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Citing 'mess' at FIU, Ferguson declare for draft
Florida International forward Dominique Ferguson announced Tuesday that he was entering the NBA draft, saying he's unhappy about the firing of Isiah Thomas and unable to get permission to talk to other schools.

Isiah: Rose sought advice after ouster by Heat
Derrick Rose sought advice from Isiah Thomas last year about leading a team to an NBA title as a point guard.

Charity game with James, Wade, Bosh set (AP)
The idea was hatched a couple weeks ago when LeBron James was among a small group reaching out to Isiah Thomas about the possibility of hosting a star-studded charity game at Florida International as a way to connect with fans during the NBA lockout. A deal was soon struck, and at least for one night, the NBA -- along with the biggest Heat stars -- will play again in Miami.

Heat's Big Three set for charity game at FIU
The idea was hatched a couple weeks ago when LeBron James was among a small group reaching out to Isiah Thomas about the possibility of hosting a star-studded charity game at Florida International as a way to connect with fans during the NBA lockout.

James, Wade, Bosh to host charity game (AP)
Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are planning to host about 20 NBA players for a charity game on Oct. 8. Details are still being finalized and an official announcement is expected Wednesday. The game is being planned for Florida International, where Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is a coach.

Sources: Pistons eye Isiah, Laimbeer for coach
While Knicks fans fret about the possibility of Isiah Thomas returning to New York, the Detroit Pistons are considering Thomas for their vacant head coaching position, according to league sources.

Isiah has 'no desire to return' as Knicks prez
Isiah Thomas no longer harbors visions of replacing Donnie Walsh in New York.

Kareem, Isiah disagree with Pippen's James talk
Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Isiah Thomas said they don't think LeBron James is the greatest player ever.

New Pistons owner should hire Thomas as coach
Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars and the Pistons should be coming for you.

Rodman cries as Pistons retire No. 10 (AP)
Dennis Rodman says he's surprised the Detroit Pistons decided to retire his jersey. The honor made Rodman so emotional that just talking about it led to tears streaming down both cheeks. A spot was cleared in The Palace's rafters for his No. 10 alongside former Bad Boys teammates Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer and Vinnie Johnson.

In defense of Isiah Thomas
Some might say Isiah Thomas is paranoid. I say the world is out to get him.

Donnie Walsh 'could care less' if Isiah Thomas helped land Carmelo Anthony
Donnie Walsh doesn't care that Isiah Thomas may have had a hand in getting Carmelo Anthony.

Walsh's future with Knicks uncertain
The Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade — spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan with former team president and coach Isiah Thomas in his ear — does not bode well for current Knicks president Donnie Walsh.

Knicks: Isiah not part of Anthony talks (AP)
The New York Knicks insist they are on the same page in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, and Isiah Thomas isn't involved in it. Without mentioning either of those people by name, the Knicks released a statement Sunday attempting to shoot down reports that their negotiations with the Denver Nuggets had been taken out of the hands of team president Donnie Walsh by Madison Square Garden chairman...

Knicks: We're all on same page
The New York Knicks insist they are on the same page in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, and Isiah Thomas isn't involved in it.

Isiah Thomas' future with FIU remains speculative
A year ago, Isiah Thomas was asked more than a few times about how long he planned to remain coaching at Florida International. The same question keeps coming these days, too.

Isiah Thomas still believes he can lead New York Knicks to title
Isiah Thomas still belives he can help the New York Knicks win a title.

Thomas rescinds contract with Knicks
Isiah Thomas will not be returning to the New York Knicks after all.

Thomas rescinds contract with Knicks
Isiah Thomas will not be returning to the New York Knicks after all.

Isiah Thomas won't work as New York Knicks consultant, sources told ESPN 1050 New York
Isiah Thomas is not taking the consultant's job with the New York Knicks, sources close to the NBA told ESPN 1050 New York.

Mike D'Antoni fine with Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks consultant
Mike D'Antoni is fine with Isiah Thomas as a consultant.

Knicks' D'Antoni OK with Thomas' role (AP)
Mike D'Antoni sounds OK with it. Mike Krzyzewski wouldn't do it. Isiah Thomas' return to the New York Knicks as a consultant while still coaching a college team has raised plenty of questions -- starting with whether it's even legal. D'Antoni, who became the Knicks' coach after Thomas was fired two years ago, says his predecessor could provide an advantage for the...

Thomas returns to Knicks as consultant (AP)
Isiah Thomas is back in the New York Knicks organization as a consultant, two years after he was fired as coach and team president. The Knicks announced Thomas' role Friday, saying he would "assist the team's senior management in various capacities, including player recruitment." He assisted the team in that area during free agency, when the Knicks landed Amare Stoudemire.

Isiah Thomas to serve as New York Knicks' consultant
Isiah Thomas is back in the New York Knicks organization as a consultant, two years after he was fired as coach and team president.

Isiah to serve as Knicks' consultant
Isiah Thomas is back in the New York Knicks organization as a consultant, two years after he was fired as coach and team president.

New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni calls Isiah Thomas' involvement in LeBron James talks a 'Hail Mary'
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni told the New York Daily News Isiah Thomas' involvement in the team's recruitment of LeBron James was an act of desperation.

Ex-New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas thinks LeBron James should go to N.Y.
Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas thinks LeBron James should continue his career in the Big Apple.



Isiah Thomas: James should go to Knicks (AP)
Former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas thinks LeBron James should continue his career in the Big Apple. James, who has played his first seven years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, officially becomes a free agent on July 1. Thomas, who led the Detroit Pistons to two NBA titles and is in the Hall of Fame, said New York offers the biggest stage and would provide James with his greatest challenge.

Isiah: LeBron should go to N.Y.
Former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas thinks LeBron James should continue his career in the Big Apple.

Isiah won't say if he's talked to Clips (AP)
Isiah Thomas insisted Saturday that he is "completely focused" on his current job at Florida International and would not reveal if he had any talks about becoming coach and president of the of the Los Angeles Clippers. Foxsports.com reported that Thomas is under consideration for those jobs by the Clippers, a story that the team denied to ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Source: Clippers eyeing Isiah as coach, GM
NBA Hall of Famer and current men’s basketball coach at Florida International University Isiah Thomas has emerged as one of the candidates to run the Los Angeles Clippers.

Mary Thomas, mother of Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, dies
Mary Thomas, the mother of Hall of Fame basketball star Isiah Thomas, has died. She was 86.

Report:Isiah Thomas says he's hurt by Magic Johnson comments, new book
Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird.

Isiah 'really hurt' over Magic's comments in book
Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. Johnson also tells the Web site that he helped play a role in keeping Thomas off the 1992 U.S. Olympic team.

Isiah 'hurt' over Magic's book comments (AP)
Isiah Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV.

Jordan tabs surprise presenter for Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. Each was asked to select a previous inductee to serve as a presenter at Friday's ceremony at Springfield, Mass.

Jordan picks Thompson as Hall presenter (AP)
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and C.

Forbes: Knicks most valuable NBA team (AP)
For the fourth straight year, and despite front office and player turmoil, the New York Knicks are the NBA's most valuable team. The Knicks are worth $613 million, according to Forbes' latest rankings, an increase of 1 percent over their 2007 value. Throughout the past year, the franchise has made many headlines off the court, ranging from former team president Isiah Thomas being found guilty in a...

Knicks have completely bungled Marbury situation
How bad have the Knicks bungled the Marbury situation? Peter Vecsey doubts Isiah Thomas could have screwed up this bad.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/470392377" height="1" width="1"/

911 call: Patient in Isiah's house stopped breathing
A newly released police report indicates the man found on Isiah Thomas' kitchen floor after an apparent overdose on sleeping pills had stopped breathing.

New details emerge from Isiah drama police report
A newly released police report indicates the man found on Isiah Thomas' kitchen floor after an apparent overdose on sleeping pills had stopped breathing. The patient's name is redacted from the Town of Harrison report, which was released Thursday night under a Freedom of Information request from The Associated Press. In the report, a police officer says he went to Thomas' home in the Purchase section of Harrison around midnight Oct. 23 in response to a report of "(blank) not breathing.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437481730" height="1" width="1"/

D'Antoni restores hope for NYC hoops
The Isiah Thomas era demoralized a once great NBA town. But Mike Vaccaro says Mike D'Antoni brings hope back to NYC.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/436038763" height="1" width="1"/

New details emerging in Isiah overdose saga
Officers who responded to Isiah Thomas' home after a 911 call reporting an overdose on sleeping pills found a man passed out on the floor and gave him oxygen until an ambulance arrived. A person familiar with the case has confirmed the victim was the former Knicks coach and NBA star, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because of privacy concerns.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/435157464" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Ex-Knicks coach Thomas was passed out
Officers who responded to Isiah Thomas' home after a 911 call reporting an overdose on sleeping pills found a man passed out on the floor and gave him oxygen until an ambulance arrived.

Isiah accuser: 'I don't feel sorry for him'
At least one New Yorker isn't feeling too bad about Isiah Thomas' emergency visit to the hospital.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/433723696" height="1" width="1"/

Police chief rebukes Thomas for involving daughter
A suburban police chief likened the conflicting accounts of an accidental overdose at Isiah Thomas' home to a "cover-up" and rebuked the former New York Knicks coach Saturday for saying it was his teenage daughter who required treatment. "It wasn't his daughter," Harrison Police Chief David Hall told The Associated Press. "And why they're throwing her under the bus is beyond my ability to understand.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/432006962" height="1" width="1"/

Police liken overdose at Isiah's home as 'cover-up'
A suburban police chief likened the conflicting accounts of an accidental overdose at Isiah Thomas' home to a "cover-up" and rebuked the former New York Knicks coach Saturday for saying it was his teenage daughter who required treatment.

Report: Police say Isiah lying about OD drama
Authorities say an ambulance was called to the suburban New York home of former New York Knicks basketball coach Isiah Thomas, and someone from the home was taken to a hospital. Harrison Police Department Officer Vincent Lanzillotti says an ambulance responded to the 911 call early Friday. He declined to give any details, except to say a person was taken to White Plains Hospital. WCBS Radio reported the call involved "an issue with sleeping pills.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431462468" height="1" width="1"/

Thomas the focus at MSG as Knicks lose (AP)

Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was the talk of Madison Square Garden once again on Friday night, when New York lost to the New Jersey Nets 111-110 in the preseason finale just hours after authorities were called to his home. Vince Carter scored 20 points for the Nets, who avenged a loss in New Jersey earlier this week.

Reports: Isiah Thomas in OD drama at NY home
Authorities say an ambulance was called to the suburban New York home of former New York Knicks basketball coach Isiah Thomas, and someone from the home was taken to a hospital. Harrison Police Department Officer Vincent Lanzillotti says an ambulance responded to the 911 call early Friday. He declined to give any details, except to say a person was taken to White Plains Hospital. WCBS Radio reported the call involved "an issue with sleeping pills.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431152120" height="1" width="1"/

Ambulance takes person from Isiah Thomas' home
Authorities say an ambulance was called to the suburban New York home of former New York Knicks basketball coach Isiah Thomas, and someone from the home was taken to a hospital.

Ambulance called to Isiah Thomas' home (AP)
An ambulance was called to the suburban home of former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, and someone there was taken to a hospital. The ambulance responded to the 911 call early Friday, Harrison Police Department Officer Vincent Lanzillotti said. He declined to give details, except to say a person was taken to White Plains Hospital Center, about 5 miles from the home.

Ex-NBA executive named president of MSG Sports
Scott O'Neil was hired Tuesday as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, replacing Steve Mills, who came under fire last summer in the embarrassing sexual harassment trial involving former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas.

O'Neil replaces Mills as MSG Sports prez (AP)
Scott O'Neil was hired Tuesday as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, replacing Steve Mills, who came under fire last summer in the embarrassing sexual harassment trial involving former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas. Both Thomas and former MSG executive Anucha Browne Sanders, who was awarded $11.5 million after suing Thomas and the Garden, reported to Mills.

D'Antoni keeps Williams on staff, adds brother
The New York Knicks added three assistants to coach Mike D'Antoni's staff Friday, retaining Herb Williams from Isiah Thomas' crew and signing former Suns assistants Phil Weber and Dan D'Antoni.

D'Antoni's fills out coaching staff
The New York Knicks added three assistants to coach Mike D'Antoni's staff Friday, retaining Herb Williams from Isiah Thomas' crew and signing former Suns assistants Phil Weber and Dan D'Antoni. "We have three top quality assistant coaches that will be great assets as we work toward our goal of bringing winning basketball back to New York," said Donnie Walsh, the Knicks' president of basketball operations.

New Knicks staff includes Herb Williams (AP)
The New York Knicks added three assistants to coach Mike D'Antoni's staff Friday, retaining Herb Williams from Isiah Thomas' crew and signing former Suns assistants Phil Weber and Dan D'Antoni. "We have three top quality assistant coaches that will be great assets as we work toward our goal of bringing winning basketball back to New York," said Donnie Walsh, the Knicks' president of basketball...

Knicks send Isiah to scout European stars
Isiah Thomas is living the life. While Mike D'Antoni was being introduced at a Garden press conference Tuesday, Thomas was far, far away -- scouting in Europe, The New York Post has learned.

D'Antoni thinks current roster can win
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. D'Antoni agreed to leave the Suns for the Knicks on Saturday, taking over a team coming off a 23-59 finish. He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. D'Antoni won at least 54 games each of the last four seasons and earned coach of the year honors in 2005.

Brown resigns as 76ers vice president (AP)
Larry Brown wants one more stop on his nomadic coaching career. Brown resigned as Philadelphia's executive vice president on Thursday with the intent to pursue a coaching job at the NBA or college level. Brown has been a winner at every stop, yet hasn't coached since a bitter split with the Knicks and then-team president Isiah Thomas after his only season in New York in 2005-06.

Report: Knicks tell Thomas to stay away from team
Isiah Thomas will be barred from having any contact with the team as part of his reassignment agreement with New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh, The Daily News reported Tuesday.

Report: Isiah barred from talking to Knicks players
Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas has reportedfly been banned from having any contact with members of the team as part of his reassignment agreement with team president Donnie Walsh.

Jackson, Williams on Walsh's coaching list
Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be. Walsh declined to reveal his other candidates to replace Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks coach and won't rush his search - even though waiting cost him a shot at Scott Skiles. The Chicago Bulls are the only other team with a coaching vacancy, though more could open during the postseason.

I'll miss Isiah (sort of), but Knicks won't
Surprise! The Knicks finally fired Isiah Thomas as coach Friday. Charley Rosen says it would be hard to do a worse job than Isiah did.

Knicks may be willing to keep Marbury
In his first meeting with new Knicks president Donnie Walsh, Stephon Marbury got no indication he's being shown the same exit door as Isiah Thomas, who will be removed officially as head coach in an announcement that could come today.

Isiah out as Knicks coach
A lawsuit. Bitter fans. A last-place finish. A tumultuous coaching campaign came to end Friday as the Knicks fired Isiah Thomas.

Knicks' overhaul continues with Isiah's dismissal
In one of the most anticlimactic firings in NBA history, incoming Knicks president Donnie Walsh announced late Friday afternoon he was relieving Isiah Thomas of his coaching duties.

Reports: Isiah out as Knicks coach
A lawsuit. Bitter fans. A last-place finish. A tumultuous coaching campaign came to end Friday as the Knicks fired Isiah Thomas.

Isiah fired as Knicks coach
Isiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks on Friday after a season of listless and dreadful basketball, a tawdry lawsuit and unending chants from fans demanding Thomas' dismissal.

Knicks need change, but no Isiah decision yet
Changes already started in the front office, are expected soon with the coach and are sorely needed among the players. Donnie Walsh has plenty to do in his first offseason running the New York Knicks. Walsh replaced Isiah Thomas as team president two weeks ago, and could fire him as coach shortly. Then he'll begin trying to figure out how to upgrade the roster of a team that went 23-59, matching the franchise record for losses.

Two finales in one? Isiah waxes on Knicks' season
With speculation swirling about his future as Knicks coach, a subdued Isiah Thomas spoke philosophically about New York's dismal season just hours before the team plays its season finale at Indiana.

Isiah's future up in air after tough season
The New York Knicks' miserable season is finally over. The housecleaning probably has just begun. New Knicks president Donnie Walsh won't decide on coach Isiah Thomas' fate until at least Thursday, saying he wants to sleep on his thoughts about the team's future before rushing into a decision.

With Big 3 resting, Celtics beat Knicks (AP)

With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen the night off.

Knicks avoid 60-loss season, top Bobcats (AP)

Too late to save their season, and probably too late to save Isiah Thomas' job, the New York Knicks are playing their best basketball. Fred Jones made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:47 left and scored 15 points, and the Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 109-107 on Wednesday night to match a season high with their third straight victory.

What went wrong? Walsh wants to know
Isiah Thomas will finish the season as the Knicks' coach, but needs a good explanation for why things went so horribly wrong for any chance to last beyond that. New president Donnie Walsh said Wednesday he plans to meet soon with Thomas, and he wants to know why a team he thought could be good instead will finish as perhaps the worst in franchise history.

Knicks' Walsh: Thomas must explain poor season
Isiah Thomas will finish the season as the Knicks' coach, but needs a good explanation for why things went so horribly wrong for any chance to last beyond that.

Knicks' Walsh wants answers from Isiah (AP)
Isiah Thomas will finish the season as the Knicks' coach, but needs a good explanation for why things went so horribly wrong for any chance to last beyond that. New president Donnie Walsh said Wednesday he plans to meet soon with Thomas, and he wants to know why a team he thought could be good instead will finish as perhaps the worst in franchise history.

Knicks build huge lead, get by Pistons (AP)

Isiah Thomas flashed the ear-to-ear grin that used to be a familiar sight. The New York Knicks then kept their embattled coach in a good mood during the game. Wilson Chandler scored all of his 19 points in the first half, helping the Knicks built a huge lead, and New York held off a late charge from the Detroit Pistons in a 98-94 win Tuesday night.

Jackson would be perfect fit for Knicks
When the Knicks finally rid themselves of Isiah Thomas, they should hire Mark Jackson in a New York minute, says Peter Vecsey.

Hornets top Knicks, clinch playoff berth (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the New York Knicks 118-110 on Friday night. Jamal Crawford had 29 points for the Knicks, who have lost 17 of 19 but stayed competitive into the fourth quarter.

Walsh hired as Knicks' prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.

Walsh hired as Knicks prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.

Mark it down, Walsh will fix the Knicks
It's not certain what Donnie Walsh will do with Isiah Thomas, but Mike Kahn is sure of this: he will make the Knicks relevant again.

Thomas says Knicks are practicing (AP)
Practice? Knicks coach Isiah Thomas contended Tuesday his team keeps practicing, even if the workouts aren't publicly known. "I think we're practicing just as much as any other team right now in the NBA is practicing," Thomas said before New York's shootaround. The Knicks, in town to play the Bucks on Tuesday night, have lost 14 of their last 16 games and have the fourth-worst record in the NBA at...

Knicks to announce hiring of Walsh on Wednesday
The New York Knicks will turn their basketball operations over to Donnie Walsh on Wednesday. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Knicks will announce the hiring of Walsh as their new president at a news conference. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been made official yet. Walsh will replace Isiah Thomas as president. Thomas is also the Knicks' coach.

Knicks' Thomas says Indiana hasn't contacted him
Embattled New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas sidestepped whether he's interested in talking with Indiana University about its head coaching position.

Bosh leads Raptors over Knicks 103-95 (AP)

After months of inevitability, the New York Knicks made it official, dropping out of playoff contention Friday night by losing to the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Rasho Nesterovic added 18 points, and the Raptors beat the Knicks 103-95. "It's disappointing," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Report: Dolan still prefers to keep Isiah as coach
Donnie Walsh's expected arrival at Madison Square Garden might not guarantee Isiah Thomas' exit as Knicks coach.

Report: Walsh leaning toward staying with Pacers
Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh, who has reportedly had discussions with the New York Knicks about possibly replacing Isiah Thomas as team president, is leaning toward staying with Indiana, according to a published report.

Knicks' Thomas unfazed by recent job speculation
Isiah Thomas seemed more amused than annoyed about reports the Knicks had spoken to Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh, because he'd already be long gone if previous speculation about his departure had been true.

Hawks top Knicks, tie for eighth in East (AP)

Joe Johnson was sidelined with a leg injury last year when the Atlanta Hawks limped to the finish of another season without a playoff berth. He's healthy now, and playing the way the Hawks need to end the NBA's longest postseason drought. Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists, and Atlanta moved into a tie for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 109-98 victory over the New York...

Blazers overcome 45 by Knicks' Robinson (AP)

Brandon Roy watched his old pal Nate Robinson single-handedly keep the Knicks in the game for 48 minutes. Then Roy decided it was time to win it. Roy scored eight of his 27 points in overtime, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame Robinson's career-high 45 points Saturday night to beat New York 120-114.

Isiah uses best spin move, avoids Marbury topic
It took Isiah Thomas only 2 minutes and 9 seconds to run away from the media Tuesday as he faced another round of questioning centered on his feud with Stephon Marbury.

Isiah refuses to discuss Marbury issue
Isiah Thomas refused to clear up the mysteries regarding Stephon Marbury's status with the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Then again, it's hard to provide much detail in 2 minutes, 9 seconds. That's how long it took the coach to cut short his latest remarks to the media, fed up with talking about a player who may not even wear a Knicks uniform again. Thomas also abruptly ended two sessions the previous day when the topic of Marbury came up.

Isiah tells Marbury to stay away from Knicks
Stephon Marbury has been instructed by Isiah Thomas not to attend Knicks home games — another indication of the continuing feud between the former pals, The New York Post has learned.

Isiah says Knicks miss Marbury this season
Isiah Thomas thinks the Knicks' season would have been much different if Stephon Marbury had been around. And yet, Thomas seems ready to move on without his point guard next season. A day after finally seeming to confirm that Marbury won't play again this season, Thomas said Wednesday the Knicks will go into 2008-09 needing a third guard to play with Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson.

Thomas won't commit to Marbury for next season
Isiah Thomas wouldn't commit to Stephon Marbury returning to the Knicks next season.

'Dollar Bill' can fix Knicks
It's time to impeach Isiah Thomas and find somebody new to run the Knicks. And Mike Kahn has the perfect candidate.

Sixers roll through Knicks 124-84 (AP)

Those "Fire Isiah! chants followed Isiah Thomas from New York. The Philadelphia 76ers rarely have had a win so easy, scoring 100 points through three quarters and crushing the New York Knicks 124-84 on Wednesday night. New York had turnovers on almost every possession in some stretches, took ugly shots and trailed by 46 points in the third quarter.

Hit List: Clemens a Hit List Hall of Famer?
How much lower can the Knicks go? The Isiah Thomas train wreck is brutal, but Kevin Hench just can't stop watching.

Williams helps Jazz win sixth straight (AP)

Deron Williams had 22 points and 12 assists for his fifth straight double-double, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 100-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer added 17 points and Mehmet Okur finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz, who haven't trailed in their last two games.

Isiah's son charged with illegal alcohol consumption
New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas' 19-year-old son has been arrested for underage drinking. Joshua Isiah Thomas was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol and being a minor in a tavern, both Class C misdemeanors; and disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor, early Tuesday morning, according to Bloomington police. The younger Thomas is a student at Indiana University, where his father won a national championship in 1981. Joshua Thomas doesn't play basketball at the school.

Isiah's son busted for underage drinking (AP)
New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas' 19-year-old son has been arrested for underage drinking. Joshua Isiah Thomas was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol and being a minor in a tavern, both Class C misdemeanors; and disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor, early Tuesday morning, according to Bloomington police.

Report: Son of Knicks coach arrested in Bloomington
The New York Knicks said coach Isiah Thomas wouldn't comment Friday on a report that his 19-year-old son was arrested for underage drinking in Bloomington, Ind. Joshua Thomas, a student at Indiana University, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, illegal consumption of alcohol and being a minor in a tavern, according to the New York Daily News. He was released from the Monroe County Jail on $500 bail.

As usual, Isiah not telling the truth about Randolph
The Knicks are shopping Zach Randolph. Isiah Thomas is denying it. Peter Vecsey says: What do you expect?

Thomas has no plans to step away from Knicks
Isiah Thomas believes the best way he can fix the Knicks is by staying on the bench. And in the front office. Thomas said Saturday that he has no plans to give up either position he has with the team, which sits at 9-26. He has been the president for four years, and Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan also made him the coach after firing Larry Brown in June 2006. And Thomas said he hasn't considered talking to Dolan about whether it's best for the team if he wears just one hat.

Knicks' Thomas won't relinquish coach, prez roles
Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said Saturday that he has no plans to give up either position he has with the team, which sits at 9-26.

Bosh's 40 power Raptors past Knicks (AP)

Chris Bosh had 40 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 99-90 victory over New York on Friday night in the latest ugly night for the Knicks. Starting forward Zach Randolph was benched the final 31-plus minutes after appearing to have a dispute with Knicks coach Isiah Thomas. Randolph was yanked 20 seconds after committing an offensive foul with 7:35 remaining in the first...

Isiah escapes suspension for tirade against official
The NBA won't take action against Isiah Thomas, saying he didn't initiate contact with the official who threw him out of a game Wednesday.

NBA won't take action against Isiah
Isiah Thomas avoided an NBA suspension, even though the league said Thursday there was contact between the New York Knicks coach and the official who threw him out of a game. The league ruled the contact wasn't initiated by Thomas, but accidentally created by official Eric Lewis while he was ejecting Thomas from Wednesday night's game against Houston. NBA spokesman Tim Frank called it "inadvertent contact from the official in signaling the technical foul.

Rockets win after Knicks coach ejected (AP)

Yao Ming scored 36 points, and the Houston Rockets got big final quarters from Rafer Alston and Luis Scola to beat the New York Knicks 101-92 Wednesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory. Alston added 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Rockets, who seized control immediately after Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was ejected in the opening minute of the final quarter when...

Isiah not stepping down despite Knicks' struggles
The New York Knicks may keep changing the lineups, but not the coach. Isiah Thomas said Monday he would remain as coach, nearly two weeks after saying it would be fair to evaluate his performance in a "couple of weeks." "We'll keep moving in this direction," Thomas said Monday when reminded of those comments after practice. Asked what direction that was, Thomas responded: "Me as the coach." Thomas, also the team president, was asked following practice on Dec.

Gordon solid again off bench, Bulls win (AP)

Jim Boylan got a new job, then asked Ben Gordon to accept an old one. That's two moves, two wins for the Chicago Bulls. Gordon scored 25 points in his second consecutive strong performance since returning to a reserve role, leading the Bulls to a 100-83 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls, who are 2-0 since Boylan became the interim head coach this...

Date of Marbury's return to Knicks still uncertain
After saying repeatedly he expects Stephon Marbury to return to the Knicks this season, Isiah Thomas waffled yesterday.

Isiah on Marbury's return to Knicks: 'I don't know'
Isiah Thomas' confidence in Stephon Marbury's return to the Knicks this season appears to be waning.

Knicks say they'll fight grievance filed by Marbury
Coach Isiah Thomas revealed Wednesday that the Knicks are fighting the grievance filed by Stephon Marbury.

Knicks may waive fine for Marbury
Stephon Marbury, away from the Knicks indefinitely, has filed a grievance with the league over his $195,000 fine for missing a game last month in Phoenix after an argument with Isiah Thomas, The Post has learned.

Knicks fans rally, call for Isiah to be fired
New York Knicks fans angry over the team's losing streak rallied outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, holding aloft a giant pink slip and calling on management to fire coach Isiah Thomas. Chanting "Fire Isiah! He's got to go! Good-bye!" two dozen irate fans signed the 8-by-4-foot pink placard urging Garden chief executive James Dolan to dump the coach, whose team is 7-17 going into Wednesday night's game with Cleveland.

NY fans send message to Isiah with giant pink slip
New York Knicks fans angry over the team's losing streak rallied outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, holding aloft a giant pink slip and calling on management to fire coach Isiah Thomas.

Knicks fans rally for Isiah to be fired (AP)
New York Knicks fans angry over the team's losing streak rallied outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, holding aloft a giant pink slip and calling on management to fire coach Isiah Thomas. Chanting "Fire Isiah! He's got to go! Good-bye!" two dozen irate fans signed the 8-by-4-foot pink placard urging Garden chief executive James Dolan to dump the coach, whose team is 7-17 going into Wednesday...

Isiah questions players' heart, pride
Fans protested, the owner buried his face in his hands and the Knicks got blown out. And then Isiah Thomas doubted his team's desire.

Isiah: Knicks may have to change things
No changes yet for the New York Knicks, but check back in a couple of weeks. Maybe even in the coach's seat. With his team coming off its latest embarrassing performance, Isiah Thomas said Tuesday he may have to shake up his roster if the Knicks don't show signs of recovery from their 7-17 start. "It's safe to say that we're not happy about where we are and I'm not happy about where we are," Thomas said at practice a day after the latest loss.

Thomas: Knicks may need changes soon (AP)
No changes yet for the New York Knicks, but check back in a couple of weeks. Maybe even in the coach's seat. With his team coming off its latest embarrassing performance, Isiah Thomas said Tuesday he may have to shake up his roster if the Knicks don't show signs of recovery from their 7-17 start. "It's safe to say that we're not happy about where we are and I'm not happy about where we are," Thomas...

Time for Knicks to fire Thomas
Just when you think the Knicks can't slide lower, they do. Peter Vecsey says the next step ought to be obvious — fire Isiah Thomas.

Isiah hears fans, in it 'til end
Isiah Thomas insists fans can influence the way his team is playing. Whether the Knicks coach expressed that belief to anyone in the Madison Square Garden crowd Monday night remains a mystery.

Isiah vague about interaction with fans
Isiah Thomas insists fans can influence the way his team is playing. Whether the New York Knicks coach expressed that belief to anyone in the Madison Square Garden crowd Monday night remains a mystery. Thomas was repeatedly asked Tuesday about a season ticket holder's claim following a loss to Dallas that the coach scolded fans near the bench for not being more supportive of the team. He eventually acknowledged that perhaps there was a discussion.

NBA won't punish Isiah, Knicks for lawsuit
NBA commissioner David Stern won't punish Isiah Thomas or Madison Square Garden for their role in a sexual harassment trial that embarrassed the Knicks and the league. "Instead, we are going to continue to focus our attention on a league-wide program ensuring that all teams have appropriate policies, clearly communicated to their employees, focusing on respect in the workplace including the prohibition of sexual harassment," Stern said in statement.

Stern won't punish Thomas, Knicks (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern won't punish Isiah Thomas or Madison Square Garden for their role in a sexual harassment trial that embarrassed the Knicks and the league. "Instead, we are going to continue to focus our attention on a league-wide program ensuring that all teams have appropriate policies, clearly communicated to their employees, focusing on respect in the workplace including the...

Isiah and the Knicks: 'Til (his) death do they part
Plenty of people are unhappy at Madison Square Garden these days, but know this: Isiah Thomas said he will coach the Knicks to the end.

Settlement reached in Knicks harassment case
Madison Square Garden and New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas have settled the sexual harassment case brought by a former team executive who was awarded $11.6 million in punitive damages.

Isiah, MSG settle sexual harassment suit
Madison Square Garden and New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas have settled the sexual harassment case brought by a former team executive who was awarded $11.6 million in punitive damages. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed. "I am extremely pleased that we have reached a settlement," Anucha Browne Sanders said in a statement. The deal came as compensatory damages were about to be added and as Browne Sanders was preparing to return to U.S.

Knicks tried for Varejao, but not hard
Isiah Thomas took a shot at landing Anderson Varejao. Peter Vecsey says it would have bought Thomas time, but he blew it.

Report: Knicks owner assures Thomas job is safe
Despite back-to-back losses against the woeful Sixers, New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas was reportedly told by owner James Dolan that his job is not in jeopardy.

Thomas gets thumbs up despite struggles
Yes, the Knicks are bad. That's OK, because so are many other teams in the Eastern Conference. That's the message from Isiah Thomas, a champion as a player who sounds content with mediocrity as a coach. "You really have to put it all in perspective," Thomas said Sunday after practice. "You look at our conference, there's a lot of teams with 10 or 13 losses, and just a lot of teams in the situation we're in right now. Got to keep working to get yourself out of it.

Knicks top list of most valuable franchises
The New York Knicks' struggles on and off the court didn't keep the team from remaining the NBA's most valuable franchise for the third straight year, according to a list compiled by Forbes. The Knicks were valued at $604 million, up 3 percent from the previous year despite a spate of losing, an embarrassing defeat in a sexual harassment lawsuit, and continuing questions about the future of coach Isiah Thomas.

Knicks unsure who will start if Marbury is absent
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death.

Knicks unsure of starter at point guard (AP)
Isiah Thomas refused to say who would start at point guard for the Knicks on Wednesday at New Jersey if Stephon Marbury hasn't returned to the team following his father's death. Don Marbury Sr. died Sunday night during the Knicks' home loss to Phoenix. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Brooklyn, and the Knicks prepared Tuesday to play without their usual starter.

Knicks bounce back, beat Bucks 91-88 (AP)

No questioning the Knicks' effort on this night. Jamal Crawford made the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and New York erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-88 on Friday. One night after they were accused of quitting during a 104-59 loss in Boston, the Knicks surged back in the fourth quarter to win for the third time in four games.

Celtics rout punchless Knicks 104-59 (AP)

The New York Knicks' brief winning streak is history, and the Boston Celtics nearly made history ending it. The Celtics cruised to one of the easiest victories ever on Thursday night, beating New York 104-59 to send the Knicks to their third-worst loss and their second-worst scoring performance of the shot-clock era.

Marbury, Randolph power Knicks over Jazz (AP)

Isiah Thomas rattled off a list of all the things Stephon Marbury did right. Hard to believe it's only two weeks since Thomas didn't think his point guard was worthy of starting. Marbury continued his turnaround with a season-high 28 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 113-109 on Monday night.

Knicks end 8-game skid, beat Bulls 85-78 (AP)

For one afternoon, the jeers were silenced, the coach's job seemed a bit safer. Around here, a lot can change with one win. "In New York, you're either dead or alive," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said. "You lose a game and you're dead and you win one and you basically get to survive." Eddy Curry scored 21 points against his former team, and New York snapped its eight-game losing streak with an 85-78...

Knicks may covet hometown hero
If the Knicks are ready to end the Isiah Thomas era, Marc Berman says Warriors GM Chris Mullin may figure in their plans.

Isiah: It's not time for Knicks to panic
No matter how bad things get for the New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas plans to stick it out. "There have been a lot of people that have failed here, and I don't want to be on that list," Thomas said Friday after practice. Despite the boos, the eight consecutive losses and the rampant speculation that he'll soon be fired, Thomas doesn't expect any changes soon. "I just don't think that this is the time to panic," Thomas said.

Isiah confident he'll stick around as Knicks coach
Isiah Thomas says he doesn't expect to be fired as coach and general manager of the struggling New York Knicks, based on his conversations with his boss, Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan.

Isiah not ready to panic or make changes (AP)
No matter how bad things get for the New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas plans to stick it out. "There have been a lot of people that have failed here, and I don't want to be on that list," Thomas said Friday after practice. Despite the boos, the eight consecutive losses and the rampant speculation that he'll soon be fired, Thomas doesn't expect any changes soon.

Pistons hand Knicks eighth straight loss (AP)

Chauncey Billups had season highs with 25 points and 15 assists, directing the Detroit Pistons to a 98-86 victory over the slumping New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, who became a Hall of Famer player in Detroit, heard cheers for a change when he was introduced before the game.

Marbury to start Tuesday night
Stephon Marbury was set to rejoin the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game. Marbury said he was told by coach Isiah Thomas at the beginning of the morning shootaround that he would start against the Golden State Warriors. Marbury was a reserve for three games, and the Knicks lost all of them to extend their losing streak to six.

Knicks' Marbury back in starting lineup (AP)
Stephon Marbury was set to rejoin the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game. Marbury said he was told by coach Isiah Thomas at the beginning of the morning shootaround that he would start against the Golden State Warriors.

Thomas isn't concerned about job status
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week - on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job. He instead pointed out Monday that the Knicks have been close in many of their losses, and his only worry is finding ways to get them over the hump.

Thomas focused on Knicks, not off-court turmoil
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week -- on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job

Knicks' Thomas not worried about his job (AP)
Isiah Thomas conceded the New York Knicks had a bad week -- on the court. But he dismissed the other turmoil surrounding his team, including the idea that he could follow Stephon Marbury as the next person around the Knicks to lose his job. He instead pointed out Monday that the Knicks have been close in many of their losses, and his only worry is finding ways to get them over the hump.

Thomas' time in New York is running out
Isiah Thomas has survived bad teams, bad deals and bad behavior. But Peter Vecsey thinks he won't survive the Marbury fiasco.

Marbury to come off bench against Kings
Stephon Marbury joked about his new reserve role before the New York Knicks' game against Sacramento on Friday night. "I guess I'll be competing with Manu Ginobli and Jason Terry for Sixth Man of Year," Marbury said. "This is just another chapter and I have to make an adjustment. I'm not going to cry about it." Marbury, back for his second game after skipping out on the team in Phoenix following a clash with coach Isiah Thomas, wasn't in the starting lineup.

Smack: Steph overshadows Kobe
With all the fuss around Stephen Marbury and Isiah Thomas, Dime says no one noticed Kobe reportedly turning down a trade.

A marriage made with misery
Isiah Thomas and Stephon Marbury have made a mess of the Knicks. Mike Vaccaro wonders why anyone's surprised.

Smack: We feel Marbury's pain
Don't worry, Stephon. Isiah Thomas may have given up on you, but Dime understands why you are mad.

Stoudemire leads Suns by depleted Knicks (AP)

Stephon Marbury went missing, two other starters were out. No way the New York Knicks would be able to stay with the Phoenix Suns. But Tuesday night's game was not an embarrassment, just a 113-102 victory for Phoenix. "Even with your full team and your best team, it's still hard to come into this building and play against this team and get a win," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Marbury leaves Knicks, goes back home
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury contacted The Post late this afternoon and in two text messages said he got permission from Isiah Thomas to leave the team in Phoenix this morning.

Marbury skips shootaround in Phoenix
Stephon Marbury missed the New York Knicks shootaround Tuesday, and coach Isiah Thomas said he was uncertain whether the guard would show up for Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. "That is an in-house matter, and we'll continue to keep it in-house," Thomas said when asked why Marbury went missing. "However, he is welcome back, and we want him as a member of this team.

Marbury doesn't show for Knicks practice (AP)
Stephon Marbury missed the New York Knicks shootaround Tuesday, and coach Isiah Thomas said he was uncertain whether the guard would show up for Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. "That is an in-house matter, and we'll continue to keep it in-house," Thomas said when asked why Marbury went missing.

Knicks' Randolph misses game vs. Heat
Forward Zach Randolph missed the Knicks' game against the Miami Heat on Sunday night following the death of his grandmother. Randolph learned of his grandmother's death late Friday night and returned to Indiana on Saturday. New York begins a four-game western trip Tuesday, but isn't sure when Randolph will rejoin the team. "We'll give him as much time as he needs, whatever he needs from our organization," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Crawford, Knicks end home opener drought (AP)

At last, something for Isiah Thomas and the Knicks to celebrate. Jamal Crawford scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and New York won its home opener for the first time in six years, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Sunday night. After an embarrassing offseason followed by a loss at Cleveland in their opener, the Knicks were finally winners again thanks to Crawford, who...

Sharpton tempers protest threats at Knicks games
Al Sharpton and his National Action Network backed off their threats of protests at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, satisfied with Isiah Thomas' stance on derogatory language toward women.

Sharpton backs off threat of Knicks protest
Al Sharpton and his National Action Network backed off their threats of protests at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, satisfied with Isiah Thomas' stance on derogatory language toward women. A taped deposition shown at a sexual harassment trial against Thomas and MSG appeared to show the Knicks coach saying he felt it was OK for a black man, but not a white one, to call a black woman "bitch.

Thomas, Sharpton to hold press conference
Isiah Thomas and Al Sharpton will hold a joint press conference Saturday, about a month after Sharpton threatened to lead protests against Madison Square Garden for remarks the Knicks' coach made about using derogatory language toward women. A taped deposition played during a sexual harassment trial against Thomas and MSG showed the coach saying he made a distinction between a white man and a black one using the word 'bitch' toward a black woman.

Thomas, Sharpton to hold joint press conference
Isiah Thomas and Al Sharpton will hold a joint press conference Saturday, about a month after Sharpton threatened to lead protests against Madison Square Garden for remarks the Knicks' coach made about using derogatory language toward women.

Isiah, Sharpton to hold press conference (AP)
Isiah Thomas and Al Sharpton will hold a joint press conference Saturday, about a month after Sharpton threatened to lead protests against Madison Square Garden for remarks the Knicks' coach made about using derogatory language toward women. A taped deposition played during a sexual harassment trial against Thomas and MSG showed the coach saying he made a distinction between a white man and a...

After rough summer, Isiah needs a winner (AP)
There were a few minutes left when the boos started during a recent New York Knicks exhibition game. That's a few minutes left BEFORE the game. Isiah Thomas' name had just been announced during pregame introductions, and the reaction from the Madison Square Garden crowd wasn't surprising. Disgusted by the accusations against the coach in a sexual harassment trial and fed up with the string of losing...

Stringer apologizes to Isiah for critical comments
C. Vivian Stringer apologized to Isiah Thomas in a prepared statement Saturday, one day after saying the Knicks coach's comments during a sexual-harassment trial deposition were "disgusting."

Thomas rebukes Stringer for comments (AP)
Isiah Thomas urged C. Vivian Stringer to "get the facts" about what he said during a sexual harassment trial Friday, after the Rutgers women's coach was quoted as saying his comments during a deposition were "disgusting." A portion of the deposition was shown in court during the trial, in which a jury ruled that Thomas and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed former team employee Anucha Browne...

Isiah fires back after Stringer's comments
Isiah Thomas urged C. Vivian Stringer to "get the facts" about what he said during a sexual harassment trial Friday, after the Rutgers women's coach was quoted as saying his comments during a deposition were "disgusting." A portion of the deposition was shown in court during the trial, in which a jury ruled that Thomas and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed former team employee Anucha Browne Sanders.

Rutgers' Stringer rips Isiah's 'disgusting' deposition
Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer said she took "tremendous offense" to Isiah Thomas's comments in a videotaped deposition for the sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Thomas and the owners of the Knicks.

Knicks waive Jared Jordan, Demetris Nichols and Walker Russell
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guards Jared Jordan, Demetris Nichols and Walker Russell, Jr. have been waived. Jordan 6-2, 190-pounds, averaged 4.5 minutes in six preseason games, Nichols, 6-8, 215-pounds, averaged 7.8 minutes in five preseason games and Russell, 6-0, 170-pounds, averaged 5.0 minutes in three [...]

Houston ends comeback bid with Knicks
Allan Houston ended his comeback attempt with the New York Knicks on Saturday, saving Isiah Thomas from possibly having to cut one of the top scorers in franchise history.

Allan Houston ends comeback attempt
Allan Houston ended his comeback attempt with the New York Knicks on Saturday, saving Isiah Thomas from possibly having to cut one of the top scorers in franchise history. Houston rejoined his former team late last week, two years after he was forced to retire because of chronic knee pain. However, the Knicks already had the maximum 15 players under contract, and Thomas said he only gave the 36-year-old guard an invite to camp because of his history in New York.

MSG, Isiah tell court $11.6M award is excessive
MSG and Isiah Thomas asked the court to reduce the punitive amount awarded to Anucha Browne Sanders.

MSG asks judge to reduce $11.6M award
Madison Square Garden and Knicks coach Isiah Thomas have asked a judge to reduce the $11.6 million in punitive damages a jury awarded to a former team executive after concluding she was sexually harassed and fired out of spite. Anucha Browne Sanders was awarded the damages this month after a three-week trial that portrayed the Knicks' offices as a dysfunctional clubhouse where Browne Sanders endured profanity-laced conversations with Thomas before he turned unwanted affection toward her.

Houston practices with Knicks for 1st time
Protecting a lead in the final minute of a scrimmage Friday, a group of role players kicked the ball out to the newcomer for an open 3-pointer. Allan Houston buried the shot, just as he had so many times for the New York Knicks. "He could still shoot the ball," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said. "He's probably one of the top 10 best shooters to ever play in our sport. So he'll be able to shoot the ball when he's 60 years old.

Knicks beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 112-85
Jamal Crawford scored 16 points, Zach Randolph added 15, and the New York Knicks beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 112-85 Thursday night in a preseason home opener that often felt more like a road game. There was little reaction toward Isiah Thomas during introductions in the first game in New York since a jury found that the coach and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed former team executive Anucha Browne Sanders.

Isiah hears few boos in preseason opener (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 16 points, Zach Randolph added 15, and the New York Knicks beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 112-85 Thursday night in a preseason home opener that often felt more like a road game. There was little reaction toward Isiah Thomas during introductions in the first game in New York since a jury found that the coach and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed former team executive Anucha...

Stern: Thomas discipline possible, no ref firings
David Stern has not ruled out discipline for the Knicks and Isiah Thomas.

Knicks sign Allan Houston
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guard Allan Houston has been re-signed as a free agent after a two-season absence from the court. “After much thought and prayer, I have decided to return to the NBA as a member of the New York Knicks. I have worked [...]

Isiah Thomas expects warm MSG reception (AP)
Isiah Thomas expects a friendly crowd Thursday night, and will have a familiar face in practice the following day. One day after signing Allan Houston, the Knicks will make their home exhibition debut on Thursday against Maccabi Tel Aviv, their first game in New York since a jury found Thomas and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed former team executive Anucha Browne Sanders.

Report: Houston making Knicks comeback
Add another interesting wrinkle to the New York Knicks' off-season. Just a week after Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden were found liable in an all-too-public sexual harassment lawsuit, the Knicks coach made news for an on-court reason: Allan Houston is coming back. Houston, a two-time NBA All-Star who was forced to retire due to chronic knee pain before the 2005-06 season, will likely rejoin the Knicks by Friday, Thomas said, according to a report on the New York Daily News Web site.

Randolph shines in debut, Knicks win (AP)

New York coach Isiah Thomas said his mind never left basketball during his three weeks in a courtroom facing sexual harassment accusations. Maybe that's because he knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph. New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks' 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play.

Randolph, Knicks take down Sixers
New York coach Isiah Thomas said his mind never left basketball during his three weeks in a courtroom facing sexual harassment accusations. Maybe that's because he knew what he had in standout forward Zach Randolph. New York's biggest offseason acquisition scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in the Knicks 101-92 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night as both teams opened preseason play. Most of New York's headlines the past month were of the salacious variety during Thomas' civil trial.

Sharpton: Thomas owes black women apology
Al Sharpton promised to lead protests against Madison Square Garden unless Knicks coach Isiah Thomas apologizes for saying whites and blacks should be held to different standards regarding the use of certain derogatory language.

Sharpton says Thomas should apologize
Al Sharpton promised to lead protests against Madison Square Garden unless Knicks coach Isiah Thomas apologizes for saying whites and blacks should be held to different standards regarding the use of certain derogatory language.

Isiah a victim? Don't believe it
In his mind, Isiah Thomas is never to blame, always the victim of those who have it in for him. Peter Vecsey finds this unbelievable.

Randolph finally settling in with Knicks (AP)

Zach Randolph was surprised to hear the draft-night news that he was being traded to the New York Knicks from Portland, where he had spent his entire six-year NBA career. Now the forward is settling into his first training camp with New York and loving every minute. His only concern is his grandmother, who is seriously ill with kidney disease in Indiana.

Isiah: 'My head never left basketball'
New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said Wednesday his mind "never left basketball" throughout a three-week trial where he was found guilty of sexually harassing a former Knicks executive. "Honestly, my head never left basketball. This is what I've done. This is what I do and this is what I think about the majority of the time," Thomas said after the Knicks second day of training camp.

Dolan now in pantheon of bad sport owners
The Isiah Thomas case just confirmed what Ian O'Connor long suspected: James Dolan is one of the worst owners in all of sports.

Thomas: 'My head never left basketball' (AP)

New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said Wednesday his mind "never left basketball" throughout a three-week trial where he was found guilty of sexually harassing a former Knicks executive. "Honestly, my head never left basketball. This is what I've done. This is what I do and this is what I think about the majority of the time," Thomas on the Knicks second day of training camp.

Verdict in Isiah trial may send message (AP)

Even with a $11.6 million sexual harassment judgment against New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, Madison Square Garden has shown no signs of contrition. Garden CEO James Dolan will soon have to defend against a similar lawsuit brought by a New York Rangers cheerleader, who has accused her Garden bosses of having her instruct fellow cheerleaders to look more "doable." The Garden has vowed to fight...

Isiah: 'My head never left basketball' during trial
Isiah Thomas said Wednesday his mind "never left basketball" throughout a three-week trial where he was found guilty of sexually harassing a former Knicks executive.

Knicks waive Dan Dickau
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guard Dan Dickau has been waived. Dickau was acquired on Jun. 28, 2007 along with Zach Randolph and Fred Jones, in exchange for Steve Francis and Channing Frye. Dickau, 6-0, 180-pounds, averaged 3.3 points and 1.4 assists in 50 games for [...]

Isiah, MSG found liable; jury awards $11.6M
A jury in New York has found that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden sexually harassed a former team executive.

Knicks should show Isiah the door
If the Knicks won't take care of the embarrassment Isiah Thomas has become, Michael Rosenberg says the NBA should do so.

Jury note indicates Isiah guilty in harassment case
A jury indicated Monday that it believes New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden committed sexual harassment against a former team executive.

Knicks talk court - not the hoops kind (AP)
With their coach awaiting the verdict in a sexual harassment trial, the New York Knicks talked Monday, not surprisingly, about what's gone on in court, not on the court. This was no normal media day. But then, the New York Knicks aren't any closer to normal than they are to a championship. With Isiah Thomas unavailable Monday awaiting the verdict in a sexual harassment trial in which he's a...

Clippers trade draft rights to Jared Jordan to Knicks for cash
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that the draft rights to guard Jared Jordan have been acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for cash considerations. Jordan was originally selected by the Clippers in the second round (45th overall) of the 2007 NBA Draft. Jordan, 6-2, 190-pounds, [...]

Jury wants readbacks in Thomas suit deliberations
A jury asked for hundreds of pages of testimony and documents as it began its first full day of deliberations in the sexual harassment case brought by a former top Knicks exec against Isiah Thomas.

Renaldo Balkman injures right ankle
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Renaldo Balkman has a stress reaction and a small cartilage injury in his right ankle confirmed by an MRI. The second-year Staten Island-native will be fitted for a walking boot and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. In [...]

Isiah says he never cursed at team exec (AP)

As New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas remembers it, his contact with former team executive Anucha Browne Sanders was infrequent and usually friendly and respectful. Sometimes they greeted each other with hugs and kisses on the cheek, but there was nothing romantic about it, Thomas testified as he denied allegations in Browne Sanders' $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit.