Al Harrington to the Knicks

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Harrington to New York: The New York Post is reporting that Al Harrington will be a Knick shortly. The deal – supposedly involving New York's Malik Rose – was set for last night, but delays pushed the conference call with the league back to today. Peter Vescey noted that the deal reunites Knicks President Donnie Walsh with Al Harrington whom he drafted out of Elizabeth, NJ in 1998 while with the Pacers. Harrington has been a thorn in the side of Golden State Coach Don Nelson this season, which made the deal for Rose's expiring contract all the more urgent. When not tangling with the Warriors' coaching staff, Harrington has logged only 166 minutes this season. Harrington's offensive output has decreased each of the last two seasons with Golden State, but would likely fit in well at Madison Square Garden where his ability to play multiple positions would be utilized by Mike D'Antoni. Obviously the Warriors were after Rose's expiring contract. However, Harrington is signed through this year with a player option for '09-'10. So for those Knicks fans who want to see the team make a run at LeBron James in the summer of 2010, this deal should not affect their cap space. When David Lee was denied a contract extension earlier this season, many believed it was a sign that the former Florida Gator was on his way out of town. The acquisition of Harrington can only enhance that suspicion.

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