The 2011 Trade Deadline Thread.

[Bruno]

The trade deadline is in in 3 days (Thursday at 3pm ET). I guess it's time to talk about it.

Right now, the Melo drama is off course the biggest item of this trade deadline.

It should be very quiet on Spurs front with no trade at all or a minor one.

[ShoogarBear]

Melo drama?

[VBM]

Is this where we start the annual "Camby would look great in a Spurs jersey" convo?

[xmas1997]

Minor one, meaning our 2011 1st round pick for a couple of 2nds from say New York?
Would love to get a good SF defensive player if possible as long as we don't give up much like say Quinn.

[Libri]

Barkley saying Chicago needs to trade for a shooter.

[DBMethos]

Something tells me this will be the least discussed trade deadline (at least Spurs-wise) in recent memory...

[tmtcsc]

I wonder if the Wizards would be willing to part with the dude in the slam dunk contest. I have absolutely no idea of his skill level but he certainly has the tools to be a great defender.

What would we be willing to give up ?

[lefty]

The Spurs won`t make a trade (duh)

[cheguevara]

Manu for Melo, would you do it?

[lefty]

Manu for Melo, would you do it?
hell no

[ShoogarBear]

Really, what are the needs?
1. A strong perimeter defender.
2. A big 5?
3. A backup point guard?

What is out there?
1. It definitely can't be anyone high-priced like Iguodala. Maybe a guy like Mbah a Moute.
2. Anyone better than Splitter, for whom they already can't find minutes?
3. Again, no realistic name springs to mind.

And what are they willing to give up?
If they aren't willing to talk Hill or Blair (or possibly Anderson), nobody's listening.

So yeah, there aren't a lot of 210 trade calls going on.

[lefty]

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Sources say NJ in talks w/Den to send 2 1st round picks to Den for Mozgov & either Gallinari, Chandler or Felton, if Melo traded to NYK

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[ElNono]

Wondering if Dallas is going to make a move to bolster their roster since Butler isn't coming back this season (seemingly)

[Bruno]

Minor one, meaning our 2011 1st round pick for a couple of 2nds from say New York?
Would love to get a good SF defensive player if possible as long as we don't give up much like say Quinn.

Minor as I don't think Spurs will trade one of Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, RJ, Blair, Neal, Hill, Dice, Bonner, Splitter and Anderson. It only remains Quinn, draft picks, rights to Euros and Cash. Spurs won't go far with that and it's far from sure that they are even interested to add another quality player given their huge depth.

The only case I see Spurs looking for a player is if they aren't confident about Anderson able to be back at a good level this year. Otherwise, Spurs' FO activity at the deadline could just be to wait behind the phone for a no-brainer offer.

[HarlemHeat37]

Realistically, there aren't any players that are available for the Spurs to pursue..the current roster may not ultimately be enough to win the title, but it's certainly enough to put them in contention, it's all up to whether they peak at the correct time..

A perimeter defender would be nice, but at whose expense?..the Spurs already have enough perimeter players..there aren't any perimeter defenders that can provide enough offense to fit this style, anyways, IMO..

A big man is pointless, since Splitter was just starting to show flashes of potential before he got hurt, and even he struggles to find PT..

The main focus for the Spurs at the deadline, will be the potential moves from their competition, primarily Dallas and LA..

The Lakers won't make any big moves IMO(in the sense, that they will move Bynum or Odom), but there's a chance that they can make a move to acquire the outside shooter that they desperately need, or maybe another big men for depth..

The Mavs are always a wildcard at the deadline, and they could make a move for a #2 option, although I wouldn't bet on it..

[hater]

Wondering if Dallas is going to make a move to bolster their roster since Butler isn't coming back this season (seemingly)

why would they? they practically have Isiah Thomas coming from the bench

[lefty]

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Carmelo reportedly will choose between Nets and Knicks today http://bit.ly/h0fnEV

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[ace3g]

I read somewhere Rasual Butler isn't getting playing time with the Clippers and might be traded. Would be nice to have one more SF/Shooter/defender; but other than that don't see much being done.

[Muser]

Gerald Wallace was reading that book with Timmy at Christmas...

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Dice/Bonner/Anderson/First rounder. Dice is bought out and returns to the Spurs in 30 days.

Doesn't McDyess have a $4M trade kicker? Would Charlotte want to take on that?

[Muser]

Dice/Bonner/Anderson/First rounder. Dice is bought out and returns to the Spurs in 30 days.

That would be so awesome. A first rounder from a top 2 team seeding wise isn't very appealing to a rebuilding team though.

[Darkwaters]

I read somewhere Rasual Butler isn't getting playing time with the Clippers and might be traded. Would be nice to have one more SF/Shooter/defender; but other than that don't see much being done.

I was the conductor on the Rasual Butler train this offseason. I'd love to get him but I don't see a trade that makes sense to get him.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

10% trade kicker. Too lazy to do the easy math.

Well in that case, I'd pull that trigger without thinking twice.

[lefty]

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We've updated our latest post to say the Nets have not given up on getting Melo. Or, they have. Whatever. http://bit.ly/fJXM9S

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Nets are not throwing in the towel. Then Knicks are bidding against themselves. Nets don't want that. No Knick writer will retweet that

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Report: Nets ending pursuit of Carmelo Anthony http://dlvr.it/HC2zj #PBT (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23PBT) #NBA (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23NBA)

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Source says it appears Nets are "throwing in the towel" on pursuit of Anthony.

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[Dr. Gonzo]

Melo drama?

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[Brazil]

The spurs have no possibility to get somebody worthy to be added for the POs so I think there will be 0 move. Three priorities till the POs should be IMO keep on monitoring PT, trying to develop Tiago and praising to get everybody healthy.

I think Denver is playing a dangerous game with Melo they could end with nothing

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Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax !


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[awktalk]

Splitter for Blatche. He's on the block in WAS and could help us win this year solidifying our frontcourt.

[baseline bum]

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Sources say NJ in talks w/Den to send 2 1st round picks to Den for Mozgov & either Gallinari, Chandler or Felton, if Melo traded to NYK

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What a steal for the Nets that would be. I don't know why Denver would want picks this year unless they're guaranteed to be top 5.

[benefactor]

The only player I'd really want it Rip Hamilton if the Pistons decide to buy him out. Otherwise the Spurs might as well just go with what they have.

[Mel_13]

What a steal for the Nets that would be. I don't know why Denver would want picks this year unless they're guaranteed to be top 5.

New Jersey owns protected 2012 first rounders from Houston (top 14 protected) and Golden State (top 7 protected).

[Mel_13]

Memphis Grizzlies sign former U of Memphis star Rodney Carney to a 10-day contract

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter_media.html#ixzz1EdrrcWQ6

[baseline bum]

New Jersey owns protected 2012 first rounders from Houston (top 14 protected) and Golden State (top 7 protected).

If they're 2012 picks that changes things entirely. I was thinking 2011.

[Mel_13]

How much does Stephen Jackson make?

Good site to bookmark:

http://www.shamsports.com/content/pages/data/salaries/bobcats.jsp

[Bruno]

Charlotte is a good potential trade partner for Spurs with Dominic McGuire and Derrick Brown. This is the kind of player they should target to fill the end of the bench.

[manufan10]

Y! Sports: Sources say Nuggets coach George Karl wants Knicks deal for Melo. http://yhoo.it/eJUjkL

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Spurs need a big man, maybe try and pry Nene away
from Denver if and when Melo is dealt

[DPG21920]

Spurs don't have the assets and they can't give up one of Manu/RJ/Tim/Parker to get him without creating another hole even larger somewhere else.

[Brazil]

Spurs need a big man, maybe try and pry Nene away
from Denver if and when Melo is dealt

Spurs have nothing that could interest Denver

[ajballer4]

Once the Melo deal gets done, a lot more deals will happen. Whether they are directly affecting by it or not, teams are waiting to see how it changes the landscape

[ace3g]

Celtics, Rockets discussing deal to send Battier to Boston. ESPN.com link: http://es.pn/eRWze8

[manufan10]

Celtics, Rockets discussing deal to send Battier to Boston. ESPN.com link: http://es.pn/eRWze8

Damn beat me to it. :depressed

:lol

[ShoogarBear]

Celtics, Rockets discussing deal to send Battier to Boston. ESPN.com link: http://es.pn/eRWze8

Can't figure out what Boston has that Houston could possibly want.

[ace3g]

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
Boston has long held interest in Shane Battier and HOU is motivated to move him. But BOS lack of assets makes it unlikely

[Mel_13]

ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
Boston has long held interest in Shane Battier and HOU is motivated to move him. But BOS lack of assets makes it unlikely

Exactly.

At least one or two of J O'Neal, Nate, Baby, or Perkins would have to go to Houston to make the numbers work. Don't see a mutually agreeable scenario there.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Melo is close to being dealt to Knicks, possibly tonight, a source tells Y! Sports.

[InRareForm]

Maybe the Celtics are hedging their bets with how bad the Lakers are playing with the frontcourt situation. Celtics may need more emphasis on some insurance now with perimeter/role players moreso than having the reserves of center.

[Ditty]

Nando De Colo and Viktor Sanikidze for Shane Battier :D

[Mel_13]

FWIW:


Carmelo Anthony traded to New York Knicks

The Carmelo Anthony trade saga is nearly over.

Indications are that a trade is imminent with the New York Knicks, with only minor details to be worked out before an agreement is reached, a league source said.

Anthony was not at the Nuggets' practice as they resumed workouts following the All-Star break.

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_17443219

[ShoogarBear]

Be funny if the Celtics traded Shaq, though.

[ohmwrecker]

This is a good waste of 7-10 minutes:

http://www.nba-trade-rumors.com/

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Dallas, Denver and New Jersey have discussed three-way that would land Harris with Mavs and Felton and Mozgov with Nets, source says.

[benefactor]

Charlotte is a good potential trade partner for Spurs with Dominic McGuire and Derrick Brown. This is the kind of player they should target to fill the end of the bench.
Derrick Brown...:tu

[mando6599]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Dallas, Denver and New Jersey have discussed three-way that would land Harris with Mavs and Felton and Mozgov with Nets, source says.

Wouldn't Devin Harris be considered an older Roddy? These 2 players seem redundant to me, anyway, anyway.

[Ice009]

Alright, I want to ask Spurs fans do you think we should be looking to trade Bonner?

Does anyone think he will be a big part of the playoff rotation? Usually the top teams play very good defense and are fast and aggressive defensively on Bonner and don't let him take threes. Is he going to be useful in the playoffs or a hindrance with this lack of rebounding and defense?

Those that are taking about trading Dice don't you think that would piss him off? I don't think he'd like it if we did that to him. It's a good option, but would Dice go for it if we needed his salary in a trade? Would the league allow it?

[mando6599]

Dice won't be traded, imo. Bonner, possibly, but also doubt it.

[Ice009]

Dice won't be traded, imo. Bonner, possibly, but also doubt it.

What's your opinion on Bonner being a contributor in the playoffs?

[slick'81]

what's your opinion on bonner being a contributor in the playoffs?


pray history doesnt repeat itself

[FilSpursFan]

Why tweak, its not broken..

[Mel_13]

What's your opinion on Bonner being a contributor in the playoffs?

I'm in favor of Bonner contributing this year.

[Ice009]

I'm in favor of Bonner contributing this year.

OK, so that is at least one person that thinks he can contribute. lol just to get this right Mel you are talking about him contributing to the Spurs, not the other team right?

Having said that do you think we should trade him if we can get better by it?


Why tweak, its not broken..

Problem is that's been broken in the playoffs two years in a row. What has Pop been saying all the time this season? What we've done now up until now doesn't mean shit. So you have to decide if you think Bonner will step up in the playoffs this time. That's what will mean something.

[FilSpursFan]

I'm in favor of Bonner contributing this year.

Bonner is :tu

[jjktkk]

i'm in favor of bonner contributing this year.

+1

[Mel_13]

OK, so that is at least one person that thinks he can contribute. lol just to get this right Mel you are talking about him contributing to the Spurs, not the other team right?

I didn't predict that he would contribute. I expressed a preference for it. You know, as opposed to not contributing.

[Chieflion]

I didn't predict that he would contribute. I expressed a preference for it. You know, as opposed to not contributing.

:lmao

[Ice009]

I didn't predict that he would contribute. I expressed a preference for it. You know, as opposed to not contributing.

OK so you don't feel too confident in him contributing, gotcha.

[Mel_13]

OK so you don't feel too confident in him contributing, gotcha.

I'm confident that he'll be in the playoff rotation. I want the Spurs to win. So I'll be pulling for Matt.

[Ice009]

I'm confident that he'll be in the playoff rotation. I want the Spurs to win. So I'll be pulling for Matt.

Yeah I will be too if it comes down to that.

[Mugen]

i'm much more confident in a guy like Neal to step up in the playoffs than someone like Bonner.

i hope Bonner does well because he's going to get the minutes but i think he'll regress like always.

[Agloco]

FWIW:


Carmelo Anthony traded to New York Knicks

The Carmelo Anthony trade saga is nearly over.

Indications are that a trade is imminent with the New York Knicks, with only minor details to be worked out before an agreement is reached, a league source said.

Anthony was not at the Nuggets' practice as they resumed workouts following the All-Star break.

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_17443219

This link now confirms that Melo has been traded.


"The Carmelo Anthony trade saga is finally over.

The Nuggets traded Melo to the New York Knicks tonight, a league source said. Denver gets Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors' 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash.

Anthony will go to New York, along with Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman."



Also on NBA.com

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/02/21/carmelo-anthony-traded-to-new-york/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

that's a lot of scrubs knicks are getting :rollin

[L.I.T]

My pipe dream is Nene.

[xmas1997]

All it takes is one time contributing and everyone will love him, so I am for Bonner staying unless we get a bite from another team that we just can't resist, and that is unlikely.

[DPG21920]

Not unless the Spurs trade all of McDyess/Bonner/Splitter.

If that is all it took to get Nene, I do that fo sho.

[L.I.T]

Not unless the Spurs trade all of McDyess/Bonner/Splitter.

Knowing that Dice would likely get bought out and return, I'd imagine that would be a deal the Spurs would do after a little thinking. Though, the Spurs would probably have to throw in a first round pick.

Eh, pipe dream.

[EricB]

Theres no guarantee they would buy him out.

[DPG21920]

Even if not, I still do it.

[xmas1997]

I thought Dyess had a hefty trade kicker that pretty much eliminates him from most trades.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I love Nene for us. That would be a no-brainer. But it won't happen.

Why would the Nuggets offload the guy who is now probably their best and most consistent player (although not a guy who can carry you scoring-wise)?

[EricB]

Even if not, I still do it.

Yeah rolling with three bigs would be a smart thing to do.

[L.I.T]

Theres no guarantee they would buy him out.

Prefaced my pipe dream scenario by saying "Knowing".

[Bruno]

Given the circumstances, Denver did a damn great job with Melo. Props to them.

The situation doesn't look good on the James Anderson front and it's problematic. The biggest perimeter player Spurs have on the bench is Gary Neal. It isn't a comfortable situation for a team with championship aspirations.

Spurs should really consider doing a trade for a SF. Here is a list of realistic targets that can be get with Quinn's salary and/or who are paid the minimum:
Dominic McGuire
Derrick Brown
Joey Graham
Tracy Mcgrady
Reggie Williams
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Stephen Graham
Quinton Ross
Quincy Pondexter
Bill Walker
Donte Greene
Sonny Weems

Off course, Spurs will need to add a little something depending on the level of the player. To get the best ones, it will take a first round pick but some could be off the market.

[ohmwrecker]

I think Denver would prefer to keep Nene, but even if they were looking to move him, the wouldn't want what the Spurs have to offer. I think if the Spurs do anything, they will make a small move for a player the caliber of what's on Bruno's list. Add Mbah a Moute to that list for me.

[Obstructed_View]

Denver has quite a logjam of size at the moment. They wouldn't want Dice, Bonner or Splitter.

[robot89]

My pipe dream is Gallo.

[Obstructed_View]

My pipe dream is Gallo.

Ernest or Julio?

[ElNono]

Ernest or Julio?

Jerry

[Russ]

All quiet on the Spurs trade front. No need for the Spurs to make a trade with their record.

Or, as John Wayne used to say when riding through Indian country, "It's quiet, too quiet."

[xmas1997]

Mcgrady would be nice, so would Greene.

[benefactor]

McGrady is actually playing pretty good basketball this year and has yet to miss a game with an injury...and despite the whole "never won a playoff series" stuff he has raised his level of play in every post season he's played in. He'd be great backing up RJ.

That said, he's not going anywhere unless he asks the Pistons to trade him. He has started almost every game for them since the first of the year and they seem to like him there.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Hornets have been shopping guard Marcus Thornton for a first round pick, sources tell Y!. Nets amongst interested teams.

[8FOR!3]

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Hornets have been shopping guard Marcus Thornton for a first round pick, sources tell Y!. Nets amongst interested teams.

Nice. Who needs Marcus Thornton when you have Marco Belinelli? :lol

[Srupsog]

What the spurs could use is:

1) Athletic SF/SG with some size
2) Athletic PF/C that can guard Mobile posts like Odom and Dirk, and block some shots when he needs to.

I doubt the spurs make any trades, but if the spurs are to add to their roster, look for it to happen after the trade deadline, when players are being bought out, it's probably more financially feasible for the spurs and usually those players being bought out are looking to join a Title Contender which the spurs are.

Here are some Players being rumored to seek a buy-out:

Rip Hamilton
Joel Pryzibilla
Troy Murphy

.... Just to name a few

[Rummpd]

When the Spurs FO is totally quiet the chance of some kind of move is the highest - i believe the Spurs may pull a minor one out of the hat yet.

[DesignatedT]

Blazers looking to trade Camby but the dude makes 9 mil/year. why the fuck did they give him that kind of money.

[coyotes_geek]

Blazers looking to trade Camby but the dude makes 9 mil/year. why the fuck did they give him that kind of money.

I think he's still playing under the contract Denver gave him however many years ago.

[DesignatedT]

I like Camby but that's still too much $ for a 36 year old center with prior health problems especially for a backup.

[Obstructed_View]

I think he's still playing under the contract Denver gave him however many years ago.

I believe he signed an extension with Portland last year.

[bus driver]

the spurs need nobody


i would like the spurs to trade for......wait for it, wait for it........ACTION JACKSON!

[UnWantedTheory]

Jerry
Jerry Callo...with a C. Jerry Gallo is dead.

[SenorSpur]

Given the circumstances, Denver did a damn great job with Melo. Props to them.

The situation doesn't look good on the James Anderson front and it's problematic. The biggest perimeter player Spurs have on the bench is Gary Neal. It isn't a comfortable situation for a team with championship aspirations.

Spurs should really consider doing a trade for a SF. Here is a list of realistic targets that can be get with Quinn's salary and/or who are paid the minimum:
Dominic McGuire
Derrick Brown
Joey Graham
Tracy Mcgrady
Reggie Williams
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Stephen Graham
Quinton Ross
Quincy Pondexter
Bill Walker
Donte Greene
Sonny Weems

Off course, Spurs will need to add a little something depending on the level of the player. To get the best ones, it will take a first round pick but some could be off the market.

I would add Corey Brewer onto this target list. Of course, the Knicks just acquired him from the Wolves, in an afterthought trade to the larger one. I doubt that he could be dealt again so soon or if the Knicks would even want to part with him for, say a first-round pick? However IIRC, I do believe he has an expiring contract, so he could be had over the offseason.

[Obstructed_View]

Jerry Callo...with a C. Jerry Gallo is dead.

That's what I was thinking. :lol

[ajballer4]

Bulls have traded James Johnson to the Raptors for a 2011 first round pick acquired from the Heat.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6148430

[LakerHater]

So the wHornets are shoppin Thorton??

[UnWantedTheory]

That's what I was thinking. :lol

PMjwiP29cg4

[Spurs Brazil]

SpearsNBAYahoo Hawks considering trading guard Jeff Teague and swingman Maurice Evans to Cleveland for guards Ramon Sessions and Manny Harris, source said.

[DPG21920]

Spurs need a SF. Legit one.

[DesignatedT]

Spurs need a SF. Legit one.

You don't think RJ is legit? Or do you mean off the bench.

[UnWantedTheory]

^ I think he meant one off the bench. At least he should have imo.

[Mugen]

Luc Mbah a Moute would be a perfect pickup. Perimeter D is our biggest need right now and he's one of the best at his position.

doubt that Mil would take Quinn/1st Rounder or rights to Nando for him because he seems like a Skiles type guy but he'd be a great addition.

[Bruno]

I would add Corey Brewer onto this target list. Of course, the Knicks just acquired him from the Wolves, in an afterthought trade to the larger one. I doubt that he could be dealt again so soon or if the Knicks would even want to part with him for, say a first-round pick? However IIRC, I do believe he has an expiring contract, so he could be had over the offseason.

I've limited the list to players whose salary was low enough that they could be acquired with Quinn or the minimum salary exception. Brewer salary is $3.7M. If Spurs want to get him they will need to trade a player like Splitter or Bonner to match salaries.

[DPG21920]

You don't think RJ is legit? Or do you mean off the bench.

RJ is fine. They need a back up.

[Vito Corleone]

You people have crappy pipe dreams.

Sincerely I wish we could trade for Kevin Durrant.

[Maddog]

You people have crappy pipe dreams.

Sincerely I wish we could trade for Kevin Durrant.

Wish?
Why not?
Contracts not terrible. Playing well - not sure he's the defensive stopper we all wish.

[Russ]

If no trade happens, either Splitter or Anderson (or both) may have to step up IMO.

In fact, I can't believe how good the Spurs have been thus far with virtually no contribution from either of those two. Not in a million years would I have believed it.

[LakerHater]

Nuggets join Thunder in teams interesting in Grizz center Hasheem Thabeet, sources say.

Why arent the Spurs even testing the waters with this one?

[FeZZy]

Who would want Quinn?!?!? quit smoking

[Warlord23]

Why arent the Spurs even testing the waters with this one?

Thabeet is getting about 8 minutes a game and doing nothing noteworthy on the court. There's no chance he gets any kind of playing time on a Pop team.

[LakerHater]

Thabeet is getting about 8 minutes a game and doing nothing noteworthy on the court. There's no chance he gets any kind of playing time on a Pop team.
I think he could thrive in Pop's system!!

[SenorSpur]

I've limited the list to players whose salary was low enough that they could be acquired with Quinn or the minimum salary exception. Brewer salary is $3.7M. If Spurs want to get him they will need to trade a player like Splitter or Bonner to match salaries.

Gotcha.

Still, he'll be free this summer, so if the Spurs do like him, perhaps they'll have a shot at him then.

[EricB]

Why arent the Spurs even testing the waters with this one?


Because he sucks?

[EricB]

TRACY MCGRADY!!?!?!? :lmao

[rick1991]

Al thornton??? He is sitting on the wizards bench not getting any minutes. He is making less than 3 million in the final year of his contract. He has some size and is athletic. Plays the three and would be greatful of the winning environment. Send James Anderson and Chris Quinn. Thornton has a higher window than J.A.

[lmbebo]

Al thornton??? He is sitting on the wizards bench not getting any minutes. He is making less than 3 million in the final year of his contract. He has some size and is athletic. Plays the three and would be greatful of the winning environment. Send James Anderson and Chris Quinn. Thornton has a higher window than J.A.

Doesn't thorton have a low BB iq?

[DesignatedT]

Why arent the Spurs even testing the waters with this one?

who says we aren't? the media?

[EricB]

Al thornton??? He is sitting on the wizards bench not getting any minutes. He is making less than 3 million in the final year of his contract. He has some size and is athletic. Plays the three and would be greatful of the winning environment. Send James Anderson and Chris Quinn. Thornton has a higher window than J.A.

He's also a cancer and dumber than a brick.

If he can't play for Washington, how does he crack the rotation?

Please.

[Bruno]

Bulls have traded James Johnson to the Raptors for a 2011 first round pick acquired from the Heat.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6148430

This trade shows how little value late 2011 first round picks have and Spurs' pick is even worse than Miami's pick. If Spurs are looking to high a quality player, their 2012 first round pick would be way more attractive than their 2011's one.

[rick1991]

He's also a cancer and dumber than a brick.

If he can't play for Washington, how does he crack the rotation?

Please.



Well it doesnt help to be in a losing environment your entire career. Lets see how he plays in a winning environment. Obviously the reward is much greater than the risk. The championship window is small and players like Thornton can make all the difference in a 7 game series. The back-up three is very much needed and Thornton would fill that void at only $3 million. Reasonable price for a player of his caliber.

[ChuckD]

Al thornton??? He is sitting on the wizards bench not getting any minutes. He is making less than 3 million in the final year of his contract. He has some size and is athletic. Plays the three and would be greatful of the winning environment. Send James Anderson and Chris Quinn. Thornton has a higher window than J.A.

If he has a higher window than JA, why is he not playing on a scrub team, and JA played 17 minutes on a contender when healthy?

[DesignatedT]

This years draft class is very weak. Kind of surprised me to hear that N.O wanted to get rid of Thornton for just a 2011 1st rounder.

[UnWantedTheory]

Al thornton??? He is sitting on the wizards bench not getting any minutes. He is making less than 3 million in the final year of his contract. He has some size and is athletic. Plays the three and would be greatful of the winning environment. Send James Anderson and Chris Quinn. Thornton has a higher window than J.A.
How so?

[rick1991]

If he has a higher window than JA, why is he not playing on a scrub team, and JA played 17 minutes on a contender when healthy?


Its just an unfortunate situation in Washington. Al Thornton played well upon arriving in DC and he played well for the Clippers. I just think he is a prime candidate for the back-up 3. Right now he is more NBA ready than J.A. and is way more talented than Novak. It may be risky in trading J.A. but this may be the last chance for TD to get the championship so we need an athletic, NBA ready small forward.

[UnWantedTheory]

I still wouldn't trade JA for Al.

[rick1991]

How so?


Look at the stats:
07-08 12.7 pts 4.5 reb
08-09 16.8 pts 5.2 reb
09-10 10-11 pts 4-5 reb



And he is still only 27!

[UnWantedTheory]

I still do not see how Al has a higher ceiling than 22 year old JA. He might be able to contribute more to this years team if he wasn't a knucklehead, but I don't think he has a higher ceiling.

[Pistons < Spurs]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Golden State and New Jersey near agreement to trade Dan Gadzuric and Brandan Wright for Troy Murphy and 2012 second rounder, sources tell Y!

There's still discussions that could expand deal to include Devin Harris and 3rd team - possibly Dallas or Portland - but NJ-GSW part solid.

If G-State completes deal for Murphy, it's expected he'll get bought out and become a free agent. Then? Orlando, Dallas, Boston, Miami etc.

[lefty]

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Deal scheduled to be finalized tomorrow but discussions as of tonight had Landry -- held out of SAC's game at MIA -- for Thornton/Andersen

4 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/40250673215836160) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)


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Sacramento and New Orleans closing in on deal that would send Carl Landry to Hornets for Marcus Thornton and David Andersen

8 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/40249608760340480) (http://twitter.com/#)[URL="http://twitter.com/#"] (http://twitter.com/#)

[lmbebo]

I guess they want insurance for David west. Wonder why he's not pushing to get traded out

[Ice009]

That is a good trade for NO. Why would Sac want that trade? Couldn't they get someone better for Landry?

[tdunk21]

This years draft class is very weak. Kind of surprised me to hear that N.O wanted to get rid of Thornton for just a 2011 1st rounder.

http://twitter.com/#!/spearsnbayahoo


Source says Hornets not shopping guard Marcus Thornton, but are being offered picks for him.

[ajballer4]

Sac has a lot of frontcourt depth now, which, unfortunately for them, just made them get Thornton and Andersen for Kevin Martin. Seems like a terrible move now. Makes NO have a great frontcourt

[lefty]

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RT @espn_macmahon (http://twitter.com/espn_macmahon): Jason Terry doesn't want Devin Harris deal: "Making move now doesn’t make sense." @gac1033 (http://twitter.com/gac1033) Podcast: http://es.pn/fzrlb8

12 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/40263822765854720) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)[URL="http://twitter.com/#"] (http://twitter.com/#)

[EricB]

Better matchup for the Spurs vs NO now. Thornton killed em, now he's gone from that bench.

Strange move by NO.

[lefty]

Better matchup for the Spurs vs NO now. Thornton killed em, now he's gone from that bench.

Strange move by NO.
Uhoh

Will the NBA Hornets trade Landry or West to the Lakers ????

[CGD]

Better matchup for the Spurs vs NO now. Thornton killed em, now he's gone from that bench.

Strange move by NO.

Not that strange since Landy's deal expires after this season. He's a good rental for them.

[CGD]

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RT @espn_macmahon (http://twitter.com/espn_macmahon): Jason Terry doesn't want Devin Harris deal: "Making move now doesn’t make sense." @gac1033 (http://twitter.com/gac1033) Podcast: http://es.pn/fzrlb8

12 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/40263822765854720) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)[URL="http://twitter.com/#"] (http://twitter.com/#)

Not sure what to think of the potential Harris to Mavs proposed trade. On the one hand Harris use to defend Parker quite well, but on the other, to accomodate Harris the Mavs would have to play a backcourt rotation of lot of small guards.

Considering the way he's been playing lately and seeing another player added to the PG/SG depth chart, no wonder Terry made the above comment!

[DesignatedT]

Miami shopping Mike Miller already....

Splitter + Quinn + First rounder for Mike ??? :lol

[EricB]

The reason they are shopping him is because he stinks.

As I said last summer.

[angelbelow]

Thornton has fallen off quite a bit. He is more inconsistent than he was as a rookie and seems to have regressed in maturity. I believe that's a big reason why hes being shopped and failed to earn playing time this year.

[cutewizard]

who else can we get guys??

i wonder if the FO is still thinking the way we think

of course, we are just fans

but we want the nba title

[cutewizard]

the Spurs definitely need one more player, someone who could help in the frontline

[cutewizard]

the Spurs cannot be complacent,

we cannot sit on our laurels...

fortune is a fickle lady, one injury and its all gone man

WE NEED AN ADDITION

PLUS WE NEET KAPITAN TIAGO AND THE MATRIX TO STEP IT UP

my God, this is truly our last chance, lets not waste it

[cutewizard]

isnt it that 15 players are allowed in the playoffs??

correct me if im wrong guys

so we can add two more right??

a frontliner and an additional defender

[TD 21]

The Spurs are fine. All they need is a veteran SF, who can be an insurance policy, a la Quinn at PG. Also, they don't have trade assets (since, short of it being a no brainer type trade, I can't imagine any of their top eleven players being available).

Their deadline acquisitions are already on the team: Splitter and Anderson. Splitter is the additional big and Anderson is the additional wing that so many clamor for. They're better than what the Spurs could do trade-wise and even if they could slightly upgrade either for this season, it's not worth creating another hole elsewhere, risking upsetting team chemistry and giving up two guys who could potentially help them this season and definitely help them beyond this season.

[Obstructed_View]

Dice and Splitter combine to make a pretty decent backup center and there's no reason not to expect improvment from both of them going forward. Not sure how center is a need at this point.

[BoricuaCJA]

We just need a backup defensive SF. I don't think we need a big at all unless of an injury but then again we still have Splitter for that.

[EricB]

Deron Williams going to the NETS!

Favors Harris and 2 first rOunders to Utah.

Great trade by Utah IMO.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Deron Williams going to the NETS!

Favors Harris and 2 first rOunders to Utah.

Great trade by Utah IMO.

Is Adrian Wojnarowski the most clued in NBA reporter or what? !! No one else has a clue about the deal and he was the first to break it.. Yet again.

[tdunk21]

Deron Williams going to the NETS!

Favors Harris and 2 first rOunders to Utah.

Great trade by Utah IMO.

why does utah need favors when they have millsap? unless they want to trade millsap....

[tdunk21]

Is Adrian Wojnarowski the most clued in NBA reporter or what? !! No one else has a clue about the deal and he was the first to break it.. Yet again.

yes he is somewhat better than others.....

[rjv]

so much for harris to dallas

[Bruno]

It' amazing how the west has weaken in less than a year.

Utah has lost Boozer, Williams and Sloan.
Roy and Oden are done for Portland.
Denver has traded Melo.
Phoenix has lost Stoudamire and Richardson.

4 of the 8 last playoffs teams are significantly weaker than last year. Only 4 teams (Lakers, Spurs, Mavs and Thunder) are legit. If these 4 teams keep the 4th first spots, they should have a relatively easy first playoffs round.

[ace3g]

Bobcats pushing a Gerald Wallace trade to Cavs? http://es.pn/fsoGW2

[rjv]

It' amazing how the west has weaken in less than a year.

Utah has lost Boozer, Williams and Sloan.
Roy and Oden are done for Portland.
Denver has traded Melo.
Phoenix has lost Stoudamire and Richardson.

4 of the 8 last playoffs teams are significantly weaker than last year. Only 4 teams (Lakers, Spurs, Mavs and Thunder) are legit. If these 4 teams keep the 4th first spots, they should have a relatively easy first playoffs round.

i still think portland can be a pain to someone. aldridge has had an emergent season.

[moisaenz]

Regardless of the record, I think the front office is thinking of three things:

Should they give more minutes to Splitter so he can develop more before the playoffs??

Should they forget about splitter and think of him as a summer project a la RJ, try to go to the playoffs with the same rotation???

Or still make splitter a summer project, try to get another big for those tough matchups in the playoffs????

[ace3g]

Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich close to being dealt to the Hawks in multi-player trade, source tells Y! Sports.

[Spurs Brazil]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Wiz agree 2 trade G Kirk Hinrich & C Hilton Armstrong to ATL for G Mike Bibby, F Mo Evans, G Jordan Crawford & a No. 1 pick, sources tell Y

[ajballer4]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Wiz agree 2 trade G Kirk Hinrich & C Hilton Armstrong to ATL for G Mike Bibby, F Mo Evans, G Jordan Crawford & a No. 1 pick, sources tell Y

Kirk isnt worth all that, but ATL really does need a PG

[Drewlius]

UPDATE: According to sources of CBS Sports' Ken Berger, Wallace is heading to Portland.

"Package for Wallace believed to be centered around Andre Miller," he added. "Marcus Camby was discussed, but he might retire rather than report to Charlotte."

ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard is calling the talks between the teams "serious" at this juncture.

[lefty]

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**NBA HOT RUMOR** Source: Grizzlies are engaged with 3 teams - OJ Mayo & Randolph (1 Or Both) will most likely be gone be4 deadline



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Charlotte-Portland talks for Gerald Wallace cooling, sources say. 'Cats pulling back, with one source suggesting MJ's getting cold feet.

[edgar]

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**NBA HOT RUMOR** Source: Grizzlies are engaged with 3 teams - OJ Mayo & Randolph (1 Or Both) will most likely be gone be4 deadline



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Charlotte-Portland talks for Gerald Wallace cooling, sources say. 'Cats pulling back, with one source suggesting MJ's getting cold feet.


Is one of the teams us?? Haha jk

[EricB]

The Grizzlies are tied for 8th.

Of course they want to blow the team up.

Contract them please.

[Thompson]

**NBA HOT RUMOR** Source: Grizzlies are engaged with 3 teams - OJ Mayo & Randolph (1 Or Both) will most likely be gone be4 deadline



Sounds like someone's got their eye on Luke Walton...

[Spursfanfromafar]

More "weight" to the East - Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports that Burly Davis of the Clippers has been traded to the miserably thin Cavaliers in exchange of Mo Williams, who farcically considered retirement post the Decision.

[UnWantedTheory]

More "weight" to the East - Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports that Burly Davis of the Clippers has been traded to the miserably thin Cavaliers in exchange of Mo Williams, who farcically considered retirement post the Decision.
:lol

[Spursfanfromafar]

More "weight" to the East - Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports that Burly Davis of the Clippers has been traded to the miserably thin Cavaliers in exchange of Mo Williams, who farcically considered retirement post the Decision.

Apparently Jamario Moon has been added to the Clips with the loss of an unprotected pick from the Clips to the Cavs.

[Buddy Holly]

Would you do this trade... if Antonio was waived and came back to the Spurs.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7189/tradeo.png

[Gregzilla]

Would you do this trade... if Antonio was waived and came back to the Spurs.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7189/tradeo.png

yes, I would. Seems plausible. Def dice has to come back though...I like this trade, good one.

[Mel_13]

Cleveland traded Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to the Clippers for Baron Davis and a 2011 first round pick.

Moon will now join Rasual Butler as experienced SFs on expiring contracts who aren't going to get any minutes with the Clips. Both will be good buyout candidates after the deadline passes tomorrow.

[Splits]

I really hope the Spurs don't move Tiago. There must be such great temptation, but the kid is going to be a star in this league.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I really hope the Spurs don't move Tiago. There must be such great temptation, but the kid is going to be a star in this league.

The Spurs have the best front-office in the league. They will not just throw away a talented and defensive minded big man just like that..

[benefactor]

Cleveland traded Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to the Clippers for Baron Davis and a 2011 first round pick.

Moon will now join Rasual Butler as experienced SFs on expiring contracts who aren't going to get any minutes with the Clips. Both will be good buyout candidates after the deadline passes tomorrow.
:tu

Butler would be great. I can't see why the Clips would keep him until the end of the year when he has only played in 10 games since Christmas.

One of Moon of Butler almost has to go. It's pretty pointless to keep 4 SF's on their roster...especially with Gomes and Aminu basically getting all the minutes at that spot.

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Rockets-Grizzlies discussions on Battier-for-Thabeet plus pick, reported by Commercial-Appeal, "definitely has legs," source in talks says.

---

Would be funny to see Battier back with the team that drafted him in 2001

[SenorSpur]

Would you do this trade... if Antonio was waived and came back to the Spurs.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7189/tradeo.png

A trade for

1. An older, injury-prone center (Camby), who is threatening retirement, if traded.

2. A talented, international player (Fernandez), who has a well-documented history of erratic, wild-ass play. A SG who probably still wishes to go back to Spain.

With that said, the first question I would ask is why?

First off, I don't propose any trade that would include giving up Splitter, an unknown quantity, with tons of potential. However, if we're going propose any type of trade with the Blazers, the players to target would be Nic Batum and Joel Pryzbilla - which the Blazers probably would never do.

If Splitter is to be sacrificed, those are the only conversations worth having with the Blazers. Even if the Blazers are finally willing to part ways with Greg Oden, the potential of an Oden/Batum acquisition would be worth consideration and a long conversation.

I've not worked the proposal in the trade machine, but I'd have to imagine such a deal would involve giving up, not only Splitter, but also a player like Hill, along with some draft considerations. Furthermore, I would suggest that any trade involving Oden should include some protection incentives, to mitigate the future risk stemming from his long injury history.

[coyotes_geek]

I like how everyone just automatically assumes that some other team wants to trade for Dice so that they can buy him out so that he can rejoin us.

[Mel_13]

Everyone present and accounted for at spurs practice this morning. FWIW.

Quick prediction: If Spurs do make move (either by trade or buyout), it won't put them in the luxury tax.

http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN

Jeff with the bold prediction.

[tdunk21]

Everyone present and accounted for at spurs practice this morning. FWIW.

Quick prediction: If Spurs do make move (either by trade or buyout), it won't put them in the luxury tax.

http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN

Jeff with the bold prediction.

lol

[bigdog]

I doubt Spurs do anything. Maybe pick up a guy off waivers but that's it.

[ace3g]

No deal yet struck but Cavs/Warriors talking all way to buzzer on deal that could send Jamison back to Oaktown. Link: http://es.pn/h2NIac

[benefactor]

Everyone present and accounted for at spurs practice this morning. FWIW.

Quick prediction: If Spurs do make move (either by trade or buyout), it won't put them in the luxury tax.

http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN

Jeff with the bold prediction.
lol intellectual property

[ace3g]

Boston has agreed to send Kendrick Perkins to OKC for package that includes Jeff Green, sources tell Y!

[lefty]

Boston has agreed to send Kendrick Perkins to OKC for package that includes Jeff Green, sources tell Y!
I like Jeff Green, but it's a bad move for both teams IMHO

[ace3g]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Houston has traded Shane Battier to Memphis for Thabeet and a first-round pick, source tells Y!

[ace3g]

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Also = OJ Mayo might be traded to Indiana Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a 1st Rd pick - (oh geez)

[SenorSpur]

Boston has agreed to send Kendrick Perkins to OKC for package that includes Jeff Green, sources tell Y!

Makes no sense for either team.

Perhaps OKC management is upset at Green for taking that potential game-tying shot, with as much as 7 secs on the clock in last night's game versus the Spurs?

[lefty]

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Also = OJ Mayo might be traded to Indiana Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a 1st Rd pick - (oh geez)
Wut?

Memphis :lol

[coyotes_geek]

Boston has agreed to send Kendrick Perkins to OKC for package that includes Jeff Green, sources tell Y!

WTF?

Boston, are you sure you want to depend on Shaq that much?

[coyotes_geek]

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by johnhollinger
Also = OJ Mayo might be traded to Indiana Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a 1st Rd pick - (oh geez)

OJ Mayo's issues must be a lot worse than we all know if Josh McRoberts and a 1st is all that Memphis can get for him.

[lefty]

WTF?

Boston, are you sure you want to depend on Shaq that much?
The worst part is that they also included Robinson in the deal

I hope for Doc that Rondo has magically improved his outside shooting :lol

[coyotes_geek]

Houston just pulled off a nice deal. Aaron Brooks to Phoenix for Dragic + 1st.

[timtonymanu]

What the hell with that trade, Boston?

Boston's "undefeated" starting 5 is no more.

Brooks to Phoenix. Who comes off the bench? Him or Nash?

Battier to Memphis for Thabeet. Meh.

[Spurfect21]

Wow!!! Boston is fuckin up! Perkins was a beast and enforcer for them!

[Spurs Brazil]

Boston has agreed to send Kendrick Perkins to OKC for package that includes Jeff Green, sources tell Y!

Great trade for OKC

[SenorSpur]

Wow!!! Boston is fuckin up! Perkins was a beast and enforcer for them!

Can't understand this at all.

[tdunk21]

i hate facing the thunder now that they have perkins....

[benefactor]

Stupid trade by Boston.

In other news...lol Sham.

Traded Kevin Love for O.J. Mayo, draft Hasheem Thabeet over Tyreke Evans, dump both for mediocre firsts in terrible draft. Like it.

[Spurfect21]

Perkins was an under rated part of what made Boston "scary". He beasted for them last year and they are probably defending champs had he not gone down game 7. Jeff Green is soft and Kristic is..well, Kristic. Lol. Makes them an easier team to beat IMO.

[Gregzilla]

i hate facing the thunder now that they have perkins....

they have nazr mohammed now too. Talk about beefing up your frontcourt.

[SenorSpur]

I think the C's just compromised their championship hopes.

[cd98]

Boston beat us already without Perkins.

OKC looks like it will be tough. Just when the West was looking easier.

[SenorSpur]

Boston beat us already without Perkins.

OKC looks like it will be tough. Just when the West was looking easier.

From the Thunder's POV, I can see why they did it. Perkins is certainly a better big than Krstic. I guess Cole Aldrich is still way too raw.

[it's me]

What the hell with that trade, Boston?

Boston's "undefeated" starting 5 is no more.

Brooks to Phoenix. Who comes off the bench? Him or Nash?

Battier to Memphis for Thabeet. Meh.

The question is who will defend at PG? lol

[ajballer4]

I think it makes Boston better personally. Looks like im in the minority though

[Spurfect21]

Guarantee that game last night was the icing on the cake for OKC to pull the trigger on this. Had they had Perkins and Nazr last night it would've been a much tougher game for us, cuz Tony would've been on his ass alot more with that beast Perkins underneath...

[wontstartdumbthreads]

i think the c's just compromised their championship hopes.

+1.

[Budkin]

Holy Crap WTF is Boston doing? Missing Perkins is the main reason they lost Game 7 last year. This is great news for us!

[Gregzilla]

Joe Pryz got sent to charlotte, 7 footers are moving like crazy. Fuck, we needed one

[SenorSpur]

Guarantee that game last night was the icing on the cake for OKC to pull the trigger on this. Had they had Perkins and Nazr last night it would've been a much tougher game for us, cuz Tony would've been on his ass alot more with that beast Perkins underneath...

I'm sure Sam Presti has had this on his mind for a while, but I doubt last night's game, versus the Spurs, was the tipping point. Hell, the Thunder outboarded the Spurs by a wide margin.

[ajballer4]

Guarantee that game last night was the icing on the cake for OKC to pull the trigger on this. Had they had Perkins and Nazr last night it would've been a much tougher game for us, cuz Tony would've been on his ass alot more with that beast Perkins underneath...

When did Nazr get traded to OKC?

[coyotes_geek]

Anybody have a clue what Boston thinks Jeff Green gives them that they didn't have?

[Bruno]

Anybody have a clue what Boston thinks Jeff Green gives them that they didn't have?

A backup SF.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Anybody have a clue what Boston thinks Jeff Green gives them that they didn't have?

Pefect name for a Celtic?

[Blackjack]

Houston just pulled off a nice deal. Aaron Brooks to Phoenix for Dragic + 1st.

The Dragon? Nash's successor?

For Chris Rock???

And, wow, Ainge. Wow . . .

[Warlord23]

I'm sure Sam Presti has had this on his mind for a while, but I doubt last night's game, versus the Spurs, was the tipping point. Hell, the Thunder outboarded the Spurs by a wide margin.

True, but the bottom line is that this makes their frontline more difficult to deal with.

Perkins / Ibaka / Nazr / Collison vs Duncan / Dice / Blair / Bonner

[Cane]

Guarantee that game last night was the icing on the cake for OKC to pull the trigger on this. Had they had Perkins and Nazr last night it would've been a much tougher game for us, cuz Tony would've been on his ass alot more with that beast Perkins underneath...

Don't forget that Jeff Green also made some terrible decisions in the 4th quarter, specifically jacking up that pivotal 3-point attempt with 5 seconds left on the clock.

It seems like Boston is making bad decisions and OKC is only getting stronger unless there's something up with Perkin's health.

[coyotes_geek]

A backup SF.

I guess.

Now they need a backup PG and a miracle that Shaq can anchor their frontcourt for the rest of the season + playoffs.

[Bruno]

The Thunder/Celtics trade is a good news for Spurs. Green was a match-up nightmare for Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

This has to be the most active trade deadline since 2008.

[Gagnrath]

I think Perkins is alot more hurt than what people would like to believe, he's tweaked that bad knee a couple of times allready since coming back. I think Boston figures that the ONeals have the center spot covered in the playoffs with big baby.

Does anyone have any idea's what it would take for the Spurs to get Shawne Williams out of the Knicks, decent player that has made a couple of dumb moves and is redeeming himself would go great here, especially since he's athletic and would fill in great at the back-up sf position.

[Blackjack]

It's actually a great move for Green. He's an ideal 6th Man, not a starting 3/4.

This really just tells me how much they believe in Big Baby and his growth defensively. He's the guy they want in closing games with the Big Chihuahua.

[Spurfect21]

they have nazr mohammed now too. Talk about beefing up your frontcourt.

Um...this is my source on Nazr...:lol

Dunno if its true...

[SenorSpur]

Being that the Thunder are a young and very tight-knit team, I wonder how this trade will affect the emotional makeup and overall psyche of the squad?

[coyotes_geek]

Does anyone have any idea's what it would take for the Spurs to get Shawne Williams out of the Knicks,

A trade deadline that hasn't expired.

[ohmwrecker]

Celtics also traded Erden and Harongody to Cavs for picks . . .

[ohmwrecker]

OJ Majo to Pacers for McRoberts and 1st rounder

[Bruno]

Celtics dumping all their depth at PF/C could be a sign of a Sheed comeback...

[ajballer4]

Gerald Wallace to Blazers for Pryzbill

[SenorSpur]

Celtics dumping all their depth at PF/C could be a sign of a Sheed comeback...

Don't say that too loud. :lol

[coyotes_geek]

OJ Majo to Pacers for McRoberts and 1st rounder

I approve. :tu

Mayo career PPG: 16.7
Mayo career PPG against the Spurs: 24.0

[Spurfect21]

Gerald Wallace to Blazers for Pryzbill

One player I thought could've been a real possibility for us was G. Wallace...damn. Would've made us clear favorites...

[ohmwrecker]

Celtics dumping all their depth at PF/C could be a sign of a Sheed comeback...

That's the only thing that makes sense.


Edit: Just read a rumor that the Celtics are going to pick up Troy Murphy.

[Gregzilla]

Um...this is my source on Nazr...:lol

Dunno if its true...


its a tweet from Adrian Wojnarowski..it's true

[Blackjack]

Celtics dumping all their depth at PF/C could be a sign of a Sheed comeback...

Good call. Definitely a possibility.

Gotta wonder what kind of shape he'd be in, though. Judging by what he looked like the last time we saw him on the court, my guess is round.

And I would have loved to have had whatever problems Mayo had. Sham was right on the money with his Grizz take. Hilarious - they've gone Full Retard.

[Gagnrath]

A trade deadline that hasn't expired.

I thought it expired at 15:00 on Thursday 2/24 in the US. We've got another 11 hours 15 minutes.

[Spurfect21]

Yep...Blazers are scary again...

[CGD]

Injuries really drove the trade from the Cs point of view. They recently learned that their back-up 3, Daniels, is likely lost for the season, and Perkins' knees were acting up yet again. For a team staking a lot on this year, and which has relied heavily on the Davis/KG tandem (with success btw) anyway, I see why they make this trade. Plus, the O'neals should probably give them something come playoff time.

[EricB]

I don't understand the thunder blowing it up like that. The nazr trade makes sense and is a good one. The Perkins deal makes no sense.

[Spurfect21]

With this frenzy of trading going on do ya'll think the Spurs need to do something to counter? Cuz there's no denying it, alot of teams just got better...

[yavozerb]

With this frenzy of trading going on do ya'll think the Spurs need to do something to counter? Cuz there's no denying it, alot of teams just got better...

Or alot worse...

[Spurs Brazil]

@WojYahooNBA: Boston's Nate Robinson goes to Oklahoma City with Perkins in the deal for Green and Krstic, sources say