DWI, I agree. Nobody thought it was feasible but letýs not forget Marbury is to make about $14 mil this year and 16 next years and 18, 20 and 21 mil after that ($100 mil in total). And letýs also not forget Knicks is paying for overpriced Penny too. He costs more than $30 mil for another 2 years. If they had not made the trade with Phoenix they would be able to afford Kobe ($11-13 mil to play with). And we all know how much Kobe wanted to play in the Mecca of NBA. Looking at back, I think Isiah made a mistake acquiring Marbury. The latter trade you said sounds little better. You also have to add another 3 mil player to get the Z. He is to make $14 mil this year. And you will trade your 2 starters for 1 injury prone player? About the Bulls player, Jamaal is a restricted free agent and he will demand lots of money and long contract. Will you pay around $7 mil for a backup Guard? With your trade NYers have to dig more into their pocket. I am not so optimistic about it. But what I can is the best city in the world deserves better ballplayers and team(s). can they learn from Mr. Boss and the Yankees? NYC is still the Yankees town :) sorry to drag Yankees here