Countdown to Thursday’s trade deadline

Andre Miller has officially packed his bags.  He is definitely not coming back to Denver.

The Wizards are looking for a backup PG. Luke Ridnour, Miller, Udrih and Pierre Jackson have all been discussed (sorry i dont’ have anything bigger or more exciting than a backup PG)

As far as I have read the Pistons will not be trading Greg Monroe. Joe Dumars still hopes to sign him in the offseason.

Luol Deng is probably going to get traded from Cleveland – they want draft picks and youth.

Andre Miller has officially packed his bags.  He is definitely not coming back to Denver.

The Wizards are looking for a backup PG. Luke Ridnour, Miller, Udrih and Pierre Jackson have all been discussed (sorry i dont’ have anything bigger or more exciting than a backup PG)

As far as I have read the Pistons will not be trading Greg Monroe. Joe Dumars still hopes to sign him in the offseason.

Luol Deng is probably going to get traded from Cleveland – they want draft picks and youth.

Sixers have Thad Young, Turner and Hawes on the trading block.

Spurs have interest in Thad Young.

http://www.nj.com/sixers/index.ssf/2014/02/nba_trade_rumors_san_antonio_g.html

Sixers have Thad Young, Turner and Hawes on the trading block.

Spurs have interest in Thad Young.

http://www.nj.com/sixers/index.ssf/2014/02/nba_trade_rumors_san_antonio_g.html

 Knicks could use Deng his defense at SF would help and he doesn’t demand a ton of shots.

Too bad they don’t have a pick to trade for a while or expirings this year.

Hardaway/Deng/Melo/Chandler would be a nice four some just need a PG to win that division.

 Knicks could use Deng his defense at SF would help and he doesn’t demand a ton of shots.

Too bad they don’t have a pick to trade for a while or expirings this year.

Hardaway/Deng/Melo/Chandler would be a nice four some just need a PG to win that division.

Memphis are looking for a starting small forward that can create his own plays…They are disappointed in Tayshaun and are looking to include him and/or some draft picks in a deal…They love the energy,much needed athleticism and defensive effort James Johnson has brought to the team….The guy has blocked a league high 16 attempted 3 pointers…But he doesnt supply the offense that they feel they need….Memphis native Thad Young is at the top of their wish list..

Miami are looking for a wing scorer,but might have to wait until after the deadline to see if Ben Gordon or Caron Butler are bought out….

Memphis are looking for a starting small forward that can create his own plays…They are disappointed in Tayshaun and are looking to include him and/or some draft picks in a deal…They love the energy,much needed athleticism and defensive effort James Johnson has brought to the team….The guy has blocked a league high 16 attempted 3 pointers…But he doesnt supply the offense that they feel they need….Memphis native Thad Young is at the top of their wish list..

Miami are looking for a wing scorer,but might have to wait until after the deadline to see if Ben Gordon or Caron Butler are bought out….

Are a hot mess right now and their beat writer this morning said expect at least two players to get moved this week.  Early favorites are Ridnour, Caron Butler and Ilyasova.  Sanders, GA, Henson and Wolters are not going anywhere.  The Bucks also like Knight (nice contract) and Middleton.  They also have cap space, which helps.

Any OJ Mayo takers out there?

Are a hot mess right now and their beat writer this morning said expect at least two players to get moved this week.  Early favorites are Ridnour, Caron Butler and Ilyasova.  Sanders, GA, Henson and Wolters are not going anywhere.  The Bucks also like Knight (nice contract) and Middleton.  They also have cap space, which helps.

Any OJ Mayo takers out there?

Alot of teams are interested in Harrison Barnes..Im not sure if the Warriors want to part with him,unless its a deal too hard to refuse..

Alot of teams are interested in Harrison Barnes..Im not sure if the Warriors want to part with him,unless its a deal too hard to refuse..

Celtics have about everyone on the block besides Sully. A lot of interesting pieces most noteably Rondo,Green,Bradly and Bass 

Celtics have about everyone on the block besides Sully. A lot of interesting pieces most noteably Rondo,Green,Bradly and Bass 

I don’t think Aldridge or Love are a REAL trade target this season for the Celtics. Next year I could see them making a move for one or the other at the deadline……If they do it would be a deal centered around Sully and picks. You need to have a young talent that teams want to get one of these guys.  The only way I could see the Celtics moving Sully is for a star and I don’t think that is the direction they are headed approcing THIS deadline.

I don’t think Aldridge or Love are a REAL trade target this season for the Celtics. Next year I could see them making a move for one or the other at the deadline……If they do it would be a deal centered around Sully and picks. You need to have a young talent that teams want to get one of these guys.  The only way I could see the Celtics moving Sully is for a star and I don’t think that is the direction they are headed approcing THIS deadline.

read the hawes young and turner being avaibale on br so far teams are offering a late 1st rd pick for turner rumor has it the bobcats offered Gordon and a late 1st rd for turner and the spurs offered their 14 1st rd im a huge spurs fan and id take turner for that late pick all day long turner would be a great fit for the grizz I heard on espn that monroes agent is gonna demand a max salary for Monroe and that will scare teams off from trading for him

read the hawes young and turner being avaibale on br so far teams are offering a late 1st rd pick for turner rumor has it the bobcats offered Gordon and a late 1st rd for turner and the spurs offered their 14 1st rd im a huge spurs fan and id take turner for that late pick all day long turner would be a great fit for the grizz I heard on espn that monroes agent is gonna demand a max salary for Monroe and that will scare teams off from trading for him

I haven’t seen anywhere that shows Cleveland having the Memphis pick. With that said, I would love for the Sixers to get that pick in a deal for Thad. Sixers should also get a #1 (each) either this year or next for Turner & Hawes, those picks will likely be in the 20’s but it’s better than nothing.

I haven’t seen anywhere that shows Cleveland having the Memphis pick. With that said, I would love for the Sixers to get that pick in a deal for Thad. Sixers should also get a #1 (each) either this year or next for Turner & Hawes, those picks will likely be in the 20’s but it’s better than nothing.

The Grizzlies are discussing a deal with the Wolves for Budinger and Barea.  Memphis wants to include Prince in the deal and the deal may include Tony Allen

The Grizzlies are discussing a deal with the Wolves for Budinger and Barea.  Memphis wants to include Prince in the deal and the deal may include Tony Allen

Lamar Odom has just signed to play in Spain.

Bucks may also be looking to move Caron Butler.  He would be a great addition to a playoff team.

Lamar Odom has just signed to play in Spain.

Bucks may also be looking to move Caron Butler.  He would be a great addition to a playoff team.

I don’t want to see the team get ripped off by San Antonio or Memphis by just giving away Thad Young or Evan Turner for some mid to late first round pick, even in a "deep" draft…

If the 76ers are seriously trying to get rid of both Thad and E.T I’d like to see them at least get a proven young talent back in return, someone like Jeremy Lamb or Terrence Ross for an example…

As for all these people talking about Lamarcus Aldridge leaving Portland are crazy, I honestly see him being a Blazer for life, the team has been close to being a real contender before and has a team close to being a serious contender right now, Lilliard and L.A are a very dangerous 1/2 punch and Batum and Mattews can ball, maybe if they were to trade for Hawes and Young, something like T.Rob and CJ for Young and Hawes they’d have enough depth to challenge any contender??? 

If and when Kevin Love ever becomes a free agent I think he has to consider Philadelphia, I’ll lay out a few selling points for the 76ers, seems like everyone throws out L.A and Boston as for gone favorites yet never give a good reason as to why he’d commit his prime years to their teams

1.Philly has the eventually Rookie of the Year Micheal Carter Williams(already better than Rubio and a few years younger than Rondo and company)

2.They also have a guy in Nerlens Noel who could be a Defensive Player of the Year type by the time Love signs his next contract, who could also be a perfect fit next to Love at Pf/C. Who’s playing Center in L.A or Boston by the time Love’s ready to leave Minnesota???

3.The 76ers are likely to add a stud prospect in a few months, hopefully they select Jabarri Parker or Andrew Wiggins, again Boston and L.A will be grasping at straws hoping to land a Free Agent or 10, as they love to do in times like these, Kobe is a shell of his former self and he’s surrounded by D’Leagers and Steve Nash’s ghost, The Celtics are shopping Rondo because he’s an injury prone hothead who needs shooters and vets around him to be successful, Love needs defenders and athletic scorers to be successful, the two couldn’t co-exist, Kobe or Carmelo and K.Love couldn’t coexist in L.A, and I highly doubt he’d want to play with Gordon Hayward in Boston

4. Pick who you’d rather play with if you were Kevin Love, mind you this will be in 2 years…

MCW, Parker/Wiggins and Noel(Philly)

Rondo/Hayward/Sullinger(Boston)

Kobe(possibly retires) or Carmelo(L.A)

I don’t want to see the team get ripped off by San Antonio or Memphis by just giving away Thad Young or Evan Turner for some mid to late first round pick, even in a "deep" draft…

If the 76ers are seriously trying to get rid of both Thad and E.T I’d like to see them at least get a proven young talent back in return, someone like Jeremy Lamb or Terrence Ross for an example…

As for all these people talking about Lamarcus Aldridge leaving Portland are crazy, I honestly see him being a Blazer for life, the team has been close to being a real contender before and has a team close to being a serious contender right now, Lilliard and L.A are a very dangerous 1/2 punch and Batum and Mattews can ball, maybe if they were to trade for Hawes and Young, something like T.Rob and CJ for Young and Hawes they’d have enough depth to challenge any contender??? 

If and when Kevin Love ever becomes a free agent I think he has to consider Philadelphia, I’ll lay out a few selling points for the 76ers, seems like everyone throws out L.A and Boston as for gone favorites yet never give a good reason as to why he’d commit his prime years to their teams

1.Philly has the eventually Rookie of the Year Micheal Carter Williams(already better than Rubio and a few years younger than Rondo and company)

2.They also have a guy in Nerlens Noel who could be a Defensive Player of the Year type by the time Love signs his next contract, who could also be a perfect fit next to Love at Pf/C. Who’s playing Center in L.A or Boston by the time Love’s ready to leave Minnesota???

3.The 76ers are likely to add a stud prospect in a few months, hopefully they select Jabarri Parker or Andrew Wiggins, again Boston and L.A will be grasping at straws hoping to land a Free Agent or 10, as they love to do in times like these, Kobe is a shell of his former self and he’s surrounded by D’Leagers and Steve Nash’s ghost, The Celtics are shopping Rondo because he’s an injury prone hothead who needs shooters and vets around him to be successful, Love needs defenders and athletic scorers to be successful, the two couldn’t co-exist, Kobe or Carmelo and K.Love couldn’t coexist in L.A, and I highly doubt he’d want to play with Gordon Hayward in Boston

4. Pick who you’d rather play with if you were Kevin Love, mind you this will be in 2 years…

MCW, Parker/Wiggins and Noel(Philly)

Rondo/Hayward/Sullinger(Boston)

Kobe(possibly retires) or Carmelo(L.A)

The Kings offered Isaiah Thomas, Ben McLemore and two picks to the Celtics for Rondo.  The Celtics accepted the trade but Rondo would not re-sign with the Kings.

The Kings offered Isaiah Thomas, Ben McLemore and two picks to the Celtics for Rondo.  The Celtics accepted the trade but Rondo would not re-sign with the Kings.

The Kings and Nets are in serious talks about trading Thornton for Jason Terry and Reggie Evans.

The Kings are also working to move Jimmer with multiple teams, one account possibly being for Jarrett Jack.

The Kings and Nets are in serious talks about trading Thornton for Jason Terry and Reggie Evans.

The Kings are also working to move Jimmer with multiple teams, one account possibly being for Jarrett Jack.

Per David Aldridge, Sacramento trades Thornton for Terry and Evans.  No picks involved.

Per David Aldridge, Sacramento trades Thornton for Terry and Evans.  No picks involved.

Tried to post link.  Wouldn’t let me for some reason.

Tried to post link.  Wouldn’t let me for some reason.

 Celtics and Rockets talking Rondo…Celtics want Parsons, but Rockets want the deal to be centered around Asik, Jones, Beverley, and Motiejunas. Deal isn’t close, but talks are ongoing. 

Reports also out there that the Celtics have been contacting the Jazz about Gordon Hayward. Jazz want 1sts, but Celtics a bit reluctant. Don’t know where these talks stand, if they are even true. 

As a Celts fan, I’m not a fan of trading Rondo to the Rockets, even if we can get Parsons. The Hayward deal really intrigues me as the combo of Hayward and Stevens has worked quite well in the past…

 Celtics and Rockets talking Rondo…Celtics want Parsons, but Rockets want the deal to be centered around Asik, Jones, Beverley, and Motiejunas. Deal isn’t close, but talks are ongoing. 

Reports also out there that the Celtics have been contacting the Jazz about Gordon Hayward. Jazz want 1sts, but Celtics a bit reluctant. Don’t know where these talks stand, if they are even true. 

As a Celts fan, I’m not a fan of trading Rondo to the Rockets, even if we can get Parsons. The Hayward deal really intrigues me as the combo of Hayward and Stevens has worked quite well in the past…

 The Celtics don’t have to rush into any deals as they are going along in a nice draft position with a young roster. Danny Ainge has picks due so would only probably look at deals where he’ll get more draft options. He may look to move Kris Humphries expiring deal if he did make a move, otherwise I think it is more a case of other teams comig to the Celtics with possible deals.

 The Celtics don’t have to rush into any deals as they are going along in a nice draft position with a young roster. Danny Ainge has picks due so would only probably look at deals where he’ll get more draft options. He may look to move Kris Humphries expiring deal if he did make a move, otherwise I think it is more a case of other teams comig to the Celtics with possible deals.

Woj is reporting that Pierre Jackson has been pulled from his game in the D-League.  Here’s hoping he lands with a team that will give him minutes as a backup PG.  He’s been killing it in the D-League lately.   

Woj is reporting that Pierre Jackson has been pulled from his game in the D-League.  Here’s hoping he lands with a team that will give him minutes as a backup PG.  He’s been killing it in the D-League lately.   

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings are in talks to swap Jarrett Jack for Jason Thompson, but the Cavs want to route Thompson to a third team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings are in talks to swap Jarrett Jack for Jason Thompson, but the Cavs want to route Thompson to a third team.

in that hawes trade,earl clark and a player not yet named will be going to the 76’ers….

in that hawes trade,earl clark and a player not yet named will be going to the 76’ers….

Iman Shumpert might be off the trade market, or at least his value has dropped for the time being.  Strained MCL last night and there is slight concern about a possible meniscus tear although not likely.

Could miss a game or two, could miss the rest of the season, depending on what the MRI says.

Iman Shumpert might be off the trade market, or at least his value has dropped for the time being.  Strained MCL last night and there is slight concern about a possible meniscus tear although not likely.

Could miss a game or two, could miss the rest of the season, depending on what the MRI says.

Marc Stein
Clippers/Cavs talking Bullock and Zeller swap.

Wojnarowski
Bobcats/Bucks talking Neal for Sessions.

Marc Stein
Clippers/Cavs talking Bullock and Zeller swap.

Wojnarowski
Bobcats/Bucks talking Neal for Sessions.

 marc j spears reporting that his sources say that Andre Miller to Washington done deal in principle

 marc j spears reporting that his sources say that Andre Miller to Washington done deal in principle

Jordan Hamilton to the Rockets for Aaron Brooks

Jordan Hamilton to the Rockets for Aaron Brooks

 Jordan Hamilton to Rockets for Aaron Brooks

 Jordan Hamilton to Rockets for Aaron Brooks