I got this little bit of depressing news through the still free newsletter of hoopsworld..(www.bskball.com)

The team almost triggered a deal yesterday sending Charlie Ward to the Utah Jazz according to sources near the Knicks, it appears the Knicks and Jazz are continuing talks regarding Greg Ostertag, and a swap could come as early as Friday.

I'd rather keep Ward then get Ostertag. Even with Ward possible losing evenmore value as he won't see much playing time having Ostertag would be disastrous on the field. He always makes costly mistakes. If however a trade would be in the works for Dampier or Foyle I'd be ecstatic but Ostertag is simply to depressing for words.

I think I'd disagree with you KnicksBabyYeah. Ostertag is not an ideal center, but what do we have to lose in giving him up for Ward. He is a big body, that could start at center if needed. He does get beat up in the West, but with not too many centers in the East to contend with I don't see him having too many problems. What exactly do Dampier and Foyle bring to the table other than unfufilled potential?

I think it all depend on Ostertags role. I wouldnt trade Ward if Ostertag is gonna start. Id have Ostertag backup Camby for 10 minutes a game. Even that is stretching it.