Eddy Curry has value? Yup

Donnie Walsh has been magical in getting rid of most of the Knicks immovable contracts. Unfortunately he has whiffed in the draft passing up both Eric Gordon and Brandon Jennings. The latest move to get Jarred Jeffries off the books was enough for a run at LeBron and a sidekick but probably just shy of two max deals. If they were able to get Curry off they could have chased three. With that said Curry will have the all important "expiring contract" next to his name next season, just over 11 million.

Although the 2011 FA class isn't as elite as 2010, players like Tony Parker, Yao Ming, Tim Duncan and David West will all be available. Although these guys will most likely be resigning with their current teams, the crop more likely will look like Samuel Dalembert, Troy Murphy, Jason Richardson, Caron Butler, Andrei Kirilenko and Micheal Redd.

The more likely use is taking that 11M and turning it into another key to whoever else joins the Knicks this off season. Here are some potential targets that Donnie and D'Antoni might be able to turn Eddy into.

- Ben Gordon (Pistons, SG)
Detroit rolled the dice with its free agent money last summer and turned it into two guys who are better suited coming off the bench. Not Joe Dumars finest moment. Would the Pistons be willing to clear themselves from under Gordons huge contract and enjoy the financial flexibility? It's worth keeping an eye on.

- Monta Ellis (Warriors, SG)
The Warriors were rumored to be in talks about moving Ellis at this trade deadline and with the stellar play of Stephen Curry, Ellis could become even more available next year. The Warriors are constantly in rebuilding mode and Curry, Randolph and this years lottery pick might make the financial flexibility too irresistible to pass up.

- Danny Granger (Pacers, SF)
Is Danny Granger really a #1 on a good team? I have my doubts and Larry Bird is smarter than me, so I think he probably thinks the same thing. Troy Murphy will be coming off the books next season as well and moving Murphy for a valuable young piece or picks and Granger for cap relief starts the process of building a contender. Plus Donnie Walsh has ties to Indiana and, well, stranger things have happened.

- Andre Igoudala (76ers, SF)
The Sixers almost pulled the trigger this deadline because of the financial situation they are in due to Elton Brand. Trading Brand isn't a real possibility but Igoudala has a lot of value and is the perfect #2 who would be an excellent #3 on an elite team. A 3rd team would probably have to be involved but I know the Knicks would be interested.

Other salaries that match up (or are close) that could make sense are Emeka Okafor, Devin Harris, Jose Calderon, Richard Hamilton and Antwan Jamison (do you really think the Cavs want to pay that if LeBron bolts?).