itzsoweezee
05-25-2007, 02:00 PM
comedy. it must suck to be a knicks fan.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05252007/sports/knicks/knicks_in_vin_now_mindset_knicks_marc_berman.htm
KNICKS IN 'VIN NOW' MINDSET
By MARC BERMAN
May 25, 2007 -- Despite Vince Carter's disappointing postseason, the Knicks still have interest in pursuing the Nets high-flyer if he becomes a free agent July 1, a source close to Isiah Thomas told The Post.
The Knicks plan to revisit trade discussions they held with the Nets before the Feb. 23 deadline.
"They will do their due diligence with him," the source said of Carter.
The Knicks would have to work out a sign-and-trade agreement with the Nets. The Knicks, however, are wary of Carter's reported interest in getting a 3-year, $60 million deal - which they consider a long-term investment on a 30-year-old on the downhill portion of his career.
Thomas has stated the Knicks are not looking to use their $5 million mid-level exception on a free agent and aren't interested in adding to the payroll and luxury-tax bill.
Before the trade deadline, the Knicks offered the Nets a package of Channing Frye, Malik Rose and Jerome James (the latter two of which own bad contracts for their production) for Carter. The Nets declined, though they like Frye. It is believed they also asked about rookie Renaldo Balkman, who would look great on the fastbreak with Jason Kidd.
The Knicks also have young center Randolph Morris to peddle. But the Knicks are reluctant to give up two young core guys in a sign-and-trade for a 30-year-old. As a Raptor, Carter requested a trade to the Knicks in the summer of 2004.
The Knicks' best hope is for under-the-cap Orlando or Charlotte to try signing Carter outright, leaving the Nets scrambling to do a sign-and-trade. If he can't sign Carter, Nets chief Rod Thorn does not want to lose him for nothing.
The Knicks also want to shop point guard Steve Francis, who wants a buyout. But Thomas is reluctant to buy him out because he still thinks Francis can play. Plus, after the spate of injuries that ruined the season in March, and because Stephon Marbury and Quentin Richardson have chronic ailments, Thomas cherishes depth.
If the Nets should trade Kidd, Francis is someone they would have to look at as a temporary stopgap.
Thomas has told confidants he believes the Knicks are one "star" from contending for a championship, feeling all other pieces are in place. That is why they plan to explore trades for a top big man to play alongside Eddy Curry: Pau Gasol, who asked for a trade in January; disgruntled Jermaine O'Neal, who wants to be traded to the Knicks; or Kevin Garnett, who could opt out in 2008.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05252007/sports/knicks/knicks_in_vin_now_mindset_knicks_marc_berman.htm
KNICKS IN 'VIN NOW' MINDSET
By MARC BERMAN
May 25, 2007 -- Despite Vince Carter's disappointing postseason, the Knicks still have interest in pursuing the Nets high-flyer if he becomes a free agent July 1, a source close to Isiah Thomas told The Post.
The Knicks plan to revisit trade discussions they held with the Nets before the Feb. 23 deadline.
"They will do their due diligence with him," the source said of Carter.
The Knicks would have to work out a sign-and-trade agreement with the Nets. The Knicks, however, are wary of Carter's reported interest in getting a 3-year, $60 million deal - which they consider a long-term investment on a 30-year-old on the downhill portion of his career.
Thomas has stated the Knicks are not looking to use their $5 million mid-level exception on a free agent and aren't interested in adding to the payroll and luxury-tax bill.
Before the trade deadline, the Knicks offered the Nets a package of Channing Frye, Malik Rose and Jerome James (the latter two of which own bad contracts for their production) for Carter. The Nets declined, though they like Frye. It is believed they also asked about rookie Renaldo Balkman, who would look great on the fastbreak with Jason Kidd.
The Knicks also have young center Randolph Morris to peddle. But the Knicks are reluctant to give up two young core guys in a sign-and-trade for a 30-year-old. As a Raptor, Carter requested a trade to the Knicks in the summer of 2004.
The Knicks' best hope is for under-the-cap Orlando or Charlotte to try signing Carter outright, leaving the Nets scrambling to do a sign-and-trade. If he can't sign Carter, Nets chief Rod Thorn does not want to lose him for nothing.
The Knicks also want to shop point guard Steve Francis, who wants a buyout. But Thomas is reluctant to buy him out because he still thinks Francis can play. Plus, after the spate of injuries that ruined the season in March, and because Stephon Marbury and Quentin Richardson have chronic ailments, Thomas cherishes depth.
If the Nets should trade Kidd, Francis is someone they would have to look at as a temporary stopgap.
Thomas has told confidants he believes the Knicks are one "star" from contending for a championship, feeling all other pieces are in place. That is why they plan to explore trades for a top big man to play alongside Eddy Curry: Pau Gasol, who asked for a trade in January; disgruntled Jermaine O'Neal, who wants to be traded to the Knicks; or Kevin Garnett, who could opt out in 2008.