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Al Iannazzone: Knicks planning to waive bill walker and sign dan gadzuric. Nothing official yet. Twitter

New York Knicks, Dan Gadzuric, Bill Walker 

Mike Woodson announced that the Knicks will sign 6-11 journeyman center Dan Gadzuric and waive swingman Bill Walker in a move to provide depth and insurance for the playoffs. Gadzuric, 34, an athletic big man out of UCLA, will be added in case Amar’e Stoudemire and Jared Jeffries break down in the playoffs. Prior to signing with the Knicks, Gadzuric played for the Texas Legends in the D-League and overseas in China. Gadzuric's last NBA action came last season when he played for the Nets, appearing in 14 games. Gadzuric had played eight seasons for the Bucks after UCLA. "It gives us another big,'' Woodson said. "Just in case Jared is not able to come back from his rest. It gives us a veteran big that's been around that could use fouls and rebound.'' New York Post

New York Knicks, Dan Gadzuric, Bill Walker 

Al Iannazzone: Bill Walker said yesterday he should be OK to play next week. Twitter

New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Injuries 

Bill Walker’s season may be over after it was announced that the backup small forward will need elbow surgery. Walker was in the rotation when the Knicks ran off seven straight wins, filling in admirably for Anthony. But Walker’s minutes figured to go down once Anthony returned and with the addition of J.R. Smith. Walker sustained the injury on Feb. 17 against New Orleans and had sat out the previous six games. “It's weird the way it happened,” D’Antoni said. “I thought it would get better. He needs to get it well.” The Knicks said Walker will be out 4-6 weeks. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Injuries 

Just when the New York Knicks looked whole, they will not be for at least another month. The team announced Sunday that forward Bill Walker will miss 4-6 weeks after he undergoes a surgical procedure known as “debridement” on his left elbow on Monday. Debridement is a term used to describe the removal of lacerated, devitalized, or contaminated tissue. SheridanHoops

New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Injuries 

There is no telling how much difference he could have made had he been in there. Durant had 21 points at halftime and did it so fluidly that it seemed as if he had maybe 10. "I give him all the credit. He's a great player, he made great shots," said Bill Walker, who started in Anthony's place. The Knicks had no problem with Westbrook maybe rubbing it in. "You can do that when you're winning," Walker said. Stoudemire added, "I didn't necessarily take notice to it. They were feeling good about themselves, they shot the ball well. They had every right to have fun out there on the court." Newsday

New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Bill Walker 

According to Rivers, no one noticed that Walker actually touched Garnett first, before Garnett responded with a shove near Walker’s neck area. The video, said Rivers, “only shows Kevin’s reaction, so, no, I didn’t think he would [be suspended]. “I was amused by the attack on Kevin and nobody notices the other guy hits him on the shoulder. That’s what made him turn around. “Kevin’s an instigator. I don’t mind. He is who he is. How old is he now? I am not going to change him.’’ Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Kevin Garnett will play against the Heat tonight thanks to the good graces of the NBA, which decided not to penalize the Celtics forward for his actions immediately following Sunday’s 106-104 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. Garnett, after missing the potential game-tying shot as the buzzer sounded, lunged at Bill Walker and made contact with the Knicks forward’s throat. Celtics president Danny Ainge, who watched the game on television, believes the proper decision was rendered. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Bill Walker and Kevin Garnett have made peace. Walker on Monday downplayed Sunday's altercation between the two, saying he and Garnett spoke before leaving the arena. "We shook on it and everything," Walker said. "I have respect for KG. I know what type of player he is." Newsday

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Bill Walker has forgiven Kevin Garnett after running into his former Celtics teammate by the team bus after Sunday’s NBA season-opener. According to an NBA source, Garnett won’t be suspended for shoving Walker in the throat after the final buzzer of the Knicks’ 106-104 victory. The hit sent Walker into a blind rage, and the Knicks’ swingman had to be restrained for 30 seconds and dragged off the court by team officials. “When I was leaving the arena, I talked to him,’’ Walker said yesterday. “We’re both competitors; we wanted to win. Emotions run high when you play at that level. We shook hands.’’ New York Post

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Walker on Monday downplayed Sunday's altercation between the two, saying he and Garnett spoke before leaving the arena. "We shook on it and everything," Walker said. "I have respect for KG. I know what type of player he is." After Walker contested Garnett's potential tying jump shot at the end of the Knicks' 106-104 win over the Celtics, Garnett appeared to grab Walker's throat and shove him before the two were separated. An NBA spokesman told the Boston Herald that Garnett will not be fined or suspended. "It was in the heat of the moment," Walker said of his former Celtics teammate. "We're grown men and emotions run high sometimes and things happen." Newsday

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Marc J Spears: Celtics Kevin Garnett won't receive suspension or fine for physical incident with Knicks Billy Walker, NBA says. Twitter

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

The Celtics finished with three technical fouls (Ray Allen, Sasha Pavlovic, Jermaine O’Neal), the latter two in the fourth quarter as the Knicks made their move, and one player (Kevin Garnett) who is sure to get a call from the league office today. After missing the last shot of the game, Garnett shoved former teammate Bill Walker, who was defending the Celtics forward on the attempted buzzer-beater. Walker shouted in triumph, and Garnett angrily lunged at the Knicks guard. Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Near the end of the game, Kevin Garnett and former Celtic Billy Walker had an exchange in which Garnett appeared to put his hands on Walker after the two had what appeared to be some harsh words. When asked about it after the game, Garnett scoffed, "Next question." He won't have the opportunity to be so dismissive if the league office calls, and there's a good chance they will after reviewing the incident. There's a possibility Garnett could be suspended for the Celtics' game Tuesday night in Miami, meaning Boston would have to face the powerful Heat without KG and Paul Pierce. CSNNE.com

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

“I went to contest his shot,’’ Walker said. “I guess he got mad I contested his shot. He grabbed my hand, tangled it up. I pulled my hand away, and then we had a situation.’’ Walker said Garnett also pushed him. “I’m a grown-up,’’ said Walker, who played 14 minutes after missing both preseason games with a groin injury. “You put your hands on my face, what part of the game is that? You know what the man does.’’ New York Post

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Garnett initially feigned ignorance. “What are you talking about?” he said then snapped, “Next question.” Doc Rivers wasn’t pleased with his team’s response down the stretch, but he also insinuated that the deck was stacked. “Fourth-quarter technicals are not allowed,” he said. “But the game has to be about the players. I thought both teams were complaining just the same, and we got two (fourth-quarter) technical fouls. The game has to be about the players.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Doc Rivers, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

The problem was two fourth-quarter technical foul calls on the Celtics. That violates a serious no-no under Rivers. Technicals aren’t the issue. Technicals in the fourth quarter are the issue. And the notoriously short-fused Joey Crawford, a veteran official who brooks no dissent, verbal or even visual, whistled Jermaine O’Neal and Sasha Pavlovic for technicals less than two minutes apart in the fourth. “Fourth-quarter technicals on our team are not allowed,’’ Rivers said. “That being said, the game has to be about the players. All right? I mean, c’mon. I thought both teams were complaining just the same, and we got the two techs. The game has to be about the players on the floor. That’s it.” Pavlovic said he had no idea why he got teed up. “I was just playing my game,’’ he said. “I told him [Crawford] I can’t afford to get a technical in the fourth quarter.” ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett, Sasha Pavlovic 

Garnett then put his left hand on Walker's throat before the two were separated, first by injured Knicks guard Baron Davis. "I guess he got mad that I contested his shot," said Walker, who had scrambled to cover Garnett after colliding with Tyson Chandler, who was supposed to be guarding the Celtic. "He grabs my hand, tangles it up, I pulled my hand away and then we had a situation." Newsday

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Did Walker do anything to provoke Garnett? "I'm a grown man," he said. "You're putting your hands in my face . . . Come on. Y'all know what the man does." Walker said he was unsure precisely where Garnett made contact with him. "I don't know where he caught me," he said. "I just know I saw his hand coming in my face, you know what I mean? That's disrespectful." Newsday

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Kevin Garnett 

Stefan Bondy: Garnett is mad he misses a shot so he takes a cheap shot at Walker, then does nothing as Baron Davis is grabbing him up. Stay classy KG. Twitter

Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Bill Walker, Baron Davis, Kevin Garnett