Knicks and Woodson are close to deal

Via ESPNNewYork:

The New York Knicks are in the final stages of contract negotiations with Mike Woodson and are expected to make him their coach in the coming days, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPNNewYork.com.

The deal could be announced as soon as the end of this week, according to the source.

"They're just waiting on paperwork," the source said.

"The job's his," a second source familiar with negotiations said. "It's just a matter of time."