http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2007/09/30/a-deal-is-done/ There was a great deal of suspicion Isiah Thomas would do something to overshadow the headlines generated in court over the last three weeks. Don’t get too excited, this is not it. He completed a deal to acquire the draft rights to Jared Jordan from the Los Angeles Clippers this afternoon for cash considerations. No roster space was created, but the deal isn’t likely to add to the problem, either. Negotiations to buy out Dan Dickau are nearly complete. The situation is expected to be resolved tomorrow before Media Day, leaving the Knicks with 17 players in training camp hoping to lock up a spot. Jordan was selected 45th overall by the Clippers in June. He will sign a contract here tomorrow, but it’s likely a make-good arrangement. The 22-year-old point guard played at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, and I’ve seen him a couple of times. He was always in complete command of the offense, but has to be considered a project. Jordan averaged 17.2 points and 8.7 assists last season. In five summer-league starts with the Clippers in Las Vegas, he averaged 4.2 points and 4.8 assists. Jordan probably shoots a little better than Mardy Collins, but he’s not as strong a penetrator and lacks the same defensive skills. It’s going to be an upset if the depth chart needs to be altered in the coming weeks because of this acquisition. --

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