ESPN Radio Rumor: Rasheed for fab and finley (and others)

[AA2120]

ehh??

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=bhvb7v

[coyotes_geek]

ehh??

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=bhvb7v

Detroit gets a little crowded at SG/SF with Vince, Prince & Hamilton all on the same team. I'm guessing Detroit would want a PF, C or PG if they were going to make a move.

[SpursDynasty]

This trade is not going to happen. Can we get a lock on this thread?

[DPG21920]

the luxury tax impact this year has nothing to do with their cap figures next years (detroit wants to maximize cap space, especially considering the impact the current economic state may have on the cap).

for them to become expiring, they would have to accept a very small buyout, which is very, very uncommon (dice took a significant cut to return to detroit though). and i cant see bowen doing this, considering all the pay cuts he took through his years on the spurs.

There contracts are so small, what is a standard buyout? 50%?

[coyotes_geek]

As much as I hate to say it as a Spurs fan, if I were Pistons fan the thing that would sound best to me would be to just hang on to Sheed, let him and AI walk at the end of the year and go make a run at Carlos Boozer this offseason.

[ThriveForFive]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=b2jr89

Bowen gets brought back. Pistons receive quality as well as expiring contracts.
Thunder gets some good locker room guys, and they have connections with us

[AA2120]

Detroit gets a little crowded at SG/SF with Vince, Prince & Hamilton all on the same team. I'm guessing Detroit would want a PF, C or PG if they were going to make a move.

true true..
this new trade machine is awsome

[coyotes_geek]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=b2jr89

Bowen gets brought back. Pistons receive quality as well as expiring contracts.
Thunder gets some good locker room guys, and they have connections with us

Desmond Mason and Joe Smith count as quality for Detroit???

[EricB]

As much as I hate to say it as a Spurs fan, if I were Pistons fan the thing that would sound best to me would be to just hang on to Sheed, let him and AI walk at the end of the year and go make a run at Carlos Boozer this offseason.

I don't know if they would have the ability to give Boozer the max or not.

[xtremesteven33]

Its gonna be a long week....haha

[ThriveForFive]

With Iverson, Hamilton, and Prince on that team they don't really need a star in return. I know it's reaching, but I can dream.

[Taking it to the Hole]

I just don't see why Detroit would agree to a trade that will make them worse when they are in the playoff hunt. Just does not seem to add up.

[Manufan909]

It's not like they're going far with him anyways, might as well save some money.

[Kindergarten Cop]

As much as I would LOVE for this to trade to go down, a much more likely scenario is being reported right now with Phoenix sending Stoudemire to Detroit for Wallace and Amir Johnson.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=11508

[BlackSwordsMan]

can this thread be burned

[Borosai]

I just got off the phone with my source in Detroit, and I'm sure he was about to tell me that Wallace is headed to San Antonio, but he had to hang up to wipe. So... more waiting I guess.

[tp2021]

If Amare goes to Cleveland or Chicago as rumored, I will be so happy, because it increases our shot at Sheed.

Moreso if he goes to Chi-town. The Cleveland rumor has him going for chips (Hickson and Wally world).

[Ditty]

intersting week coming

[Thomas82]

intersting week coming

It definately is.

[PuttPutt]

intersting week coming

Which will probably lead to nothing. I want to believe, but given the past Spurs "deadline" deals, I'm not getting my hopes up.

[coyotes_geek]

Which will probably lead to nothing. I want to believe, but given the past Spurs "deadline" deals, I'm not getting my hopes up.

Exactly. The smart money is on the Spurs not making a deal (not because they didn't try) and picking up some big oaf out of the d-league.

[Thompson]

How many options does Detroit have to unload Wallace? Especially if he is adamant that he only wants to come to San Antonio?

Maybe the V. Carter talks aren't serious (at least on the Spurs' end), but they're trying to give Detroit a little push; 'either give us 'Sheed for what we're currently offering, or we trade with someone else and you lose your chance to net $5 million, not to mention tank a little more for a better draft pick this year. Wallace will walk and you'll have gained nothing.' Putting pressure on the Pistons in this manner would make it harder for them to hold out until the deadline, hoping the Spurs would throw in a little more.

[coyotes_geek]

There's no way to pressure the Pistons though. They're going to have cap room this offseason. A lot. If Sheed leaves they just take their cap space and go get someone else. They don't need to give away Sheed at pennies on the dollar because they'll have the resources to go get a replacement.

[Thompson]

There's no way to pressure the Pistons though. They're going to have cap room this offseason. A lot. If Sheed leaves they just take their cap space and go get someone else. They don't need to give away Sheed at pennies on the dollar because they'll have the resources to go get a replacement.

Yes, but if they deal with the Spurs they could have the same cap space and $5 million net gained (not having to pay lux. tax this year plus they get a part of the divided luxury tax from everyone who pays it). Also, they can tank more easily. I don't think many in Detroit see them with a great chance at a championship this year. Maybe the Spurs throw in Golden State's 2nd rounder this year (around the 36th overall pick in the draft).

[ss1986v2]

Yes, but if they deal with the Spurs they could have the same cap space and $5 million net gained (not having to pay lux. tax this year plus they get a part of the divided luxury tax from everyone who pays it). Also, they can tank more easily. I don't think many in Detroit see them with a great chance at a championship this year. Maybe the Spurs throw in Golden States 2nd rounder this year (around the 36th overall pick in the draft).

we dont have enough expirings (even with horry) for them to net the same cap space.