Knicks' president Isiah Thomas and Bulls' general manager John Paxson are expected to meet Tuesday or Wednesday in Chicago to revive or end sign-and-trade talks for restricted free-agent Jamal Crawford.

The stall appears caused by the Bulls' refusal to take back Moochie Norris in the deal.  

Crawford is a talent, the Bulls' front office realizes, but he doesn't appear to fit with the future of the team, or Paxson's philosophy for it.

Thomas' trip to Chicago has piqued optimism that he may be willing to meet the Bulls' demands.