Portland is trying to package their two high second rounders (#37 and #42) with 3 million dollars in cash to move into the late teens or early 20’s. Morris Almond is one player they supposedly like. The Trailblazers wouldn’t confirm that to us in a conversation we had with one of their front office members, but he did assure us that they “plan on being active.” Portland was linked by a few teams to a trade that would move Zach Randolph to the Knicks for Channing Frye and Malik Rose (who must opt-into his contract first), but the same source acted surprised when we mentioned this to him.

http://draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=2151

If the Knicks take Almond, it's possible they could be selecting him for Portland in a larger deal.

If the Knicks trade for Zach Randolph... I don't know... that would be the worst move of all time. Eddy and Zach... the double cheeseburger frontline. sigh.

already posted

http://ultimateknicks.com/forum/topic.asp?t=22161