Evans was asked if the Knicks would be willing to part with their No. 18 selection as compensation for a coach.
Some project him to be a first-round pick, perhaps the No. 1 selection.
But Hamilton, the No. 1 selection in the 1999 draft, missed almost the entire season.
The Seahawks still own their No. 12 selection over all.
The book caps a turbulent year for Johnson, who was the No. 1 selection over all in the 1996 draft.
And because he is potentially the No. 1 overall selection, Manning looms over the draft.
The Jets have realized part of that by getting the No. 1 overall selection in the college draft.
San Diego did not get a lot for the No. 1 selection.
The Bengals, with the No. 4 selection, have said they would listen to offers to move down.
Ovechkin was not able to build on his No. 1 overall selection in 2004 because of the lockout that canceled last season.