Knicks’ Houston Checks Out PG Bobby Brown

Knicks assistant GM Allan Houston and Baron Davis watched point guard Bobby Brown work out Wednesday at Impact Academy, Andrew Moore, Director of Development at Impact, confirmed to SNY.tv.

As first reported by Yahoo! Sports, the Knicks also worked Brown out in Las Vegas on Tuesday, meaning they saw him two days in a row.

“They watched him play five-on-five at Impact [Wednesday],” Moore told SNY.tv. “He looked great. With his experience, he can run a team, keep them organized and really score the ball when necessary.

“He’s a tough, pesky on-ball defender, too.”

With Opt-Out Looming, Knicks Hoping to Lock Melo Up Long Term

Carmelo Anthony could opt out of his contract with the Knicks after this coming season, and that is likely to loom like a black cloud over the team throughout the season.

Anthony is due to make $21.5 million this season, but has a player option in 2014-15, when he is slated to make $23.5 million.

Anthony, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh can all opt out after the season, and there is already widespread discussion of potential landing spots for James and Anthony. James has been linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as his current team, the Miami Heat, and Anthony is also being linked to the Lakers.

Amid Controversy Over Timing of Surgery, Knicks Hoping J.R. Will Be Ready for Start of Season

Amid swirling controversy about the timing of J.R. Smith’s knee surgery, the Knicks said they hoped the reigning Sixth Man of the Year would be ready for the start of the upcoming season.

“Hopefully, he’ll be ready by the time the regular season rolls around,” Knicks GM Glen Grunwald said Tuesday.

“He’s commited to doing all the rebab and getting himself back as soon as possible. J.R. has always been good in that regard in terms of doing his work and we’re very hopeful that he’ll be back by the time the regular season rolls around.”

Grunwald Hails World Peace as ‘Missing Piece’; Woodson Has Options in Frontcourt

World Peace is coming to Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks on Tuesday officially announced the signing of Metta World Peace, reportedly for a two-year deal worth $3.2 million, with GM Glen Grunwald calling him the “missing piece” that the team needs.

It remains unclear if the Queensbridge, N.Y., native and former St. John’s star will start or come off the bench, but his addition certainly gives head coach Mike Woodson options in the frontcourt.