Knicks to open contract negotiations with David Griffin to become GM

David Griffin is the choice of the Knicks for the GM position.

Per ESPN, the New York Knicks are progressing toward opening contract negotiations with David Griffin to become the team's next general manager, league sources told ESPN.

Griffin, the ex-Cleveland Cavaliers GM, traveled to New York this weekend to meet with Mills, with whom Griffin has continued to discuss the shaping of a potential Knicks partnership.

Griffin is also expected to meet with owner James Dolan in the near future, league sources said.
Mills is expected to move into the president's title -- with Griffin, if he becomes GM, taking over the primary responsibilities of running basketball operations, league sources said.