NBA Variety
Orlando sends Brian Cook, Adonal Foyle, Mike Wilks, Martin Gorat and a 2009 1st Round Pick to Oklahoma City for Earl Watson
The Magic would get a dependable point guard in Watson to compensate for the season-ending injury of Jameer Nelson. A starting five of Dwight Howard-Hedo Turkoglu-Rashard Lewis-Mikael Pietrus-Watson can certainly compete for the Eastern Conference crown.
The Thunder would add about $6m of salaries set to expire at the end of the year and another 1st Round pick.
MLB Variety
Washington sends 1B Nick Johnson to San Francisco for LHP Noah Lowry
The Nationals have a glut of first basemen but lack any depth in their rotation while the Giants have an abundance of number four / five starters without any proven corner infielders. The deal seems to work for both teams.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Five Destinations for Amare
Phoenix will be hosting Sunday's NBA All Star Game. Had the game been played anywhere else, I am confident that Amare Stoudemire would have been traded already. Still, here are five teams that could make a play for him before the February 19th trade deadline.
Amare and Alando Tucker for Jerryd Bayless, LaMarcus Aldridge and Raef Lafrentz's expiring contract
Rumors are floating around that the Blazers have offered this package to the Suns. If this is an actual offer, Steve Kerr, please stop reading this and go accept... immediately. This still seems like waaaaaaay too much to give away on the Blazers' end.
New York
Amare, Goran Dragic, and Leandro Barbosa for Stephon Marbury, Nate Robinson, and Wilson Chandler
Phoenix would clear about $20m from its books next season and get an up-and-coming small forward in Chandler and a spark plug sixth man in Robinson. The Knicks could build around Amare. Additionally, playing with Amare would have to be appealing to Lebron.
Indiana
Amare and Goran Dragic for Rasho Nesterovic, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush, and Marquis Daniels
Both Daniels and Nesterovic's contracts expire this year. Hibbert and Rush, two first round draft picks, would ease the loss of sending Amare away. The Pacers would have a starting five of Amare, TJ Ford, Troy Murphy, Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy. That team could win the East.
New Jersey
Amare and Goran Dragic for Ryan Anderson, Chairman Yi, Josh Boone, Stro Swift, and Maurice Ager
Again, this deal gives Phoenix cap relief and young talent. Is it enough, though? The Nets should hope so because he would make them a force in the East. Amare-Devin Harris-Vince Carter-Brook Lopez. Wow.
Oklahoma City
Amare, Goran Dragic, and Leandro Barbosa for Chris Wilcox, Desmond Mason, Joe Smith, Mouhamed Sene, San Antonio's 2009 1st Rounder and Phoenix's 2010 1st Rounder
Call me crazy, but this deal works for everyone.
The Thunder have five first round picks over the next two years. Dealing away two wouldn't be the end of the world especially since their 2009 first rounder should be in the top five. The nucleus of Amare-Russell Westbrook-Jeff Green-Kevin Durant would be among the league's best.
The Suns get their desired cap room plus some picks and a flier on Sene.
Portland
Amare and Alando Tucker for Jerryd Bayless, LaMarcus Aldridge and Raef Lafrentz's expiring contract
Rumors are floating around that the Blazers have offered this package to the Suns. If this is an actual offer, Steve Kerr, please stop reading this and go accept... immediately. This still seems like waaaaaaay too much to give away on the Blazers' end.
New York
Amare, Goran Dragic, and Leandro Barbosa for Stephon Marbury, Nate Robinson, and Wilson Chandler
Phoenix would clear about $20m from its books next season and get an up-and-coming small forward in Chandler and a spark plug sixth man in Robinson. The Knicks could build around Amare. Additionally, playing with Amare would have to be appealing to Lebron.
Indiana
Amare and Goran Dragic for Rasho Nesterovic, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush, and Marquis Daniels
Both Daniels and Nesterovic's contracts expire this year. Hibbert and Rush, two first round draft picks, would ease the loss of sending Amare away. The Pacers would have a starting five of Amare, TJ Ford, Troy Murphy, Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy. That team could win the East.
New Jersey
Amare and Goran Dragic for Ryan Anderson, Chairman Yi, Josh Boone, Stro Swift, and Maurice Ager
Again, this deal gives Phoenix cap relief and young talent. Is it enough, though? The Nets should hope so because he would make them a force in the East. Amare-Devin Harris-Vince Carter-Brook Lopez. Wow.
Oklahoma City
Amare, Goran Dragic, and Leandro Barbosa for Chris Wilcox, Desmond Mason, Joe Smith, Mouhamed Sene, San Antonio's 2009 1st Rounder and Phoenix's 2010 1st Rounder
Call me crazy, but this deal works for everyone.
The Thunder have five first round picks over the next two years. Dealing away two wouldn't be the end of the world especially since their 2009 first rounder should be in the top five. The nucleus of Amare-Russell Westbrook-Jeff Green-Kevin Durant would be among the league's best.
The Suns get their desired cap room plus some picks and a flier on Sene.
Monday, February 9, 2009
NBA Trade Deadline
I expect a flurry of activity before next Wednesday's NBA trade deadline for three major reasons:
*This is one of the weakest drafts in recent memory. To me, there are only two All Star caliber players available - Ricky Rubio and Blake Griffin. General Managers realize this and figure to use their first round picks as bait to acquire a difference maker for the stretch run.
*Teams are getting ready for the summer of 2010. This could be the most overhyped story this year, but there will be some top notch talent available after next season - Lebron, DWade, Steve Nash, and Chris Bosh to name four.
*With the injury to Andrew Bynum, the West is wide open. Teams (cough, cough Hornets, Blazers) that would have had no chance if Bynum were healthy may consider themselves legitimate contenders to win the conference.
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A Trade That Would Work for Everyone (and work under league rules)
*Portland sends Raef Lafrentz and Joel Freeland to Sacramento for Brad Miller.
Why would Portland do this: The Blazers are currently tied for fourth in the Western Conference. Miller offers dependable production and front court depth. He averages over three assists per game and can hit the three. With Miller, Portland can make a legitimate run at the conference title especially with Bynum on the shelf. Miller's deal expires after next season, just in time for the Blazers to sign Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge to long term deals.
Why would Sacramento do this: Blake Griffin. By trading Miller, the Kings become the favorite to finish with the NBA's worst record. The deal also allows the team's young stars - Spencer Hawes, Kevin Martin, and Jason Thompson - the opportunity to play together without any stress. Also, Lafrentz's contract comes off the books after this season. As an added bonus, an insurance company will pick up 80% of this year's contract. In total, this deal saves the team about $20m over two years. Lastly, they get a lotto ticket in Freeland who currently plays in Europe. For a team that has no chance of being competitive, this may be the most attractive option.
*This is one of the weakest drafts in recent memory. To me, there are only two All Star caliber players available - Ricky Rubio and Blake Griffin. General Managers realize this and figure to use their first round picks as bait to acquire a difference maker for the stretch run.
*Teams are getting ready for the summer of 2010. This could be the most overhyped story this year, but there will be some top notch talent available after next season - Lebron, DWade, Steve Nash, and Chris Bosh to name four.
*With the injury to Andrew Bynum, the West is wide open. Teams (cough, cough Hornets, Blazers) that would have had no chance if Bynum were healthy may consider themselves legitimate contenders to win the conference.
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A Trade That Would Work for Everyone (and work under league rules)
*Portland sends Raef Lafrentz and Joel Freeland to Sacramento for Brad Miller.
Why would Portland do this: The Blazers are currently tied for fourth in the Western Conference. Miller offers dependable production and front court depth. He averages over three assists per game and can hit the three. With Miller, Portland can make a legitimate run at the conference title especially with Bynum on the shelf. Miller's deal expires after next season, just in time for the Blazers to sign Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge to long term deals.
Why would Sacramento do this: Blake Griffin. By trading Miller, the Kings become the favorite to finish with the NBA's worst record. The deal also allows the team's young stars - Spencer Hawes, Kevin Martin, and Jason Thompson - the opportunity to play together without any stress. Also, Lafrentz's contract comes off the books after this season. As an added bonus, an insurance company will pick up 80% of this year's contract. In total, this deal saves the team about $20m over two years. Lastly, they get a lotto ticket in Freeland who currently plays in Europe. For a team that has no chance of being competitive, this may be the most attractive option.
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