I still think there is a small chance that PHO can still lose JJ. They still cant afford to pay him big money imo. This trade doesnt clear any space for them. I believe Kurt actaually makes a little more than Q. But I doubt they trade Q unless they're sure they plan on matching any deal for JJ. Our chances of getting him are becoming extremely slim.
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Kurt Thomas to PHX for Q (from REAL GM)
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Phoenix didn't want to clear space for JJ. But their dilemma was the fact that if they signed JJ, they would be over the cap for centuries and not have a big man to complement Amare, and they needed one now. By trading Q, they got a big man in return and got rid of a future cancer. Now, Q is in NYK where he probably belongs. His value was lessened by the fact that every playoff game, Q was the head towel waver in the 4th. His play was acceptable in the regular season, but when it really comes down to it, he's not really an asset to any team.
So, they did the right thing and traded the worst player in their starting 5. They got exactly what they needed too, because Isiah Thomas is by far the worst executive ever. Getting Kurt Thomas is key.
And, I mentioned that they don't have depth: I guess they actually do.
Leandro Barbosa is young and good, he'll probably be something big in the league in a few years. Kinda like Nash was when he was behind Kidd, now it seems like the same.
Stephen Hunter fits in well with the system. He's also young and plays well off the bench. He'll learn a lot from Kurt Thomas.
Jimmy Jackson is a journeyman, but still a good role player. Good vet leadership and does what he needs to do.
They only need to sign a couple more players with the MLE and they'll be significantly more serious about a title run than this year.
Not to forget the fact that they got a future first rounder from the silly Knicks. I'm glad I don't live in New York to see my sports teams take the wrong turn.
So, they did the right thing and traded the worst player in their starting 5. They got exactly what they needed too, because Isiah Thomas is by far the worst executive ever. Getting Kurt Thomas is key.
And, I mentioned that they don't have depth: I guess they actually do.
Leandro Barbosa is young and good, he'll probably be something big in the league in a few years. Kinda like Nash was when he was behind Kidd, now it seems like the same.
Stephen Hunter fits in well with the system. He's also young and plays well off the bench. He'll learn a lot from Kurt Thomas.
Jimmy Jackson is a journeyman, but still a good role player. Good vet leadership and does what he needs to do.
They only need to sign a couple more players with the MLE and they'll be significantly more serious about a title run than this year.
Not to forget the fact that they got a future first rounder from the silly Knicks. I'm glad I don't live in New York to see my sports teams take the wrong turn.
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Good move for the Suns, too bad JJ is off the market now.
It isnt a compelted deal yet, but it looks like it will go through for sure. ESPN has said that Kurt will be the C and Amare will be back at the four.
Speaking of keeping Andre Miller, we would have never gotten Lebron had we had Miller, so everything worked out like it was supposed too..
But I wouldnt mind Houston off the bench, his contract wouldnt be a problem if he was released, because he is still a good player and we need help with scoring on the bench. He is a 2 guard, LJax is a three, so I dont think that would be a problem.
It isnt a compelted deal yet, but it looks like it will go through for sure. ESPN has said that Kurt will be the C and Amare will be back at the four.
Speaking of keeping Andre Miller, we would have never gotten Lebron had we had Miller, so everything worked out like it was supposed too..
But I wouldnt mind Houston off the bench, his contract wouldnt be a problem if he was released, because he is still a good player and we need help with scoring on the bench. He is a 2 guard, LJax is a three, so I dont think that would be a problem.
I have a bad feeling that the Cavs will have all this money and no big time player to spend it on. $25 million in cap space rarely comes along. You need to do more than add more average role players with it.
Good move by the Suns. It doesn't affect their cap room but apparently they're going to spend big and pay a luxury tax. They wouldn't trade Q unless they were committed to keeping Johnson. Johnson was always a slim possibility anyway. I'd love to get him with the Cavs but restricted FA's are always risky. We're down to Allen, Redd and Hughes now. I honestly think now that Allen might be the most likely to leave and the also the player the Cavs can make a serious run for. I can't see Hughes leaving Washington and who knows with Redd? I also don't think Redd is worth a max contract and is the most 1 dimensional of the top FA SG's.
And what the hell is Isiah doing in NY?
Good move by the Suns. It doesn't affect their cap room but apparently they're going to spend big and pay a luxury tax. They wouldn't trade Q unless they were committed to keeping Johnson. Johnson was always a slim possibility anyway. I'd love to get him with the Cavs but restricted FA's are always risky. We're down to Allen, Redd and Hughes now. I honestly think now that Allen might be the most likely to leave and the also the player the Cavs can make a serious run for. I can't see Hughes leaving Washington and who knows with Redd? I also don't think Redd is worth a max contract and is the most 1 dimensional of the top FA SG's.
And what the hell is Isiah doing in NY?
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Isiah has a serious fetish for underachievers. That is what his club is filled with. He looks at strait talent before personality.
Wow does Isiah have anyone to play in the frontcourt? I mean he traded his center to the Spurs for Rose. I know he wasn't the best but he's not a bad option at center. And now he goes and trades his veteran player for yet another SG.
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The Knicks lineup looks like this..... I guess....
PG: Stephon Marbury
SG: Quentin Richardson
SF: Tim Thomas
PF: Michael Sweetney
C: Channing Frye (#8 overall pick)
6th man (sees a bunch of minutes backing up Marbury, Q, and playing in a three guard lineup): Jamal Crawford
7-12: Ariza, Taylor, Rose, Penny, J. Williams, Sundov
PG: Stephon Marbury
SG: Quentin Richardson
SF: Tim Thomas
PF: Michael Sweetney
C: Channing Frye (#8 overall pick)
6th man (sees a bunch of minutes backing up Marbury, Q, and playing in a three guard lineup): Jamal Crawford
7-12: Ariza, Taylor, Rose, Penny, J. Williams, Sundov
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I believe Thomas stated that even Marbury is tradable now. He has no clue what he wants to do with the Knicks. The higher ups should fire him asap.
