Knicks talking trade?

Newsday:

The bold move by the Knicks, however, would not be to target Thabeet or even Spanish guard Ricky Rubio. It appears more likely that Davidson’s Stephen Curry or Memphis’ Tyreke Evans are the more coveted prospects.

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Frank Isola:

Curry is emerging as the most obvious choice because of his shooting ability. The fact that he has expressed a desire to play in New York hasn’t hurt either. But the Knicks are also resigned to the fact the Curry could be taken anywhere from four to seven.

Post: The Knicks love UCLA freshman Jrue Holiday, but they didn't like his pre-draft workout June 10, when he got outplayed by Stephen Curry.

Reading between the lines

Frank Isola:

There is no question that Curry leads all draft prospects in confidence and hype, much of it generated by himself. When asked Wednesday what type of NBA player he expects to be, Curry answered, “A great one.”

Despite what Curry says about himself, he won’t be the top pick in the June 25 NBA draft.

Has he nudged too far against some sort of line? Is it time to be perhaps a little more circumspect? Or is he playing this just right?

It’s a tough line to toe.

Ty Lawson

On Stephen: “It’s tough to make a two-guard into a point guard sometimes. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. But he’ll be a good player no matter where he goes.”

Hadn’t heard this

Isola: Charles Oakley told me a few months back that Curry is the best shooter in the world, current NBA players included.

LeBron factor?

Frank Isola:

It’s also worth noting that last year LeBron attended one of Curry’s games and the two have struck up a friendship. Would drafting Curry assure the Knicks of getting LeBron? No. But it can’t hurt.