http://www.nypost.com/php/pfriendly/print.php?url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/10182007/sports/knicks/fear_jerome_may_need_knife.htm October 18, 2007 -- BOSTON - Jerome James' right-knee injury is more serious than the Knicks have let on - and could force him to have season-ending surgery, The Post has learned. James told The Post last night the "hardware" in his knee from a 1999 reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ACL is being rejected by his body, causing massive swelling and fluid to build up. However, the Knicks backup center vowed he will postpone the surgery until summer, feeling he can get back healthy enough to play a limited role. But James wouldn't say what he'd do if the pain and swelling does not subside. Officially, the Knicks have announced vaguely James has knee tendinitis. He has not practiced fully during training camp and missed last night's 101-61 blowout loss in Boston. * Knicks are monitoring the Kobe Bryant soap opera, but indications are they will not place Eddy Curry in any trade, making a deal near impossible. Plus, Bryant would have to waive his no-trade clause to make a deal happen, and the Knicks no longer are high on his list. * Stephon Marbury (9 points, 2 assists) believes the Celtics had an advantage this summer in the Kevin Garnett sweepstakes because of Wolves president Kevin McHale's ties to the Celtics as a former legendary Boston forward. "[McHale] would rather have him play where [McHale] played than him going to another team," Marbury told The Post. "I think that was in the family, that deal." --

※ 发信站: 批踢踢实业坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 134.208.0.126