As Eddy Curry was in Chicago preparing to attend a private viewing of girlfriend Nova Henry and 9-month-old daughter Ava, back in New York, information from inside the Knicks organization was leaked that signals Curry has been having tougher times than most were aware of. A source tells the News that last year Curry unsuccessfully attempted to get an $8 million advance from the team on the remaining $22 million he will be paid for the last two years of his contract. Curry's child support payments more than doubled last year after the birth of Ava, his second child with Henry. Curry also has four children with his wife Patrice. A person close to Curry told the News, "He's been irresponsible with his money. He's a nice guy with a big heart and people have taken advantage of him. (As an 18-year-old pro), he started buying cars, jewelry and anything else you can think of." A Knicks spokesman had no comment on why Curry would not be attending the funeral for Henry and Ava, later in the day today.