Raps gauging Bargnani's value, reach out to Minny

[James_Raptors]

I thought teams were constantly calling trying to pry Bargs and Jose out of TOR. Isn't this what BC has been selling us on for years.

But now we have to call around and 'gauge his value'. That tells you all you need to know. Nobody really wants him and we will have to sweeten the deal to unload him.

Exactly.


For a team without a talent issue we sure are desperate to acquire talented guys to add to our roster.

[Courtside]

I thought teams were constantly calling trying to pry Bargs and Jose out of TOR. Isn't this what BC has been selling us on for years.

But now we have to call around and 'gauge his value'. That tells you all you need to know. Nobody really wants him and we will have to sweeten the deal to unload him.

If you read the actual link, you would see that it was the Cavaliers "gauging interest" in Verajao. The part about Bargnani was that the Raptors were putting out feelers.

Not a big difference, mind you, but Hassassin's choice of thread title didn't help.

A player's value will be a constantly changing thing, depending on how he's performing, his contract, what other team's have or need at a particular time, and his health. I don't see anything wrong with articles stating that the Raptors are putting out feelers or gauging interest - it means they are out there trying to work something out and get the best deal possible. If you want him gone, why would you complain about this?

[James_Raptors]

I thought teams were constantly calling trying to pry Bargs and Jose out of TOR. Isn't this what BC has been selling us on for years.

But now we have to call around and 'gauge his value'. That tells you all you need to know. Nobody really wants him and we will have to sweeten the deal to unload him.

If you read the actual link, you would see that it was the Cavaliers "gauging interest" in Verajao. The part about Bargnani was that the Raptors were putting out feelers.

Not a big difference, mind you, but Hassassin's choice of thread title didn't help.

A player's value will be a constantly changing thing, depending on how he's performing, his contract, what other team's have or need at a particular time, and his health. I don't see anything wrong with articles stating that the Raptors are putting out feelers or gauging interest - it means they are out there trying to work something out and get the best deal possible. If you want him gone, why would you complain about this?

for example, if we read "Raps unwilling to gauge interest on Bargnani, view him as future star to build around" I would be a hell of a lot more worried.

(or any sort of variation that implies they are unwilling to investigate trade scenarios)

[Big Shot]

BC should just call DAL to propose a AB trade for Dirk.

Why? A younger Dirk lite with potential to grow for an old Dirk, who might only decline in the years to come. Plus, they're both injured now. The timing couldn't be more right.

I'm sure Cuban will be salivating all over the place just from hearing it.

[Beardman]

BC should just call DAL to propose a AB trade for Dirk.

Why? A younger Dirk lite with potential to grow for an old Dirk, who might only decline in the years to come. Plus, they're both injured now. The timing couldn't be more right.

I'm sure Cuban will be salivating all over the place just from hearing it.

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I think this is the first "horrible" post I have read from you ... granted I haven't read many of your posts. Cuban would never do that to Dirk.

[Big Shot]

BC should just call DAL to propose a AB trade for Dirk.

Why? A younger Dirk lite with potential to grow for an old Dirk, who might only decline in the years to come. Plus, they're both injured now. The timing couldn't be more right.

I'm sure Cuban will be salivating all over the place just from hearing it.

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I think this is the first "horrible" post I have read from you ... granted I haven't read many of your posts. Cuban would never do that to Dirk.

Sarcasm.

[lucky777s]

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I think this is the first "horrible" post I have read from you ... granted I haven't read many of your posts. Cuban would never do that to Dirk.

So you are agreeing its a great trade for DAL but think Cuban is too loyal to Dirk to dump him?

[western221]

Every one goes, swallow your pride and see what you can get for everyone not named Jonas.

[Beardman]

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I think this is the first "horrible" post I have read from you ... granted I haven't read many of your posts. Cuban would never do that to Dirk.

So you are agreeing its a great trade for DAL but think Cuban is too loyal to Dirk to dump him?

No the entire thing is bad, from the beginning of the post till the end. That specific point about Cuban salivating to unload Dirk stood out the most though.

Anyways, the dude was joking.

[Patman]

"Do you need a white guy?"

Kind of a dumb thing to ask, when 90% of the league are black dudes.

Like, "Do you need a black guy?", is that redundant?

Uhh, pretty sure he's making fun of the fact that Minny has a lot of white players.

[UcanUwill]

We all know Varejao is just an excuse to get Omri Casspi. That guy is not only white, he is Jewish white

[JJ From Deep]

"Do you need a white guy?"

Kind of a dumb thing to ask, when 90% of the league are black dudes.

Like, "Do you need a black guy?", is that redundant?

Dude...the Minnesota Timberwolves roster is predominantly white. That was his joke LOL

[joeyt618]

"Do you need a white guy?"

Kind of a dumb thing to ask, when 90% of the league are black dudes.
Like, "Do you need a black guy?", is that redundant?

I'm pretty sure the OP is referring to this.
http://now.msn.com/minnesota-timberwolves-criticized-for-lack-of-black-players

[no dice]

We all know Varejao is just an excuse to get Omri Casspi. That guy is not only white, he is Jewish white

hahaha who is the other jewish player? jordan farmar?

[lucky777s]

Amare Stoudamire