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[/B]Finally we hear SOMETHING...
http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.co...=rss_blogs_NBA
The Knicks, another source said, also remain involved with the Bulls regarding Tyrus Thomas -- among the most likely players to be traded by Thursday because of his problematic status as a restricted free agent after the season. Denver, Houston, and Charlotte also have inquired about Thomas, and the Spurs are believed to quietly ready to pounce with an offer in their bid to add much needed length and athleticism to their frontcourt.
[/B]Finally we hear SOMETHING...
Beat me to it, TD 21.
Here's the whole piece:
Trade Deadline Buzz
Tracy McGrady's chances of being traded to the Knicks are "50-50," according to a source, as team executives return home from All-Star weekend Monday to strategize before Thursday's trade deadline.
The Knicks and Rockets are engaged in active discussions that would send McGrady, a former All-Star trying to come back from microfracture surgery, to New York as part of a package that would be likely to include Al Harrington. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is said to be in favor of the move, which he believes would give the struggling Knicks a boost as they try to get back into the playoff hunt.
Due to McGrady’s massive, $23 million expiring contract, efforts are under way to recruit a third team to complete the deal. Those teams include Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia -- all franchises that are engaged in discussions with the Suns for Amar'e Stoudemire. The dominoes are likely to begin falling by Tuesday as those three teams try to come forth with a proposal that will entice Phoenix to part with Stoudemire in exchange for much-needed luxury tax relief and future assets.
The Suns, hamstrung by uncertainty over whether Stoudemire will exercise his early termination option after the season, are weighing whether to take a chance on retaining him or securing assets they can build with in his absence. When Suns owner Robert Sarver told CBSSports.com Sunday night, “It’s definitely an important decision,” he wasn’t kidding.
Given that the Suns are telling rival executives that retaining Stoudemire remains on the table as an option, Cleveland has maintained contact with the Wizards amid strong indications that Washington is now committed to moving Antawn Jamison for a package that will yield not only financial flexibility, but also a young asset. The Knicks, another source said, also remain involved with the Bulls regarding Tyrus Thomas -- among the most likely players to be traded by Thursday because of his problematic status as a restricted free agent after the season. Denver, Houston, and Charlotte also have inquired about Thomas, and the Spurs are believed to quietly ready to pounce with an offer in their bid to add much needed length and athleticism to their frontcourt.
Sources say chances remain strong that the Cavs land either Jamison or Stoudemire by Thursday as they try to add one more piece to fortify LeBron James for a championship run. Speaking after the All-Star Game Sunday night, Stoudemire fondly recalled having played with James on the 2004 Olympic team, and the possibility of a reunion with James and Shaquille O'Neal -- Stoudemire's former teammate in Phoenix -- dominated the All-Star story lines.
Man, this thread is becoming a monumental exercise in futility. So, Mason wants out, huh . . . that's hilarious. Good riddance. Don't let the door . . . you know the rest. It would be nice to pretend the RMJ might actually force the Spurs hand and somehow influence a trade, but he and his agent have absolutely ZERO pull with the Spurs FO. This guy has hit some big shots for the Spurs for sure, but none of them mattered in a big picture kind of way. He didn't deliver against the Mavs last year. Trade him or let his contract expire. I don't care either way. This guy is never going to be an integral piece to any championship team.
I've read some comments suggesting that this guy was good before he came to the Spurs and Pop ruined him . . . um, yeah . . . you do know that he played PG minutes in Washington when Arenas went down and out, right? Also, good in Washington is just average on a good team. So, congratulations Mavs. Enjoy another year of not winning the championship again!
There is no trade in existence that will make the Spurs a better team. Tim, Tony and Manu showing that they still possess heart and guts is the only way that the rest of the team will pull their heads out of their asses and fall in line. It starts withthe big three and until that happens, the Spurs go nowhere.
Mason 38.6%
Bogans 37.4%
So, given the number of 3 pt attempts by Bogans this year, he would have made exactly one more shot.
Berger sucks at writing articles, but he's gotten some pretty good information in the past..he was the guy that broke the Artest to Lakers signing IIRC..hopefully he's actually heard something and not just speculating like all of us though..
The question now is whether Splitter is packaged in a deal for Thomas? Trading for TT means we have an additional $6M locked up in our big men for the 2010-2011 season. We would have roughly $30M tied up in Duncan/Mcdyess/Thomas/Blair. Signing Splitter will require a big chunk of the MLE this offseason, so I would think that Splitter is gone if we are able to trade for Thomas.
More News:
The Cavaliers reportedly have a deal in place for Troy Murphy, should they fail to land Amare Stoudemire.
The Pacers have agreed to take back Zydrunas Ilgauskas and J.J. Hickson, the same package they are dangling for Amare. There is still chatter about Antawn Jamison being traded, and the bottom line is that Cleveland will have a new PF before the Feb. 18 deadline. If you own Anderson Varejao, start scrambling.
That 6M is the value of a potential Qualifying Offer. It is not a guaranteed salary. The Spurs would not have to extend the QO in order to negotiate, but he would become an unrestricted FA without the QO.
@ trading for Troy Murphy
Going from Stoudemire to Troy Murphy would be sad..
You hear that, its Lebron humming "Start spreading the news....."
I believe the Bulls have already extended the qualifying offer to Thomas, and that is why they are trying to trade him. Thomas has said he will pick up the $6M option at season's end.
If the Spurs are going to go into rebuilding mode, Antonio McDyess for Travis Outlaw makes a lot of sense.
Uber small ball.
Right on.
do not blame pop though!
Until his injury, Portland used Outlaw almost exclusively as the backup PF with a good deal of success. He would definitely be an upgrade over RJ and Bonner at the position, he has shown signs of being a clutch shooter, and he is an athletic, 6'9", 25-year old on whom the Spurs would have full Birds rights.
Link to where I said that?
The Spurs have been interested in Outlaw in the past. His value is at its lowest point right now. Good time to trade for him.
That said, I doubt the Spurs are in complete rebuild mode. If they do that trade, they'd have to do a bunch of other trades to properly blow up the ship.
Plus, McDyess would probably be emo about any trade. He isn't the type of player who will happily go play for any team.
I like Travis Outlaw don't get me wrong.
Not a huge fan of him being injured all the time and lack of size but OK.
ive always been impressed with Outlaw, seems to be a solid player (for his level obviously)
Downgrade in talent an star power, but probably a better fit, actually. (Murphy opens up the paint for LeBron and Shaq, is a better rebounder, and he's a more willing defender -- even if not stellar . . .)
No. The QO can't be extended until July 1st. If Thomas accepts the QO, he gives up the opportunity to seek a multiyear contract. The Spurs would incur no salary obligation for next season by trading for Thomas.
The Bulls want to trade him because they have no intention of offering the QO as that would impair their ability to offer a max FA deal to a player like Wade or Bosh. They're just trying trying to get something of value for the guy on which they used/wasted the 4th overall pick in the draft four years ago.
TIMES TEN, good lord it's been too quiet in here for my liking.
me too cagney, ive been checking in here every few hours in the hopes of seeing SOMETHING lol
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