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Knicks Insider: Kenyon Martin tough on defense

Kenyon Martin of the Los Angeles Clippers looks

Photo credit: Getty Images | Kenyon Martin of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. (May 17, 2012)

The Knicks already were the oldest team in the league, and they got older at the trade deadline.

But they got better in the short term by dealing Ronnie Brewer to Oklahoma City for a draft pick, clearing a roster spot to sign Kenyon Martin.

It's no knock on Brewer. Known for his defense, the 27-year-old swingman went from starter to seldom-used reserve, and as his playing time was reduced,...

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