Chicago is said to have Rose available because he can't co-exist with the Bulls' young guns, notably Jay Williams, and the Knicks have interest. Chicago has also expressed interest in Sprewell in the past. In addition to Sprewell, we also have our injury exception available and that is something Chicago could use. They are also shopping Marcus Fizer and Jamal Crawford so a good deal could come up between us and the Bulls. I know this is a Peter Vecsey rumor, but it's one that actually makes some sense. Thoughts?

Rose is an awesome player not only because he can play 1, 2, or 3, but he's a great scorer as well. Good height for any of the positions he plays.

Fizer, Rose, and Crawford for Spree and Ward works straight up, without the injury exemption. I'm hoping they pry Stro Swift away with the exemption, which I believe would work since the excemption is worth $4.55 million and Swift is earning $3.6 million. If the Grizz put in Earl Watson, who makes $1.2 million (and is signed for 3 years), then it probably would work.

Knicks Line-Up:
PG-Crawford (6'5")
SG-Houston (6'6")
SF-Rose (6'8")
PF-Thomas (6'9")
C- Swift (6'9")
6th Man:Fizer
BENCH: Anderson, Weatherspoon, Postell, Eisley, Williams, Harrington, Knight, Doleac, Watson

The height problems would be solved, so that'd be a positive, and there'd be an influx of young talent. With a probable lotto pick and 2nd rounder, and McDyess coming back next year, the Knicks might be able to turn it around.

[Edited by - bigsm00th on 10/20/2002 15:22:09]

Oh, alright. Thanks for clarifying. Could the Knicks throw in their 2nd rounder next year along with $3.6 million of the exception, because West might just accept that.

Posted by VG:

Posted by BigSm00th:

Fizer, Rose, and Crawford for Spree and Ward works straight up, without the injury exemption. [Edited by - bigsm00th on 10/20/2002 15:22:09]

Krause isn't going to give up Crawford that easily...

crawford and fizer? basically for ward? yeah right. spree for rose would be pretty much straight up. no way.

what's the ESPN info on The Knicks after Fizer?

Layden should be so lucky as to have Spree on his Roster. I personally think Knicks at this point in time don't deserve to have such a high caliber player that they are so ready to shun and publicly scrutinize. I dunno about anyone else... But I seem to recall the last game in the finals against the Spurs.. The guy was the only one one the floor playing hard basketball... He lit up the Spurs that game.. but unfortunatley Allan Houston could'nt step up just as hard and we lost. I also seem to recall the last game in the Playoffs in the Raptors series.. He gave it all out there... His teammates did not give "their heart and soul" like he did. When it comes down to it... He is the man that produces in the clutch when we need him... I can't say enough about him. Granted he has his flaws... But overall.. He is a superb player that gets no love for what he brings to the table... Knicks don't deserve this guy with how they are treating him...

I'd throw in this year 2nd rounder and take out the future first. Fizer has potential, but not that much potential.

Posted by Knixkik:

Chicago is said to have Rose available because he can't co-exist with the Bulls' young guns, notably Jay Williams, and the Knicks have interest. Chicago has also expressed interest in Sprewell in the past. In addition to Sprewell, we also have our injury exception available and that is something Chicago could use. They are also shopping Marcus Fizer and Jamal Crawford so a good deal could come up between us and the Bulls. I know this is a Peter Vecsey rumor, but it's one that actually makes some sense. Thoughts?

I would do this trade in a heartbeat!! Jalen Rose is better than Spree. Younger, more talented and taller 6'8. This trade is a no-brainer.

I can see a Rose-Fizer-Crawford for Spree-Ward-exception-2nd round pick trade. That would be do-able. Chi-town wants to get rid of Rose, don't need Fizer and would let Crawford go for a solid backup PG with not too much contract. Both Spree's and Ward's contracts are up soon, so that fact along with the exception would give the Bulls flexibility.