Peter Vecsey of the New York Post writes that sources within the Knicks are talking about GM Scott Layden and the messages he is sending the other league general managers.  Layden, Vecsey writes, is telling others the Knicks absolutely intend to make a major trade before the Feb. 20 deadline. "We know we have to do something, so make us your best offer."

The suitors are certainly out there, with Pau Gasol the lone untouchable on the Grizzlies and the Hawks making everyone on their roster available, including Jason Terry, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Theo Ratliff and Glenn Robinson.  Ratliff was nearly re-traded back to Philadelphia last week in a multi-team deal which would have sent Derrick Coleman to the Hawks.

Toronto and Orlando are the most probable destinations for Ratliff, with both teams already offering packages for the shot blocking machine.