--The latest sign G Stephon Marbury is not likely to remain in New York came in the midst of summer league when the Knicks agreed to a deal with free agent G Anthony Roberson. He's likely just a role player, but there are now 16 players on the roster. Somebody has to go. Since most executives believe Marbury will be released, there haven't been any trade offers.
--After deciding to move training camp a little closer to home, the Knicks will be heading for Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs for a week this fall. --Once the $500 million renovation of Madison Square Garden is complete in 2011, the Knicks would like to host the NBA All-Star Game. According to the New York Times, team officials are in the midst applying to host the showcase event for the first time since Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant went head-to-head in 1998.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I think we're having salad." -- Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, unwittingly said exactly the right thing on an MSG Network broadcast while talking about his upcoming lunch meeting with Eddy Curry.
