Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that while all the talk has centered on the Knicks trying to pry third-string big man Marc Jackson from the Warriors, GM Scott Layden actually has worked harder on obtaining Golden State's 6-11 starting center Erick Dampier, according to sources.

In fact, Layden is trying to get a third team involved in a Dampier deal since the Knicks and Warriors have no match. League sources say the frontcourt-glutted Warriors, for contract purposes, are willing to deal Dampier. The 27-year-old's trading value has never been higher and he's in the third year of a seven-year, $49 million pact. Golden State would want back in package at least one player whose contract expires after the season.