Fortson declines Knicks exception, some other Fortson info

["Josh Farber" <nbaj2k@home.com>]

The Knicks tried again to trade Chris Childs for Fortson, but the Celtics
again declined the offer.  Also, the Knicks don't think the Celts will get a
sign and trade deal done.

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NY Post
http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/8783.htm
Meanwhile, Layden made another pitch yesterday for their next-best option,
Celtic free agent power forward Danny Fortson, but talks with Boston GM
Chris Wallace went poorly, as he was rebuffed on another offer that featured
Chris Childs.

According to another league source, Layden then offered Fortson the $2.5
million exception, but was rejected. Fortson's agent Raymond Brothers has
maintained all month that Fortson will not sign for the $2.5M exception, but
the Knicks think Fortson and the Celtics will be unable to execute a
sign-and-trade with another team.

Indeed, a Warriors official said yesterday that nothing was "imminent"
regarding a three-team sign-and-trade with Fortson winding up with
front-running Golden State. The Bulls would also be involved.

Another team that could land in the Fortson mix is the Clippers if they hire
Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins, whose been offered the job. Huggins said
recently that Fortson was the best player he's ever had at Cincy.