Curry trade a SCAM by BULLS?

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Stephen A. Smith was on Michael Kay earlier (he might have mentioned this on his own show as well which aired 10-12 rather than 12-2 due to ESPN Radio carrying the playoffs) and mentioned how this whole thing could be a scam. First he mentioned how the Knicks are reluctant to release the news on whether or not Curry passed the Knicks' physical. Reason being, if they do, the Bulls (who really dont want to part with Curry) could come out and say that one of the players the Knicks sent over failed their physical, which would make the deal null and Curry would have to return to the Bulls. And because he had passed the Knicks physical, he would have to play. So the Knicks have set a 6pm deadline for the Bulls to determine whether or not all of the physicals were passed. BTW, rumor has it (so says Stephen A. Smith) that Curry DID pass his physical (he says he got that information confidentially from somebody familiar with the situation).

 

If it is true that news of him passing his physical has leaked, dont be surprised if the Bulls null the deal. They would get Curry on a big contract, similar to what they offered him. Now this completely benefits the Bulls, because if he is healthy enough to play, it is worth it, and if (now this is coming from Stephen A., I know its going to sound cruel and insensitive, but its true) something tragic happens (he collapses on the court and is "no longer with us" or something of that nature) the Bulls DO NOT have to pay him (as is the case with any team and any player), though an insurance company likely will pay some money to the family or something. Now this could also prompt the Knicks to pass him on his physical (even if he fails) , because there would be pretty much no financial risk. (Again, I know this sounds horrible reading it, but Stephen A. pointed it out because it is a reality that a team could do this)

 

 

Now on another note concerning the same deal, appearantly the Knicks and Bulls have an agreement that after the trade is complete, the Knicks would waive Antonio Davis, who they will also be recieving in the deal, so that the Bulls could pick him up again. This would make the Knicks pay the $13Million dollars owed to Davis this year (shows how much the Knicks are willing to do to pickup a good 7 foot bigman. They are willing to pay $13mil to a player who wont even be on their team). The reasoning for this would to get Davis around the salary cap for the Bulls because the Knicks would pick up his pay (which is stupid as we're in enough salary cap debt as it is). According to Stephen A., David Stern and NBA officials are watching this closely, as this is not something they like, somewhat of a "loophole" around a violation. (also, appearantly Davis DOES NOT want to play for the Knicks, and wants to stay in Chicago, otherwise I saw we keep him as he also gives us a good 4 or can give us bench depth).

 

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Ok just some interesting stuff I thought I would share.

 

NOTE: If there are things I said that you feel are inaccurate (about the NBA procedures such as waivers, physicals, etc.) dont get on my case (as im sure most of you would, because a lot of you love to jump on me), ask Stephen A. as this is all coming directly from him. In fact if somebody in the New York area other than me heard this, please post a post confirming that this was all said by Stephen A.

[yankeessuck013]

The Knicks where made fully aware of Curry's heart problem by the Bulls and they wanted to make the trade anyway. There can only be an injury void if docters find somthing wrong w/ Curry that the Bulls did not make them aware of.

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NOTE: If there are things I said that you feel are inaccurate (about the NBA procedures such as waivers, physicals, etc.) dont get on my case (as im sure most of you would, because a lot of you love to jump on me), ask Stephen A. as this is all coming directly from him. In fact if somebody in the New York area other than me heard this, please post a post confirming that this was all said by Stephen A.

 

and ys, I never said the Knicks were not aware. NEVER. The whole world is aware.

[Soxfan1]

Trade went through.

[yankeessuck013]

Curry passed his physical, so he's officially a Knick.

 

Time will tell on this trade but the bulls should be happy about the cap space and draft picks they are getting. Sweetney doesnt look to shabby either

[BoSox84]

Speaking as a Bulls fan thank god. This guy always seems to come into camp over weight and never liked to work hard. We have a good young team, we dont need this ass clown.

[ARod2212]

While I like Sweetney, I don't mind taking a shot with Curry. He could make a big impact, and with him they could make some noise. The heart thing is scary, but what the hell? I didn't expect anything from this team anyway.

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While I like Sweetney, I don't mind taking a shot with Curry. He could make a big impact, and with him they could make some noise. The heart thing is scary, but what the hell? I didn't expect anything from this team anyway.

Agreed. I was sad to part with Sweet (and Tim Thomas a little bit, but not as much..only because Tim seems like a cool guy and a good teammate) but a 7 foot bigman is worth it...especially with the potential of Curry (healthy)

[Manny Goes Boom]

The details of this trade are sorta fuzzy for me. Who got who besides the Knicks getting Curry?

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The details of this trade are sorta fuzzy for me. Who got who besides the Knicks getting Curry?

Knicks Got:

Eddy Curry

Antonio Davis (who will be waived and likely end up back with the Bulls)

 

Bulls Got:

Tim Thomas

Jermaine Jackson

Mike Sweetney

And somebody else I believe, dont know who off the top of my head

 

Also I think there were some draft picks involved.

[BoSox84]

Da Bulls also get a conditional first-round draft pick in 2006, two second-round selections in the next four years and the option of exchanging first-round picks with New York at a later draft. I think the Bulls got the better deal in this trade.

[ARod2212]

Da Bulls also get a conditional first-round draft pick in 2006, two second-round selections in the next four years and the option of exchanging first-round picks with New York at a later draft. I think the Bulls got the better deal in this trade.

If Curry plays to his potential, this will be a steal for the Knicks. We're talking about a guy who can be a franchise pivot for 15 years.

[BoSox84]

If Curry plays to his potential, this will be a steal for the Knicks. We're talking about a guy who can be a franchise pivot for 15 years.

 

Im just going on what I saw in Chicago. He didnt work in the off-season and showed up out of shape to camp. My freinds mom taught him at Thorton HS, right outside of Chicago, and she said he's a dumb as a post.

[ARod2212]

Im just going on what I saw in Chicago. He didnt work in the off-season and showed up out of shape to camp. My freinds mom taught him at Thorton HS, right outside of Chicago, and she said he's a dumb as a post.

And that puts him ahead of 68% of the league, who are dumber than a post.