Well Dunon is off the market, but Marbury might be on it

Larry14r · Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 884

After four years with the Bulls, point guard Chris Duhon is moving on, verbally agreeing to a deal with the Knicks on Friday, according to Duhon and his agent, Kevin Bradbury.

Bradbury could not comment on the terms of the deal. But a source said it was a major commitment on the part of the Knicks -- a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The value of the mid-level exception will be announced on July 9 (when contracts can officially be signed) but it's expected to be about $5.8 million, making Duhon's total contract worth around $12 million.

"I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," Duhon said. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants."

Duhon met with the Knicks on the first day of free agency. Making Duhon their first free-agent meeting was a clear indication that the new Knicks brass -- general manager Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni -- was committed to making him their point guard. Duhon also met with the Magic on Wednesday, and was receiving interest from other teams. But the Knicks' willingness to offer their full mid-level slot showed they wanted Duhon.

"Chris could have shopped himself around more, but in the end, he wanted a fit where he felt comfortable and he knew what kind of opportunity he would be getting," Bradbury said. "He wasn't worried about trying to find more money on the market or anything like that. He wanted the right situation, and this just felt like the right situation."

The Knicks surely need Duhon, the best point guard now available on the unrestricted free-agent market. The team is expected to release point guard Stephon Marbury this summer. Even with Marbury, New York ranked last in the league in assists, and ranked 27th in 3-point shooting (33.7 percent).

Duhon averaged 6.9 points in his career with Chicago, but was mostly asked to be a defender and a ball distributor, taking open 3-pointers when they presented themselves. He averaged 4.5 assists in his Bulls career, against just 1.37 turnovers. More than half his shots with Chicago were 3s, and he made 35.6 percent of them.

Duhon had been liked by ex-Bulls coach Scott Skiles, who plugged him into various roles throughout his Chicago career. Typically, the team would try to make undersized guard Ben Gordon a starter early in the year, then give up on that idea, moving Gordon back to the bench in favor of Duhon's height and better defense. Duhon played 300 games for the Bulls, and 159 of them as a starter.

The opportunity to play for D'Antoni, maestro of the Suns' up-tempo offense before coming to the Knicks, was a major appeal for Duhon. "You know he is going to want to run and push the ball," Duhon said. "I feel, with the opportunity, I can do that. Really, I can't wait to get started."

He'll be starting on a long, daunting road, of course. The Knicks haven't finished over .500 since their magical Finals run in 2001. But the team drafted highly regarded forward Danilo Gallinari last week, and now, Walsh and D'Antoni are hoping that Duhon can play a key role in getting the team back into postseason contention.

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So does anyone want to take a chance on Stephen Marbury as out PG for the min.

Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

For the minimum, eh maybe...

iggypop123 · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 207

we dont need marburys expiring contract. some team that wants in the lebron sweepstakes should go after him

John3:16 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

Marbury? uhhhh........ NO!
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LakersFan1211 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

No thanks.

puffyusaf#2 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

HELL NO
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SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

There is around a Marbury post each week on here. Why would anyone want Marbury? He is a cancer and can't play in New York, why would anyone want to bring him to LA? I wouldn't bring him here if NY paid his entire contract.

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Pig Miller · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 1062

normally, i would say F you starbury

BUT....

can we unload any of our bad contracts and maybe throw ina pick or two to sweeeten the pot?

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LakersN4 · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 515

For the min why not.

He's another nutcase.. He might just want to prove his old team wrong bad enough to come to LA & play the ball of his life.

The guy is an elite PG.. But he's just not strong mentally.. & that situation in NY put him in meltdown mode.. I'm sure it would happen to alot of players..

He's always been a below average defender but not any worse than farmar.. & with the pressure to score off of his shoulders he could surprise all of us..

Both of our PG's are terrible at penetrating & getting to the rack.. Steph would certainly add a new dynamic to arguably our weakest position

SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

There was a few posts about bringing back Smush Parker in a trade deadline thread last year, this is about like that. As with drugs and Marbury and Smush,, just say No. There is a reason every team Marbury has left has gotten better after he left. He shouldn't take 1 minute away from Farmar or Fisher.

SWOL · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:42 am Post subject:

ID RATHER HAVE MY HEAD SHOVED INTO A GIANT PENCIL SHARPENER
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last stand · Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 2055

thats right i never thought of that

screw just signing him for the minimum

hell lets send

luke, vlad, mihm to new york for stephon

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Armani · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 963

i wouldnt take him if he offered to play with us for absolutely FREE
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SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

last stand, thank God you aren't Mitch Kupchak

Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

At least he suggests ideas that are realistic. The rest of this board is in la-la Land.

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Kwame's Cake · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:53 am Post subject:

I'll take him for cheap... definitely a huge upgrade over D-fish and Farmar...

Hey, If I were playing for the Knicks and my frontcourt are Curry / Zach (both fat + no D), gets to hang out with the likes of Nate, Crawford, Jerome James and Q-rich, then your coach is Isiah, I'd go nuts too...

Phil can control him, look at Rider...
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SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

Yeah it is realistic to think Mitch would take Marbury. There is a better chance of Posey playing free for a year here than Mitch being interested in that bum Marbury and there is no chance Posey will play free. If you want realistic ideas, think possibly Miami with Marbury. Also benching Odom and Fisher and starting Marbury would be very brilliant, but at least it is realistic. disagree

Jajwa · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 2160

It's feasible. It's possible that the Lakers could sign Marbury. Unlike the idea of sending Luke Walton to Sacramento.

SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

Yeah I will refresh this board daily to see when the stud Marbury is signed. That should push the Lakers over the top. He did so much for the Suns and Knicks.

mapabu1 · Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 2601

No chance in hell he ends in a laker uniform

SignPippenNow · Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2266

absolutely, zero chance in hell. The guy is an overpaid bum who is a clubhouse cancer to boot. I doubt Mitch or Phil would want him anywhere near this team if he was free.