Can someone post today's insider that says something about Spree and Rodman. Thanks!

Spree back, but for how long?
by Chad Ford

Latrell Sprewell, the Knicks' prodigal son, finally returned home Wednesday. There wasn't, however, the requisite feast and celebration. Just a bunch of badly bruised egos.

Spree is back, but for how long?

Two NBA general managers told Insider on Wednesday that the Knicks and Blazers have discussed a trade that would send Derek Anderson and Ruben Patterson to the Knicks in return for Sprewell. Another source told Insider that, with Lee Nailon available, the Knicks are now trying to get Dale Davis and Anderson.

Spree to the Jail Blazers? Wouldn't that be a match made in heaven (or is that hell?).

While one Knicks source denied that any "serious" talks were taking place, he did indicate that things could be heating up.

Spree returned to Knicks camp Wednesday after an hour meeting with GM Scott Layden.

"We're not going to say too much about the meeting," Layden told the New York Daily News. "They're private. I think the important thing is we're at a point where the chapter is over."

Coach Don Chaney and Knicks players seemed genuinely enthused to have Spree back.

While Spree said he would not hold a grudge, he's still trying to figure out what he did to warrant the massive fines and suspension he received over the past month.

"I don't think it really accomplished anything," Sprewell said of his punishment. "Nothing. It was just chaos."

He then compared himself to Dennis Rodman of all people.

"Honestly, that's something I mentioned," he said. "I used the scenario of Dennis Rodman. This guy did some of everything. The bottom line is Phil Jackson and those guys wanted him to come out and get those 15-20 rebounds. I'm not half as bad as this guy was. ... He did his job and management understood what kind of person he was and they let him have that certain amount of freedom. That's what we discussed."

Spree said he expects trade talks to continue.

"As far as the trade thing, there will always be other general managers wondering about if I'm available," he told the Times. "I would suspect that trade talk will still linger around. That's something that never bothered me, because my job is to play and help whatever team I'm with win. I happen to be a Knick, so my job is to help the Knicks win."

There has to be a reason why Charlotte let go of Nailon, but I'd sign him anyway to play off the bench.

Trading for Dale Davis I'm fine with, his contract is up after this year and he'd be gone, but trading for Derek Anderson? Come on. He can't play 3, and he's signed until 2007. Give me a break. I'm praying the Knicks just keep Spree.

Posted by damager:

Well substitute Reuben Patterson for Anderson. Either way Nailon, Weatherspoon or Patterson can play the three. Either way you have to make the deal. Getting two quality players for one quality player is a no brainer. But I do agree the Hornets released Nailon for a reason. Just better hope that he isn't another head case.

I dont know anything about Nailon...what kid of player is he? Any good or just a solid bench player?

Posted by Vmart:

Posted by damager:

Well substitute Reuben Patterson for Anderson. Either way Nailon, Weatherspoon or Patterson can play the three. Either way you have to make the deal. Getting two quality players for one quality player is a no brainer. But I do agree the Hornets released Nailon for a reason. Just better hope that he isn't another head case.

Patterson has a worse past than Spree, I don't want him on the Knicks. If they get him I would be very dissapointed in the Knicks. I can't cheer for a criminal. And there is no way Layden goes for it, this time I would agree with him 100% if he didn't go for this trade.

WON'T HAPPEN!! IT'S ONLY A RUMOR AND A RUMOR ONLY.