The NBA likely will rule today on whether to void Thomas’ new consulting contract.

“I think it’s better if there’s separation of both,” said Duke’s legendary coach. “I don’t think it would be good if the Bulls tried to hire me as a consultant. Just because I don’t think it’s right to [UNC coach] Roy Williams and the rest of the guys in our league to have a college coach do that. It’s best served to have the pros, then there’s college.”

Krzyzewski pointed out yet another conflict of interest that had not been reported. NBA teams often call college coaches before the draft to get their take on players.

“We’re [unofficial] consultants to the pros before the draft,” Coach K said. “Teams call us, what do you think of this, or that. It’s better to have it like that. If the Warriors call you, you can tell them. If the Knicks call, you can tell them.”

Team USA assistant Jim Boeheim of Syracuse was also steadfastly against the Isiah contract.

“It’s a conflict either way, from college or from the NBA,” Boeheim said. “I don’t understand why it wouldn’t be. It doesn’t make any sense.”

Krzyzewski added, “It’s like high school coach Bob Hurley doing something for me. It’s best separated.”

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Knicks officially announced signing of Spurs free agent G Roger Mason Jr . . . NBA also announced full schedul,e and in Knick press release highlighting big Garden games, did not mention LeCon James’ two visits (Dec. 17, Jan. 27).

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I’ll give you a second…

Those that answered Raja Bell, you play way too much Fantasy Basketball.

Character is obviously not a precondition for getting a coaching job at FIU. The Golden Panthers also courted former Miami Heat and Golden State guard Tim Hardaway. Hardaway, of course, is remembered more for hating gay people than hitting a jump shot.

While this may be a great PR move and will get people talking about their program, can this stunt really last? Does anyone else think Isiah Thomas living in Miami is a bad idea? He couldn’t keep it in his pants in New York City. How in the world is he going to behave himself on South Beach?

I give it a year, two at most. For the fans and students at FIU, God Speed. Hopefully it doesn’t cost you as much to get out of this as it cost James Dolan and Madison Square Garden.