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http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/currydavis_051004.html NEW YORK, October 4, 2005 – New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that Eddy Curry and Antonio Davis have been acquired from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Tim Thomas, Michael Sweetney, Jermaine Jackson, a conditional first-round draft choice in the 2006 NBA Draft, two future second-round draft selections and the opportunity to exchange a future draft choice. According to NBA rules, the trade is contingent on all players passing their physicals. Curry, 6-11, 285-pounds, was acquired via sign-and-trade with the Bulls. During the 2004-05 season, the four-year NBA veteran averaged 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, and shot 53.8-percent from the floor (393-730) in 63 games for Chicago. The 22-year-old Harvey, IL-native recorded 18 20-plus point games and six point-rebound double-doubles. Davis, 6-9, 245-pounds, averaged 7.0 points and 5.9 rebounds in 72 games for Chicago last season. The 12-year NBA veteran also averaged 9.5 points and 6.8 rebounds in six NBA Playoff games. Thomas, 6-10, 235-pounds, averaged 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 71 games for the Knicks last season. Originally acquired as part of a three-team deal from Milwaukee on Feb. 15, 2004, the Patterson, NJ-native ranked 14th in the NBA in three-point shooting. Sweetney, 6-8, 275-pounds, averaged 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in 77 games for New York last season. The Washington, D.C.-native was originally drafted by the Knicks as the ninth overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Jackson, 6-4, 200-pounds, was traded via sign-and trade to Chicago. Last season, the Detroit, MI-native averaged 2.0 points and 11.0 minutes in 21 games for the Knicks.