Trade Deadline Watch

[HarlemHeat37]

a bit of a head scratcher..Don't think Morey is stupid to do Beverley-Shump swap..

Beverley wouldn't be involved, tbh..would be Ennis, McDaniels + cash or something along those lines IMO..

Shumpert's shooting will inevitable regress, but still a nice pickup..

[spursistan]

wow...I assume he wants out for real..

[SpursFan86]

If Boston isn't able to land one of Butler/PG, then I don't know what the Ainge is doing

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd probably make the move for George, despite Butler being the better player(and I find George to be overrated, overall)..he would be a better fit with the other players on the team and in Stevens' system, along with being a superior 3-point shooter to Butler..

I like Jimmy Butler, but he's extremely ball-dominant and is a mediocre 3-point shooter..I can't imagine him successfully sharing the spotlight with another superstar, from a basketball perspective..

[spursistan]

Indiana path to rebuild is easier than Chicago as they have better young talent..The writing is on the wall with the "Melo of his generation", he is going to bolt in 2018, and you better cash in on his value right now..If I am getting Nets pick + Jalyen Brow+ another pick+ fillers..I would bite if I were Bird..

[apalisoc_9]

With Chicago knowing full well that Boston has the alternartive of signing Paul Geroge and vice versa, they might be able to land one of the two wuthout giving away crowder..

Which is crazy, but the cletics do have bargaining power here since if none of this trade happens, they can just wait at the end of this year and look for other players...not to mention, a top rookie is always a huge asset.

They will still have a top rookie and a top pick next year to trade.

[apalisoc_9]

Indiana path to rebuild is easier than Chicago as they have better young talent..The writing is on the wall with the "Melo of his generation", he is going to bolt in 2018, and you better cash in on his value right now..If I am getting Nets pick + Jalyen Brow+ another pick+ fillers..I would bite if I were Bird..

Yup..please Geroge wants out. They can build around turner.

Chicago has no one to build around...

[Joseph Kony]

spurs need to bring paul george back to san antonio

[bklynspursfan]

Beverley wouldn't be involved, tbh..would be Ennis, McDaniels + cash or something along those lines IMO..

Shumpert's shooting will inevitable regress, but still a nice pickup..

that's what the Cavs want... Kind of a Delly-like player I guess

[Hoops Czar]

paging Hoops Czar "Let's package Dejuan Blair, who sucks, for Kevin Love"

Find me that post little niglet.

[apalisoc_9]

Indiana path to rebuild is easier than Chicago as they have better young talent..The writing is on the wall with the "Melo of his generation", he is going to bolt in 2018, and you better cash in on his value right now..If I am getting Nets pick + Jalyen Brow+ another pick+ fillers..I would bite if I were Bird..

They probably try to offer avery bradley since they most likely arent planning on giving him a huge raise this summer.

If Boston can aquire Bogut too since Dallas is more than happy to pay for a cheap Mejri, that should at least in theory help with their lack of size.

Bogut and George would be nice additions...Wizards-Boston-Raptors-Hawks (lol) comepting for second seed should be fun to watch post all star.

Can't believe the Hawks are still in the running for a top 3 seed despite wanting to rebuild

[apalisoc_9]

that's what the Cavs want... Kind of a Delly-like player I guess

Patrick Beverly seems like a guy that helps them with lockeroom stuff...but considering the fact that Morey has admittedly said he doesnt care about thkse stuff..

I wont be surprised if he gets moved.

[baseline bum]

If you watch the actual games, Capela and Nene getting bullied in the paint and not being able to rebound is what kills them.

I'd love it if RC gave you guys Gasol.

[Mal]

Indiana path to rebuild is easier than Chicago as they have better young talent..The writing is on the wall with the "Melo of his generation", he is going to bolt in 2018, and you better cash in on his value right now..If I am getting Nets pick + Jalyen Brow+ another pick+ fillers..I would bite if I were Bird..

Boston have Nets pick swap 2017, and Nets pick 2018. Guess people are going after this year`s stack draft. I don`t think Brown and this pick will be part of one package, even for Paul George. Pick + Smart/Bradley are going out. Maybe one of 2nd rounder also.

[baseline bum]

Indiana path to rebuild is easier than Chicago as they have better young talent..The writing is on the wall with the "Melo of his generation", he is going to bolt in 2018, and you better cash in on his value right now..If I am getting Nets pick + Jalyen Brow+ another pick+ fillers..I would bite if I were Bird..

That's too much for George. I'd offer them the Brooklyn pick and Marcus Smart, but no way I'm giving up Jaylen Brown this early on when Indiana will be getting a killer draft pick.

[HarlemHeat37]

that's what the Cavs want... Kind of a Delly-like player I guess

Would be pretty surprised if they give up Beverley for Shumpert, I'd much rather have the former..

[apalisoc_9]

That's too much for George. I'd offer them the Brooklyn pick and Marcus Smart, but no way I'm giving up Jaylen Brown this early on when Indiana will be getting a killer draft pick.

Avery bradley imo. He's due forna huge raise and with Thomas due one too..They probably have to chooose since mst likely they will have to max out geroge or Butler.

[apalisoc_9]

And Dominican Carlos Boozer is already making a billion dollars.

[HarlemHeat37]

Avery Bradley will probably be part of any deal IMO..they're gonna have to pay him soon, might as well move him now, he isn't going to get any better(don't want to limit your future by building around a Thomas/Bradley core)..

[mo7888]

Boston is endanger of letting its window pass by. If they feel good about re-signing PG they should offer the pick plus Brown in my opinion.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=h9snucx

[apalisoc_9]

The Rockets might struggle post all star break if they're comitted to making these significant changes mid-season. Lou and another 12 million dollar guy is sigimificant change in personel, cjemistry and possibl strucutre.

[baseline bum]

Avery bradley imo. He's due forna huge raise and with Thomas due one too..They probably have to chooose since mst likely they will have to max out geroge or Butler.

I wouldn't trade Bradley, especially with the cap flattening out for a couple of years. I don't think he'll cost as much next summer as he would have last. If they decide to not keep him for 2018-19 he'd become a really valuable trading piece next year too with a $9 million expiring contract.

[apalisoc_9]

Brown is way too much...No need to give him away when George isnl already asking the pacers to trade him. Pacers have limited bargainig power.

[mo7888]

I also hope Houston trades Beverly for Shumpert. I think it hurts both teams. Shump is Clevelands best wing defender sans Lebron and Houston would have no one to really guard the opposing teams point guard. If they draw OKC in rd 1 Westbrook would have it easy without Beverly defending him.

[baseline bum]

Avery Bradley will probably be part of any deal IMO..they're gonna have to pay him soon, might as well move him now, he isn't going to get any better(don't want to limit your future by building around a Thomas/Bradley core)..

I would only give up Bradley if it means the Celtics could give up a different first instead of the Brooklyn one. Bradley is going to have a lot of value next year and I doubt he can command a max contract next summer with the cap flattening out.