Sounds like Paxson is getting closer to making a better offer to Eddy Curry. The NBA will not insure the contract of Curry in case of heart problems. The Bulls are taking a big risk if they give the cash. Don't know if we would want to get involved here. Check the latest.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/bulls/cst-spt-bull30.html

"Eddy Curry's agent has asked the Bulls to consider a sign-and-trade for the restricted free agent, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed Tuesday. Curry's agent, Leon Rose, did not respond to a message, and Bulls general manager John Paxson declined to confirm or deny the request. But Paxson acknowledged the parties are nowhere near reaching an agreement." Chicago Tribune

"As for a sign-and-trade scenario, which most likely would be orchestrated by Curry's agent, Leon Rose, Bulls general manager John Paxson has heard no such talk. "I've not been contacted by any team,'' Paxson said Tuesday. "A while ago, somebody had written that New York was interested, but I never talked to them. And on the Internet, there's been stuff that the Lakers were interested, but again, I've never talked to anyone." Chicago Sun-Times

"We're not anywhere close to having anything done," Paxson said.

"We're not anywhere close to having anything done," Paxson said. The workings of a sign-and-trade tend to be complicated. Last summer, after 34 days of negotiations, the Bulls and Knicks agreed to a sign-and-trade that sent Jamal Crawford to New York. The upside was the financial relief the Bulls received in salary-cap room." Chicago Tribune

"There's nothing negative," he said. Nevertheless, he doesn't have any meetings scheduled with Rose this week and an Oct. 1 deadline is looming. If Curry does not have a contract in place by then, and if he does not have an offer sheet from another team, his only option is to play for the Bulls' qualifying offer of $5.14 million. The latter appears most likely at this point." Chicago Tribune

"The disagreement isn’t so much about the size of the deal as it is guaranteed money. Because the NBA’s insurance carrier refused to cover Curry’s next contract if a heart problem forces the 6-foot-11 center to stop playing, the Bulls are willing to guarantee only the first season, according to a team source." Arlington Heights Daily Herald

"As far as the Bulls know, Curry also never had a DNA test, which was recommended by Minneapolis-based cardiologist Dr. Barry Maron in the spring. Maron is considered one of the nation’s leading authorities on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly disorder when combined with arrhythmia." Arlington Heights Daily Herald

"Meanwhile, questions continue to surface about Curry's weight and whether he's in shape. Earlier this summer he said he wasn't playing full-court because he didn't want to risk an injury while negotiating a contract. He has been drilling and lifting weights under the guidance of Tim Grover, Michael Jordan's former trainer." Chicago Tribune


A Curry deal may be getting close.......

WAKE UP Folks- there is no reason to over pay for Eddie Curry!

None!

He might never play again, and he might play 20 games and be forced to retire.

This isn't a Ron Artest issue- its out of Curry's hands.

Have we learned nothing from Vin Baker and his 'heart procedure'- he was supposed to get his stamina back and he never left the bench!

I'd say trading Mo Taylor straight up would be over paying.

And for those saying Sweetney and 6'9" pfs that can average 12pts are a dime a dozen, where are they? and why did it take us so long to get one?

Is it worth it to take a gamble on him? Yes, sure, but lets be realistic in what we want to bet, because the odds might be very much stacked against us and Curry.

No DNA test? He probably knows its genetic and there's a family history.

Franco, we had 3 of those dime a dozen forwards on our roster (KT, Sweets, Mo) Do I wish the questions weren't there? Yes.....But as a great line in Alexander said "Fortune favors the bold".

the 4 years $40m is if he passes a DNA test. You dont want him dying on the court. If he does and its not a genetic problem and it can be managed he's worth it.

He nothing like KT or the dime a dozen froncourt players we have had in the past. If you think he is you havent been watching

Posted by NYKBocker:

Mo Taylor for Curry straight up is the only scenario worth anything to the Knicks IMHO. This would also help our glut in the PF department.

I would throw a couple draft picks in there also...maybe a conditional #1 this year and a #1 next...We are stocking up SO much on youth so fast, these picks don't hold a whole lot of value because we will just not be able to develop all the young talent we are stockpiling.

Posted by fishmike:

the 4 years $40m is if he passes a DNA test. You dont want him dying on the court. If he does and its not a genetic problem and it can be managed he's worth it.

He nothing like KT or the dime a dozen froncourt players we have had in the past. If you think he is you havent been watching

I agree it's only Dolan's money taking the risk. But a center combo of Curry/James/Frye would solidify the center position for years.

I'd rather work with Frye than take a risk on Curry. I certainly would not give up Q Rich for Curry - we need Q as a big guard and outside shooter and I like his defensive potential as well.

Curry plays no defense and doesn't rebound. Having Curry, Frye and James - all 5rpg guys at this point - doesn't bode well at all. I personally like Sweetney better than Curry, and I don't like Sweetney that much. But at least Sweets rebounds and plays solid D, if he can just avoid those stupid fouls at the top of the key on the pick and roll, he'll be fine. I think Frye, Lee and Sweetney at PF will be a solid group. Lee and Sweets rebound and defend.

The Knicks should save their pieces until the trade deadline. There will be a lot of stuff available then. IF we really want Curry, I bet he will be there for the MLE next summer as a UFA.

not for nothing - but bulls fan want him gone if he's going to cost them anything more than the qualifying offer.

he's a total 100% GRADE A RISK. the 1st definition of RISK in the dictionary.

are we in a position to take a major risk like that? i think we're one of the few teams that could financially do it but there are major signs pointing to him being a major dissapointment.

I would have rather given Curry the MLE that James got.

Posted by fishmike:

the 4 years $40m is if he passes a DNA test. You dont want him dying on the court. If he does and its not a genetic problem and it can be managed he's worth it.

Who would we be trading to get him? It's hard to picture a trade not involving Q, but that alone wouldn't be enough to match salaries if Eddy were making $10 mil per season. And they're certainly not going to take $18 mil back for Mo Taylor. I don't think TT's or Penny's expiring contracts will be appealing to them because they don't have a bad long-term contract.