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Crawford deal could be done today (8/3); Although Chi. papers say he could stay
Topic Started: Aug 3 2004, 10:11 AM (59 Views)
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CRAWFORD KNICK DEAL IS AT HAND

By PETER VECSEY and MARC BERMAN
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August 3, 2004 -- Bull combo guard Jamal Crawford could become a Knick as soon as today, as Chicago GM John Paxson has made a counter-offer that Knick president Isiah Thomas is expected to accept, according to sources.
Paxson has removed two overpaid swingmen — the Knicks' Shandon Anderson and the Bulls' Eddie Robinson — from the deal, allowing the Bulls to save an additional $10 million in future payroll.

Though Thomas wanted to move Anderson, it appears Paxson is willing to accept Moochie Norris in a compromise the Knick president couldn't refuse.

Meanwhile, The Post has also learned Golden State center Erick Dampier will visit the Knicks in New York this week, an indication the Knicks are still very much in the hunt.

If the Crawford deal goes through as expected, the Knicks still have the pawns to trade for Dampier or at least be in position to award him the mid-level exception. Nazr Mohammed, Kurt Thomas and Othella Harrington are all available in a Dampier package.


Crawford to Knicks done?

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Thanks to Bulls' latest counter-offer, Jamal Crawford is expected to become a Knick as soon as today.

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Paxson: Crawford a Bull ... for now
By Mike McGraw Daily Herald Sports Writer

Posted Monday, August 02, 2004

Bulls general manager John Paxson isn't worried that he will have an unhappy camper on his hands if restricted free agent Jamal Crawford re-signs with the Bulls.

Crawford has drawn interest from New York and has a desire to play there, but the Knicks and Bulls have been unable to agree on a sign-and-trade deal.

"As of right now, he's still a member of our team," Paxson said of the Bulls' leading scorer. "No matter what happens, if he signs with us or takes the qualifying offer (a one-year, $3.5 million contract), he still has things to play for."

The Bulls are willing to give Crawford a six-year deal starting at the midlevel exception, which works out to about $39 million total.

Even though the Bulls added 6-foot-2 Connecticut guard Ben Gordon in the draft, they still have a need for a taller shooting guard.

In New York, the 6-5 Crawford would be insurance in case Allan Houston doesn't return from a knee injury. As a restricted free agent, the Bulls can match any offer Crawford gets from another team.


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thank god, get this deal done already!!! :annoyed:
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It was reported on NBATV the deal is Moochie Norris, Mutumbo, and cash for Craw and JYD...Alanspree on MSG boards posted it....
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Aug 3 2004, 07:06 PM
It was reported on NBATV the deal is Moochie Norris, Mutumbo, and cash for Craw and JYD...Alanspree on MSG boards posted it....

Not bad. I wonder if Dikembe will retire as he said he would do if he had to play anywhere other than NY, NJ, or Philly. I like that they were able to hold onto Frank Williams, although there's no place for him to play if Houston is healthy since Crawford would probably be the backup 1 and 2.
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