Trade Target: Anthony Randolph

[lurker23]

Born: Jul 15, 1989
Height: 6-10 / 2.08
Weight: 210 lbs. / 95.3 kg.
College: Louisiana State
Years Pro: 1
Current team: Golden State Warriors

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[lurker23]

Randolph's name has come up before in discussions on this board, so I figured I'd start a dedicated thread to him. If the Spurs were to use an expiring contract to try to obtain Randolph (notably Richard Jefferson's expiring deal), then many have felt the "price" of such a transaction would be taking back Corey Maggette's long-term contract ($9,600,000, $10,262,069, and $10,924,138 the next three years). I feel the price would probably be even higher, but it might be worth discussing.

Here's a recent article on Randolph:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5248951

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have had discussions about a trade that would send forward Anthony Randolph to the Timberwolves, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the talks.

No trade is imminent, but the Timberwolves have strong interest in acquiring the 20-year-old Randolph. The Warriors, who own the sixth pick in this year's NBA draft, would like to move up to get a higher selection. Minnesota has the fourth pick.

The 6-10 Randolph, who left LSU after one season, played only 33 games last season, averaging 11.6 points and 6.5 rebounds before suffering a season-ending ankle injury.

In December, ESPN.com reported that the Warriors had interest in dealing Randolph and that the team and representatives of Randolph had met to discuss concerns over Randolph's playing time. The team reportedly was unhappy with his maturity.

"If Golden State wants to trade Anthony, we're not opposed to that," his agent, Bill Duffy, said in December. "He hasn't asked for or demanded a trade, but if the Warriors feel it would be beneficial to them to trade him, we wouldn't be opposed to that at all."

Golden State has asked a high price for Randolph in the past. A team source said that continues to be the case.

Minnesota is high on Randolph and has been monitoring his offseason workouts in Dallas, his hometown. Randolph, who weighed 210 pounds last season, has added 20 pounds of muscle, according to two sources.

The discussions between the two clubs took place last week when several teams, including the Warriors, sent representatives to Minnesota to watch 42 potential draft picks work out at the Timberwolves' practice facility.

[Mr Bones]

When asked what the Lakers' greatest strength was recently, Phil Jackson said, "our length." It's an unglamorous and honest answer, and it points to the problems that the Spurs had last season being a team that often was length challenged. The Spurs have a lot of players with great at udes and heart, but at a certain point it's just too hard to overcome a cluster of size disadvantages: having a SG/SF/PF configuration of Hill/Jefferson/Blair is asking too much (IMO) and almost setting them up to fail. Duncan at this point is the only Spur getting significant minutes who can be labeled as having outstanding length for his position-- other than Tim, the best the Spurs have is average size (aside from Hill's wingspan when playing the point). If Splitter comes this summer, that will be a great help, but I'd love to see at least one more roster change that results in a length mismatch that would benefit the Spurs.

Randolph playing the Lamar Odom role would help the Spurs greatly... but what would they be willing to part with to get him? Blair?

[lmbebo]

I concur. I don't think getting Iguodala would really help us on the offensive end. He's a running player like Jefferson, just younger and more talented. Defensively he's much better.

i'm all for targeting Randolph though.

[mountainballer]

according to DX twitter there are probably trade talks between GSW and Minny about Anthony Randolph for Kevin Love.

[Muser]

Randolph would be perfect, guy would be a stud under a good coach.

[macdude06]

Would love to trade for this guy..

[SenorSpur]

Since Pop is so addicted to the "stretch 4"-type player, it's makes me wonder why he doesn't leverage his relationship with Nellie and go after Randolph? Is there something about him that we don't know?

[Blackjack]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO talented.

What him in Spurs jersey . . . .

[Chieflion]

Since Pop is so addicted to the "stretch 4"-type player, it's makes me wonder why he doesn't leverage his relationship with Nellie and go after Randolph? Is there something about him that we don't know?

Anthony Randolph is not a stretch 4. His shot is very inconsistent even up till now. He doesn't even take an average of a 3 per game and shoots 20% from 3.

[Mr Bones]

A package of Blair/Hairston/20th pick works financially for a trade, and I'd do that in a second. Randolph was originally thought of as a SF/PF combo but last season the Warriors experimented with putting him at the center spot... but that's the Warriors. Imagine him at the 3 spot with Duncan and Splitter at the 4 & 5. That would be the longest defensive frontcourt in the NBA. A package of Blair/Hill works too.

[EricD]

Thug written all over him..

No thanks!

[5in10]

I would trade Blair and the 20 for him.

[taps]

Anthony,

do you have anymore gum?

-Spurs

[Johnny RIngo]

according to DX twitter there are probably trade talks between GSW and Minny about Anthony Randolph for Kevin Love.

If it's going to take a Kevin Love type of talent to pry away Randolph then the Spurs probably have no shot at acquiring him.

[TDMVPDPOY]

arent the warriors also trading monte

umm looks like they wanna rebuild around curry

[TDMVPDPOY]

Only reason I see Monta being traded is if it is a salary dump. In which case I would trade TP + pick 20 for Monta and Randolph.

monta is worst ballhog in the league and work ethic

[macdude06]

Didnt want to start a new thread but:
Per roto world..

It sounds as if the Warriors are trying to trade Andris Biedrins this summer.
He was an injury disaster last season but had abdominal surgery and should come back healthy. Monta Ellis is also said to be on the block, as new ownership and a new coach also appear to be coming down the pipeline for the Warriors. One thing's for sure, and that's that the team is not actively looking to move Stephen Curry.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Randolph would be perfect, guy would be a stud under a good coach.

This. Randolph has the talent to be a superstar - the question is, will he listen to the coach enough to become all he can be? I'd love to see what Pop and Timmy could do with this kid... but it is unlikely given that we have no assets to trade for him.

[ChuckD]

Didnt want to start a new thread but:
Per roto world..

It sounds as if the Warriors are trying to trade Andris Biedrins this summer.
He was an injury disaster last season but had abdominal surgery and should come back healthy. Monta Ellis is also said to be on the block, as new ownership and a new coach also appear to be coming down the pipeline for the Warriors. One thing's for sure, and that's that the team is not actively looking to move Stephen Curry.

Biedrens is horrible, even when healthy, and I never in my life thought I would say this, but Monta Ellis is a worse chucker than Allan Iverson. I'd hang myself if the Spurs traded for either of them.

[ChuckD]

Anthony Randolph is not a stretch 4. His shot is very inconsistent even up till now. He doesn't even take an average of a 3 per game and shoots 20% from 3.

Before this past season, Channing Frye was a career 20/70 from 3 point range, for a whopping 28.5% over four seasons. This past season he broke out with 171/392 for 44%.

Randolph does have a nice jumper, and we have Chip Englland on staff.

[Bruno]

I'm amazed by all the talk about Randolph why Spurs have no shot at all of getting him. The 0.1% chance they had was in a Maggette trade and it's now over.

[DPG21920]

So you think if the Spurs wanted Randolph, they could easily obtain him?

[Bruno]

So you think if the Spurs wanted Randolph, they could easily obtain him?

No, Spurs can't get him.

[DPG21920]

Ahh, I see. I mean, they might be able to get him if G.S. is really interested in moving Monte or Biedrins, but it is doubtful. Plus, I don't think the Spurs take on a long-term contract in order to do anything.