by Michael DeLuca
Earlier this week, I had speculated that the New York Knicks would turn their attention to free agent pg Andre 
Miller after missing out on both Jason Kidd and Grant Hill. Today, there are reports that the two clubs may be working on a sign and trade that would involve Knicks starting pg Chris Duhon. Duhon is a 6-1 6th year player out of Duke. He began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. Last season, his first in New York, Duhon averaged 7.2 assists per game and shot .391 from 3-point range. He had a spectacular start to the season but fizzled out as the year progressed. Both teams are currently denying the reports.
Update: Either there’s nothing to this rumor or a lot of people are lying to Phil Jasner and the Philadelphia Daily News. A Knicks source has said the team hasn’t had any contact with Miller or his agent and have not offered Duhon in any trade scenario with the 76ers. Andre Miller’s agent, Andy Miller, says “there is nothing to report.” And Duhon’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, says “It’s not true. I have not had any conversations with Philly in regards to this rumor.”
re-signed with Dallas. Plan B for the New York Knicks, Grant Hill. The team had reportedly offered Hill a one-year, $5 million contract or a three year deal at $10 million. The Phoenix Suns then increased their offer to Hill and, according to Yahoo! Sports, Hill is set to re-sign with the the team. Plan C, perhaps Andre Miller.
career. Tracy McGrady is unlikely to join the team until January following knee surgery. Ron Artest hopped on a life raft and headed for Los Angeles. One would say desperate times call for desperate measures. The Rockets, however, are apparently not desperate enough to take on disgruntled Philadelphia 76er Samuel Dalembert. Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski contacted the Rockets to measure their interest in acquiring the 6′11 Guru of Goaltend. Not a player was mentioned for exchange, no proposal on the table, yet Houston’s simple response…no Sammy D. for us. 
Miller’s services, there is little reason for him to sign a one year deal. The most logical solution? Sign and trade. The latest rumors circulating have the Sixers considering a sign and trade with the Portland Trailblazers that would send Andre Miller to the Blazers for fellow pg Steve Blake. Some sources say the Sixers may get Travis Outlaw back in the proposed deal as well. Both have expiring contracts, which would be very appealing to the 76ers.
looking for a shooting guard. Perhaps a local kid. Perhaps, Lutheran Christian (Philadelphia) graduate and Temple Owls star SG, Dionte Christmas. The Sixers, however, did not have a pick. Surprisingly, Christmas went undrafted and the Sixers phoned just hours later, offering him one of their four remaining spots for the summer pro league in Orlando next week. A team source confirmed that Christmas has accepted the invitation and will join the team’s first-round selection, Jrue Holiday, and second-year pro PF Marreese Speights when workouts commence on July 2. The team plans to announce the other three players to join the summer league team on Monday.
ten pick. He’s not as polished or NBA ready as Lawson or Maynor, but was definitely the right selection for this club. Resigning Andre Miller should now be a high priority, however, since Holliday can not be thrust into a starting role as a rookie.
helpin pick out my next teammate…”
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