Wow.

Maybe that’s not strong enough to illustrate this moment in Knicks history.

Wow!!!

I know what you’re thinking, but the limits of good taste prevent me from hitting the keys my fingers are reaching for right now.

Did you hear what I heard? Stephon Marbury didn’t want to play against the Bucks? Really?

“When the trade went down this afternoon, I sat down with him and I said, ‘Look Steph, one of the principles is gone, Jamal Crawford, there’s 30-35 minutes out there and they’re yours if you want them. Are you ready?’ ” Mike D’Antoni noted. “He said the direction of the team went in a different direction. He wasn’t comfortable with the situation and he did not want to play.”

Huh?

“The only thing I’m at liberty to say is that I was told they were moving forward and I’m not the person who chooses who plays and who doesn’t,” Marbury responded.

It seems that somebody isn’t being truthful.

Who are you going to believe? Go ahead, vent. Do you think Marbury should even be allowed to sit on the bench now?

This might be the move hardcore Knicks fans have been waiting for.

Are you ready to make a leap of faith?

If the rumors prove true, Knicks president Donnie Walsh could finally reposition the organization. Of course, a number of things would have to fall into place down the road to further improve the cap situation. And there’s no guarantee LeBron James is coming after 2010 even if those issues are dealt with.

So are you willing to deal with two more lean seasons?

Consider the risk and the rewards. You might have to watch players like Al Harrington, Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley run loose and keep your fingers crossed they don’t slow the development of Wilson Chandler, Nate Robinson and Danilo Gallinari.

There might be a better deal somewhere down the road. There is time on the clock.

Do you wait or jump?

Maybe it’s just the way the release is worded, but the immediate future does not sound bright for Danilo Gallinari.

The prescription for a cranky back is fairly vague.

“Danilo was examined by two specialists (Thursday). Both were in agreement that Danilo should receive another cortisone shot, which he received in the afternoon. He will now have an extended period of rest, and over the next few weeks, will receive additional opinions on his long-term management options.”

It doesn’t sound like surgery has been ruled out.

Basically, we shouldn’t be expecting Gallinari to get many votes for Rookie of the Year. Rule him out for a moment. Zach Randolph is putting up incredible numbers so far, and his trade value is rising. There will be offers made in the coming months.

Do you trade him knowing it might knock the Knicks out of the playoffs, but improve their future?

And just so everybody knows, I’m still covering the Giants, but haven’t missed a minute of the Knicks this season. My DVR is getting a workout. If you miss me like Mase, you can check out a live chat I’m doing at noon. The URL is www.LoHud.com/giantsjournallive.

Watching the Knicks from a safe distance is actually downright entertaining.

I love the latest soap opera.

Did anybody see this plot twist coming? Stephon Marbury is absolutely charming of late and is quickly becoming a sympathetic figure. That’s why the organization should’ve dealt with this problem before training camp opened. It’s a distraction that could’ve easily been avoided.

I also see a marketing opportunity.

Maybe the Knicks should waive Marbury and sell his seat on the bench to deep-pocketed fans. They could easily get $5,000 a game for the privilege of sitting in the middle of the action.

It’s a lot of money for a ticket, but they could throw in a couple of temporary tattoos and one of those Gatorade towels for cover. After the game Mike D’Antoni could mention how great Joe Fan’s been in a difficult situation. I think it would go over big.

Can’t wait to see who runs over and hugs Larry Brown tonight before the game. He’s got to be giggling uncontrollably at this latest mess.

Back to the Giants, but I’ll be watching tonight.