It seems almost impossible to believe. In fact, I’m numb. According to a report, Isiah Thomas‘ reign of incompetence is at its end.

A source tells ESPN that Indiana Pacers chief executive Donnie Walsh will join the Knicks at the end of the season, and is expected to sign a three-year, $15 million contract to oversee basketball operations.

What this means for Zeke is unknown at this point. It’s not impossible that Dolan will retain Isiah in some capacity out of misplaced loyalty, however its extremely unlikely that Thomas would remain as coach.

Though the Pacers have fallen on tough times, the team reached the Eastern Conference finals six times under Walsh’s stewardship and won the Central Division four times. They appeared in the NBA Finals in 2000 and held the league’s best record in 2004 until the Palace Brawl started the franchise on its downward spiral.

Walsh is one of the most respected minds in basketball, and his arrival at MSG signals a return to sanity if nothing else.

Though Walsh isn’t set to leave Indiana until after the season, things could get a bit awkward for everyone in the wake of ESPN’s report. Regardless of when Walsh actually gets started on the job, it would behoove the new team executive to get busy quickly as the team seems on a collision course with a lottery selection in this year’s draft.

Knicks fans, rejoice!