Okafor, Okafor, Okafor
The Knicks needs at guard are for a defensive-minded pass-first backup, which they should be able to achieve by 2010 without trading David Lee.
A Camby type player makes the most sense because their real need is a shot-blocking defensive center who is not a total loss on offense. However, at 34 years of age, Camby does not make long-term sense. Since Greg Oden is not available, Okafor seems like the best attainable target worth letting David Lee go for.
I love Lee but agree that his defense has been disappointing, in particular his help defense on penetrating guards. On the other hand, if an Okafor type player will be available in this year's draft then maybe the Knicks being a lottery team this year is not such a bad thing.
Now if the Knicks could trade Lee and Curry for Camby and a lottery pick (or Okafor and a lottery pick), then I would take that in a heartbeat.
Sean Williams is also of interest, but should be available for less than David Lee. The other problem is that the Nets are unlikely to want to help the Knicks, so Sean Williams might need to go West before the Knicks can get him.
I would also like to see Pat Ewing Jr back eventually because I think he could be the type of defensive stopper they need. However, time in the D league would also be a good thing, as long as they get him back later.