Associated Press [imgl]http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20051004/thumb.iljr10110040050.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. Source
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."
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.
<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.
I'm with Purple Fever, if they gave up a First-Rounder along with Ariza/Sweetney and Lee, it could be a waste.
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.
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.? </div> http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/paxson_curry_051003.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
<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> Source 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.
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
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 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?
<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.
