LOL These two were traded for eachother the night they were drafted, too.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/story/164598p-144231c.html

Isiah likes Vin, mum on Tim
By FRANK ISOLA
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

LOS ANGELES - Isiah Thomas acknowledged that he is interested in signing Vin Baker, but the Knicks president refused to confirm that he had spoken to the Bucks about a deal that would send Keith Van Horn to Milwaukee for Tim Thomas.
"That's a rumor and at this time of year you hear a lot of them," Thomas said yesterday.

In order to make a Van Horn-Thomas swap work within the salary cap, other players would have to be added or the Knicks and Bucks would have to include a third team. Thomas and Van Horn were traded once before, on Draft night in 1997.

The trade deadline is Thursday and the Bucks are somewhat reluctant to make a move that could mess with their chemistry. Thomas, on the other hand, is committed to revamping the Knicks' roster and wants to add athleticism.

Thomas also wants to add a low-post scorer, which is why he has expressed interest in Baker, who was waived by the Celtics on Friday. Baker is expected to clear waivers on Wednesday and then would become a free agent. Baker has told friends he wants to play in New York.

"I wouldn't rule anything out at this point," Thomas said.

I guess I like Van Horn more than Isiah does, but Thomas fits the Knicks goal of adding athleticism. I DON'T want Vin Baker to be signed to even a 10 day contract. He has proven that he can't stay straight.

Posted by Rich:

I guess I like Van Horn more than Isiah does, but Thomas fits the Knicks goal of adding athleticism. I DON'T want Vin Baker to be signed to even a 10 day contract. He has proven that he can't stay straight.

Yea man. Totally agree with everything you said. I like KVH too but Thomas makes us more athletic. and also I DO NOT WANT VIN BAKER SIGNING ANY TYPE OF CONTRACTS WITH THE KNICKS. 2-year, 5-year, 10-day, 2-day, 1-say, 1-hour, no thank you. go find a bar.

not to jump the gun but signning tim and getting sheed would be one of the best thing that could happen to the east. i'm so tired of hearing about how much better the west teams are than the east. that new look knicks team would be stacked. I don't think the bucks would do it but its great to imagine.I really hope that the east teams start to dominate again. at least we are getting some kind of respect back in the garden with steph. if isiah gets those two without giving up steph and h20. i also forgot about the rumors of getting dampier. now if we got 3 out of 3. i would sign IT up for a lifetime gm contract.
c-damp, deke, doleac
pf-sheed, sweetney
sf-thomas, penny
sg- h20, anderson-(i guess)
pg- steph, williams

mooch, oh ,kt ,johnson maybe anderson would get traded to make these deals happen.

at the end of the day this is probably just my hoop dream.

[Edited by - armondaone on 02/15/2004 10:13:10]

Posted by MaTT4281:

I say, sign baker to a 10 day. See how he fits with the team to begin with, if it doesnt work then dont give him a larger contract.

say he helps a little. He obviously wont be a force to be reckoned with like rasheed or someone else like that but lets just say he is adequate. what would you want to sign him for ona 2-year deal? I can almost guarantee you he will drink and get suspended again. So does everyone.

He will never stay alcohol free. I hope he does and I wish him the best of luck but out of a knick uniform. Please, not Baker.

who is this guy nazir mohammid is he any good

to add 2 more cents to the arguement thomas is 2 years younger. could be stephs new buddy for years to come.(my $0.02)

ESPN News confirms that the Knicks took part in a 3 way trade.

Knicks get: Tim Thomas
Nazr Mohammed
Bucks get: Keith Van Horn

Hawks get: Michael Doleac
and I forget who else


Let me know your thoughts!

Posted by HARDCOREKNICKSFAN:

OH. HELL. YEAH!

Tim Thomas and Nazr Mohammed? For KVH (YES!!!) and Doleac!!!

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DO THE DAMN THING, MESSIAH THOMAS!!!

I'm undecided. Why do you like it?

OK zeke made the trade, but Tim Thomas ? He is atlhletic, but the guy is underacheiving big time. Well this is a trade I won't even comment
on yet. Chemistry will be so important when Houston comes back. Mohammad I do like he will live in the paint , but where does that leave KT when mutumbo and mahommad play around the paint. I say trade him for somebody.

Oh man the sike thing is he's not done.