The Los Angeles Dodgers have been interested in acquiring Johnson, who has $22 million left on a contract that runs through next season.

Cashman would not discuss what other trades he proposed in an attempt to acquire Johnson.

But the Astros, who have never reached the World Series, acquired Johnson at the trading deadline to get them there.

Finally, they have their chance to match Boston and acquire Johnson.

Acquiring Johnson would have been a major trade.

If the Knicks acquire Johnson, he will not come cheaply.

When Parcells took over, his first player move was acquiring Johnson, moving him to the middle and shifting Jones to the weak side.

After that trade collapsed, the Yankees acquired Johnson in another deal.

Arizona had previously shown interest in acquiring Johnson from the Braves.

In acquiring Johnson, who is 27 years old, the Knicks would be making a bold move to change the style and chemistry of their team.