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Dolan, according to sources, feels badly that Thomas became the face of the Garden’s highly publicized sexual harassment case after a jury ruled in favor of a former female executive and determined that MSG was a hostile working environment. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas, James Dolan 

According to sources, Dolan isn’t ready to name Thomas to a formal Knicks’ position – even with Donnie Walsh’s quasi- consulting position soon coming to an end. The Post reported last summer the Knicks owner still maintains a friendship with Thomas but was disappointed his compadre publicly spoke about wanting Donnie Walsh’s position and believed he was secretly lobbying with select media members. New York Post

New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas, James Dolan 

Thomas would be better off with the Pistons, where the fan base loves him and owner Bill Davidson, with whom he feuded after retirement, has passed on. “I’d be shocked if anything happened officially,’’ one person familiar with the Knicks thinking said. “James still takes Isiah’s calls but that’s as far as the friendship goes. I’m sure Isiah will mount a public relations campaign to make it seem the Knicks may want him.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas, James Dolan 

A report made the claim that the Knicks withheld Jeremy Lin's knee injury from the public in an effort to sell playoff tickets. A strong claim, but one that certainly makes sense considering the Knicks sat on the information that Lin had a torn meniscus for four days before finally announcing his surgery. The only explanation as to why you'd hold back on an announcement is to see what Lin would decide. Or to use him a promotional device to sell some playoff ticket packages and collect the interest on the sales. Either or. MSG and Cablevision though dispute that assertion, issuing statements Monday afternoon: Knicks owner Jim Dolan: “I understand that there will always be those who are critical of anyone who owns a controlling interest in three New York sports franchises. But, Mr. Zuckerman's attempts to parlay this into a favorable arrangement for himself could not be more misguided.” CBSSports.com

New York Knicks, James Dolan, Jeremy Lin 

Cablevision: “Today's story in the New York Daily News is just another in a long list of articles and cover stories designed to provoke Cablevision and The Madison Square Garden Company. Mr. Zuckerman has engaged in a campaign of intimidation and extortion to effect a merger between Newsday and the Daily News. He has made repeated overtures to Mr. Dolan and his executives to combine the operations with joint ownership and shared printing and editorial expense. This proposal was rejected multiple times. CBSSports.com

New York Knicks, James Dolan, Jeremy Lin 

Jeff Zillgitt: James Dolan in statement: "We mutually agreed that it would be best for the organization if he did not continue in his role as coach ..." Twitter

New York Knicks, Coaching, Mike D'Antoni, James Dolan 

Marc J. Spears: Source close to situation says Knicks intrigued about a Dwight Howard deal, but says no way it includes Melo since James Dolan "loves him." Twitter

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According to a source, Dolan is not ready to give up on his signature acquisition. In fact, Dolan has let it be known that he does not intend to move any of his top players prior to Thursday's trading deadline. "He said he's not trading anyone," said the source, with direct contact with Dolan. "He said it's up to the coach to figure it out." New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Trade, Carmelo Anthony, James Dolan 

On March 12, 2007, Dolan conducted a 30-minute interview with reporters who cover the team. He has not been interviewed since — a streak of silence worthy of a Benedictine monk. Dozens of players have passed through Madison Square Garden in that time, from Earl Barron to Chris Wilcox. Isiah Thomas was fired and (briefly) rehired. The Garden lost a sexual harassment lawsuit and waged war with Time Warner. Donnie Walsh came and left. Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony arrived. Linsanity happened. It all unfolded without a single public word from Dolan, the media-shy owner of a media empire. Well, there have been a few words — in press releases and brief prepared statements. Otherwise, Dolan has been out of sight and off limits for five years running. New York Times

New York Knicks, James Dolan 

So when will the refurbished Garden finally get its NBA All-Star Game? It won’t be 2014, but you can bet big on 2015, according to sources familiar with the situation. New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, David Stern, Madison Square Garden 

Once Knicks owner James Dolan kicked off plans for his $800 million Garden transformation, one of the big events he has eyed was bringing the NBA All-Star Game back to New York. But it has yet to become reality despite recent bids. NBA commissioner David Stern has insisted the transformation be completed before bringing the event to the Big Apple. Stern passed on the Garden for next season, choosing Houston in an announcement made last week. New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, David Stern, Madison Square Garden 

While the final stage of the three-summer Garden project is expected to be finished in time for the 2014 All-Star Game, a person familiar with the NBA’s thinking said New York is not expected to be considered because the Super Bowl will be on Feb. 2 in East Rutherford, just two weeks earlier. “It just wouldn’t make sense having two of the biggest sports events just two weeks apart,’’ one person familiar with Stern’s thinking said. However, sources believe the 2015 game at the Garden is a virtual lock. The Knicks haven’t hosted the All-Star Game since 1999. New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, David Stern, Madison Square Garden 

For the record, Knicks interim general manager Glen Grunwald had nothing to do with Lin’s invitation to work out for the team prior to the 2010 draft. Who’s making this stuff up, interim owner James Dolan? For those lacking demi-recall, Donnie Walsh was in charge of stuff like that way back then. Mel Daniels and Walker Russell liked what they saw when scouting Lin and the team president agreed. Walsh told me that summer that Lin’s pre-draft workout was first-rate, but the Knicks’ pressure to preserve cap space prevented them from drafting him in the second round or offering more than a minimum contract. New York Post

New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh, James Dolan, Jeremy Lin, Glen Grunwald 

Knicks owner James Dolan appointed Grunwald, whose official title remains senior vice president of basketball operations, to the role of interim general manager in June when Donnie Walsh decided not to return as team president. It is likely, according to several sources with knowledge of the situation, that Grunwald will hold the position for the entire 2011-12 season. Newsday

New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh, James Dolan, Glen Grunwald 

Knicks owner James Dolan blew off the two-day desperation labor session between the NBA and players’ union in Manhattan with one source saying he has been “sickened’’ by the failure of his fellow owners to make a deal. Dolan is on the negotiating committee and a five-minute train ride away from the latest talk, which ended without a deal last night at 11 p.m. after an 11-hour session. New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, Lockout, Owners 

Two weeks ago, when union director Billy Hunter stormed out of the meetings at the Waldorf Astoria fuming after commissioner David Stern’s take-it-or-leave it 50-50 offer, Dolan tried to make peace. “He was the voice of reason, trying to get the union not to leave,’’ one person in the room said. New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, Lockout, Owners 

Knicks owner James Dolan is frustrated the lockout rages on and the club’s season opener tomorrow against the Heat at the Garden has been wiped out. But Dolan, part of the owners’ negotiating committee, is content about one of the agreed-upon aspects of a new collective bargaining agreement: the size of the salary cap will not go down. More than any team in the NBA, that will benefit Dolan’s big-market Knicks the most, ironically. New York Post

New York Knicks, CBA, James Dolan, David Stern, Lockout, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

According to a players source, Dolan has been the least combative of the owners and often serves as a mediator during contentious moments. “He’s tried to keep the parties on point,’’ the source said. “He’s trying to make a deal, seeing a positive spin. He’s been, in a word, productive.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, CBA, James Dolan, David Stern, Lockout, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

Neither Stern nor Hunter disclosed the exact progress made on the system issues, but sources indicated the sticking-point luxury tax issue still hasn’t been fully resolved. Yesterday, the ownership group was represented by Stern, Silver, owners James Dolan of the Knicks, Peter Holt (San Antonio) and Glen Taylor (Minnesota) and economist Dan Rube. The Players Association group featured Fisher, union executive director Billy Hunter, lead attorney Ron Klempner and economist Kevin Murphy. New York Post

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Knicks guard Roger Mason knows at least one owner who wished the NBA lockout ended with a labor agreement Thursday night -- James Dolan. Mason, vice president of the Players Association, has rubbed shoulders with the Knicks owner countless times this summer and fall in Manhattan hotel board rooms instead of the team's plush practice facility. "You can look at it and say the majority of owners don't want a deal," Mason told The Post yesterday from his Los Angeles home. "But there are owners eager to get a deal done. At this moment they are overshadowed by a contingent of owners who are trying to get everything they want in a new CBA." New York Post

New York Knicks, James Dolan, Roger Mason, Lockout, Owners