OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors traded disgruntled forward Al Harrington to the New York Knicks for guard Jamal Crawford on Friday.

"I drafted Al back in 1998 and I think his talents are a great fit for our style of play," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said in announcing the deal in a statement. "This trade also gives us more long-term flexibility while enabling us to remain competitive this season."

Coach Mike D'Antoni had acknowledged after the Knicks' morning shootaround that Walsh was likely to make a deal before New York's game at Milwaukee on Friday night. The departure of the high-scoring Crawford should save the Knicks about $10 million against the salary cap.

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