Just days after New York Knicks puppet master Donnie Walsh announced he wouldn't pursue Allen Iverson, Newsday's Alan Hahn is reporting "multiple sources" have said the Knicks are interested in getting disgruntled Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady. What this really translates to is: "we mentioned McGrady to Newsday (also owned by Knicks' owner Cablevision) so a reporter could write about him and, in turn, show our fan base--most of which is still pissed we passed on Iverson--that we still have plans to improve." That's what that means.
Are the Knicks really interested in bringing McGrady on board? Sure. If the Rockets are willing to take Eddy Curry in return. Are the Rockets interested in dealing a huge expiring contract for Curry, who (a) can't play, (b) isn't needed (hello Luis Scola, Carl Landry, Chuck Hayes and Yao Ming) and (c) will be owed $11.3 million next season? No.
Unless a third team gets involved and a deal gets ridiculously intricate and complicated (e.g. eight players, including Al Harrington, and draft picks), there's almost no realistic chance the Knicks will land McGrady (making $23.2 million this season). In addition, he's coming off of major knee surgery and has missed 125 games the last four years due to injuries. Never mind the fact he never won a damn thing when 100% healthy. This doesn't exactly sound like a plan for improvement, does it?
McGrady to the Knicks? Nah. Knicks brainwashing fans into staying interested? Absolutely.
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