--Just in case there's a roster opening, Patrick Ewing Jr. is hanging around. The former Georgetown standout was going to consider 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.
