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Truth And Rumors (trade deadline talk)
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Re: 2012-2013 Trade Deadline (discussion)
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As we enter the final days before the NBA trade deadline, the two most notable names expected to be moved are Josh Smith and Andrea Bargnani, according to league executives.
If Smith isn't moved by Thursday, said one source, "it won't be for a lack of trying." While a deal with the Spurs makes sense considering the familiarity between Hawks GM Danny Ferry and his former boss, R.C. Buford, it's hard to piece one together that addresses Atlanta's needs and bolsters the Spurs' run at another title. Stephen Jackson (expiring $10 million deal) and Kawhi Leonard (rookie contract) works under the cap and Smith would provide the athleticism San Antonio sorely needs, but he's not the on-the-ball defender that Kawhi is and can't space the floor the way Kawhi does, either.
As for Bargnani, it's simply a matter of both Andrea and the Raptors needing a fresh start without the other. The Bobcats' rumor makes sense from the standpoint that the franchise would be hard-pressed to land a talent of Bargnani's level on the free-agent market.
From Bucher:
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As we enter the final days before the NBA trade deadline, the two most notable names expected to be moved are Josh Smith and Andrea Bargnani, according to league executives.
If Smith isn't moved by Thursday, said one source, "it won't be for a lack of trying." While a deal with the Spurs makes sense considering the familiarity between Hawks GM Danny Ferry and his former boss, R.C. Buford, it's hard to piece one together that addresses Atlanta's needs and bolsters the Spurs' run at another title. Stephen Jackson (expiring $10 million deal) and Kawhi Leonard (rookie contract) works under the cap and Smith would provide the athleticism San Antonio sorely needs, but he's not the on-the-ball defender that Kawhi is and can't space the floor the way Kawhi does, either.
As for Bargnani, it's simply a matter of both Andrea and the Raptors needing a fresh start without the other. The Bobcats' rumor makes sense from the standpoint that the franchise would be hard-pressed to land a talent of Bargnani's level on the free-agent market.
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Re: 2012-2013 Trade Deadline (discussion)
Been hearing the Spurs are working the phone lines to get a third team involved in the talks with the Hawks.
Would love for them to acquire Josh Smith, they're the No.1 team I pick to beat the Heat in the finals, and with a player of Smith's caliber next to Duncan down-low, they have an even better chance.
Been hearing the Spurs are working the phone lines to get a third team involved in the talks with the Hawks.
Would love for them to acquire Josh Smith, they're the No.1 team I pick to beat the Heat in the finals, and with a player of Smith's caliber next to Duncan down-low, they have an even better chance.
Re: 2012-2013 Trade Deadline (discussion)
I hope he ends up somewhere other than Cleveland.
Actually, Bargnani is a good 1 on 1 defender as he is able to use his length, strength, and athleticism to keep bigs in front of him. But he is such a horrid help defender - he's way too slow at recognizing rotations - and bad rebounder that he has a strong negative impact in the defensive half.
I hope he ends up somewhere other than Cleveland.
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Re: 2012-2013 Trade Deadline (discussion)
With the recent Bargnani talk, here's a trade suggestion.. It's a way for the Cavs to be involved with a Bargnani trade without him landing with the Cavs, if they are in fact involved in talks..
http://realcavsfans.com/showthread....-Trade-Ideas&p=1520695&viewfull=1#post1520695
With the recent Bargnani talk, here's a trade suggestion.. It's a way for the Cavs to be involved with a Bargnani trade without him landing with the Cavs, if they are in fact involved in talks..
http://realcavsfans.com/showthread....-Trade-Ideas&p=1520695&viewfull=1#post1520695
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→ The Cavs have been offered players like Ben Gordon but have stuck to their guns about not trading picks or other real assets until after this season is over. They will take on money but only if the contracts acquired expire before the 2014/2015 season.
→ I've been told by several sources that although he would fit next to Tristan Thompson that the Cavs have not inquired about Andrea Bargnani for several reasons but first and foremost is his heinous contract.
→ The Cavs at first were hard at work trying to flip Speights but his play lately has some in the organization rethinking their position.
→ The Cavs are answering the phone but are not in any serious negotiations at this time but other teams know that the Cavs are willing to spend money and have the cap room and players needed to help facilitate trades. I still think the Cavs make another pretty serious move by the deadline.
→ I've been told by several sources that although he would fit next to Tristan Thompson that the Cavs have not inquired about Andrea Bargnani for several reasons but first and foremost is his heinous contract.
→ The Cavs at first were hard at work trying to flip Speights but his play lately has some in the organization rethinking their position.
→ The Cavs are answering the phone but are not in any serious negotiations at this time but other teams know that the Cavs are willing to spend money and have the cap room and players needed to help facilitate trades. I still think the Cavs make another pretty serious move by the deadline.
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Re: Truth And Rumors 2/18
Yeah? Not in negotiations with anybody. Game over man, game over.
Yeah? Not in negotiations with anybody. Game over man, game over.
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Re: Truth And Rumors 2/18
I'll be completely shocked if the Cavs stay pat. I'm just surprised Walton's expiring contract hasn't been brought up much. He has been playing pretty well though in the 2nd unit which makes me believe we might not move him.
Expiring contracts are a hot commodity nowadays in the NBA and Grant could very easily in return receive a 1st round pick, preferably in the 14' draft.
Grant is a low key guy, most of his deals come straight out of left field. It's not the type of situation where a rumor pops up and the discussions have been going on for a week or so, it's more like you wake up the next morning and you say "WTF".. what just happened lol.
I'll be completely shocked if the Cavs stay pat. I'm just surprised Walton's expiring contract hasn't been brought up much. He has been playing pretty well though in the 2nd unit which makes me believe we might not move him.
Expiring contracts are a hot commodity nowadays in the NBA and Grant could very easily in return receive a 1st round pick, preferably in the 14' draft.
Grant is a low key guy, most of his deals come straight out of left field. It's not the type of situation where a rumor pops up and the discussions have been going on for a week or so, it's more like you wake up the next morning and you say "WTF".. what just happened lol.