opportunities to play in Europe or the NBA Development League after he

was cut by the Knicks last month, but he's still available. Ewing was

at last week's game against Oklahoma City to visit college teammate

Jeff Green, and was at the MSG Training Center working out last weekend.

--According to the New York Post, a Players Association lawyer

representing Stephon Marbury is ready to resume buyout negotiations

with Knicks president Donnie Walsh this week. It's possible the

controversial point guard will not hold out for every dime. He wants

to play, but is not going to listen to offers until a settlement is

reached.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "As long as we continue to move in the right

direction, win or lose, we're excited about our progress." --Knicks

guard Chris Duhon, on the sense of satisfaction that is coming from

recent losses to Dallas and Boston.