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David Lee Turned Down Blazers in Vegas

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:13:10 +0000

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Lee Had Options: Knicks forward David Lee did not settle for the New York Knicks, in fact he had a number of options, one of which was a multi-year deal from the Portland Trail Blazers, a deal they wanted an answer on quickly this past summer.

Walsh Wants to Re-Sign David Lee

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:48:10 +0000

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Donnie Walsh told David Lee that he would like to re-sign him after this season.

“It was said point blank that they are happy with what I’ve been doing and that moving forward, they would love to see me part of what’s going on,” Lee said.

Lee, Knicks Agree on 1-Year Deal

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:04:09 +0000

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The Knicks have reached an agreement with David Lee on a one-year contract that will pay him $7 million and an additional $1 million bonus if the team makes the playoffs this coming season.

Knicks About to Sign Robinson and Lee

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:28:53 +0000

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According to New York Newsday, Donnie Walsh is finally about to put the ink on the contracts for restricted free agents Nate Robinson and David Lee.

Boozer-for-Lee Trade “Not Happening”

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:56:56 +0000

Carlos Boozer

ESPN’s Ric Bucher made mentioned Wednesday night that he believed the Jazz were trying to land David Lee in a sign-and-trade that could involve Carlos Boozer.

Sign-and-Trade for David Lee?

Darjan Milojkovic — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:28:17 +0000

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There are a number of sign-and-trade possibilities still out there for David Lee.

Alan Hahn of Newsday reported overnight that there “are a couple of sign-and-trades still being considered before a one-year deal is negotiated.”

Lee Now Open to One-Year Deal

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:41:39 +0000

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Negotiations between the Knicks and David Lee are “nowhere new,” the power forward’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Monday.

The Knicks are “open minded” and “willing to listen,” said Bartelstein, when the topic of sign-and-trades have been broached.

David Lee to Chicago Bulls?

Darjan Milojkovic — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:14:16 +0000

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The Knicks were hoping to get Nate Robinson and David Lee signed at the same time and that is still a possibility if Lee is willing to agree to a one-year deal worth between $7 and $8 million.

David Lee is Frustrated with the Knicks

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:20:30 +0000

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David Lee thought his best season in the NBA would lead to easy negotiations on a new contract with the New York Knicks.

Knicks, Lee Not Close to Deal

Darjan Milojkovic — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:14:23 +0000

HoopsWorld reports that the Knicks are trying to reel in David Lee for $7 to $8 million per season. Lee’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said of the Knicks negotiations: “We’re not close to a deal right now.”

David Lee to Toronto Raptors?

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:17:47 +0000

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors are widening their NBA free-agent search that now includes one of the more intriguing players on the market.

Capping a whirlwind 24 hours to open the negotiating period, league sources say Toronto is trying to obtain David Lee, an energetic rebounder who is a New York Knicks restricted free agent.

Knicks to Offer Lee 4 Years, $32 Million

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:57:16 +0000

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A team source claims the Knicks will offer David Lee a four-year deal worth $32 million, which is below his asking price of $10 million per season.

Lee, Robinson Receive Qualifying Offers

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:21:02 +0000

Nate Robinson

David Lee and Nate Robinson received qualifying contract offers last week from the Knicks, making both players restricted free agents this summer.

The move was not announced by the Knicks, although it was considered a formality. The players’ agents confirmed that they received the paperwork just after the N.B.A. finals ended.

Knicks Might Sign-and-Trade David Lee

Darjan Milojkovic — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:37:33 +0000

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In an apparent attempt to maximize salary cap space in 2010 while still getting value in return, Donnie Walsh is trying to work a sign-and-trade deal for David Lee, according to the Boston Globe.

David Lee Open to ‘All Offers’

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:36:42 +0000

David Lee

David Lee is a restricted free agent this summer and though he is optimistic about remaining with the Knicks, he acknowledges the reality of the uncertainty.

David Lee Wants to Remain a Knick

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0000

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Whenever David Lee faced questions about his future or the possibility of being traded this season, the typical response was some variation of: Those aren’t my decisions to make, and I doubt the front office cares about what I have to say.

Lee for Kleiza — Almost Happened

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:05:38 +0000

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FanNation confirmed that multiple sources told HoopsWorld back in December that the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks discussed a trade that would have sent David Lee to Denver in exchange for Linas Kleiza.

Blazers Aggresively Pursue David Lee

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:12:17 +0000

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According to a league source, the Blazers have made another late push to acquire David Lee from the Knicks. The problem is that Knick president Donnie Walsh has told teams interested in Lee that he only comes bundled with injured center Eddy Curry.

Camby to New York, Lee to Portland?

Darjan Milojkovic — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:47:40 +0000

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Several team sources have confirmed that Knicks president Donnie Walsh has discussed the possibility of acquiring Marcus Camby from the Clippers. In turn, Portland has shown interest in adding David Lee to the roster for months.

Donnie Trading for Al Harrington?

Stephanie West — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:49:39 +0000

Oracle Arena

It looks as if Al Harrington’s days are numbered in the bay area after being benched in the second half of last night’s game versus the Denver Nuggets.