Walsh to retire?

[Dash]

In the midst of suffering the unparalleled loss of LeBron James to the loathed Pat Riley and his Heat, the Knicks are experiencing additional upheaval and misery, an impeccable source informed The Post late last night.

 

According to someone in the know, team president Donnie Walsh "may possibly retire" within the week because of "health" and "a failure to land LeBron" -- a plan he sold to Cablevision owner James Dolan soon after signing a $15 million, three-year deal in April 2008.

 

Neither reason has been confirmed. Walsh, who has next season and $5 million remaining, did not respond to an e-mail concerning his unsteady situation.

 

"I'm being told you might retire due to health problems and discussions re your replacement are in progress," I wrote.

 

I later learned Kevin Prichard may be the replacement. Fired recently by the Blazers with one year left on his pact, he is represented by Warren LeGarie, who's also Mike D'Antoni's agent.

 

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/walsh_legoner_TjAGAVCCQBtBSGHYhxfkSN#ixzz0tCNBJQP3

 

Word was that he was going to retire sometime soon (possibly next year) but I didn't expect him to right after Lebron's decision. He flopped in free agency and now he's calling it quits...Pritchard might be the replacement, upgrade over Walsh for sure.

 

 

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/walsh_legoner_TjAGAVCCQBtBSGHYhxfkSN#ixzz0tCMxZ5qS

[Real Deal]

I'm thinking the Knicks would be happy to see Dolan out of the picture as well. Not really sure if the fans care about Walsh, so they will probably be excited to hear this.

[JYD]

He's denied reports since:

 

""Everybody knows my commitment here," Walsh said. "Basically my motivation -- this is a hard job -- is to try to get this team back in contention. That's what keeps me going.""

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5367055