Nate Robinson's Agent Asks Knicks to Trade Nate

Agent Aaron Goodwin has asked the Knicks to look into trading guard Nate Robinson.

Robinson has been glued to the bench in recent weeks. He hasn't played in New York's last eight games.

A team spokesman says the request was made Saturday and that Knicks team president Donnie Walsh will have discussions with Goodwin.

New York coach Mike D'Antoni insists that the benching isn't personal. He claims that he's only playing the guys he feels give the team their best chance to win.

"We're trying to win," D'Antoni said. "I can't explain exactly every second the ins and outs, and we were on a roll and that roll doesn't quit just because you lose a game. You see over time if this works or not."