Here is a crazy (or is it?) fantasy mega 3-4 way deal involving the Knicks-Kings-TWolves-Indiana that might be worth it for all teams. It involves moving Curry, who I am a fan of, but I just wanted to see what people would think of this deal:

On RealGM: http://realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=3804209
Works on ESPN.com Trade Machine as well (although their data is not set for next year yet): http://tinyurl.com/yv6aqz
New York Knicks

Incoming Players

Jermaine O'Neal
Ron Artest

Outgoing Players: Channing Frye, Jared Jeffries, Quentin Richardson, Eddy Curry

Sacramento Kings

Incoming Players

Channing Frye
Danny Granger
Quentin Richardson
Ricky Davis

Outgoing Players: Brad Miller, Francisco Garcia, Ron Artest

Indiana Pacers

Incoming Players

Jared Jeffries
Kevin Garnett
Francisco Garcia

Outgoing Players: Danny Granger, Jermaine O'Neal, Marquis Daniels, Orien Greene

Minnesota Timberwolves

Incoming Players

Brad Miller
Eddy Curry
Marquis Daniels
Orien Greene

Outgoing Players: Ricky Davis, Kevin Garnett

Explanation:

For New York:

They get two players who resepect and have been highly coveted by Isiah, instantly turning the team into an Eastern Conference force. The teams' defense improves significantly and brings more polished players in their prime to match with Marbury and the young high energy guys like Lee and Balkman as the energy guy off the bench. It also cleans out the logjam of borderline starter PF/SF's allowing Lee to start with O'Neal at center and Balkman to get more minutes spotting Artest. James now gets to get real minutes as a backup 5 along with Morris & Rose as 3rd stringers with a chance for Morris to develop on the court if James can't play too many minutes.

For Sacramento:

They get rid of their headache in Artest, and Miller coming off an injury plagued season and is making pretty big bucks for a team with no real star, or big scorer. Losing both saves the Kings BIG money down the road allowing for them to develop young guys for cheap instead. With Frye and Granger they get two players who are known on the West Coast, can score and have potential to be stars at positions that they really have no one young to fill the shoes. They lose Garcia, but Granger is a real SF that can rebound and shoot, and they already have Kevin Martin making Garcia somewhat redundant. Frye can the play center, which some have said might be his true position, and in Sacramento the pressure will be significantly less than in NYC. They get a short term headache in Davis, but he sure can score, and his salary comes off the cap the next year anyway. Add he, Granger and Frye to Bibby and they have a decent Western Conference up-tempo scoring type of lineup similar to the C-Webb Kings that combined with their other vets makes them at least competitive while they wait for young guys to grow and draft new players.

For Indiana:

Indiana moves from possible playoff team with chemsistry problems to Eastern Conference force, with KG in the East. Indiana also gets another possible Reggie Miller in Garcia, who can spot Dunleavy minutes, and lessening the blow of losing Granger, and bring back their home boy Jeffries as a defensive stopper at SF/PF who could resurrect his career again in his home state and won't get into any trouble. They also rid themselves of one more of the headaches, Daniels, only leaving Tinsley to remain from the lot.

For Minnesota:

The KG era finally comes to an end, but they get two big men who are ready to contribute now down low, including the emerging star in Curry, who instantly gives them a go-to guy in the post. Being away from the spotlight of NY or Chicago can allow Eddy to prosper without constant criticism from media hounds and angry fans. They pair he and Miller down low, who's nice mid-range jumper should compliment Curry's inside presence, giving the T-Wolves two threats in the paint to go with their young gun, Foye. They then get a good role player in Daniels when they really have no 2 guard ready to play now. He can play while McCants develops. Daniels, who doesn't need to score to be effective, which with Curry, Foye, Miller and Craig Smith gives them a good potential starting 5. If they want to go for more shot blocking they still have Blount off the bench or as a starter, bringing in Miller or Curry off the bench if they like.

[Edited by - PresIke on 05-16-2007 1:15 PM]

[Edited by - PresIke on 05-16-2007 1:18 PM]

[Edited by - PresIke on 05-16-2007 1:19 PM]

I would do this trade in a second. Thank you

it seems to do something for everyone- but I don't know why Minny would want Brad Miller...

Posted by franco12:

Also- it seems like we're giving up an awful lot in Channing Frye, Jared Jeffries, Quentin Richardson, Eddy Curry.


I mean, JO is hurt, former all star owed tons of money- and Artest is a leper at this point. Both should be had for Garbage.

Maybe if Francis got worked into the deal.

Still- Curry- who I don't think we ever become the real deal- is still young, somewhat cheap.

I mean I had posted after Dallas got swept that they theoretically could be interested in a Josh Howard for Curry deal. And I would take Howard over both Artest & JO.

I agree. I would want draft picks too at least or some young prospects. You have to rememeber that you cannot really count on Artest being here longterm, so the trade is really for O' Neal. I would want more if we are giving up Frye and Curry for O' Neal.

[Edited by - thegame on 05-16-2007 1:41 PM]

So what NY will be after this trade?
The sycopatic group of egos...
Man this will be a time bomb club

there are way to many[big] parts and I dont want to trade EC for jermaine oneal. we have some parts here-- we need to get rid of some players who are not working and add players who will.. it's going to take a destructive package to get jermaine--so not worth it unless they pay OUR price--he gets hurt to much and hes a tad over-rated
ron artest--just say no