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Emeka Okafor Could Be Trade Chip For Suns
January 27 at 6:18pm CST By Zach Links

As we approach the February 20th trade deadline, notable names like Kyle Lowry and Andre Miller figure to see lots of time on the pages of Hoops Rumors. However, one of the most desirable players on the trade block might be someone you wouldn’t quite expect – Emeka Okafor. The big man has been sidelined all season long with a neck injury, but with insurance picking up the tab on 80% of what remains on his $14.5MM salary, he could bring quite a return for Phoenix.

The Suns, who are determined to make the postseason despite losing Eric Bledsoe to injury, have expressed a willingness to absorb a veteran player on a short-term deal who wouldn’t wreck their future cap space, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports. With clubs looking for ways to dump payroll and avoid luxury-tax penalties, Phoenix could have a multitude of deal possibilities to consider over the next few weeks.

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

WCDYNASTY wrote:This has Pau Gasol written all over it! GET IT DONE MITCH!!!

Sunsdeuce wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:This has Pau Gasol written all over it! GET IT DONE MITCH!!!

Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

WCDYNASTY wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:This has Pau Gasol written all over it! GET IT DONE MITCH!!!

Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

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The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

WCDYNASTY wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:This has Pau Gasol written all over it! GET IT DONE MITCH!!!

Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

Maybe you'd like to read this again...

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

"We'd make a move if we thought it helped us short and long term," McDonough said. "Say someone mid-20s and under who we think could be a Sun for multiple years, then yes. But we're not looking to trade a pick for a 35-year old guy who might get us in the playoffs."

Sunsdeuce wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:
Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

Maybe you'd like to read this again...

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

You probably need to highlight the all-star. Sorry but lance blanks is gone.

gaspar wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:
Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

Maybe you'd like to read this again...

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

Or maybe you'd like to read this:

"We'd make a move if we thought it helped us short and long term," McDonough said. "Say someone mid-20s and under who we think could be a Sun for multiple years, then yes. But we're not looking to trade a pick for a 35-year old guy who might get us in the playoffs."

WCDYNASTY wrote:And you actually think the Suns could get a current allstar for Okafor???

Sunsdeuce wrote:

WCDYNASTY wrote:

Sunsdeuce wrote:
Emeka and second rounder. That's about what the deal is worth to the suns. And every other team. No way do the suns destroy the future for a few months rental of an older pau.

Maybe you'd like to read this again...

The Suns could have up to six first-round draft picks over the next two years, including four in the talent-packed 2014 draft. GM Ryan McDonough has said he is willing to explore using his draft picks, young assets, and cap space (~$5MM) to explore possible deals for All-Star-level caliber players.

You probably need to highlight the all-star. Sorry but lance blanks is gone. But keep thinking the lakers are gonna get any assets for pau. Peace.

dockingsched wrote:Hoops rumors? You post some if the most obscure sites and this one isn't even lakers related