Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Hahn's analysis: Knicks, Nets begin competition for LeBron on Thursday

Quick ReadAll the Knicks have wanted since Mission 2010 began two years ago was to get an audience with LeBron James.

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Photo credit: Getty Images | LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifnals against the Boston Celtics during the 2010 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2010 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 94-85.

Alan Hahn

Newsday columnist Alan Hahn Alan Hahn

Hahn has been at Newsday since 1995. He has covered

bio | email

All the Knicks have wanted since Mission 2010 began two years ago was to get an audience with LeBron James on Thursday, when the NBA free-agency season begins. They already have been assured of at least that much by James' representation, which Wednesday contacted all six teams that intend to target James this summer.

An NBA source Saturday told Newsday that the Knicks will get immediate face...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online® customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Subscribe for
a free trial!
Subscribe

NBA

@Al_Iannazzone

Follow Newsday Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone on Twitter.
@Al_Iannazzone | Blog

Vote

Who would you rather play point guard for the Knicks next season?

Jeremy Lin Steve Nash