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    Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

    I figured I'd start this thread since we are about 10 days away from the NBA Trade Deadline ( which is on Thursday 2/19 at 3pm EST / 12pm PST ).

    I will re-post what Shade posted in the Random Thoughts thread:

    http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nb...for-a-big-man/

    The Raptors are one of several teams sniffing around for a roster upgrade, specifically at the power forward spot. A few names continue to surface around league sources when talking about Toronto, the biggest being Indiana’s David West, the next is Chicago’s Taj Gibson, then Denver’s Kenneth Faried and then there is a long list of B and C tier names that Toronto might consider at the deadline if all else fails.
    More speculation:

    http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index....l_blazers.html

    Rounding up the latest trade rumors the Internet has to offer as the Thursday, Feb. 19 NBA trade deadline approaches:

    • Sean Deveney of the Sporting News has 15 known inhabitants of the trading block, including Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson:


    Gibson's name has been connected to much of the league over the last few months, from Los Angeles to Toronto to Phoenix to Detroit to Portland.

    In recent weeks, he has not played with the type of energy for which he has been known, and there has been speculation that he is frustrated with the addition of Nikola Mirotic and Pau Gasol (though his playing time has not changed much). Gibson still has two years and $17.4 million on his deal, which is a problem in moving him.

    And former Blazers guard Mo Williams:

    Williams is on a one-year contract, and though he is 32 years old, he still has some value as a backup guard with experience. He had a 52-point game earlier in the year, and that certainly got the attention of GMs around the league, but he remains useful as a 20-minute-per-game guy on a playoff team.

    The Wolves would be open to moving Williams, but given his manageable salary and their young backcourt, they're not desperate to make a deal.

    Deveney also lists "Phoenix and Portland are possible destinations" for Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass.


    • Wilson Chandler is a name that has been linked with the Blazers in recent rumors and Basketball Insider's Alex Kennedy writes that the Denver Nuggets are still seeking a first-round pick in exchange for the forward:

    A number of teams have expressed interest in Wilson Chandler, including the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers. It's believed that Denver wants a first-round pick back in any deal involving Chandler.


    The Clippers have been looking for help on the wing (they even tried to trade for Jeff Green before he landed with the Memphis Grizzlies), so it's no surprise that they're interested in Chandler. It's unclear what they're offering, as they don't have many trade assets.

    The Blazers like Chandler and believe he would bolster their roster for a playoff push.
    ...

    Chandler is attractive to teams since he's playing well - averaging 13.9 points and 6.1 rebounds - and his contract is a bargain. He's set to earn just $7,171,662 next year and only $2 million of that is guaranteed. Denver knows that he's coveted and won't trade him for the sake of trading him. They want a nice offer in return, and could wait until the summer if they feel like they could get more for him then.

    • With Thabo Sefolosha out for 6-8 weeks with a calf injury, will the Atlanta Hawks look to make a move? Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explores:

    "For us to be open to improving the group and adding more depth, with Thabo healthy or without Thabo healthy or without Thabo having this injury, it's kind of the same mindset," coach Mike Budenolzer said. "We really like our group. You are hesitant to do anything. There is a little more opportunity for a six- to eight-week window but I don't think it changes much if at all."

    Budenholzer admitted that disrupting the chemistry of a team that just had a 19-game win streak end and has won 33 of the past 36 games is a concern.

    "Those kinds of conversations are part of the debate and the collaboration," he said. "We are fortunate to have such good chemistry and have such good guys that we are very protective of that and respective of that."

    In the meantime, Budenholzer said to expect more minutes for Kent Bazemore. The offseason acquisition, along with Sefolosha, was brought in for his defensive ability. Bazemore started two games recently that Carroll missed with a left Achilles strain.

    • Nets GM Billy King said earlier this week Brooklyn is not in any rush to make a move, despite earlier reports they are looking to dump the salaries of Brook Lopez and Deron Williams. Mike Mazzeo of ESPNNewYork.com:

    "I would say more now, we're not making phone calls, phone calls are coming in, and we're evaluating things, but right now I want to see this group play," King said Monday night during a pregame show segment on the team's official website.

    "I still have confidence in this group that they can get the job done, get us in the playoffs. So right now we're going to see how we can finish up going into the All-Star break, and then go in and we have a week after that to the deadline, and if a deal makes sense we'll do it, but we're not going to just make a trade to make a trade."

    The Nets (18-28) have lost four straight and 12 of 14. But given that they play in the Eastern Conference and are just 1.5 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot, there is more than enough time left to make up that ground.
    Please feel free to post whatever you come across that may seem relevant. The hope is that the rumor is actually legit or at least is from Woj or someone respectable ( as opposed to some kid that is blogging about what they heard from the Hot Dog vendor at the Arena ).
    Last edited by CableKC; 02-05-2015, 07:06 PM.
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    Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

    I think any deal with Toronto involving West should include a 1st round pick this Summer. They have said they won't part with Terrence Ross.

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      Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

      Originally posted by Grimp View Post
      I think any deal with Toronto involving West should include a 1st round pick this Summer. They have said they won't part with Terrence Ross.
      It should, but I suspect the Raptors can get David Lee ( a Starting Quality PF ) as a huge Salary Dump along with a 2nd round pick and/or the inclusion of James Johnson. If the Ws settle for such a deal to help clear Cap Space to re-sign Draymond, that will trump anything that Bird asks for ( which, as you suggest, is a future 1st ).
      Last edited by CableKC; 02-05-2015, 06:47 PM.
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        Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

        Originally posted by CableKC View Post
        It should, but I suspect the Raptors can get David Lee ( a Starting Quality PF ) as a huge Salary Dump along with a 2nd round pick and/or the inclusion of James Johnson.
        They really don't have many players I'd want outside of Ross. Patterson isn't that great. And they aren't trading Lowry or Derozan. However.... they do have Amir's expiring. So if we get that for West, it's basically a salary dump assuring that cap space for next Summer. But I think Larry would want a 1st.

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          Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

          Originally posted by Grimp View Post
          They really don't have many players I'd want outside of Ross. Patterson isn't that great. And they aren't trading Lowry or Derozan. However.... they do have Amir's expiring. So if we get that for West, it's basically a salary dump assuring that cap space for next Summer. But I think Larry would want a 1st.
          Yeah, but with a Salary Dump..... you'd then have Cap Space to go after Dragic ( which I doubt that we can get anyway cuz I am sure that some other Team will make him a bigger offer )

          I fully expect that Bird will ask for a 1st round pick for West.....which he should be asking. The problem is that one can always ask, it doesn't necessarily mean that the Raptors will cave and give in

          BTW......JMHO, but if they do a salary dump, they will be offering Landry Fields + Chuck Hayes for West or Lee while keeping Amir Johnson. He's a critical piece to their Frontcourt and plays some backup Center minutes ( which they will need ) if they take on West or Lee. I am sure that they'd want to go after Taj Gibson, but I wonder if the Bulls would be willing to trade Taj to an Eastern Conference Rival that will likely be a top 4 Team in the East for the next season or three. Now, one can say the same about Bird trading West to the Raptors....but the Pacers and Bulls are in different situations. The Raptors can go after Faried as well, but he will cost the Raptors a 1st since it appears that the Nuggets don't mind trading him ( I've read that the FO doesn't....for some reason like Faried ).

          I don't know what will happen, but I really think that the Raptors will make a move to improve their frontcourt in the next 2 weeks.
          Last edited by CableKC; 02-05-2015, 07:25 PM.
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            Re: Official Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

            Originally posted by CableKC View Post
            Yeah, but with a Salary Dump..... you'd then have Cap Space to go after Dragic ( which I doubt that we can get anyway cuz I am sure that some other Team will make him a bigger offer )

            I fully expect that Bird will ask for a 1st round pick for West.....which he should be asking. The problem is that one can always ask, it doesn't necessarily mean that the Raptors will cave and give in

            BTW......JMHO, but if they do a salary dump, they will be offering Landry Fields + Chuck Hayes for West or Lee while keeping Amir Johnson. He's a critical piece to their Frontcourt and plays some backup Center minutes ( which they will need ) if they take on West or Lee. I am sure that they'd want to go after Taj Gibson, but I wonder if the Bulls would be willing to trade Taj to an Eastern Conference Rival that will likely be a top 4 Team in the East for the next season or three. Now, one can say the same about Bird trading West to the Raptors....but the Pacers and Bulls are in different situations. The Raptors can go after Faried as well, but he will cost the Raptors a 1st since it appears that the Nuggets don't mind trading him ( I've read that the FO doesn't....for some reason like Faried ).

            I don't know what will happen, but I really think that the Raptors will make a move to improve their frontcourt in the next 2 weeks.


            If they want to give us Landry and some low tier players I'd take it IF the 1st is coming with them. And they'd better be expirings because Landry is not a player we need at all. Guy had 1 strong season his entire career. It's not like Steve Novak, who at least has a skill... the 3pt shot.

            Taj won't work for Toronto because of his contract. That would really jeopardize their ability to resign Valeciunas. And Chicago wouldn't trade Taj unless they're clearing cap space to re-sign Jimmy.

            West is a cheaper option, and actually if he retires at season end they'd have cap space. Or they could dangle him next trade deadline for some stuff.

            As for Faried.... he hasn't progressed as a player. He was an energizer bunny when he first came into the league but he hasn't developed much after that. No jump shot, no hook shot, free throw shooting is suspect. Yet they extended his contract anyways, go figure. I'd trade for him though if our back court was strong enough. If you load up the back court with guys who can explode for 25+ on any given night? And then you have Roy who can produce 16 - 10 - and 4 games maybe twice a week? Plus Paul who is still getting better.... You can tolerate Faried's lack of shooting ability.

            And as a failsafe... if his lack of shooting is hurting the team against a particular opponent, make sure a stretch 4 is on the bench just in case.

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              Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

              Grimp lives for threads like this.

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              • #8
                Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                Originally posted by cdash View Post
                Grimp lives for threads like this.
                .... I think the record of this team in trades has been good so far under the Bird regime. Lots of people think Leonard for Hill was a bad trade. But in reality, it made sense. We needed a point guard'ish player more than we needed another small forward. Plus we were in "going for it" mode.

                The Turner trade was timed badly, but I still think LaVoy has value and should be re-signed next season. He has the tools to start, just needs playing time, and off season work. Conditioning of course. Although when the trade went down, I wanted Thad Young more than Turner. But considering we had West, Cope, and Scola, I guess Thad wouldn't have seen many minutes.

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                • #9
                  Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                  I think Carl Landry would be a good "buy low" candidate for this team.

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                    Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                    Originally posted by cdash View Post
                    I think Carl Landry would be a good "buy low" candidate for this team.
                    I wanted Landry before he signed with Sac. But that injury has left him a step slow now.

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                      Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                      Originally posted by cdash View Post
                      I think Carl Landry would be a good "buy low" candidate for this team.
                      I remember Bird had interest in Landry a few years back

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                        Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                        Originally posted by Grimp View Post
                        I wanted Landry before he signed with Sac. But that injury has left him a step slow now.
                        Hence the "buy low" comment.

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                          Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                          Originally posted by cdash View Post
                          Hence the "buy low" comment.
                          But his contract is starter quality. I also think if we're trying to get younger and athletic he doesn't fit really. I'd rather go for Taj Gibson or David Lee.

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                            Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                            Originally posted by Grimp View Post
                            But his contract is starter quality. I also think if we're trying to get younger and athletic he doesn't fit really. I'd rather go for Taj Gibson or David Lee.
                            The Bulls aren't going to give Taj Gibson away. You would not be buying low on him. David Lee's contract is too rich for my blood for what he does. He's basically the rich man's Troy Murphy.

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                              Re: Official Feb 19th 3pm EST Trade Deadline Thread 2014-2015 - Rumors and Speculation

                              Originally posted by cdash View Post
                              The Bulls aren't going to give Taj Gibson away. You would not be buying low on him. David Lee's contract is too rich for my blood for what he does. He's basically the rich man's Troy Murphy.
                              I think some packaged expirings would land us Taj. Bulls have got to be thinking how unloading him would make it so much easier to re-sign Jimmy. Also some NBA experts think Taj's contract is what's been holding up any potential trades for him. So they seem to feel the Bulls are having trouble moving him moreso than the other way around.

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