Benched and injured Chicago guard Jamal Crawford isn't upset about the rumors that he could be traded to New York.

"I'm not saying I want something to happen, but it's nice to know another team wants you,'' Crawford said Tuesday. "It's nice to be wanted, period.

As for his injured neck, Crawford says everything still hurts.

"I can move my head sideways, but I can't go up and down with it. I'm still hoping for Friday, but I'll need at least one practice.''

Crawford hopes to return to the team for their game Friday night against the Los Angeles but that looks unlikely to happen.