Trade Rumor(s)

[TFIR]

Good one, definitely a good buddy of Lebron. And can still play some. Athletic big.

 

[TFIR]

Markieff Morris - F - Suns

The Suns are currently unwilling to make a bad trade in order to force Markieff Morris off the roster, according to sources of Steve Kyler Basketball Insiders.

Thus far, Morris has been linked to the Rockets, the Pelicans and the Cavs, although sources of all three teams say that they are not actively pursuing Markieff in a deal.

While the Suns don't want to sell Morris for pennies, that may be the situation that plays out as he's been painfully ineffective this season shooting a career-low 38.2 percent from the field.

 

[TFIR]

The Pelicans may look to move Ryan Anderson by the trade deadline, according to sources of Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders.

With the salary cap set to spike next season, it could prove difficult for New Orleans to retain Anderson via free agency, so they may look to get what they can for him by moving him before the deadline.

However, New Orleans won't take on a bad deal solely to get Ryan off the books, so if they don't receive an offer that truly benefits the team, they may look to just stay the course and hope for the best during free agency.

 

[Jordan]

The Pelicans may look to move Ryan Anderson by the trade deadline, according to sources of Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders.

With the salary cap set to spike next season, it could prove difficult for New Orleans to retain Anderson via free agency, so they may look to get what they can for him by moving him before the deadline.

However, New Orleans won't take on a bad deal solely to get Ryan off the books, so if they don't receive an offer that truly benefits the team, they may look to just stay the course and hope for the best during free agency.

I have one source who messaged me after a blog post, works in sports journalism in New Orleans. He's definitely a legit enough source that I trust what he is saying; however, I do not take it as 100% true.

Regardless, he keeps telling me the Pelicans want a combination of future assets, young talent, and money. They are willing to trade Anderson for two out of the three. Effectively, they are willing to trade Anderson if it makes them better next season. If it does not then they won't make the trade.

 

[Lyuokdea]

The Bullshit Whisperer reports that LAC is looking to trade Josh Smith -- his defensive stats are still elite this year (albeit in limited action), and he's only 30. Thoughts?

http://amicohoops.net/2016/01/trade-talk-lawson-lakers-clippers-suns/

 

[Mdog1]

LeBron without the brain. Trading for him would be a my god we need to do something, he's better than nothing move 3 seconds before the deadline.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Regardless, he keeps telling me the Pelicans want a combination of future assets, young talent, and money. They are willing to trade Anderson for two out of the three. Effectively, they are willing to trade Anderson if it makes them better next season. If it does not then they won't make the trade.

I was leading the Anderson cheering section a month ago, but then blurbs out of New Orleans began to sound like the price would be too high for the Cavaliers. Moving one of the Cavs core pieces for an offensively talented but limited defending PF doesn't add up. In truth, the system they run in New Orleans is perfect for Ryno. They need to dump bad contracts elsewhere on the roster.

 

[Jordan]

I was leading the Anderson cheering section a month ago, but then blurbs out of New Orleans began to sound like the price would be too high for the Cavaliers. Moving one of the Cavs core pieces for an offensively talented but limited defending PF doesn't add up. In truth, the system they run in New Orleans is perfect for Ryno. They need to dump bad contracts elsewhere on the roster.

I 100% agree. Anderson is a great stretch four to pair with Anthony Davis, and New Orleans knows it. They also know if Eric Gordon could ever get consistently healthy, Anderson does a great job running the pick-and-pop with him.

New Orleans has a lot of shit on that roster. They brought in a new coach who wanted to significantly up the pace, however, they still let Tyreke "dribble for life" Evans play point forward. The team is confusedly built and need to get rid of a lot of their ball stoppers if they want to run.

 

[Lyuokdea]

LeBron without the brain. Trading for him would be a my god we need to do something, he's better than nothing move 3 seconds before the deadline.

Doesn't have to be the only move you make, he's making vet min right now, might get him for a 2nd, or for cunningham, or for nothing at all (heavily protected second).

He would match up well as a small ball center, an alternative to thompson who is a better shooter.

Also, you say Lebron without the brain like it's a bad thing? About 80% of the league would sell their soul to be a less intelligent lebron.

 

[gourimoko]

For a 2nd rounder and Cunningham, I'd take Josh Smith all day long. He matches up just fine against Draymond Green and that's all we need him for. In no way is he the answer to our problems, but he can definitely be used as a body that provides some hard fouls and PnR defense.

He's also a capable passer.

For the price we'd have to pay, I'm down. But that can't be the only move we make.

 

[Randolphkeys]

The Bullshit Whisperer reports that LAC is looking to trade Josh Smith -- his defensive stats are still elite this year (albeit in limited action), and he's only 30. Thoughts?

Its fascinating how similar his production this season has been to Markieff Morris. Smith is around 38% from the field and 31% from the outside, Morris is at 38% from the field and 30% from the outside. Both have been negatives on the court and struggled for playing time. Both have big fans amongst certain RCF posters, mostly hoping that they will bounce back after a trade.

At least Smith is affordable and low risk, but if he can't help Doc Rivers... how is he going to help us?

 

[gourimoko]

Both have big fans amongst certain RCF posters, mostly hoping that they will bounce back after a trade.

At least Smith is affordable and low risk, but if he can't help Doc Rivers... how is he going to help us?

Morris and Smith are very different players.

Smith doesn't solve the numerous problems the Clippers have, nor would he solve all of ours. I think the point is that he'd come cheap, have no real salary impact, and can help us in the front court defensively.

I'm not sure anyone is thinking Smith would get many field goal attempts, so his percentages aren't really all that relevant. He'd essentially be a replacement for Kendrick Perkins.

And to be fair, Morris on the other hand, has tremendous upside, but comes with substantially more risk.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Morris and Smith are very different players.

Smith doesn't solve the numerous problems the Clippers have, nor would he solve all of ours. I think the point is that he'd come cheap, have no real salary impact, and can help us in the front court defensively.

I'm not sure anyone is thinking Smith would get many field goal attempts, so his percentages aren't really all that relevant. He'd essentially be a replacement for Kendrick Perkins.

And to be fair, Morris on the other hand, has tremendous upside, but comes with substantially more risk.

That Clippers small forward situation is such a fuck cluster. I feel like Paul Pierce has taken the lead, I'm guessing because he doesn't make dumb mistakes and he might have a few big shots left in his system. The rest of that hodge podge is tough to track.

I like Wes Johnson and Prince Luc a lot more than Josh Smith, but who knows how this thing shapes up by the deadline. As a backup plan, I'm not against it.

 

[gourimoko]

That Clippers small forward situation is such a fuck cluster. I feel like Paul Pierce has taken the lead, I'm guessing because he doesn't make dumb mistakes and he might have a few big shots left in his system. The rest of that hodge podge is tough to track.

I like Wes Johnson and Prince Luc a lot more than Josh Smith, but who knows how this thing shapes up by the deadline. As a backup plan, I'm not against it.

Agreed 100%.

Smith shouldn't be anyone's first or second, or even third option. He's a last resort, the equivalent to a tire patch.

 

[Mdog1]

Doesn't have to be the only move you make, he's making vet min right now, might get him for a 2nd, or for cunningham, or for nothing at all (heavily protected second).

He would match up well as a small ball center, an alternative to thompson who is a better shooter.

Also, you say Lebron without the brain like it's a bad thing? About 80% of the league would sell their soul to be a less intelligent lebron.

Yeah LeBron without the brain. By that I mean athletically gifted, but nothing else what so ever.