23-year old point guard Sergio Rodriguez has left the Knicks to sign a 3-year deal with Real Madrid in Spain. Rodriguez played in 27 games (8 starts) for the Knicks last year after coming over in a trade with the Kings and he averaged 19.7 minutes, 7.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. The Knicks got him to bump Chris Duhon out of the starting lineup but Rodriguez never seized his opportunity. Rodriguez played in 285 games (22 starts) in four years in the NBA and he averaged 13.2 minutes, 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. The Knicks shouldn’t miss him too much as they are in the hunt for a new starting point guard this summer.

The Knicks have 10 free agents coming into this summer so they will be a very busy team. I have a feeling that they won’t be signing any of them early in free agency as they will be seeking out some stars to build the team around. If the Knicks wait too long though they won’t be able to re-sign David Lee who is likely going to have a few nice offers to choose from this summer. Make no mistake they want him back for 2010-11 and beyond. Al Harrington, Eddie House and Earl Barron are all likely to get offers from the Knicks as soon as their major spending is over if they are still out on the market. Jonathan Bender, Chris Duhon, J.R. Giddens and Tracy McGrady are all likely going to be allowed to leave without the Knicks making any of them an offer. Eddy Curry has a player option for 2010-11 and there is no doubt that he will pick it up as he is one of the most overpaid players in the entire NBA. Sergio Rodriguez is a restricted free agent and the Knicks would probably bring him back if the price is right.

The Knicks had better keep 27-year old power forward David Lee or they are going to be sorry. Lee played in 81 games (all starts) for the Knicks last season and he averaged 37.3 minutes, 20.2 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. The Knicks had to use Lee at center last season but he is much better as a power forward where he isn’t giving up much size. Lee has now played in 368 games (210 starts) in his five years with the Knicks and he has averaged 30.1 minutes, 13.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game on 55.7% shooting from the floor.

24-year old SG/PG Toney Douglas looked solid as a rookie for the Knicks this season. He played in 56 games (12 starts) for the Knicks this season and he averaged 19.4 minutes, 8.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. I’m kind of surprised that the Knicks didn’t play Douglas more because the season was lost early for the team. Look for him to have a larger role next year for the Knicks.

The Knicks never had a chance last night as the Raptors shot an amazing 65% from the floor! Bill Walker led the way for the Knicks last night with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist. Danilo Gallinari also had a solid game with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists last night. David Lee was outstanding with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in what could be his final game with the Knicks. The Knicks finish the season with a 29-53 record.