Eddy Curry Officially Traded to Knicks

[Shapecity]

Associated Press

[imgl]http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.co...0110040050.bulls_media_day_iljr101.jpg[/imgl] DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Bulls dealt center Eddy Curry to the New York Knicks on Monday, ending a contentious negotiation in which Chicago insisted the restricted free agent take a DNA test over a heart problem.

In making the announcement, an obviously frustrated Bulls general manager John Paxson did not specify what Chicago got in return and he did not field questions.

``We will have an announcement tomorrow morning,'' Bulls public relations director Sebrina Brewster said Monday night. ``All we can say right now is we traded Eddy to the Knicks.''

Knicks spokesman Jonathan Supranowitz said the team declined comment on Paxson's announcement.

The Bulls had insisted that Curry take a DNA test to determine whether he's susceptible to a potentially fatal heart problem. Curry, who missed the final 13 games of the regular season and the playoffs after experiencing an irregular heartbeat, balked, saying it violated his privacy.

``I would never put a player on the floor in a Chicago Bulls uniform if I didn't do everything in my power to find out all the information that was available,'' Paxson said. ``You can debate genetic testing 'til you're blue in the face. But from what I know, from what I've learned over the last six months, that test could have helped us determine the best course of action.''

Curry, drafted right out of high school, averaged a career-high 16.1 points in his fourth NBA season.

The standoff stemmed from a benign arrhythmia that caused Curry to miss the final 13 games of the regular season and the playoffs.

Several prominent cardiologists cleared Curry to play, but Barry Maron, a world-renowned specialist in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, suggested the DNA test.

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[Knicks Analyst]

WHOA! If we traded Lee, Sweetney, TT, and a future first-rounder I won't be happy. If the first-rounder isn't involved I'll be cool with it.
If Curry's heart really is screwed, we will save money (the one good thing here) - and if he can play, he can play.

I will do some research/study/analysis. Tommorow I will do a write-up of my thoughts. Perhaps I will make it long and it will be a JBB exclusive. All I can say right now is "Wow, a lot to think about here."

 

[Courtking]

This is definitely going to help the Knicks if Curry can play but I still wonder who the Knicks gave up. If they gave up either Sweetney or Ariza I have to honestly say this was a bad deal. If not the Knicks got a bargain.

Ariza and Sweetney have the chance to gel with the young guys of Q, Marbury, and Crawford and trading them away would just be silly.

 

[Nasty]

Depends on what the Knicks gave up really.

 

[Shapecity]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Paxson, speaking during the team's media day, told reporters the Bulls had offered Curry $400,000 annually for the next 50 years if he failed the genetic test. </div>

I found this interesting. ^^

I'm really curious to find out the details of who the Knicks traded, and how much they are going to pay Curry. The Knicks are slowly getting taller players and shipping off their undersized PFs if the rumored players involved are accurate.

 

[Buckets]

I'm with Purple Fever, if they gave up a First-Rounder along with Ariza/Sweetney and Lee, it could be a waste.

 

[ROCK4LIFE]

The Knicks are going to be NASTY this year. I don't care who they gave up. Nobody outside of Marbury was untouchable on that team. They already were moving in the right direction, but now they've solidified a playoff spot with this aquisition. Larry Brown has something to work with now....good move.

 

[Buckets]

It's Official

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">
Center refused to take a DNA test to determine whether he's susceptible to a potentially fatal heart problem
John Paxson Discusses the Eddy Curry Trade

Paxson and the Bulls had offered Curry $400,000 annually for the next 50 years, guaranteed even if he failed the genetic test.

October 3, 2005 ? Below are comments from Bulls' Executive Vice President-Basketball Operations John Paxson, speaking from the Berto Center at the team's Media Day and discussing a trade that sends Eddy Curry to the New York Knicks.
An official release will be made by the team either late Monday or Tuesday.

?This has been about as uncomfortable and unusual a situation I could ever imagine. We've attempted from day one to do the right thing, and I'm absolutely confident that we have in every way we went about it. And in a lot of ways we've met resistance in trying to gather all the information we feel we need.?

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http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/paxson_curry_051003.html

 

[Mr. J]

I'm with everyone else on this move. If we gave up all those players for Curry, than it's definitely not worth it. He does have potential, but Lee or Ariza + Sweetney and TT? Not worth it, man. Unless Aguirre and Brown are going to turn Curry into a beast, than I don't know.

 

[Buckets]

If the Knicks gave up any of there young guys I hope it was Ariza, so he would free up more floor time for Q. I think Q is a great player and with the right enviroment he can turn a lot of heads. If we gave up both Lee and Sweetney, it could be bad and it could be good. Malik and Mo can play but there both not the biggest guy's if I'm not mistaken, and there aging so where going to have to find a PF in the near future.

 

[Run BJM]

Im hearing rumors that the deal was Curry and Antonio Davis for TT, Sweetney (he wasnt at media day), and 2 1st round picks, and a filler. Because Sweetney wasnt at media day I would assume he was in the deal, Im sure the Bulls also wanted to get some kind of post presence back.

 

[Mr. J]

That will be great if we got Antonio Davis. If I'm not mistaken, KA said something about this last year. Anyway, we'd still get an expiring contract and a great defender and rebounder. I don't like giving so many picks, but nevertheless if that's the case, it would have been a good move for us and gives us a better chance to get to the playoffs next season.

 

[Knicks Analyst]

Yeah, there were some A. Davis to NY rumors last year. We definitely get bigger- that's a given. I will withhold comment until the details are released.

 

[Skiptomylue11]

Well Sweetney and TT seem to have been involved in all the talks,so I assume that those two are involved. NY had to sweeten the deal, so I think they must have sent Lee or a first rounder(knicks) or 2 first rounders(spurs + knicks). It sounds crazy, but I think those are the scenarios.

Chicago doesn't really need Ariza with Deng, Hinrich and Nocioni.

 

[Knicks Analyst]

Latest rumor I heard:

<font color=""Red"">Chicago gives: Eddy Curry, Antonio Davis</font>

<font color=""Blue"">New York gives: 2 draft picks, Sweetney, TT, and Jermaine Jackson.</font>

Not too bad, in my opinion.
This is just speculation though, so I won't do any break-down until the details are revealed. Looking forward to learning the details, dammit.

 

[Shapecity]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Chicago also sent veteran center Antonio Davis to the Knicks, who traded away forwards Tim Thomas, Michael Sweetney and Jermaine Jackson. Several draft choices also changed hands in the deal, according to an executive in the Eastern Conference who spoke on condition of anonymity. </div>

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The Bulls are going to miss Antonio Davis next season. He was the heart of their interior defense. Larry Brown should be pleased with his addition. If anything, at least the Knicks are getting taller and more physical on the inside.

 

[Run BJM]

Does anyone know what the Knicks line-up is going to look like next year? Perhaps they play Curry at PF.

PG: Marbury/ Nate/ Crawford
SG: Crawford/ Alan Houston/ Ariza
SF: Q-Rich/ Ariza
PF: Curry/ Rose/ Maurice Taylor
C: James/ Frye/ Curry/ Sundov

 

[Knicks Analyst]

Run BJM, Marbs will be starting at the 2 to start the season.

My guess is we'll see shifting between Ariza and Q at the 3, and Curry and Jerome will shift PF/C assignments throughout the game. I'm sure Larry will set up a good system for the two of them. I have a feeling that if we get Davis, he'll get good minutes too.

 

[Run BJM]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Knicks Analyst:</div><div class="quote_post">Run BJM, Marbs will be starting at the 2 to start the season.

My guess is we'll see shifting between Ariza and Q at the 3, and Curry and Jerome will shift PF/C assignments throughout the game. I'm sure Larry will set up a good system for the two of them. I have a feeling that if we get Davis, he'll get good minutes too.</div>
So does that mean Crawford is the point guard? I think Marbs si the best option at PG on the team. Is he too stubborn to change his game and pass some more as well as play better defense?

 

[Knicks Analyst]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Run BJM:</div><div class="quote_post">So does that mean Crawford is the point guard? I think Marbs si the best option at PG on the team. Is he too stubborn to change his game and pass some more as well as play better defense?</div>
Crawford looked pretty damn good at the 1 at some points last year, he seems to be a more suitable PG. Honestly. Being at the 1 forces Crawford to limit his shots, which means he's more careful about the shots he selects - which translates very well. Crawford is good at pushing the ball up the floor, he can really play a fullcourt game should he have to. It's a common misperception that Marbury can run a fullcourt game - he really isn't all that good at it.
It will work out better for NY if JC plays the 1 and Marbs the 2.

 

[Skiptomylue11]

I think the center rotation will be

Curry 30-35 mpg
James 15 or so mpg
Frye - scraps

 

[Buckets]

I think it will be like the Pistons were last year 2 starting big men that are still relatively young James/Curry (Sheed/Ben), and a quality big man backing them up Antonio Davis (McDyess) with a highly touted draft pick behind them Frye (Darko). I just hope Frye gets some minutes and he shows that he's not as bad as everyone thinks.

Starbury is a heck of a player but I dont think he's the right fit for New York or atleast not yet, he doesnt seem like it. Jamal can play PG like KA mentioned and he showed he was good at it in glimpses last season. I think this acquisition is great for the Knicks, but now there overloaded with big men considering they still have Lee, Rose, Taylor all playing the 4 behind Curry/James/Frye/Davis.

 

[J_Ray]

It's on ESPNews bottomline I heard, so congrats to the Knicks

 

[HASAN33]

I wouldnt touch Curry with a 10 ft pole. Curry may have a fatal heart problem but he does not want to get a DNA test done in order to find out more about the condition? Maybe I am a little perturbed by the whole matter but I remember the night Reggie Lewis died. It was a not pleasant sight. Even though Curry has been given the go ahead, he has to understand that this a business and the Bulls were trying to protect their investment. He is going to run into this problem with every team's insurance company. The insurance company will not cover him unless he gets that DNA test done. I know because I am an underwriter for a health care provider and we would not touch him with a ten foot pole unless he gets more extensive tests done.

Which brings me to my next point. Isiah Thomas will touch anything that moves along as it sounds good and looks good. His best move to date was getting rid of Tim Thomas today. Can someone say overrated? T. Thomas has been consistant since he has been in the league, consistantly inconsistant. Any team can call Isiah and get payroll taken off their cap because Isiah will take him. So Isiah made one great move in getting rid of TT. Then he makes a bad move in getting Curry.

Maybe Curry will turn out to be a beast. I dont think so because he cant rebound worth a damn but he does score. So now Isiah has a glut at PF and C. Jerome James, Channing Frye, Curry, David Lee, Bruno Sundov, Jackie Butler, Malik Rose, Antonio Davis and Mo Taylor competing for two positions. OUt of those nine players, how many of the will make a significant impact? Hopefully Curry, Frye and Lee will be the ones that step up because we know what to expect from the others. Nothing. Antonio's best years were back in the mid to late 90s. Davis will be a locker room leader and the Bulls will miss that more than the loss of Curry.

Again Isiah has bought him a good not great player with a lot of baggage. The team still will not finish better than third place behind the Cs, Nets and most likely the Sixers (L Brown will bring you Knicks fans a couple of more wins). Hopefully Curry will develop into the player everyone thought he was going to become after he skipped college. We will not know probaly for a couple of more years. Hopefully Curry will see those years.

 

[JUNIOR_SOPRANO]

only the knicks could conjure up such an abysmal trade

they used their 1st round pick on a centre,signed J.JAMES to a ridiculous contract and now have traded for ANOTHER centre

maybe they should think about their backcourt more cos that little guy they got aint gonna do nothing this year

 

[Platehpus]

I was the first one to say it, and I'll say it again.

New York will never get anywhere with Isiah at the helm.

 

[Courtking]

The Knicks got ripped, I don't know any other way to say it. Not only do you give up the only player on last year's roster that showed some promise (besides Ariza) but two draft picks that appear to be first rounder's. Come on Isiah, not only that you traded your only big salery who is coming off your league/record high cap next season in TT, which could have been a great start if you wanted to eventually turn this cap situation around. First you invest your money on Frye, then you give out a huge contract to Jerome James then you go with a young center that shows some promise (isn't that what Frye is?).

Poor move by the Knicks is the bottom line for someone that they don't even know will be ready to play professional basketball. Isiah capped off a good off-season will this poor move, if they would have given up less then it would have been gold.

 

[deception]

new york has depth; hopefully eddy's problems aren't chronic and if they ain't watch out for the knicks.

 

[Knicks Analyst]

Well CK, we're not necessarily giving up the greatest damn PF in the league here, ok? Sweetney's potential is very good, n doubt about that. I love Sweetney as a player, I really do. BUT, even after Nazr was traded last year, Herb wouldn't give Sweets that many minutes - that really bothers me. He had a few games in which he got some good time, but he seemed to foul a bit more later in those games. Sweetney has a correctable foul problem, many PF's do - but you see, it may not be as easy to correct as most. Sweetney is vastly undersized at the 4, we're seeing more and more 6'10 PF's coming in and Sweetney really is only about 6'7 or so. Sweetney also is a bit chubby, not as quick as other PF's. I'm not saying he's slow - he's pretty quick, but not really quick enough that it will cancel out his height and weight problem. Sweetney often has to resort to fouling, because otherwise the defender would score <u>easily</u> over him. Sweetney simply has to foul sometimes - that's a very bad quality.

While I'm not too excited about giving Sweetney up, I'm not going to moan and weep over it.
It bothers me a little that we did trade TT, giving up an expiring contract. I mean, a part of me wanted to keep him so we'd finally get some relief - but we had to trade him.
If I'm right though, Antonio Davis has only one more season left on his deal, and he has a big contract - right? Please let me know, if someone who knows could just post telling us Antonio's contract situation we'd appreciate it.

At least we'll probably be relieved of Penny after this season, I hope we don't bite and trade him - just let him go.


I'll analyze this damn trade when they tell us <u>who was traded</u>. TELL US ALREADY!

 

[JUNIOR_SOPRANO]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Knicks Analyst:</div><div class="quote_post">


I'll analyze this damn trade when they tell us <u>who was traded</u>. TELL US ALREADY!

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tim thomas,michael sweetney,jermaine somebody?? and first round pick for curry and antonio davis


another knicks trade masterstroke........oops i meant disasterstroke



what is there to analyze??
theirs nothing you can do about it a, your not larry brown??