Knicks Smarter Than They Look?

"Knicks president Donnie Walsh is close to signing a contract extension with the team and has been told that owner James Dolan won't bring back Isiah Thomas in any capacity, reports Marc Berman of the New York Post.

Berman writes: "Walsh is expected to be granted permission to hire his successor as a central part of a new agreement that should be formally announced shortly. ... Dolan has remained friendly with Thomas but no longer trusts him to the point of giving him another basketball job (ESPN)."

Thank fucking Christ!!!! This story has perplexed me from the very beginning. This would be like the Celtics firing Doc Rivers and giving Rick Pitino another shot (maybe even worse). So rest easy Knick fans, it looks like the black cloud that is Isiah Thomas (and his life) are not going to be hovering over MSG anytime soon.

There are rumors that Allan Houston could be the next guy that comes in and tries to run the Knicks. I always like him, so I'm glad he gets a shot.

Allan Houston Trying Another Comeback

Allan Houston signed with the Knicks today, and will try to make another comeback. I actually really like Houston, and I would totally back this comeback if it was for a playoff quality team, but this is the Knicks and we all know they aren't going to do anything. The last thing to go on a players is that shooter's touch, and I think Houston could be an effective bench players in a limited minutes situation. Hopefully he will show that he has some left in the tank and sign with a playoff team, because I just can't stand the Knicks, and Houston deserves better then them.

-BMack