Duhon agreed to terms Friday with the Knicks on a two-year deal worth roughly $6.5 million, the New York Post reports. Duhon chose the Knicks over Orlando because the Magic were unable to extend a formal offer until they had more time to explore the...

Stephon Marbury's tumultuous Knicks career moved closer to extinction Friday when free agent point guard Chris Duhon verbally agreed to join the club.

Duhon's agent, Kevin Bradbury, confirmed that his client has agreed in principle to two-year contract worth approximately $12 million. The deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday.

"He's really looking forward to playing in Mike D'Antoni's system," Bradbury said. "He's excited with the opportunity to play at Madison Square Garden."

Duhon had narrowed his choices down to New York and Orlando and he elected to sign with the Knicks because the club promised him a starting job. That promise suggests that the Knicks are prepared to release Marbury, whose contract expires in 12 months. Although Marbury is supremely more talented, the controversial point guard has alienated teammates as well as Garden chairman James Dolan, who remains loyal to former team president and coach Isiah Thomas.

Duhon's arrival forces the Knicks to make a move with one of their guards and the likely candidate is Marbury. The Knicks would only trade Marbury if they can acquire a player who is in the final year of his contract.

Otherwise, the team can...
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