While the Knicks have worked out players of every size and position, they have made no secret of their desire to select a big man in the draft on Thursday. With the biggest possibility, 7-foot-5 Pavel Podkolzine, having pulled out of the draft, the Knicks' options are more limited.

The loss of Podkolzine on Thursday has left scouts speculating that only one true center, Central Michigan's 7-footer, Chris Kaman, will be among the 13 lottery picks.

"From the team standpoint, I don't think you can be disappointed or worry about things that are out of your control," Knicks General Manager Scott Layden said. "You just go on and see who else is there."

Layden said this week that more than one team drafting ahead of the Knicks had been looking to trade its pick. While the higher picks may have less value without the allure of Podkolzine, a 303-pound 18-year-old from Russia, the Knicks must decide how much they want a center and whether Kaman will be available when they pick at No. 9.