NEW YORK -- Scott Layden, say sources, is telling club executives throughout the NBA the Knicks absolutely intend to make a major trade before the Feb. 20 deadline. We know we have to do something, so make us your best offer.
A number of teams would love to call Kurt Thomas (Orlando, Memphis, etc.) and Latrell Sprewell (76ers) their very own (based on skill), and, to a lesser degree, Othella Harrington and Charlie Ward (based on salary).
Therefore, if Layden is not looking to insult the intelligence of his peers (which he is known to do), there are plenty of deals to be made and an abundance of name players to choose from.