NEW YORK — The New York Knicks say the agent for Nate Robinson has asked the team to trade the recently benched guard.
A team spokesman says the request was
made Saturday and that team president Donnie Walsh will have
discussions with Robinson's agent, Aaron Goodwin.
Robinson, a productive backup last
season, hasn't played in the last eight games. Knicks coach Mike
D'Antoni insists the benching isn't personal, only that he wants to use
the players who give the team the best chance to win and that Robinson
currently isn't one of them.
D'Antoni grew angry with a series of
questions about Robinson's place in the rotation before the Knicks'
95-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
"We're trying to win," D'Antoni said.
"I can't explain exactly every second the ins and outs, and we were on
a roll and that roll doesn't quit just because you lose a game. You see
over time if this works or not."
A message was left with Goodwin Sports' office seeking comment.
Robinson is averaging only 10.9
points after scoring a career-best 17.2 per game last season. The
two-time slam dunk champion re-signed with the Knicks on a one-year
deal this summer after generating little interest as a restricted free
agent.