"The Knicks are tethered to Coach Larry Brown by a contract guarantee of more than $40 million, and as the franchise ponders its next move, that hefty sum may be the main hurdle to a divorce."
"Distraught over their worst season in 20 years, and over Brown's erratic leadership, Knicks officials have been mulling Brown's future for weeks. But they have yet to decide his fate, presumably because of the millions they owe him over the next four years and because of the picture of defeat a buyout of his contract would represent."
"The team's discontent with Brown is considerable, according to three Eastern Conference executives and one person with knowledge of the Knicks' discussions. They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss relations between the team and Brown."
"A contract buyout has been discussed but not yet pursued, and it is not clear if team officials are ready to make that leap, according to two of the Eastern Conference executives."
"If Brown is dismissed, one of the Eastern Conference executives said, (Isiah) Thomas might be asked to coach the roster he has assembled."
"The Kings' vacancy could present Brown with a landing spot if the Knicks let him go. The Charlotte Bobcats are another possibility Brown's representatives have made inquiries with the Bobcats, according to the person with knowledge of the Knicks' discussions."
"Larry Brown underwent another bladder surgery last Friday and now this week he's expected to get cut again. By the Knicks. Yes, Brown's days as Knicks coach are numbered."
"According to sources, Brown is on the firing line, sources said, because he never acknowledged the talent assembled was better than their 23-59 record. Brass is worried it can't acquire the type of players Brown needs to win.
"Brown would be owed close to $40 million if the Knicks just fire him. But Brown could be amenable to taking less because of his age (65), health woes and the Kings' job opening. Brown's wife, Shelly, is from California."
"According to a source, (Isiah) Thomas feels he cannot satisfy Brown's demands of making major trades, despite a serious inquiry into Chicago's Ben Gordon. "Look at their roster, who can they trade other than the young guys and get something good back," said another league source who has spoken to Thomas about the matter."
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"Distraught over their worst season in 20 years, and over Brown's erratic leadership, Knicks officials have been mulling Brown's future for weeks. But they have yet to decide his fate, presumably because of the millions they owe him over the next four years and because of the picture of defeat a buyout of his contract would represent."
"The team's discontent with Brown is considerable, according to three Eastern Conference executives and one person with knowledge of the Knicks' discussions. They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss relations between the team and Brown."
"A contract buyout has been discussed but not yet pursued, and it is not clear if team officials are ready to make that leap, according to two of the Eastern Conference executives."
"If Brown is dismissed, one of the Eastern Conference executives said, (Isiah) Thomas might be asked to coach the roster he has assembled."
"The Kings' vacancy could present Brown with a landing spot if the Knicks let him go. The Charlotte Bobcats are another possibility Brown's representatives have made inquiries with the Bobcats, according to the person with knowledge of the Knicks' discussions."
"Larry Brown underwent another bladder surgery last Friday and now this week he's expected to get cut again. By the Knicks. Yes, Brown's days as Knicks coach are numbered."
"According to sources, Brown is on the firing line, sources said, because he never acknowledged the talent assembled was better than their 23-59 record. Brass is worried it can't acquire the type of players Brown needs to win.
"Brown would be owed close to $40 million if the Knicks just fire him. But Brown could be amenable to taking less because of his age (65), health woes and the Kings' job opening. Brown's wife, Shelly, is from California."
"According to a source, (Isiah) Thomas feels he cannot satisfy Brown's demands of making major trades, despite a serious inquiry into Chicago's Ben Gordon. "Look at their roster, who can they trade other than the young guys and get something good back," said another league source who has spoken to Thomas about the matter."
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