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The Knicks have been entertaining on most nights, competitive on many of them, at times surprisingly good and at times shockingly inept.

Chris Duhon returns to Chicago as one of the league leaders in assists, the engine of the Knicks’ supercharged offense and the apple of Coach Mike D’Antoni’s eye.

Stephan Marbury, whose comments to the N.Y. Post provided another firestorm for the Knicks to douse, met with the team president Donnie Walsh to discuss a buyout of the guard’s $21.9 million contract.

Chants of “We want Steph” could be heard during the Knicks’ victory against the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday night, but point guard Chris Duhon will continue to run the show.

Chris Duhon will start his fourth consecutive game at point guard for the Knicks Friday, and he will probably not surrender the job anytime soon.

Under the cloak of anonymity afforded by the preseason, the Knicks and point guard Chris Duhon have ushered in a freewheeling offense that is a reflection of coach Mike D’Antoni.

The Knicks publicly insist that Chris Duhon’s arrival does not indicate Stephon Marbury’s departure. But the team president said little Wednesday to dispel the notion.

Nothing in Chris Duhon’s résumé suggests budding stardom, but the the Knicks see untapped talent in their new point guard.

Chris Duhon’s agreement to a two-year deal with the Knicks makes the departure of Stephon Marbury a near certainty.

Chicago Bulls’ Chris Duhon visited the Knicks’ suburban training center, making him the early favorite to eventually succeed Stephon Marbury.