Sounds as if Don Chaney is hoping for another blockbuster.

Breaking a two-month silence, the Knicks coach said his club needs plenty of immediate help. Chaney advanced the possibility of Thursday becoming a repeat of last June when GM Scott Layden used Draft Night to add a young veteran and prospects.

And Chaney admitted Latrell Sprewell is not safe. "If we could get a nice, seasoned veteran with experience and some young players to develop, that would be ideal," admitted Chaney.

Indeed, the Knicks are considering trading up or down from No. 9 - with size and rebounding the chief priority. However, for the last week, the Knicks have kept the illusion they could take a point guard, with Chaney adding yesterday "quickness" is needed, too.

The Knicks have talked to Toronto about swapping picks and moving to No. 4. That would give them a shot at either point guard T.J. Ford, who's listed at just 5-10 but is a Chaney run-and-gunner, or power forward Chris Bosh. Ford will work out for the Knicks tomorrow at the Garden. Bosh's reps refused.