Tiny Gallon

Knicks Interested In Tiny Gallon

The Knicks are taking a “hard look” at D-Leaguer Tiny Gallon, tweets Shams Charania of RealGM. There’s no workout scheduled, but it appears there’s a decent chance Gallon will receive an audition soon, Charania’s report indicates. The Knicks, with a pair of open roster spots after waiving Metta World Peace and Beno Udrih, are reportedly seeking defensive upgrades.

Gallon is a 6’9″ power forward for the Delaware 87ers, the D-League affiliate of the Sixers. The Bucks drafted him out of Oklahoma in the second round in 2010 and brought him to camp, but they waived him. The Celtics picked him up soon thereafter, but he failed to make the opening-night roster with Boston, either. He’s otherwise been out of the NBA ever since, but he’s impressed with Delaware this season, averaging 18.4 points and 9.4 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game.

The Sixers have maintained a dialogue with Gallon all season, so perhaps the Knicks will face competition for his services, though that’s just my speculation. The 23-year-old turned down an offer from China recently so he could remain in close range of NBA scouts.

Odds & Ends: Griffin, Smart, Moultrie

Cavs interim GM David Griffin is looking to establish a positive culture in Cleveland, something his predecessor, Chris Grant, was unable to do despite his best efforts, writes Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio.  Word is that Griffin gave the club a stern message to his underachieving team and when asked about that pep talk during his introductory presser, the exec said, “I wouldn’t want to share what I told them.”  More from around the Association..

  • When asked if the Cavs will be buyers or sellers at the deadline, Griffin said, “I don’t see how you get better and win more games selling…We are dedicated to getting better,” according to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon-Journal (on Twitter).
  • Will Marcus Smart‘s draft stock take a hit after his incident with a fan last night?  Opinions were split amongst execs that Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports spoke with.
  • Meanwhile, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated (on Twitter) got no indication from executives that Smart’s stock will take a hit and heard mostly positive things about the Oklahoma State star’s character.
  • The 76ers announced that they recalled forward Arnett Moultrie from the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League.  The move was made in advance of tonight’s contest against the Clippers, meaning that Moultrie was able to suit up in L.A.  The forward was assigned to the Sevens on February 4 and appeared in three D-League games.
  • D-League guard Tiny Gallon turned down an opportunity in China to continue his pursuit of an NBA contract, writes Shams Charania of RealGM.  The 76ers have maintained dialogue with the 23-year-old throughout the season.