REBOUNDS Coach Larry Brown declined to name his starting lineup for Saturday's preseason opener.

REBOUNDS Coach Isiah Thomas will soon have a full roster and some tough decisions to make about the starting lineup and rotation.

REBOUNDS Coach Larry Brown reported that Stephon Marbury's sprained left shoulder had improved, but could not say whether he would play Saturday against New Orleans.

REBOUNDS Coach JEFF VAN GUNDY received only his second technical of the season last night, after complaining about a noncall.

REBOUNDS Coach PAT RILEY said that the Knicks worked on some different offensive plays in case Ewing is out.

REBOUNDS Coach JEFF VAN GUNDY celebrated his 38th birthday yesterday.

REBOUNDS Coach Larry Brown watched last night's game from the stands - while Herb Williams coached the game - but Brown's health is fine, the team said.

REBOUNDS Coach Larry Brown said any issues with Trevor Ariza were over, then promptly stoked the fire again.

REBOUNDS Coach JOHN CALIPARI was 40 minutes later than his usual arrive time for the game, delayed by the flooded highways.

REBOUNDS Coach Herb Williams said his future with the team was not discussed during a Friday meeting with the team president, Isiah Thomas.