More Moves By Walsh and the Knicks Possible

In search for back court help the Knicks may wheel and deal some more before the end of this month. Some rumors are flying around about acquiring point guard help. According to Marc Berman of the NyPost:

Donnie Walsh is going to explore trade options for a backup guard using the two trade options that he received from the Renaldo Balkman and Mardy Collins deals. Berman claims that the exception figures to be in the $1 million range, or in the minimum wage vicinity. Essentially we are talking about a player who is buried on another team’s bench that another team would be willing to give up for cap flexibility.

Truthfully, I am unsure on exactly how the trade exceptions work, especially considering that I do not know the full amount of the exception. But that said, I looked around the league to find guards in the $1 million dollar range that are not finding minutes with current teams. The best I could come up with are Marcus Williams (Golden State), Morris Almond (Utah), Shannon Brown (Charlotte), and Javaris Crittendon (Memphis). Obviously I would like to have Crittendon the most, as he has the length to play the 2 but is a pure point. I highly doubt that Memphis deals him for roster/ cap flexibility. Marcus Williams, if the numbers work out, would be a good fit. Williams is a point guard who I still believe has good talent and could thrive under D’Antoni. For the trade exception, why not give him a whirl? If Walsh decides that none of these options work, Smush Parker is hanging around in the D-League. While not an ideal point guard, he does have legit NBA starting experience. He also appears to be playing well in the D League so far this year. Just a thought.