posted by thug_logan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:08 pm EDT

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    well one thing they will not get is LeBroN James in 2010 or Baron Davis This Year because he is already talking to the clippers they should just go for Udrih
  5. TimT
    5. Posted by TimT Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    I think Duhon would be an excellent pickup for the Knicks Post Thomas Era. He adds toughness and defense to a team that lacks it. And he's pass first on a team with all shoot first players. Sign him cheap, that's all.
  6. Claude M
    6. Posted by Claude M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    If they get either point guard the Knicks will be in really good shape. I would go for Udrih because he is a scorer and a playmaker. Sac will keep him though because he did a good job after Bibby left.
  7. jd
    7. Posted by jd Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    Good move and if they can dump STARFERRY and move his money to get a few more FA's then they got a chance
  8. MattsRun
    8. Posted by MattsRun Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    I dont much care for Duhon but I love the fiscal restraint in terms of length on offering contracts. For too long the Knicks have spent the entire MLE on bums like Jerome James and Jared Jeffries. Duhon is a similar level player but at least we are targeting an area of need and we are looking to be smart with years and money. I think the Knicks are on the way back to respectability and moves like this one show me that I can begin to consider putting back on the knick hat when walking around the city.
  9. Jose_G
    9. Posted by Jose_G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    Agree with you #12.
    I think Chris Duhon would be a great fit for D'Antoni's system. Plus, it's a cheap option.
    Bring him along Walsh!! Maybe in a couple of years we can finally start to see "the light at the end of the tunel".
    Loooong way to go tough (thank you so much Mr. Thomas).
  10. Johnny
    10. Posted by Johnny Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    Since we won't get BDavis, I think the Knicks should acquire Orlando's backup PG Carlos Arroyo. He is a good fit for the team.
  11. Brian
    11. Posted by Brian Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    #8, the Knicks will be in really good shape???????? I haven't heard that in years. A backup point guard will not do it. The Knicks need LeBron, Kobe, and Baron Davis to be in decent shape unfortunately.
  12. Hew
    12. Posted by Hew Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    This pickup makes sense. I know the Knicks are optimistic on having a chance to LeBron, but he was quoted in an interview saying his favorite NY borough is Brooklyn where the Nets are trying to move to in 2010. I love the Knicks, but I havent been able to say that openly for a few years now. I do question why we licked up the Italian in the draft. I think it was more of a family pick than a smart one cuz D'Antoni knows his dad. I think we should have picked up Augustine or Bayliss, but the Knicks are on the right track. They arent as far away from the playoffs as people think because in the East, it only takes about 35-39 games to get in the 8th spot. They will win 30-32 games this season in my opinion.
  13. jedi master
    13. Posted by jedi master Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    he's a three point shooter. i bet D'Antoni would pick him up. D'Antoni loves shooters.
  14. smleck
    14. Posted by smleck Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    Please take him !!!!! duhon and his 3.5 million dollar salary needs to get out of chicago !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Scott
    15. Posted by Scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    go get elten brand
  16. Scott
    16. Posted by Scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    beacuse we are the new york knicks
  17. Vince
    17. Posted by Vince Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    go sign Telfair and have him team up with his cuz Steph, LOL!
  18. Romes Warrior
    18. Posted by Romes Warrior Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    then he gets traded from the suns as soon as dantoni comes and goes to the knicks....where he has never been surrounded with any forwards or centers who ever play any d or have any type of organization...u forget hes put up about 20 pts 8 asts throughout his career which are hall of fame #'s....hes had 26 pts 20 assists in a game, hes had 50 pts 10 asts and no turnovers in a game which has only been done by 2 or 3 other players....
  19. Davie J
    19. Posted by Davie J Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    the knicks are thinking bout lebron ,who might not sign iwith them anyway.they have chance on getting him.go get davis and think of this season.lebron will end up with nj anyways
  20. Davie J
    20. Posted by Davie J Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    marbury is a good guard and you must allow him to create off the dribble,drive to the basket,and finish..isiah wanted him to be in different role and steph couldn't be that....but if this new coach allows him to the steph we know,he should alright
  21. Fred
    21. Posted by Fred Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:01 pm EDT

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    I say the Knicks should package Curry, and a few others to Golden State and get Baron Davis.
  22. Gimy
    22. Posted by Gimy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    dantoni is a moron if he thinks du is worth STARTING on a team. i like the guy, he's nice and he hustles and has heart but...a starter?? gimme a break. he can't shoot and the ONLY reason he stayed on the bulls was because he had heart. thats it. keep in mind this is the same team who kept andre barrett(who?) because...HE...had heart and played D. Du will give you a nice quarter or two...but you're pushing it to expect him to give you 30-40 minutes at 82 games.
    i don't get it, their big acquisition is a 3rd rate pg...and they wanna trade their big heart guy in david lee? they lied...isiah is still running the show...
  23. o_medina79
    23. Posted by o_medina79 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:48 pm EDT

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    I think signing Duhon has more to do with a defense than anything else. I think he can come off the bench while Lil' nate starts as the PG. I think this has to do more with a culture change than an actual talent signing. Plus they will trade D.Lee and an expiring contract to another team to acquire a big man who can block shots.
  24. Cy
    24. Posted by Cy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    WOW an other problem x bull. the knicks are the tampons of the chicago bulls.
  25. Steve C
    25. Posted by Steve C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    duhon, Say what??? Duhon.... OH BROTHER, Lets pick up some more trash already.

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