Al Harrington a Knick?

November 21, 2008

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According to the New York Post, a trade reuniting Al Harrington with Donnie Walsh in New York is imminent and will be completed at a conference call today.

Harrington has been asking for a trade from the Golden St. Warriors since June, and it looks like the Warriors kept their word about trying to find a way to trade him. Golden State will reportedly receive Malik Rose in return.

Rose has basically been eating up cap space and keeping a spot on the bench warm since he was originally traded to the Knicks for Nazr Mohammed in the 2004-05 season.

Harrington has been averaging 12 points and 5.6 rebounds a game, but has only played in 5 games for the Warriors. For the Knicks, Harrington gives them yet another big to go along with their current stockpile of Zach Randolph, David Lee, Eddy Curry, Jared Jeffries and Jerome James. As long as the trade doesn't involve any big name players, I have to say this is a win-win for the Knicks.

For the Warriors, they rid themselves of a disgruntled player and receive an expiring contract in return. Rose is a hustle player and I think he may actually see the most playing time he's seen in five years. Since Harrington has not been playing, they really won't need to transition to starting another player at power forward and will likely continue playing small with Corey Maggette at the four.

I have to give Donnie Walsh credit for making this happen for the Knicks. If he finds a way to get something in return for Stephon Marbury before the trade deadline, New Yorkers may soon be erecting a statue at MSG in his honor.

Tags: Golden State Warriors, NBA, NBA Outsider, New York Knicks

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4 Comments on "Al Harrington a Knick?"

Posted by Mike Plugh, November 21, 2008 9:50 AM

Creates quite a glut at forward/center, no? A lot of talent, but another trade must be in the making. Zach Randolph?

Posted by Jon, November 21, 2008 6:36 PM

OMG, the Warriors didn't get Rose. They got Jamal Crawford!!! Does he fit any better in Nellie's system? What a trade for the Dubs! I'm not sure why the Knicks would give up their leading scorer and most consistent guard, while Harrington just adds to the glut at power forward. Wilson Chandler is already giving them what Harrington brings.

Posted by DonSagiv, November 21, 2008 9:26 PM

We free up salary space for 2k10, when LBJ is a free agent.

Posted by Brad Berreman, November 21, 2008 10:55 PM

ESPN's guys were specualating that the Knicks could be looking to bring two big-name guys in during the summer of '10. The rest of the list of potential free agents, beyond LeBron and D-Wade, is pretty good-Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson, etc.