Spurs interested in Bulls' Thomas?

[Bruno]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns


Timberwolves could make bid for Thomas


By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo!

As the Chicago Bulls prepare to trade forward Tyrus Thomas before Thursday’s deadline, the franchise’s front office has suggested to prospective bidders that they have a solid offer of a middling first-round pick and expiring contracts, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets made bids for Thomas over the weekend, league sources said. The Nuggets have actively searched for a big man in recent weeks, working to pry younger (DeAndre Jordan) and older ones (Antonio McDyess and Ben Wallace) without success.

After losing out on Caron Butler to the Mavericks, Houston has gotten serious with bids for Thomas and Washington’s Antawn Jamison, sources said.

Nevertheless, here are two developments to watch with Thomas: Several league executives suggested the Minnesota Timberwolves could be a sleeper for him. Minnesota general manager David Kahn has been researching Thomas and has plenty of assets – three 2010 first-round picks, multiple second-rounders and a host of expiring contracts – to make it happen. Once the Timberwolves trade Al Jefferson this summer, they can re-sign Thomas and plug him into the frontline with Kevin Love. Jefferson is expected to be traded for a talented, young small forward.

Trading for Thomas would be a way to get a long, athletic power forward with upside, and the Timberwolves could easily re-sign him this summer.

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Spurs aren't mentioning. Either they are the team that has made an offer with a middling first round pick and expiring or they are more likely out of the race for Thomas.

Spurs not making McDyess available is also a good sign that Spurs are still serious about winning and haven't given up.

[Mr. Body]

Harrington to Bulls back in the rumor fires as NBA trade deadline approaches

By Matt Moore

The Tyrus Thomas to New York rumors were thought dead as time went on, but Ken Berger of CBSSports.com is reporting the deal is experiencing a 'Thriller' like revival, with the same pieces in place. Al Harrington provides a two-birds, one-stone combination for the Bulls. His scoring ability at the forward position may not be rife with down-low ability, but for an offense that occasionally borders on apoplectic, he's still sorely needed. And his expiring contract aids in their pursuit of the top-line free agents.

For the Knicks it means more salary dump and a promising young forward with hyper-athleticism to slot into D'Antoni's system. While Thomas' offensive fluency isn't exactly staggering, he's also less of a freezer point than Harrington. His option to opt-in might be considered a negative to some Knicks' fans, but with the team without its first round draft pick (owned by Utah, thanks, Isiah!), this could indicate the Knicks are realizing they're not as big a player this summer as we/they thought.

The Bulls meanwhile would have considerable depth at the forward position as well as a lot more flexibility. Brad Miller gives them scoring ability and a pinch post set that Vinny Del Negro loves to run into the ground, but isn't terribly effective. The addition of Harrington would mean that with either Noah or Gibson on the floor, there would be a scoring threat in the 4-5 spots on the floor. Harrington's defense would be the issue, but then, the expiring contract probably makes up for any gap there

Get this guy a dictionary, STAT!

[Spurs Brazil]

Too many teams trying to acquire Thomas

We have no chance

[benefactor]

Too many teams trying to acquire Thomas

We have no chance

Yeah...it's looking more and more like the Bulls are going to get a better offer. The Spurs look to be doing the same thing that most of the other teams are doing, which is going for Thomas straight up instead of having to accept Salmons or Hinrich in a package. This makes me think that they don't want to give up both Bonner and Mason.

If the Spurs cannot get Thomas I'd like to see them at least inquire about Salmons. The Bulls are still looking for as much cap relief as they can get going into next season and as Mel_13 said, Salmons would be a nice upgrade in the wing rotation next season at a decent price.

[exstatic]

Spurs aren't mentioning. Either they are the team that has made an offer with a middling first round pick and expiring or they are more likely out of the race for Thomas.

Spurs not making McDyess available is also a good sign that Spurs are still serious about winning and haven't given up.

Spurs pick, even now (21/30), can't be considered "middling" first round. It's a late first rounder, so that probably isn't us.

[exstatic]

Denver's going to have a tough time. The Bulls requirements are: all ending contracts and you have to eat either Salmons or Hinrich. Denver doesn't have the expirings to make it happen.

[mountainballer]

I just don't see much downside risk to acquiring Thomas and Salmons for the expiring contracts. I definitely wouldn't give up Splitter's rights to make it happen. I probably wouldn't give up the 2010 first rounder either, but I don't know enough about the depth of this year's draft to be sure.

totally agree.
about the draft: 2010 will likely be pretty deep in the big men pool (little star power though) and very very thin regarding guards and wings. (even if the #1 will be a guard)
so, with the Spurs in position to have Splitter, Blair and eventually Thomas, a pick of a big man doesn't look very sensible, even if there could be an interesting prospect at #20. the few interesting wings and guards will be gone. (outside Wall only Turner, Warren and Henry look like decent prospects).
E. Williams might be the only realistic option for a decent guard at #20, but he would duplicate much of what the Spurs get from Hill.
so overall, I see the 2010 pick as expendable, if it brings back a young player.
(I wouldn't want to sacrifice it like the Spurs did 2008, when they spent the 1st rounder for the old Kurt Thomas)

[SenorSpur]

Yeah...it's looking more and more like the Bulls are going to get a better offer. The Spurs look to be doing the same thing that most of the other teams are doing, which is going for Thomas straight up instead of having to accept Salmons or Hinrich in a package. This makes me think that they don't want to give up both Bonner and Mason.

If that's true, then the Spurs FO are damn fools. Whatever it is that is leading the Spurs to desire Thomas, I would argue that adding Salmons would be just as important. He'd be an ideal fit because is a player that can score. He can play both 2 & 3 spots. He is an above average defender, has a nice all around game and a fairly high BBIQ. It wouldn't be hard for him to trump the pitiful contribution of RJ. Finally, adding Salmons makes sense when you consider the Spurs the potential upcoming changes at the Spurs wing position. The Spurs are most certainly looking to trade RJ and Manu is not expected to resign this summer. Those factors alone make signing a player like Salmons ever more critical.

If the Spurs cannot get Thomas I'd like to see them at least inquire about Salmons. The Bulls are still looking for as much cap relief as they can get going into next season and as Mel_13 said, Salmons would be a nice upgrade in the wing rotation next season at a decent price.

Agree.

[lebomb]

Spurs are staying with what they have. Unfortunately.

[George Gervin's Afro]

spurs are staying with what they have. unfortunately.

+1

[5in10]

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Timberwolves could make bid for Thomas


By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo!

As the Chicago Bulls prepare to trade forward Tyrus Thomas before Thursday’s deadline, the franchise’s front office has suggested to prospective bidders that they have a solid offer of a middling first-round pick and expiring contracts, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets made bids for Thomas over the weekend, league sources said. The Nuggets have actively searched for a big man in recent weeks, working to pry younger (DeAndre Jordan) and older ones (Antonio McDyess and Ben Wallace) without success.

After losing out on Caron Butler to the Mavericks, Houston has gotten serious with bids for Thomas and Washington’s Antawn Jamison, sources said.

Nevertheless, here are two developments to watch with Thomas: Several league executives suggested the Minnesota Timberwolves could be a sleeper for him. Minnesota general manager David Kahn has been researching Thomas and has plenty of assets – three 2010 first-round picks, multiple second-rounders and a host of expiring contracts – to make it happen. Once the Timberwolves trade Al Jefferson this summer, they can re-sign Thomas and plug him into the frontline with Kevin Love. Jefferson is expected to be traded for a talented, young small forward.

Trading for Thomas would be a way to get a long, athletic power forward with upside, and the Timberwolves could easily re-sign him this summer.

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Spurs aren't mentioning. Either they are the team that has made an offer with a middling first round pick and expiring or they are more likely out of the race for Thomas.

Spurs not making McDyess available is also a good sign that Spurs are still serious about winning and haven't given up.

Makes me wonder if we could pry Al Jefferson away, if we throw in splitter and jefferson or manu.

[Big P]

Makes me wonder if we could pry Al Jefferson away, if we throw in splitter and jefferson or manu.

no

[RiverwalkParade]

How about this trade?
http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade...radeid=5462334

If Minnesota is interested in TT, can we join the fun and try to get something more out of this? It seems that Gomes would be a good fit here and not sure if he would bring the same locker problems with him, plus we get Salmons and another ball handler in Pargo.

[waly.mg]

Splitter who had fouled out and was a non-factor.

That´s true, Splitter isn´t half a player of Scola, probably Oberto is better too.

Probaly his level is Like Rasho

[slick'81]

ive heard nothing on spurs or tt in a while

[ace3g]

Wolves Could Make Play For Tyrus Thomas

The Bulls are preparing to trade forward Tyrus Thomas prior to Thursday's deadline and the Timberwolves could be a sleeper to land the former LSU star.

Minnesota general manager David Kahn has been researching Thomas and the team has a boatload of assets to use to acquire him.

They have three first-round picks and a host of expiring contracts.

The Nuggets and Rockets have also expressed interest in Thomas.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...tyrus_thomas/#

[ace3g]

How about this trade?
http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade...radeid=5462334

If Minnesota is interested in TT, can we join the fun and try to get something more out of this? It seems that Gomes would be a good fit here and not sure if he would bring the same locker problems with him, plus we get Salmons and another ball handler in Pargo.

I like this trade if we can't do a TT/Salmons trade

[Sean Cagney]

Wolves Could Make Play For Tyrus Thomas

The Bulls are preparing to trade forward Tyrus Thomas prior to Thursday's deadline and the Timberwolves could be a sleeper to land the former LSU star.

Minnesota general manager David Kahn has been researching Thomas and the team has a boatload of assets to use to acquire him.

They have three first-round picks and a host of expiring contracts.

The Nuggets and Rockets have also expressed interest in Thomas.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...tyrus_thomas/#

Damn We are out of it altogether it seems. Spurs aren't going to make a trade, guess we just have to hope for the best with what we have and hope it's enough! Talent wise it should be enough, but can they work together as a team?

[FeZZy]

Wolves Could Make Play For Tyrus Thomas

The Bulls are preparing to trade forward Tyrus Thomas prior to Thursday's deadline and the Timberwolves could be a sleeper to land the former LSU star.

Minnesota general manager David Kahn has been researching Thomas and the team has a boatload of assets to use to acquire him.

They have three first-round picks and a host of expiring contracts.

The Nuggets and Rockets have also expressed interest in Thomas.

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...tyrus_thomas/#

I dont ryan gomes? why? ANTAWN JAMISON!

[Obstructed_View]

Minnesota's 17 games out of eighth place; why are they looking to make this move? The simple fact that they are should make San Antonio rethink wanting this guy.

[Beaverfuzz]

Lakers/Bulls/Blazers to be involved in a Thomas trade. Interesting...

[Baseline]

You think TT is unhappy in Chicago? Wait 'til he hits Minnesota.

The Wolves are asking for it if they bring that dude up there.

[objective]

Minnesota's 17 games out of eighth place; why are they looking to make this move? The simple fact that they are should make San Antonio rethink wanting this guy.

They would make the move for two reasons I'd guess:

A: Even though they'll have lots of caproom nobody worth a damn will want to sign in MN, so trading for a young guy works for them

B: The GM likes to duplicate positions. Pair up Jefferson, Love and Thomas to go with Rubio, Flynn and Sessions.

[Baseline]

Lakers/Bulls/Blazers to be involved in a Thomas trade. Interesting...

Where'd you hear this?

[Beaverfuzz]

From a Blazer blog:


Trade rumors....."According to one source familiar with the discussions, the Lakers would get Hinrich, the Bulls would get Adam Morrison, Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw and Juwan Howard, and the Blazers would land Tyrus Thomas and Sasha Vujacic."