BOSTON - Danilo Gallinari slowly and quietly has been making steady progress as he recovers from a lingering back injury that has shelved the lottery pick for most of his rookie season. His running and shooting workouts have intensified, but the Knicks will continue to proceed cautiously with the 20-year-old, who suffered a bulging disc during the summer.

"I think he's getting better," Mike D'Antoni said. "But said give it a couple more weeks to make sure."

After Gallinari met with several back specialists last month, the collective assessment was that he needed rest, not surgery. A time frame of six to eight weeks was given, meaning he could return sometime in January.

D'Antoni said Eddy Curry, who hasn't played this season because of a bone bruise in his left leg, is "improving" and is "close" to getting on the court. "I would think within the next two or three weeks, he should be able to," D'Antoni said. "They say a couple weeks start practicing, then playing soon, but that may be wishful thinking."

Posted by franco12:

Posted by Ira:

I'd like to see Curry get on the court, because the sooner he plays, the sooner he gets traded. Gallo will need a little time to get rid of the rust, but after that I think we'll be very glad we drafted him.

Before he gets traded, I'd like to see what D'Antoni can do with him. For all his warts, Curry does certain things very well. I'd like to see if we can get the 06/07 Curry - 19/7.

Potentially, this wide open system could make Curry a very efficient threat.

The key question will be if Curry can learn to make a simple pass. And I've seen this same roster which sucked last year actually turn around and implement this MDA's system, so I do have some hope.

Posted by JrZyHuStLa:

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by franco12:

Posted by Ira:

I'd like to see Curry get on the court, because the sooner he plays, the sooner he gets traded. Gallo will need a little time to get rid of the rust, but after that I think we'll be very glad we drafted him.

Before he gets traded, I'd like to see what D'Antoni can do with him. For all his warts, Curry does certain things very well. I'd like to see if we can get the 06/07 Curry - 19/7.

Potentially, this wide open system could make Curry a very efficient threat.

The key question will be if Curry can learn to make a simple pass. And I've seen this same roster which sucked last year actually turn around and implement this MDA's system, so I do have some hope.

It's all up to Curry. He has the talent to be a star, but the work ethic to be what he is, a role player who you don't miss when he's gone.

Correction: He HAD the talent to be a star. That is no more. I personally guarantee it.

Posted by CrushAlot:

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts...

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by JrZyHuStLa:

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by franco12:

Posted by Ira:

I'd like to see Curry get on the court, because the sooner he plays, the sooner he gets traded. Gallo will need a little time to get rid of the rust, but after that I think we'll be very glad we drafted him.

Before he gets traded, I'd like to see what D'Antoni can do with him. For all his warts, Curry does certain things very well. I'd like to see if we can get the 06/07 Curry - 19/7.

Potentially, this wide open system could make Curry a very efficient threat.

The key question will be if Curry can learn to make a simple pass. And I've seen this same roster which sucked last year actually turn around and implement this MDA's system, so I do have some hope.

It's all up to Curry. He has the talent to be a star, but the work ethic to be what he is, a role player who you don't miss when he's gone.

Correction: He HAD the talent to be a star. That is no more. I personally guarantee it.

Do you think his talent level went down? He's still the same player with the same talents. He just has no motivation, so yes, there is a good chance you will never see his talent.

Posted by Marv:

i can NEVER get too much of this picture:

Posted by Marv:

Posted by TMS:

Posted by Marv:

i can NEVER get too much of this picture:

funny pic but it looks photoshopped

i hear ya. there is no way that water was there in the original shot.

Posted by misterearl:

A toast to Eddy Curry.

In a country that prides itself on giving people second chances, forgiving mistakes and doing time after committing the crime - - -

I hope he plays well.

He has millions of chances. Fans are going to accept him if he's helping the team win. They will cheer for him as well. Chances for athletes rarely go away(Sorry Marbs). He just needs to take advantage of the opportunity. But if he continues to be overweight and lack effort on the boards and not add to the team, fans will treat him as they treat him now. That's the beauty of sports, "what have you done for me lately"