Well if that's the situation I wouldn't be surprised if Curry signed with the Knicks before the year is out. That kid is 21 years old and undoubtedly feels that Bulls management and a good amount of the Chicago public has very little confidence in his becoming a "Professional". Without question his only refuge this year has been his family. He lost a lot of weight which showed a pretty good amount of commitment to trying to rise to the challenge (slimfast or not) and he still got trashed. Every veteran besides Antonio Davis has been pretty much shipped out in not so glorious fashion. Can you imagine they used to dog JYD in Chicago. The thought is absurd as I don't see how anybody could not like that guys style of play (and yes I think he's worth every cent of his contract). Yes I could see Curry here sooner than later.

Now of course the following is just me surmising (so please don't take it serious). But, I think Jamal and Eddy have been on the phone on a number occassions until the wee hours of the morning. Eddy has been keeping Jamal up to date on how the Bulls situation has completely deteriorated from last year (hard to imagine it getting much worse). Jamal has been informing Eddy how much better the atmosphere is with Isiah, Steph and the Knicks (in addition to relaying informal messages back and forth). Jamal's not a fool as in addition to wanting to help his friend he is also informally recruiting him. I frequent two other NBA sites and they call Jamal and Eddy Curry everything next to crap. These young men get called dumb, soft and unintelligent by posters frequently. They get treated like stepchildren in the Chicago press. These people make these comments without walking one step in these young fellas shoes. Twenty One folks, that's 21 years old. It sort of reminds me of the guy throwing the cup at Artest. He thought he could relate....until it got up close and personal.

Anyway, Isiah is like a Dean in a school with very few male teachers. When these "socalled knuckleheads" find a male adult that will treat them like men they become drawn to him. That's something the two Paxsons, Bird, Ainge and a number of other GM's are incapable of (course Paxson & Ainge were smart to bring in Doc and Silas respectfully....not talking about Paxson/Skiles). It would not shock me one bit if the Bulls washed their hands of Curry and he ended up in NYC....wouldn't shock me one bit. Now Isiah knows this and he's aware of Curry's feeling's so i'm guessing he's in no hurry to liquidate. Isiah is playing high stakes poker waiting game (when you know you've got all of the cards). A Curry, Mohammad, Sweetney, KT frontline sounds pretty nice....don't it No, wouldn't surprise me at'tall. Sorry about the long post folks.

If we asked ourselves the same question about a trade but regarding Samuel Dalembert, what would be the answer? If he were avaliable at the trade deadline and Nazr kept playing at the level he is doing right now, what would you do? What would it take to trade for him if we had a chance?

I'd just stay away from Curry. He's a soft big man. He doesn't work hard on the boards or on defense. He's a great talent, but he doesn't have the drive to fulfill that talent.

You easily give up either Nazr and Sweets, or Kurt. That is a no brainer.

Bulls are really hurting now. Question is how can they best help themselves?

They have been rebuilding around Tyson-Chandler and now must come to a conclusion neither of them are excelling and likley must give up one of them.

If they do a KT for Curry, they could be in a bad press situation in 3 years when Curry is 24 and entering his prime, and KT is at the end of his career. KT can give them alot for the next few years.

Nazr is really just a Tier one journeyman backup. Better than most stiffs, but no more upside. Nice player.

Sweets is quite a question mark. lots of upside, big, still learning, etc. Kind of like Curry in a lot of ways, but with a few years at georgetown a more mature level headed kid with a good work ethic. If Bulls do a trade for him, it really does not make sense for them unless they think him and Chandler are their front line going forward.

Bulls need a quick fix. I say we give them KT and take on a contract for them. Its the knick way........

The more news I hear about Curry,the less I want to see him in a Knicks uni.First was the lazyness,the underwhelming stats,now he gets kicked off the starting lineup.Dont believe he is worth trading valuable pieces that could land us someone more substantial.

Crawford was known for having loads of talent but poor shot selection which was true.He wasnt known as being lazy.

You are assuming that we would only trade KT for a center,we have several expiring contracts coming up and Nazr's improvement makes him more valuable.

Just because a player is young doent mean he will amount to anything special.We have been hearing for the last 7+ years how TT is going to turn into a star at any minute.Look where that got us and the Bucks?

I understand your point,my feeling is that we can do better than Curry.Do I have a name right now of a free agent or draft pick we could aquire? Not offhand.

I do know that we dont need the next Ewing,or another all-star.With the exception of Shaq,this league moved away from a center oriented offense years ago.What we need is a hard working,consistent center that plays at both ends of the court.I dont believe Curry fits the bill.

He might change with IT and Aguire's help,it is possible but Id like to see if the Knicks can do better first.If he is available next season and is still a Bull he might be worth it but right now Id like to se the Knicks save as many trading chips as possible.

Who knows what kind of trade Isiah can pull of? He already improved our backcourt exponentially.

I wouldn't trade Nazr for Curry just because you need to show loyalty to people. Nazr has worked hard and is clicking right now with Marbury. I would not trade KT straight up either. We need his post defense and mid-range junmpers to open the floor for Jamal and Steph. IF we do a trade with the Bulls I would suggest the following...

New York trades: C Kurt Thomas (11.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.2 apg in 35.2 minutes)
SF Tim Thomas (8.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.5 apg in 24.8 minutes)
New York receives: C Eddy Curry (13.7 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 0.9 apg in 28.7 minutes)
PF Antonio Davis (5.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 21.4 minutes)
Frank Williams (No games yet played in 2004/05)
Change in team outlook: -1.1 ppg, -3.5 rpg, and +0.1 apg.

Chicago trades: C Eddy Curry (13.7 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 0.9 apg in 28.7 minutes)
PF Antonio Davis (5.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 0.9 apg in 21.4 minutes)
Frank Williams (No games yet played in 2004/05)
Chicago receives: C Kurt Thomas (11.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.2 apg in 35.2 minutes)
SF Tim Thomas (8.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.5 apg in 24.8 minutes)
Change in team outlook: +1.1 ppg, +3.5 rpg, and -0.1 apg.

TRADE ACCEPTED

We need a replacement for KT and Antonio has a shorter contract that would be perfect for when Sweetney takes the starting line-up next year.

Posted by NYKBocker:

I wouldn't trade Nazr for Curry just because you need to show loyalty to people. Nazr has worked hard and is clicking right now with Marbury.

Yeah, but by this same logic, you wouldn't have trade Nazr for Doleac last year.

You ALWAYS trade players who you think are overachieving for players who have bigger upside. That's how you make a better team.

Curry does scare me. I see a him and see Tractor Traylor with an extra 2 inches. Traylor is a good player, very talented, always has been. But he's happy being just good and also being fat. Nothing wrong with living an easy lifestyle and making 5-6 mill a year to play ball. I see to much of that in Curry. Maybe we can turn him around. Maybe not. I would much rather target a less talented player thats a better fit. Obviously Dalembert tops my wish list. Magloire is another option. If NO is terrible they might be interested in dumping money meaning you could get Magloire if your willing to take Mashburn's contract back.

I want a real defender and shotblocker for center. Someone that cant take the pressure off our guards and allow them to get up on their man.