[juves4783Participant]

just a fun way to look at your team needs as the trade deadline comes up.  give the state of your team, what you’d do if you were gm and why not throw in some crazy trade ideas if you feel. 

denver nuggets…

sell mode.  would love to move some of our veterans for draft picks or young players to start the rebuild.

trade ideas:

wilson chandler, jj hickson to portland for t-rob, leonard and cj mccollum and 1st.

why?  now that robin lopez is healthy, leonard’s minutes are going to drop.  chandler is a huge upgrade over dorrell wright and gives the team more lineup flexibility to go small at times.  with a team option next season, they can opt out to free up money for aldridge.  hickson is a much better option than t-rob and robinson is going to be a free agent anyways.  hickson had a lot of success when he was with the blazers and his contract has good value with a year after this at $5.6M.  

denver gets to see if they can get anything out of t-rob, leonard and mccollum with extended playing time.  the 1st will be a late if all goes well for portland but they can still land a young pf in that range.  

arron afflalo to indiana for scola, chris copeland and a 1st.

why?  indy still seems to be under the impression that if george can come back, they may be able to sneak into the playoffs.  afflalo would help them keep close to the playoffs and be an upgrade over rodney stuckey.  if afflalo, west and hibbert opt out, they will have a lot of spending money.  if they can bring them all back either by opting in or extending contracts, a lineup of hill, afflalo, george, west and hibbert looks pretty good in the east.

nuggets end up with a couple expiring contracts and a potential lottery pick.

to make room, nuggs move or waive randy foye and scola.  that would free up some minutes for their young guys.

 

 

 

 

[King CaluchaParticipant]

Portland would not make that trade. McCollum and Leonard are showing a lot of potential lately. I don’t think JJ Hickson helps them and Wilson Chandler…. meh. He’s a good player and, while Batum has been struggling this season, I don’t think a small improvement is worth giving up players with potential + a 1st rounder.

The 2nd trade is not that bad, but again… Larry Bird won’t give up a 1st considering they might not even make the playoffs.

You must be from Denver haha

[King CaluchaParticipant]

Portland would not make that trade. McCollum and Leonard are showing a lot of potential lately. I don’t think JJ Hickson helps them and Wilson Chandler…. meh. He’s a good player and, while Batum has been struggling this season, I don’t think a small improvement is worth giving up players with potential + a 1st rounder.

The 2nd trade is not that bad, but again… Larry Bird won’t give up a 1st considering they might not even make the playoffs.

You must be from Denver haha

[juves4783Participant]

well, it’s actually from reading this yesterday.  

http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index.ssf/2015/02/nba_trade_rumors_trail_blazers.html

not sure about cj mccollum.  is showing potential, putting up 3.4 ppg 36% shooting in january.  agree on leonard though.

and you are probably on bird, but that’s the premise of my post to just throw ideas out there.  

 

 

[juves4783Participant]

well, it’s actually from reading this yesterday.  

http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index.ssf/2015/02/nba_trade_rumors_trail_blazers.html

not sure about cj mccollum.  is showing potential, putting up 3.4 ppg 36% shooting in january.  agree on leonard though.

and you are probably on bird, but that’s the premise of my post to just throw ideas out there.  

 

 

[DolanCareParticipant]

 I like the spirit of the trades, ultimately I think most contending team will be hesitant to take on Hickson and his glaring weaknesses, but the NUggets should still be aggressively shopping him. 

The Nuggets have had this gaggle of these above average talents for 3 years now. They were winning before which is why they kept the roster as is. But now they suck and they need to make a moves. If Chandler finishes his contract in Denver that will be a display of incomptenancy by management. He’s a servicable player who teams would trade assets for- Portland is a good candidate in theory. 

 

 

 

 

 

[DolanCareParticipant]

 I like the spirit of the trades, ultimately I think most contending team will be hesitant to take on Hickson and his glaring weaknesses, but the NUggets should still be aggressively shopping him. 

The Nuggets have had this gaggle of these above average talents for 3 years now. They were winning before which is why they kept the roster as is. But now they suck and they need to make a moves. If Chandler finishes his contract in Denver that will be a display of incomptenancy by management. He’s a servicable player who teams would trade assets for- Portland is a good candidate in theory. 

 

 

 

 

 

[negguaryParticipant]

Keep MCW

[negguaryParticipant]

Keep MCW

[prophetmeirParticipant]

I remember there was a time when JJ hickson was talked about for trading for Amari in his Prime, crazy how fast trade value can be changed

[prophetmeirParticipant]

I remember there was a time when JJ hickson was talked about for trading for Amari in his Prime, crazy how fast trade value can be changed

[tuck243Participant]

They decided to keep JJ and opted for Jamison instead…  I wonder what if they pulled the trigger on that deal and got Amare?  

Would LeBron leave if they went to the Finals?  

Kyrie Irving would be a Clipper…  

Bosh would’ve went where?  New York or Miami?

Chris Paul would either be in NYC or a Laker.  

LOL…  Doing that deal probably would’ve changed the landscape of the NBA.

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

I always bring this up too. They wouldn’t move Hickson for Amare but traded him for Omri freakin Casspi the next year. SMH

If they make that deal for Amare I’m 100% convinced LeBron never leaves

 

 

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

I always bring this up too. They wouldn’t move Hickson for Amare but traded him for Omri freakin Casspi the next year. SMH

If they make that deal for Amare I’m 100% convinced LeBron never leaves

 

 

[tuck243Participant]

They decided to keep JJ and opted for Jamison instead…  I wonder what if they pulled the trigger on that deal and got Amare?  

Would LeBron leave if they went to the Finals?  

Kyrie Irving would be a Clipper…  

Bosh would’ve went where?  New York or Miami?

Chris Paul would either be in NYC or a Laker.  

LOL…  Doing that deal probably would’ve changed the landscape of the NBA.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

i would love to see memphis add an outside shooter..becuz just about every potential playoff team out west okc,mavs,spurs,rockets,clippers,blazers,suns are great 3 point shooting teams…..if they dont teams will once again sag in on their bigs….

beno udrih has been great backing up and starting when conley was hurt..so maybe they can use calathes as trade bait…if they fail to add a 3 point shooter,maybe they can let z bo give it a go from halfcourt..he has made 2 of the 3 longest shots this season…lmao

i read taj gibson might be on the move..even though i doubt he’s going anywhere..some say he hasnt displayed the energy and aggressiveness for he has been known …. it might be that after boozer got cut,he was expecting a larger role maybe upset about losing minutes to pau & mirotic.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

i would love to see memphis add an outside shooter..becuz just about every potential playoff team out west okc,mavs,spurs,rockets,clippers,blazers,suns are great 3 point shooting teams…..if they dont teams will once again sag in on their bigs….

beno udrih has been great backing up and starting when conley was hurt..so maybe they can use calathes as trade bait…if they fail to add a 3 point shooter,maybe they can let z bo give it a go from halfcourt..he has made 2 of the 3 longest shots this season…lmao

i read taj gibson might be on the move..even though i doubt he’s going anywhere..some say he hasnt displayed the energy and aggressiveness for he has been known …. it might be that after boozer got cut,he was expecting a larger role maybe upset about losing minutes to pau & mirotic.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I’m looking for the long-haul as in Sixers mentality right now. I believe we should start to cut ties now with most of our vets that will take money without production.

 

Trade Block

• Brook Lopez – Biggest fish of the bunch to bait someone in for an even bigger reel.
• Deron Williams – He must go! Whether it be for cheap or not. He must go! He’s no longer a Top 10 guy at his position.
• Joe Johnson – It pains me to say this deeply of speaking on Joe, but I am very interested in the proposal of the Lance Stephenson package. He’s a younger player and has a lot to offer if he can keep his head clear of reclaiming the Big Apple shine.

Billy King has set us up to fail for the next decade after the Boston deal, and if Mikhail Prokhorov’s pitch to sale and abandon ship isn’t enough indication. I don’t know how much longer we will be able to see a peep hole to get out of the dumps.  

Best transaction: Traded Devin Harris, forward Derrick Favors, two first-round picks and cash to Utah for guard Deron Williams in February 23, 2011 Worst transaction: Traded Bruce Bowen, Larry Hughes and Billy Owens to the Golden State Warriors for Toni Kukoc from the Chicago Bulls on February 22, 2001 Executive of the Year: Never

 

 

5 Targets of preference

• Lance Stephenson
• Reggie Jackson
• Tyler Ennis (for cheap)
• Wilson Chandler
• Tobias Harris

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I’m looking for the long-haul as in Sixers mentality right now. I believe we should start to cut ties now with most of our vets that will take money without production.

 

Trade Block

• Brook Lopez – Biggest fish of the bunch to bait someone in for an even bigger reel.
• Deron Williams – He must go! Whether it be for cheap or not. He must go! He’s no longer a Top 10 guy at his position.
• Joe Johnson – It pains me to say this deeply of speaking on Joe, but I am very interested in the proposal of the Lance Stephenson package. He’s a younger player and has a lot to offer if he can keep his head clear of reclaiming the Big Apple shine.

Billy King has set us up to fail for the next decade after the Boston deal, and if Mikhail Prokhorov’s pitch to sale and abandon ship isn’t enough indication. I don’t know how much longer we will be able to see a peep hole to get out of the dumps.  

Best transaction: Traded Devin Harris, forward Derrick Favors, two first-round picks and cash to Utah for guard Deron Williams in February 23, 2011 Worst transaction: Traded Bruce Bowen, Larry Hughes and Billy Owens to the Golden State Warriors for Toni Kukoc from the Chicago Bulls on February 22, 2001 Executive of the Year: Never

 

 

5 Targets of preference

• Lance Stephenson
• Reggie Jackson
• Tyler Ennis (for cheap)
• Wilson Chandler
• Tobias Harris

[prophetmeirParticipant]

Hornets – Love the Kevin Martin Trade that someone brought up in this post.

See if we can get anything out of Bismack for trade value and continue to see if  anyone is willing to pick up lance stephenson contract. WE need shooters bad !

[prophetmeirParticipant]

Hornets – Love the Kevin Martin Trade that someone brought up in this post.

See if we can get anything out of Bismack for trade value and continue to see if  anyone is willing to pick up lance stephenson contract. WE need shooters bad !

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Satisfied with today’s moves?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Satisfied with today’s moves?

[dbeal21Participant]

 I’d like to see the wolves make a trade to help build for the future. Maybe get rid of Pek or Thad and hopefully somehow get a late or future 1st round pick somehow? Maybe trade Budinger for a new washing machine? Both ideas seem good to me.

[dbeal21Participant]

 I’d like to see the wolves make a trade to help build for the future. Maybe get rid of Pek or Thad and hopefully somehow get a late or future 1st round pick somehow? Maybe trade Budinger for a new washing machine? Both ideas seem good to me.

[MopgrassParticipant]

I think you’re talking Craigslist washing machine at this point.

[MopgrassParticipant]

I think you’re talking Craigslist washing machine at this point.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Satisfied with today’s moves?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Satisfied with today’s moves?

[Brew Meister SmithParticipant]

Of the 3 major front court players TO seems to be interested in, I am leaning toward Fareed.  A deal seems more likely with Denver to begin with, and next year’s Kick’s 1st rounder has more value to Denver since they already have a stake in swapping it anyway. 

Even if Taj Gibson is available, I see a bit of an issue making a deal with a team they could see at some point in the playoffs.  Otherwise it would be an ok fit.

David West would be a very nice fit for this year.  But not as much for the long term.  And I still think the Raps should think future.  I am also not sure what Indiana’s price tag would be. 

I actually like all three guys, so as long as Ujiri can pull off another great deal, I trust his judgement.

Don’t make a deal just to make one.  I don’t really want to see any rotation players in the trade mix (other than maybe Hansbrough)

 

[Brew Meister SmithParticipant]

Of the 3 major front court players TO seems to be interested in, I am leaning toward Fareed.  A deal seems more likely with Denver to begin with, and next year’s Kick’s 1st rounder has more value to Denver since they already have a stake in swapping it anyway. 

Even if Taj Gibson is available, I see a bit of an issue making a deal with a team they could see at some point in the playoffs.  Otherwise it would be an ok fit.

David West would be a very nice fit for this year.  But not as much for the long term.  And I still think the Raps should think future.  I am also not sure what Indiana’s price tag would be. 

I actually like all three guys, so as long as Ujiri can pull off another great deal, I trust his judgement.

Don’t make a deal just to make one.  I don’t really want to see any rotation players in the trade mix (other than maybe Hansbrough)

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 The more intiguing question that I have, is which least expected team will make a move during the deadline?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 The more intiguing question that I have, is which least expected team will make a move during the deadline?

[EndlessknightParticipant]

 As a 76ers fan I just want to see them take salary dumps for draft picks.

[EndlessknightParticipant]

 As a 76ers fan I just want to see them take salary dumps for draft picks.

[festar35Participant]

So the thought of PG returning sort of made me hesitate for a second, but looking at the standings Indiana really doesn’t have much of a shot at the playoffs. This month has some brutal games and with Charlotte, Miami and Brooklyn all playing better I think the 7-8 seed will be one of those 3 teams. So in saying that:

1. David West – I think he is our main trade asset and I think he deserves to be part of a contender as well. I would look for either a young PG or SG in return, Indiana has a hole at the two and if they get a PG they can move Hill over to his natural spot or get a SG and leave Hill PG. A 1st round pick would be a nice return as well if the team didn’t have the young prospects.

2. Scola – Definitely help a contender much like West, he would obviously return less, however his deal is expiring. Maybe an early 2nd rounder.

3. Copeland – He could be useful elsewhere, I love how involved off the bench he is, however Rudez has gone past him.

I want to keep Hibbert and Hill as they are both still young enough to be around with George for another 3-4years.

[festar35Participant]

So the thought of PG returning sort of made me hesitate for a second, but looking at the standings Indiana really doesn’t have much of a shot at the playoffs. This month has some brutal games and with Charlotte, Miami and Brooklyn all playing better I think the 7-8 seed will be one of those 3 teams. So in saying that:

1. David West – I think he is our main trade asset and I think he deserves to be part of a contender as well. I would look for either a young PG or SG in return, Indiana has a hole at the two and if they get a PG they can move Hill over to his natural spot or get a SG and leave Hill PG. A 1st round pick would be a nice return as well if the team didn’t have the young prospects.

2. Scola – Definitely help a contender much like West, he would obviously return less, however his deal is expiring. Maybe an early 2nd rounder.

3. Copeland – He could be useful elsewhere, I love how involved off the bench he is, however Rudez has gone past him.

I want to keep Hibbert and Hill as they are both still young enough to be around with George for another 3-4years.

[dmo21Participant]

 If Indy wants to make a push for the playoffs they should look to dealing with Denver, as they will be looking to unload some guys. An idea I came up with is Scola, Copeland, Solomon Hill, and a pick for Chandler and Hickson. Pacers get good quality players and Denver gets expiring contracts, young player with potential in Hill, and a pick. They could probably swap Scola over to Brooklyn for Bogdon and a second rounder.

[dmo21Participant]

 If Indy wants to make a push for the playoffs they should look to dealing with Denver, as they will be looking to unload some guys. An idea I came up with is Scola, Copeland, Solomon Hill, and a pick for Chandler and Hickson. Pacers get good quality players and Denver gets expiring contracts, young player with potential in Hill, and a pick. They could probably swap Scola over to Brooklyn for Bogdon and a second rounder.

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Lakers… Trade Jordan Hill… For anything they can get, its not so much for return as it is making sure they lose enough games to retain their pick.  

In fact I can make this shorter by saying I would be cool with the. Essentially dumping anybody not named Randles or Clarkson.  Though only a few of their players have actual value, as minimal as it may be.  Ellington, Hill, Davis, Young and maybe Wes Johnson could help out some contenders with depth.  

Its all about keeping that pick,  and I am tired of seeing Lakers leave for nothing, I would take the 60th pick if I had to on principle alone.  There is no need to be so stagnant as the Lakers front office is.  Try to accumulate something…. Anything.

Lakers making a trade and dumping one… Just one of these guys would signal to me that they aren’t completely delusional in thinking they will get better via only signing free agents.  There will have to be some moves made in between to make free agents actually want to go to LA,  making ANY move would be a good start. 

 

 

 

[MopgrassParticipant]

You beat me to this post. 

Lakers: Anything 

[MopgrassParticipant]

You beat me to this post. 

Lakers: Anything 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 Lakers… Trade Jordan Hill… For anything they can get, its not so much for return as it is making sure they lose enough games to retain their pick.  

In fact I can make this shorter by saying I would be cool with the. Essentially dumping anybody not named Randles or Clarkson.  Though only a few of their players have actual value, as minimal as it may be.  Ellington, Hill, Davis, Young and maybe Wes Johnson could help out some contenders with depth.  

Its all about keeping that pick,  and I am tired of seeing Lakers leave for nothing, I would take the 60th pick if I had to on principle alone.  There is no need to be so stagnant as the Lakers front office is.  Try to accumulate something…. Anything.

Lakers making a trade and dumping one… Just one of these guys would signal to me that they aren’t completely delusional in thinking they will get better via only signing free agents.  There will have to be some moves made in between to make free agents actually want to go to LA,  making ANY move would be a good start. 

 

 

 

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

 I want the pistons to make a run at a servicable sf. or Taj Gibson. They need another scoring/ defensive punch.

[Sharp ShooterParticipant]

 I want the pistons to make a run at a servicable sf. or Taj Gibson. They need another scoring/ defensive punch.

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

PG help. If I’m Morey, I’m kicking the tires on every PG that’s in a questionable situation and dangling the contracts of Terry, Shved, and even Papanikolaou + draft picks trying to get a PG upgrade. See if you can steal away any of Dragic, Reggie Jackson, Lawson, G. Hill.

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

PG help. If I’m Morey, I’m kicking the tires on every PG that’s in a questionable situation and dangling the contracts of Terry, Shved, and even Papanikolaou + draft picks trying to get a PG upgrade. See if you can steal away any of Dragic, Reggie Jackson, Lawson, G. Hill.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

I am just hoping Boston can get a second rd pick for Bass and or Prince. Some playoff team should be able to use their experience. It would also help the Celtics tank better as they keep beating up on lottery teams.

[CU.LIONSParticipant]

I am just hoping Boston can get a second rd pick for Bass and or Prince. Some playoff team should be able to use their experience. It would also help the Celtics tank better as they keep beating up on lottery teams.

[Something something basketballParticipant]

 Thad young and a second rounder to kings for nik stauskas and contract x. 

Find a nice stretch 4. I wouldn’t mind grabbing one of bostons bigs. I prefer olynyk myself, however unlikely it may seem. With turner being the only true stretch 4 in the lottery and a half dozen good point guard prospects I would even consider trading rubio.

Get rid of budinger. Get another cheap vet willing to step up into the mentor role that mo Williams and Kevin Martin have been doing. 

[sitlbitoParticipant]

Since the return of Rubio,the team is just so much better,there’s absolutly no way they trade him

[sitlbitoParticipant]

Since the return of Rubio,the team is just so much better,there’s absolutly no way they trade him

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Satisfied with today’s moves?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

Satisfied with today’s moves?

[Something something basketballParticipant]

 Thad young and a second rounder to kings for nik stauskas and contract x. 

Find a nice stretch 4. I wouldn’t mind grabbing one of bostons bigs. I prefer olynyk myself, however unlikely it may seem. With turner being the only true stretch 4 in the lottery and a half dozen good point guard prospects I would even consider trading rubio.

Get rid of budinger. Get another cheap vet willing to step up into the mentor role that mo Williams and Kevin Martin have been doing. 

[Jco4Participant]

Fixing the gaping hole at the wing would be nice 

[Jco4Participant]

Fixing the gaping hole at the wing would be nice 

[HitsterParticipant]

 I don’t see the Bulls trading Taj Gibson IMO, he is the main big off the bench and has been on the team a fair few years.

I could see the Lakers possibly seeing what they could get for Jordan Hill but he does have a $9 million team  option for next year which any receiving team might not want to pick up as it could hit cap space. But the flipside could be take him, see if he could help in the play off run then you have a highly tradeable team option come June.

The Knicks are rumoured to be considering a buyout for STAT who would be a nice cheap pick up for a number of contenders.

I don’t see Philly making any moves themselves but I can certainly see Sam Hinkie being approached to be the 3rd team in any deals and taking unwanted players, salary dumps for future picks.

The real fun could be the chase for 7th/8th seed out East where some teams in contention fot it are desperate to get in and others might prefer a much higher draft pick long term. I don’t see the Pacers going all in to try and make a run with the hope Paul George returns. Boston might like to "move" out of play off contention. Detroit could be a wildcard, do they want to make a move to convince Monroe to stay. The Nets have the ability to make some mad short term move especially.

 

 

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 I don’t see the Bulls trading Taj Gibson IMO, he is the main big off the bench and has been on the team a fair few years.

I could see the Lakers possibly seeing what they could get for Jordan Hill but he does have a $9 million team  option for next year which any receiving team might not want to pick up as it could hit cap space. But the flipside could be take him, see if he could help in the play off run then you have a highly tradeable team option come June.

The Knicks are rumoured to be considering a buyout for STAT who would be a nice cheap pick up for a number of contenders.

I don’t see Philly making any moves themselves but I can certainly see Sam Hinkie being approached to be the 3rd team in any deals and taking unwanted players, salary dumps for future picks.

The real fun could be the chase for 7th/8th seed out East where some teams in contention fot it are desperate to get in and others might prefer a much higher draft pick long term. I don’t see the Pacers going all in to try and make a run with the hope Paul George returns. Boston might like to "move" out of play off contention. Detroit could be a wildcard, do they want to make a move to convince Monroe to stay. The Nets have the ability to make some mad short term move especially.

 

 

 

 

[Kevin6CDParticipant]

I would like to see Detroit grab a SF to complement Singler on nights where he’s overmatched defensively or just not hitting shots. Someone like Wes Johnson or Hollis Thompson, if I’m being realistic.

Untouchables: Drummond; Don’t Want to Give Up: KCP, Dinwiddie, 2015 1st/2nd round picks; Unlikely/Won’t Be Traded: Monroe, Jennings, Augustin, Singler, Meeks, Tolliver; Tradable “Assets”: Jerebko, Datome, Anthony, Martin, Butler

I just don’t see how the Pistons could make an impactful trade without disturbing the future. Maybe a 2nd round pick is enough to add depth at SF, but I just don’t see what the Pistons can do to get better until the offseason, unfortunately.

[Kevin6CDParticipant]

I would like to see Detroit grab a SF to complement Singler on nights where he’s overmatched defensively or just not hitting shots. Someone like Wes Johnson or Hollis Thompson, if I’m being realistic.

Untouchables: Drummond; Don’t Want to Give Up: KCP, Dinwiddie, 2015 1st/2nd round picks; Unlikely/Won’t Be Traded: Monroe, Jennings, Augustin, Singler, Meeks, Tolliver; Tradable “Assets”: Jerebko, Datome, Anthony, Martin, Butler

I just don’t see how the Pistons could make an impactful trade without disturbing the future. Maybe a 2nd round pick is enough to add depth at SF, but I just don’t see what the Pistons can do to get better until the offseason, unfortunately.

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