- Multiple teams in on Deron Williams (who would seemingly be a similar group with interest in Rose), Utah is one such team in on Deron reportedly.
-Kobe/Harden's agent Rob Pelinka is the new GM of the Lakers
-Boston still talking to "everyone" including the Sixers regarding Okafor per Stein
-Knicks "aggressively" looking to deal Rose per Woj
especially teams trying to make a playoff push
Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical and Marc Berman of the New York Post also reported that it's unlikely that Melo goes anywhere this week.
Fred Kerber of the New York Post also weighed in on Tuesday:
The obvious teams kicking the tires on Anthony are the Clippers, who dont want to give up anybody really good, the Cavaliers, who dont want to give up anybody really good and the Celtics, who apparently dont want to give up anybody period for the Knicks forward.
Anthony, over the weekend at the All-Star Game, admitted he thinks about a possible move a lot but also said he doesnt see a scenario that makes sense for him or the Knicks.
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If they can move him and get an asset (even a 2nd rd pick) without taking back a long term salary then they should go for it.
The knicks best bet is to suck ass the rest of the way and get in the top half of the lottery. There are a lot of PGS available. Move Melo in the offseason and turn the team over to KP and whomever they pick in the lottery.
Would be able to get a nice package for Lee as well in the offseason.
Redick. They were said to be unwilling to deal him.
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Sounds to me like the Pistons think that their Drummond-Jackson-Harris-KCP core is a ticket to nowheresville. KCP is going to get a massive contract. Why wouldnt Philly sign him -- he can defend and shoot the 3, and they dont need cap space to put a core of stars in place. KCP isnt going to be a top 3-4 player on a title team, but Embiid, Simmons, and their bevy of picks could fill those roles.
I predict a Pistons rebuild within 18 months.
knicks have no leverage and teams like the clippers and cavs know he only wants to go to 2 or 3 places...
and boston knows the clippers and cavs do not have shot to offer..
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Redick. They were said to be unwilling to deal him.
Ok. So really they just want Melo for free. Which is their prerogative, but it makes sense that LAC scuttlebutt quickly died out.
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YES we want Carmelo.. but NO you cant having anything of quality back in return
knicks have no leverage and teams like the clippers and cavs know he only wants to go to 2 or 3 places...
and boston knows the clippers and cavs do not have shot to offer..
I think it says more about how teams view melo. If teams really believed in him, would they be playing hardball? The clippers were the only team in the running and they are offering Rivers and Crawford, lol. They won't even throw in Reddick!
His contract should be something of the Lee status, maybe slight more. But if anyone thinks of paying him the max..... thats just silly.
His contract should be something of the Lee status, maybe slight more. But if anyone thinks of paying him the max..... thats just silly.
I was thinking about this yesterday. If true stars are going to be making $40M a year, why are guys like KCP, Teague, smart, etc. all expected to get max contracts? This next 2 year period in FA is one I am willing to sit out. There's going to be a load of horrible contracts before there is a correction. Cap space will be an asset in no time if these guys are truly max players.
Doesn't seem to be any interest in Lee so I really don't see anyone else being traded. Maybe KOQ, but I'm in no hurry to trade him.
Counterpoint is that generally people trade futures to acquire stars for a title run. Cavs and Clips literally have no futures to offer. Celtics I think are just waiting/hording. Ainge has "won" so many trades that it's not clear to me he has the capacity to say fuck it and take a risk.
Also Im not convinced that the Celtics view this season as the year to push (Love injury probably changed that a bit). Horford is 30, and the difference between 30 and 31 isnt huge. Crowder, Thomas, Bradley are all 26-27. Smart is 22, Brown is 20 -- those guys could use another year of seasoning. They have some intriguing draft adn follows, and of course they have the Brooklyn picks coming. Boston could easily think that their better shot is next season.
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for some Euro players and non Nets draft picks and they are "thinking about it". If teams viewed Melo as someone that can tip the scales, they'd offer more than Rivers, Crawford, Shump and whatever other crap they don't want. Everyone loves Melo, but nobody wants to play with him and nobody wants him to play for their team.
Counterpoint is that generally people trade futures to acquire stars for a title run. Cavs and Clips literally have no futures to offer. Celtics I think are just waiting/hording. Ainge has "won" so many trades that it's not clear to me he has the capacity to say fuck it and take a risk.
Also Im not convinced that the Celtics view this season as the year to push (Love injury probably changed that a bit). Horford is 30, and the difference between 30 and 31 isnt huge. Crowder, Thomas, Bradley are all 26-27. Smart is 22, Brown is 20 -- those guys could use another year of seasoning. They have some intriguing draft adn follows, and of course they have the Brooklyn picks coming. Boston could easily think that their better shot is next season.
Then why are they interested in George and Butler? I think the Celtics are smart and will only make a move that helps them. Melo isn't in their class anymore.
i would bet if celtics do not get the number 1 pick they trade it, like they did when they formed their big 3
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the only players the Knicks need to move now are Rose and Jennings. I bet Melo's market opens up in the summer when more teams are trying to get into contention/taking stock.
i would bet if celtics do not get the number 1 pick they trade it, like they did when they formed their big 3
I don't think there's a tangible difference between #1 and #2, and the droppff from 3 doesn't seem that big either.
Then why are they interested in George and Butler? I think the Celtics are smart and will only make a move that helps them. Melo isn't in their class anymore.
Butler and George are younger and dont implicate the same window issues that Melo does. Also, it's not clear that they're interested in those guys other than on the relative cheap. Until we hear that they're trading the BK picks, it's just chatter.
I don't think there's a tangible difference between #1 and #2, and the droppff from 3 doesn't seem that big either.
I dont know the players but from what I read/see that is my take too. Fultz is clearly #1 but not by leaps and bounds. Usually there is a top tier -- Simmons and Ingram, KAT/Russell/Jah, Durant/Oden etc. Seems to me that unless you really have Fultz separating, there is a top tier of 4-5 players as of now.
The Celtics are reportedly still interested in Jahlil Okafor.
The Celtics still view Jimmy Butler and Paul George as their primary targets for any deadline day deal, but if Boston can't pull off a major move, they may turn their eyes towards Okafor. David Aldridge boldly stated during an appearance on NBA TV on Tuesday night that Okafor "will get moved" by the deadline and that Philly has "a lot of offers" on the table. He's also been linked to the Pacers and Kings, and the Kings would be the best landing spot in terms of fantasy hoops.
Okafor doesnt give them the rebounding they lack. Okafor and Thomas cannot play together. Can you imagine what John Wall would do to Thomas and Okafor?
Luckily (sigh) they are bad enough as consisted to get a top 8-10 pick in a deep draft; Rose and Jennings contracts melt away giving them cap flexibility, they have two second round picks this year and all their future firsts.
And, in the offseason it is possibly Melo expands his list of teams and the Knicks would get offered more. No way Melo will want to stick around for a complete rebuild.
So at the deadline, only make trades that bring back picks and cheap assets. Otherwise stand pat.
Luckily (sigh) they are bad enough as consisted to get a top 8-10 pick in a deep draft; Rose and Jennings contracts melt away giving them cap flexibility, they have two second round picks this year and all their future firsts.
And, in the offseason it is possibly Melo expands his list of teams and the Knicks would get offered more. No way Melo will want to stick around for a complete rebuild.
So at the deadline, only make trades that bring back picks and cheap assets. Otherwise stand pat.
Agree with all of this. I would trade for Rubio if he came with a legit asset attached. Rose for Rubio is counterproductive, IMO.
Okafor doesnt give them the rebounding they lack. Okafor and Thomas cannot play together. Can you imagine what John Wall would do to Thomas and Okafor?
Zach Lowe was saying that their pursuit of Okafor was more because Indiana/Chicago both expressed interest in him at certain points, so it could be just a tactic to get another asset they like to make a George/Butler deal happen.
According to David Aldridge, Tom Thibodeau is "not really enamored" with Ricky Rubio right now, and he feels Derrick Rose would be an "upgrade" at the point guard position, which is a pretty fascinating take. A straight up Rose-Rubio swap would work under the cap guidelines, and with Thibs reportedly making a strong push for Rose, this is certainly a deal we could see go down on deadline day."
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"Some in the Knicks organization are wary of taking back any player who has multiple years remaining on his contract, according to sources familiar with the teams thinking. That might factor in if Rubio is being offered -- the 26-year-old is under contract for a total of $29 million over the next two seasons -- though others who have been in touch with the Knicks recently came away with the impression that Jackson is a fan of Rubio."
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"If nothing happens by Thursday, that doesnt necessarily mean the trade rumors surrounding Anthony will subside. If he doesn't agree to be traded by Thursday, some in the Clippers organization believe Anthony will be willing to waive his no-trade clause and come to Los Angeles to join Chris Paul this summer, per league sources with knowledge of the situation."
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Rubio's defense hasnt been as good this year, and with the new open style NBA plays..... you can exploit anyone or get mismatches you want. Even if Rubio were a lockdown defneder aka Kawahi..... with the amount of switches and open floor - the lock down defender at the point is declining by the year.
You can't make a bad trade because you are scared of something worse.
I think they're going to view the pieces as not conducive to a rebuild. Melo and Noah, KP in year 3, Willy will be 23 years old. More likely is that they say KP, Willy, and the 2017 #1 are enough youth and they want to get on to winning. And if that is how it is leaning, it makes sense for management to take on Rubio. His contract is fine and lowish risk.
if you are a team way under the cap with no hope i would think he is a guy you target no?
I think they're going to view the pieces as not conducive to a rebuild. Melo and Noah, KP in year 3, Willy will be 23 years old. More likely is that they say KP, Willy, and the 2017 #1 are enough youth and they want to get on to winning. And if that is how it is leaning, it makes sense for management to take on Rubio. His contract is fine and lowish risk.
That's what I'm afraid of. Hey look! We got the 7th pick in the draft! Hey year 3 is when young players make a significant jump! Hey Willy will be a double double machine if we start him!
Quite frankly, I don't think he's wrong about how good the team would be next year. If this team is kept intact, the development in Kp+ Willy, a top pick in a good draft and someone added with the MLE might be good enough to vault us into the 7/8 seed. Obviously leaps and bounds away from being a contender, but a semi-competitive team.
if you are a team way under the cap with no hope i would think he is a guy you target no?
Not that I dont like him, just not for the max which is rumors is what he wants. Good defender, improved shooter - not much to his game. Averaging 2 boards/2 assists per game and is 40% shooter from the floor.
Nice guy to have on your team but to may him max or near max money is silly.
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i haven't watched him much but from what i gather he is young and still developing (has upside)--- would think nets offer him in size on RFA front.
if you are a team way under the cap with no hope i would think he is a guy you target no?
Not that I dont like him, just not for the max which is rumors is what he wants. Good defender, improved shooter - not much to his game. Averaging 2 boards/2 assists per game and is 40% shooter from the floor.
Nice guy to have on your team but to may him max or near max money is silly.
so kind of perfect guy for a team like the nets to overpay- not ideal for a more cap constrained contender to invest in
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i haven't watched him much but from what i gather he is young and still developing (has upside)--- would think nets offer him in size on RFA front.
if you are a team way under the cap with no hope i would think he is a guy you target no?
Not that I dont like him, just not for the max which is rumors is what he wants. Good defender, improved shooter - not much to his game. Averaging 2 boards/2 assists per game and is 40% shooter from the floor.
Nice guy to have on your team but to may him max or near max money is silly.
so kind of perfect guy for a team like the nets to overpay- not ideal for a more cap constrained contender to invest in
KCP should probably be Nets priority #1. They can fuck a lot of teams over this year like they did with Crabbe last year.
so kind of perfect guy for a team like the nets to overpay- not ideal for a more cap constrained contender to invest in
What is the Nets plan? I can think of 3 scenarios that make sense. 1) suck hard for 4-5 seasons so they get 2-3 high lotto picks, 2) clear a ton of cap space and hope to provide a home to a bunch of guys who want to play together (Summer of Lebron type model), or 3) try to sign guys to middle tier upside deals (preferably with declining salaries) + vet depth on <$10 million contracts, and trade them off for assets as needed.
Those are also in my order of attractiveness. Im not sure I see the upside of paying KCP real $$. I guess it just begs the question, "to what end?" Are the Nets honestly trying to win anytime soon? Pope could add what, 6 wins? Obviously, eventually you have to start adding talent somewhere. I just dont see how KCP for real $$ is the place you start. Maybe in the Summer of 2016, when things were even bleaker (and the $$ was a bit lower).
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so kind of perfect guy for a team like the nets to overpay- not ideal for a more cap constrained contender to invest in
What is the Nets plan? I can think of 3 scenarios that make sense. 1) suck hard for 4-5 seasons so they get 2-3 high lotto picks, 2) clear a ton of cap space and hope to provide a home to a bunch of guys who want to play together (Summer of Lebron type model), or 3) try to sign guys to middle tier upside deals (preferably with declining salaries) + vet depth on <$10 million contracts, and trade them off for assets as needed.
Those are also in my order of attractiveness. Im not sure I see the upside of paying KCP real $$. I guess it just begs the question, "to what end?" Are the Nets honestly trying to win anytime soon? Pope could add what, 6 wins? Obviously, eventually you have to start adding talent somewhere. I just dont see how KCP for real $$ is the place you start. Maybe in the Summer of 2016, when things were even bleaker (and the $$ was a bit lower).
The Nets current cap # in 2 years is $17M with Lin expiring the following year. They can "afford" to get stuck with a few bad contracts just to hit the salary floor. KCP won't suddenly make the Nets win 30 games, but he could be a nice complimentary piece to whenever they get a top pick again. I still think Detroit would match.
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so kind of perfect guy for a team like the nets to overpay- not ideal for a more cap constrained contender to invest in
What is the Nets plan? I can think of 3 scenarios that make sense. 1) suck hard for 4-5 seasons so they get 2-3 high lotto picks, 2) clear a ton of cap space and hope to provide a home to a bunch of guys who want to play together (Summer of Lebron type model), or 3) try to sign guys to middle tier upside deals (preferably with declining salaries) + vet depth on <$10 million contracts, and trade them off for assets as needed.
Those are also in my order of attractiveness. Im not sure I see the upside of paying KCP real $$. I guess it just begs the question, "to what end?" Are the Nets honestly trying to win anytime soon? Pope could add what, 6 wins? Obviously, eventually you have to start adding talent somewhere. I just dont see how KCP for real $$ is the place you start. Maybe in the Summer of 2016, when things were even bleaker (and the $$ was a bit lower).
Adding 6 wins makes them twice as good as they are now!
I sadly think it's the same for the Knicks, IF we're lucky.
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I dont see any upside in paying full freight for KCP. Basically, I think the goal of their FA signings for the next 2 offseasons should be to get players who could potentially turn into trade chips. KCP for 20-30 million wont be that. Better to spread that money for 2-3 hi risk/reward guys, and trade off the one who pans out (who will be on a cheap, tradeable deal).
I sadly think it's the same for the Knicks, IF we're lucky.
I think KP alone makes us relevant in 2-3 seasons, assuming we dont really f'up the rest of the roster ala New Orleans. Relevant to me is like 6 seed competitive. 6 years from now I'd be hopeful that KP, Willy, and the 2017 #1 are more than just relevant.
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I dont see any upside in paying full freight for KCP. Basically, I think the goal of their FA signings for the next 2 offseasons should be to get players who could potentially turn into trade chips. KCP for 20-30 million wont be that. Better to spread that money for 2-3 hi risk/reward guys, and trade off the one who pans out (who will be on a cheap, tradeable deal).
I sadly think it's the same for the Knicks, IF we're lucky.
how do you figure? nets wont have their own pick for 2 more years and they do not have a building block on their team yet...
knicks at least have kp and have all their picks including 3 in this years draft
Just looked her up. Good for him. He's giving Joel Embiid some competition.
They'll have enough cap space to do a lot of things. If they sign Mirotic to say a $15M a year deal it's not going to hurt flexibility.
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Sources: Rockets motivated to make a deal for player in $10-12M salary range, offering expiring contracts/cash savings for trade partners.
"No way they include him for Melo!"
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Hmm. Their biggest expiring is Nene at 2.9 million. Enis is #2 at 1.7 million, and then no other expiring makes even 700k. Even if you extend out a season, it's Ariza at 7.8/7.4 -- but are they gonna do better than Ariza for just cap relief? And then KJ McDaniels. Not sure it is $$ relief to pay KJ 3.33 per next season. You could do worse, sure.
Weird rumor.
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The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls continue to discuss a Jimmy Butler trade.
"I think the Jimmy Butler stuff is real," said Aldridge. "They have been trying to get Jimmy Butler. He doesn't want to give up Jae Crowder. That's the main sticking point there and he doesn't want to give up Jae Crowder in a deal and that's the guy the Bulls are insisting on right now in any package for Butler.
"The picks will work themselves out. Boston has about 600 first round picks in the next five years, so they'll make it work. That part I'm not worried about. I think it really comes down to Crowder. In terms of real tangible players, I think Danny would like to go into the playoffs with Smart, Bradley, Crowder defensively along with Butler, Horford, Thomas offensively. I think he feels like that's the only way they'll be able to complete with a team like Cleveland.
Derrick Rose sitting out scrimmage, next to injured Joakim Noah.
Actually not sure about that. Some reports think Minn is the aggressor here.
But shedding Noah's contract changes everything. Pekovic would actually be an asset at this time next year with $12M expiring
Any minute now...
Pekovic alone works.
Any minute now...
What bio? Where?
It makes perfect sense if you do not trust the Knicks enough to not give Jeff Teague or Jrue Holiday a 4 year max contract.
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Any minute now...
What bio? Where?
*Twitter
minnesota under cap..
knicks will probably get a big trade exception
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Could happen. Minn doesn't have anyone (salary wise) that can make that trade happen. At least in my eyes.
Pekovic alone works.
*works for the Knicks
It makes little sense for Minnesotta who would then have $120M committed over the next 3 years to 3 backup centers. Towns is probably the center at this point and they probably will end up with someone like Bridges, Markannen, or Williams in the draft who would play the 4. Towns at the 5.
...what? would it be Rose for Beverly? How would it make sense to bring in rubio and then beverley? I would think Lee fits perfectly into what they are looking for, but they'd need to give more than beverley and Mcdaniels IMo
Rose seems like he'll be gone. Hoping Knicks get a bit more than just Rubio even if its a 2nd or protected first.
Re: Beverly perhaps a McDaniels + Beverly + a 2nd rounder for Courtney Lee could work? Lee is a great fit for them
Rose seems like he'll be gone. Hoping Knicks get a bit more than just Rubio even if its a 2nd or protected first.
Re: Beverly perhaps a McDaniels + Beverly + a 2nd rounder for Courtney Lee could work? Lee is a great fit for them
It just makes little sense as to why they'd swap Beverley for Lee. Beverley is a top PG defender, do you now want Lee to chase PGs? He's similar as a 3 point shooter and worlds better as a playmaker and rebounder. By all accounts Beverley is a better player than Lee. Makes no sense as to why Houston would do this. That's not even factoring he's making less than half what Lee is making.
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If true I suspect Larry learned that without futures (great rookies/picks), the talent equation was really zero sum. He could get George more help, but not without trading off Teague or Turner in the process.
NBA increasingly feels like you either need to draw the inside straight card of multiple high level talents or else you're spinning your wheels trying to get better. It has to be disheartening the KD, Russ, Ibaka and friends couldnt even score a title.
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That's because what everyone doesn't know is Thibs was the 4th guy in the gangbang Rose was accused of rape in.
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The Rose trade, right?
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The Rose trade, right?
yes, if it is rose for rubio straight up it will be around 7 or 8 million
Sorry boss, you are getting Lance Stephenson and liking it!
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Sounds like Kuz in PF form.
Supposedly the deal was pretty close and then fell apart. Presumably our Euro scouts liked him so I would think he'd be on the radar.
Ok. What for? Only in a blockbuster. What blockbuster? Only one mentioned is several permutations of Butler to DEN, all of which the author dismisses from CHI's POV.
Man, sports columnist is a great gig.
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Lol what? I stopped reading before any Jimmy butler talk even came up. I agree with the premise of starting Murray at PG but he's acting like Murray has been a marksman from deep and harris is struggling with his shot.
And you only want to trade Mudiay in a blockbuster so Denver doesn't regret giving up on his potential but you also want the PG to be benched in favor of a 2 guard in the starting lineup. Makes sense.
Well, McHale already did it once, so what's one more time?
If the Nets play is in pick, sure. But Randle would thrive playing with a center who spaces the floor like Turner (just like he did at the beginning of this season) and Russell still has good 2 guard potential. Don't think that would be the worst trade given the fact it looks like George wants to leave. Can't help much for Indy's leverage.
As they should be. He's better than Bodganovic.
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As they should be. He's better than Bodganovic.
The issue is that Bogdonavic is a guard and KOQ is a 4/5. Idk why Boston doesn't give a throw away euro and a late first but I don't think there's much of a market for bigs. Okafor is the only other one that's being discussed but the rumors that are floating around and all the deals so far after Boogie are for wing players.
Cause he's a dick who bailed on his team, fuck him wooooooooooo
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why make him travel to cleveland just to trade him if it is close..
Cause he's a dick who bailed on his team, fuck him wooooooooooo
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Cause he's a dick who bailed on his team, fuck him wooooooooooo
THANK YOU. Im glad this isnt forgotten. Someone said on yesterday's thread that if he isnt traded we should buy him out. Why? So he can go recover value playing 20 minutes a night off the bench in CLE? Fuck him.
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Cause he's a dick who bailed on his team, fuck him wooooooooooo
THANK YOU. Im glad this isnt forgotten. Someone said on yesterday's thread that if he isnt traded we should buy him out. Why? So he can go recover value playing 20 minutes a night off the bench in CLE? Fuck him.
Or worse, GS.
I'd be open to deactivating him the rest of the season too.
How is a buy out a terrible message? You're doing right by a veteran player and letting him play for a contending team of his choice. Players never complain about buy outs in that situation.
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sends the wrong message, warranted or not. Deej is 100% correct. Rose is still a big name and it sends a terrible message. The missed game is behind Rose and the Knicks now. You have a top 10 pick as of now. You have no chance at the playoffs. Keeping him and going at this rate and parting ways at the end of the year is your best option.
How is a buy out a terrible message? You're doing right by a veteran player and letting him play for a contending team of his choice. Players never complain about buy outs in that situation.
I think Deej's point which I now agree with is that it sends the wrong message. Rose doesn't deserve to get rewarded by playing in a better situation because of his actions.
I'm guessing the Celtics are holding everything up - anyone with a star player is waiting to see if Ainge budges at all. What a troll he is.
rose sitting out the scrimmage tells me it is at least close...
probably still working on the other pieces going...
maybe knicks want wolves to take on lance or noah...
Sixers are finalizing a trade to Ersan Ilyasova to Atlanta for Tiago Splitter and two second-round picks, league sources tell @TheVertical.
Chicago has continued to push on a trade for 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, league sources tell @TheVertical. Discussions continue.
He's from Chicago..so..you know
my guess is knicks are asking for another asset to take on rubios contract and twolves are posturing..
my guess is it gets done, no reason to sit out the scrimmsge if they didnt think it would get done
I want the Rose/ Rubio trade to happen too and I don't want them spending big money on George Hill but Hill is a much better player than Rubio.
George Hill will get overpaid...but he's really damn good. I don't want him because we will win too many games with him.
The Phoenix Suns expressed interest in trading for New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
The Phoenix Suns expressed interest in trading for New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
God fucking damn it, we're actually going to end up with PJ tucker.
The Phoenix Suns expressed interest in trading for New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
I'll take PJ Tucker and a 2nd.
Yup I'm more than ok with him. Has the tools to be a very good defender. If given the choice I might, MIGHT take him over smith. Right now I think getting in the top 6 is ideal. Probably won't happen but want to get one of Tatum, Isaac, Jackson and smith. Maybe one will fall
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