Eddie

Robinson

Robinson continues to tell teammates that he wants all $14 million the Bulls owe him. Also holding up the talks is a growing belief Robinson wouldn’t be able to sign anything but a non-guaranteed contract with another team because of his injury-prone reputation.

Robinson almost became a Knick as part of the Jamal Crawford trade last summer, but was not included when the Bulls decided they didn’t want Shandon Anderson. GM Isiah Thomas said over the summer he felt he could change Robinson’s career path. Robinson is expected to work out for the Knicks within a week.

The Bulls may have to eat all $14.1 million owed Robinson, but would still be relieved to be rid of him.

The team is believed to already be working on terms of a contract.

Robinson, a bust since signing with the Bulls two years ago, isn’t likely to have any fantasy value.

Robinson started but missed the second half last night after spraining his ankle.

Late in Monday’s loss, Robinson let Manu Ginobili shake loose and bury 3 straight 3-pointers, but coach Scott Skiles said it’s not the defensive lapse that has Robinson on the bench, suggesting that Robinson could help his status if he put in extra work. Even with Eddy Curry out, the Bulls will go with Antonio Davis, Jerome Williams, and Marcus Fizer over Robinson.

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald suggests that the Bulls could trade the No. 7 pick and Robinson to the Grizzlies for the No. 13 pick and Wesley Person. If the Bulls trade down, they’d feel more comfortable taking a point guard to replace Jay Williams.

Robinson had been refusing to return calls from team officials, so the Bulls fined him $50,000. The team would love to be able to trade Robinson, but they’ll probably keep him and use him as a reserve.

He’s currently looking for a job and was cut by the Bulls almost a year ago.