11/26/2010
via NYPost.com
With center Eddy Curry having yet to suit up and a potential cut after the trade deadline, the Knicks have kept their eye on 6-foot-9 power forward Vernon Goodridge, a Brooklyn native who's playing for the Knicks' D-League affiliate in Springfield, Mass., according to sources.
Goodridge, 26, who flew under the radar at LaSalle University, worked out for the Knicks for several days in late June and impressed. He was the last cut of the Warriors in late October and was drafted by Springfield with the fifth pick. Knicks president Donnie Walsh told The Post recently he was indeed monitoring Goodridge's progress as he likes his leaping ability and defensive potential.
The Knicks don't have a roster spot but can use an extra big man for depth. Timofey Mozgov's confidence has faltered, Anthony Randolph is out of the rotation and Ronny Turiaf has had assorted injuries to his finger and knee. If Curry is not traded, he is expected to be released after February's deadline unless he makes a stunning turnaround.
Curry will return to practice today, but has yet to suit up and there's question as to whether he's in game shape. Curry still could be bought out sooner if they feel he won't be part of a trade package. In two games with Springfield, Goodridge is averaging 10 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes.
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Vernon Goodridge to the Knicks?
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With center Eddy Curry having yet to suit up and a potential cut after the trade deadline, the Knicks have kept their eye on 6-foot-9 power forward Vernon Goodridge, a Brooklyn native who's playing for the Knicks' D-League affiliate in Springfield, Mass., according to sources.
Goodridge, 26, who flew under the radar at LaSalle University, worked out for the Knicks for several days in late June and impressed. He was the last cut of the Warriors in late October and was drafted by Springfield with the fifth pick. Knicks president Donnie Walsh told The Post recently he was indeed monitoring Goodridge's progress as he likes his leaping ability and defensive potential.
The Knicks don't have a roster spot but can use an extra big man for depth. Timofey Mozgov's confidence has faltered, Anthony Randolph is out of the rotation and Ronny Turiaf has had assorted injuries to his finger and knee. If Curry is not traded, he is expected to be released after February's deadline unless he makes a stunning turnaround.
Curry will return to practice today, but has yet to suit up and there's question as to whether he's in game shape. Curry still could be bought out sooner if they feel he won't be part of a trade package. In two games with Springfield, Goodridge is averaging 10 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes.
Read more: HERE
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