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Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:39 am
by Laimbeer
Brandon Jennings could very well end up in Brooklyn two weeks from now in a trade that would send Thaddeus Young to the Detroit Pistons, sources tell SheridanHoops.com.
There are several teams looking to acquire Jennings, who has been a starter most of his career but is currently stuck behind Reggie Jackson on Detroit’s depth chart. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Brooklyn is one of the teams with the biggest need at point guard after losing Jarrett Jack for the season to a knee injury. The Nets are willing to give Jennings a long-term contract as they begin the process of rebuilding following the reign of error directed by Billy King.
The Nets may need to give the Pistons an additional player, the source said, adding that the back end of the trade would be where the Nets could outbid another team. Detroit has Steve Blake to plug in behind Jackson in the playoffs, but Blake is on an expiring contract. Shane Larkin, who has a $1.5 million player option for next season, could be added to the trade.
Or Brooklyn could throw in Jack, who would serve as Jackson’s backup next season if the Pistons picked up his $6.3 million team option. Detroit would have to add additional salary to make such a deal work, but they have two expendable big contracts in Jodie Meeks and Reggie Bullock.
The trade talks were disclosed by a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity. The source said numerous other teams were also pursuing Jennings.
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http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2016/02/04/sources-brandon-jennings-to-brooklyn-being-discussed/#cozBHBmJGQllgc1E.99
SVG was very annoyed when asked about this, leading some local media to speculate it was hitting too close to home.
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Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:45 am
by Texas Chuck
I think Thad Young is best suited as a backup forward--which I think he would be in Detroit so I actually like the idea of this. Detroit can reduce the minutes on some of the guys they are currently overplaying and Brooklyn gets out of the Thad Young money. And I'd assume they could get Tolliver back to carry them through the year. And this gives them a closer look at Jennings before they invest major money in him.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:45 am
by K_chile22
I don't think it really makes much sense for DET
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Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:47 am
by stitches
This makes no sense for Brooklyn unless they are getting a pick with it. Why would they give up their second best asset for a 2 months rental after which Jennings will most probably bolt to a team in a better situation?
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:53 am
by Laimbeer
Texas Chuck wrote:I think Thad Young is best suited as a backup forward--which I think he would be in Detroit so I actually like the idea of this. Detroit can reduce the minutes on some of the guys they are currently overplaying and Brooklyn gets out of the Thad Young money. And I'd assume they could get Tolliver back to carry them through the year. And this gives them a closer look at Jennings before they invest major money in him.
He's kind of expensive for a backup, isn't he?
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:55 am
by HartfordWhalers
Best part of this rumor is the Nets Sb site posting "if the Pistons were willing to give the Nets their 2016 and 2017 first round picks…"
And then removing it, possibly after learning about Stepien?
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 1:59 am
by Greenraida
I love it for detriot, hate it for brooklyn. Depends on the fillers but im not a fan.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 2:03 am
by Laimbeer
My impression has been Young is your average four being paid like he's a little better than he is. I've never considered him much of an asset, but Net fans or anyone who's seen him more can enlighten me.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 2:37 am
by Baddy Chuck
I don't "hate" it for the Nets but I feel like they could pry a little something extra.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:04 am
by kevinhopatcong
This is pretty much Thad young for an expiring because this is a lost season anyway. Pretty lob sided for the Pistons
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Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:07 am
by HartfordWhalers
well, looks like Netsdaily has realized that Stepien exists, and just wants 2 firsts that are non-consecutive now. No word if that desire is also league sourced like their first desire for back to back 1sts.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:37 am
by Moses ShamMoses
No way Thad Young is worth even one first rounder let alone two which is laughable (in a deal for Jennings)...he's a good role player that's it.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:43 am
by Draz3n
Thad for Jennings and a 1st. That has to be the minimum for the Nets.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:46 am
by Moses ShamMoses
Draz3n wrote:Thad for Jennings and a 1st. That has to be the minimum for the Nets.
Ok, thats fine but theres most likely no deal then. SVG isnt giving up a first and a talented/useful expiring for a player of Thad's caliber. I think Thads a pretty good player but he's flat out not worth it.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:49 am
by Draz3n
Moses ShamMoses wrote:Draz3n wrote:Thad for Jennings and a 1st. That has to be the minimum for the Nets.
Ok, thats fine but theres most likely no deal then. SVG isnt giving up a first and a talented/useful expiring for a player of Thad's caliber. I think Thads a pretty good player but he's flat out not worth it.
Thats fine as well. Thats as low as the Nets can go imo, and if thats too much for the Pistons, then theres nothing here.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 3:51 am
by Moses ShamMoses
Draz3n wrote:Moses ShamMoses wrote:Draz3n wrote:Thad for Jennings and a 1st. That has to be the minimum for the Nets.
Ok, thats fine but theres most likely no deal then. SVG isnt giving up a first and a talented/useful expiring for a player of Thad's caliber. I think Thads a pretty good player but he's flat out not worth it.
Thats fine as well. Thats as low as the Nets can go imo, and if thats too much for the Pistons, then theres nothing here.
SVG has been stingy with draft picks so far in his tenure. He wouldn't give up a first for Reggie Jackson either who is in my opinion a more valuable player. But who the heck really knows how much SVG values Thad...no way to tell unless a deal actually happens.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 4:40 am
by The59Sound
I don't see the value for Brooklyn in a straight swap, but I like Young as a versatile depth piece for the Pistons. However, as others have said, I'm not sure I can see SVG including a pick in the deal.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 5:27 pm
by Laimbeer
Not worth another thread, but how about a larger Brooklyn - Detroit deal?
Nets: Jennings, Meeks, Ilyasova, Anthony, Bullock and Tolliver
Pistons: Johnson, Young, and Sloan.
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 5:48 pm
by Trader_Joe
Moses ShamMoses wrote:No way Thad Young is worth even one first rounder let alone two which is laughable (in a deal for Jennings)...he's a good role player that's it.
He just got a top 10 protected first for Philly two summers ago even tho he was essentially expiring and making a higher percentage of the cap relative to this deal
Re: Sheridan: Jennings for Thad Young deal being discussed
Posted: Fri Feb 5, 2016 5:54 pm
by Laimbeer
Trader_Joe wrote:Moses ShamMoses wrote:No way Thad Young is worth even one first rounder let alone two which is laughable (in a deal for Jennings)...he's a good role player that's it.
He just got a top 10 protected first for Philly two summers ago even tho he was essentially expiring and making a higher percentage of the cap relative to this deal
And what percentage of the cap did Kanter get? Just because a guy got something at one point doesn't mean he was or is still worth it.