The January Meltdown

The Knicks just lost ugly to the T-Wolves. This follows losses to the lowly Wizards and only slightly less dysfunctional Raptors. All three games should have been wins.

With just two a a half weeks left to trade players, the Knicks need to act now to salvage any hope of a playoff run. And one must acknowledge that Walsh and D'Antoni have not necessarily made wise moves since taking the reins of the Knicks. Oh, yes, there is cap space a plenty but not a lick of common sense or flexibility.

It is no secret that Chris Duhon is not playing NBA quality basketball. Yes, he's a friend of Obama. Yes, he's a nice guy. We wish him luck wherever he's going - just get him out of here. He is single-handedly dragging the Knicks into the abyss.

Ditto for Nate Robinson. His window for adding value has come and gone.

And may Walsh be smart enough to move Milicic so that he can brood elsewhere.

Mike James of the Wizards has indicated a desire to play for the Knicks. A Darko plus cash trade for James works and hurts neither team. Of course broader possibilities exist but something that simple can help.

And sending Al Harrington, N8, and Jeffries to Boston for Ray Allen and Marquis Daniels allows some good guy Knicks a chance at a ring and gives the Knicks a chance at the playoffs without adversely affecting cap space.

And how about Mobley and Jordan Hill for Carlos Boozer?