Knicks owner James Dolan loves interim coach Mike Woodson, but he doesn’t like his agent Joe Glass, Larry Brown’s former rep.
According to multiple sources, Woodson is seeking a new agent at Dolan’s request because of the bad blood still festering from when the Knicks owner went to war with Glass in a Brown contract dispute in 2006.
Woodson has not yet hired a new representative, but he is considering Creative Artists Agency, which represents Carmelo Anthony. The Post reported Wednesday Dolan has told Woodson he wants him back but contract terms still have to be worked out.
When contacted yesterday, Glass told The Post: “I’m going to take the high road on this.’’
When asked repeatedly if he still could be Woodson’s agent down the road, Glass said, “I don’t know.’’
Woodson was on Brown’s staff in Detroit, winning a championship in 2003-004. Woodson hired Glass for his first job with the Hawks.
The Glass-Dolan feud escalated when Dolan attempted to void Brown’s 5-year, $50 million contract after one season in 2006 for violating team policies.
Commissioner David Stern was arbitrator for the hearing in which Glass represented Brown. Stern brokered a settlement in which Brown received $18 million of the $40 million left on the deal. Brown earned $28 million total for coaching one season and posting a 23-59 record — a fact that still burns Dolan.
When Glass hammered out Brown’s original contract, Glass became so distrustful of Dolan’s Cablevision lawyers he reportedly had inserted in the pact that Stern would be the arbitrator if any contract disputes arose.
It is unclear if Glass would have demanded such a clause be placed in Woodson’s new deal, which could be for three years. Sources said Woodson also was to be represented by Glass’ grandson, Tyler Glass.
Woodson was 18-6 to finish the regular season after taking over for Mike D’Antoni, who resigned March 14th because he felt he could no longer coach Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks were eliminated in the first round in five games by the Heat after sustaining multiple injuries.
marc.berman@nypost.com