Posted by diderotn:
Who would you trade for Curry? I certainly wouldn't want to trade Sweetney for Curry at this point, especially given the fact that he has health issues. Last season, before he was diagnosed with the heart issues, I was all for such a move, but not right now. It's a risk that I am pretty sure that Zeke will not be willing to take. Some of you are insane. You want to take a gamble on Curry with a bad heart, but you want to bitch about obtaining Jerome James....
[Edited by - diderotn on 09-24-2005 9:30 PM]
We won't have to trade for Curry if you picked up on the sentiments of my post to you. I am adamant against trading Sweetney for anyone realistic until after the coming season (check my previous posts) as I think he's going to have a breakout year. I personally have never typed James name before now if I recall correctly.
You see, GS wants Curry but he has to agree to it. I think Curry would rather be on the east coast. All he has to say is I won't report to said team and Chicago can't move unless the receiving team (GS) can convince that player to report. Boston was able to convince Payton year before last and Toronto was unsuccessful with Mourning last year. It happens all the time.
The way this situation is working out is that Paxson has taken the 3 year offer (loaded with BS incentives) off of the table and trashed/insulted him and his management team because Curry won't take that DNA test. The results won't make them any more aware of his oncourt situation than they are now as he has to be monitored from here on out anyway. As Bobs said Paxson has severely overplayed his hand.
Consequently, Paxson has extended the QO and Curry has refused to sign it. On Sept 30th it kicks in automatically. However, Paxson has said that even with the QO Curry won't play if he doesn't take the DNA test (overplay) and that he might pursue legal means to force him (really bad overplay and "stupid"). Curry's lawyer swatted that crap right back to him (like an Agassi forehand) and said it ain't happening regardless what Paxson is requesting and that he forsees the Players association getting in on it due to the Privacy issues involved.
Dido, the next part is very important.....If Paxson pulls the QO offer off the table Curry immediately becomes a UFA.
I have to disagree with you about Isiah. Isiah is just that crazy.....crazy like a fox
When he said he's monitoring the situation he was telling the truth. It's possible that we won't have to give up much of anyone of consequence for Curry.
So, the question is does Paxson (who did something "stupid") put up with Curry on the bench being a distraction for the whole year and lose him for nothing (because most teams will offer crumbs without the test) or does he set him free by pulling the QO off the table.
You see Paxson's insistence on the DNA test (stupid move) has undermined the Bulls own negotiating position with Curry and other GMs in that other teams can simply say i'm gonna lowball you on this because he won't take the test that you say is so important. The Bulls have very little leverage. Curry won't resign with them next season and consequently has most of the leverage because people his size with that skill level at his age are at a premium.....despite his heart issues.
"Eddy should put his health first".....please, all BS
It's all about lowballing this kid on his contract and now that position has blown up in their faces.
Bobs, how you like Curry with that rice?
Go get'em Zeke (who really is crazy like a fox) and let LB work his magic
[Edited by - junkmein on 09-25-2005 04:44 AM]
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