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I'd take Nocioni or Josh Smith
In conversations with several general managers and player personnel directors within the last week, here is a list of some “name’’ players besides the aforementioned Artest and Randolph who could be relocated to a different zip code by next month:
New Jersey guard Jason Kidd,
Philadelphia guard Andre Miller,
Memphis forward-center Pau Gasol,
Memphis swingman Mike Miller,
Lakers forward Lamar Odom,
Cleveland guard Larry Hughes,
Sacramento point guard Mike Bibby,
Phoenix power forward-center Amare Stoudemire,
Phoenix forward Shawn Marion,
Atlanta forward Josh Smith,
Chicago small forwards Luol Deng and Andres Nocioni,
Chicago center Ben Wallace,
Denver forwards Kenyon Martin and Nene,
Houston shooting guard Tracy McGrady,
Seattle power forward Chris Wilcox,
Seattle point guard Luke Ridnour,
Miami swingman Ricky Davis,
Miami point guard Jason Williams
and
virtually anyone on the New York Knicks not named David Lee.
Suffice to say, basketball junkies should have plenty to talk about during the next couple of weeks --
besides Scott Skiles possibly becoming the next Heat coach
and
Larry Brown possibly becoming the next 76ers coach.
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I'd take Nocioni or Josh Smith
Gimme a center. Ben would do nicely, but anyone over 6'10" on the list is just fine with me.
Let's face it, most of that list is not going anywhere.
Why would the Hawks move Smith?
Yeah, that doesn't make sense.
Yeah the players on that list aren't the kind you move before the deadline. These are players that get moved in the summer.
Josh Smith would be nice though.
Andres Nocioni would make the Spurs unbeatable.
Seriously.
Nocioni blows
IMHO, most likely to move - Dre Miller, Hughes, Bibby, one of the Chicago guys, maybe McGrady.
Enano de mierda. Nocioni owns.
i trade finleys ass back to his hometown of chicago for nocioni....
Good chance Detroit looks to trade away Flip Murray before the deadline.
Give us a second round pick and he's yours!
Hughes, on that contract? I think Shaq would get traded before Hughes.
look at their roster and their contracts. they have to make some decisions about the resignings within the next year. Smith is rumored to demand almost max money and Childress also won't be satisfied with the MLE. the year after Marvin Williams is waiting for an extension.
with the numbers Smith delivers, some teams might offer a nice package. (likely including a top pick, considering Smith is still on his rookie contract)
getting rid of Smith makes sense. I don't get, why some people are so high on him. yes, some numbers are impressive, but did you ever think about his role on the team? he is a guy with one of the lowest BBIQ in the league, he takes stupid shots, he breakes plays to get his own shot. his great blocking numbers are a result of his way to defend (better not defend) his man. he only looks for the block from behind, but doesn't do anything to prevent his man to beat him first. that gives some nice block numbers, but that's all. Pop would kill any player, who plays that kind of "defense".
overall: if you want some highlight. you keep Smith
if you want to build a winning team: you keep Williams and Childress (who are both much more effective and better team players) and try to get a helpful piece for Smith in a trade.
btw. if Mike Miller is in fact on the market, he would be a great addition.I know, he's making to much and there isn't room on the Spurs payroll for another almost 9 million salary. on the other hand: he would be able to deliver what Barry AND Finley give us. they make some 8 million toghether. just saying.
Nocioni is a pipedream. He's the best player on the bulls so far this season (not hard honestly), and a fan favorite... he's not going anywhere.
i think the spurs should trade for duhorn....his doing nothin on the bulls team atm....
This list is kinda bad. Some players in this list like Amare Stoudamire aren't really available.
BTW, Nocioni isn't that good and is quite overpaid.
bb - yeah, terrible contract, but someone will want it. Dre + filler to Cavs for Hughes and picks - Phili get their youth, and cap relief after (next year?), Cavs get their PG?
Good answer.
However, Smith strikes me as the sort of player that needs to find the right coach to hit his full potential (see Davis, Baron). The Hawks would want a pretty good package to give him away, because I think one day it'll all click for him... beware Beno syndrome!
la boquita nene
To know him more, put Nocioni in a spurs jersey under Pop's coaching.
Last edited by Cherry; 01-14-2008 at 07:17 AM.
Nocioni screws up the 2010 Master Plan....
Chris Bosh BABY!
Chris Bosh for the last part of Timee's career would be a blast
For the moment, he is a Bull and I find that he is paid a couple of millions too much per year given his production with them. I rather judge him on what he does than on what he could maybe do with another team.
I think that if Spurs wants Nocioni, they can get him. The only way I see Pop and Spurs being really interested in him and his contract is if they think they can turn him into a better player (especially on the defensive end).
I don't understand why everyone wants Mike Miller.
SOB chokes like a dog everytime in the playoffs.
If the Spurs play their cards right, going after Bosh should be a reality.
Personally, I think he'd go the Jermaine O'Neal route, be loyal, and stick with the Raps...especially if he feels they're on the cusp.
But I sure like the idea.
I guess I'll settle for a consolation prize of Dwyane Wade.
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