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Asked about Miami, Walsh said, "That would be different."
The Knicks gave union attorney Hal Biagas permission to talk to teams on Marbury's behalf and Marbury gave him a list. Biagas has reached out to the Celtics, among others.
Marbury still defends his decision to decline coach Mike D'Antoni's offer Thanksgiving Eve to become the team's starting shooting guard. Marbury said he felt D'Antoni asked him to play only out of desperation following the trades. He didn't want to commit to a coach who does not believe in him. The Knicks still lack a backup point guard to Chris Duhon.
"We talk about this being a marathon, not a sprint," Marbury said. "You can't substitute the runner after the race started."
A team source said Eddy Curry will be cleared to practice during the four-game Southwestern trip, possibly Wednesday. Curry could make his season debut on the trip, as he will have to play his way into shape.
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Added: January 3, 2009
