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Knicks must avoid being used

Atlanta's Joe Johnson backs down the Knicks' Wilson

Photo credit: Jason DeCrow

Beware of the eagerness of some of the information that is leaking out. For me, the idea that the Knicks are prepared to offer Joe Johnson a max contract on Wednesday night -- something you'd never get anyone in the know at 2 Penn Plaza to ever prematurely release -- is suspect.

What do Joe Johnson and his representation really want here? A full max from his home team. A six-year, $120M contract...

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