Maggette traded to Bucks.

[shrink]

Would this have any ramifications on a potential Anthony Randolph deal?

This from GSW

.. this will help alleviate a log-jam that we have at small forward and, more importantly, power forward, where we expect both Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph to return from injuries and play an increased role on our team next season.”

[cpfsf]

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37864004/ns/sports-player_news/

Sources say the Bucks and Nets are in serious talks on a deal that would send guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Bucks for a second-round pick.

The Bucks have already added Corey Maggette, appear to be close to signing CDR, and have probably lost out on free agent John Salmons. All this leads us to believe the Bucks will be targeting a big man (15th pick) as opposed to a wing player in Thursday's draft.

[The J Rocka]

:reporter:

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37864004/ns/sports-player_news/

Sources say the Bucks and Nets are in serious talks on a deal that would send guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Bucks for a second-round pick.

The Bucks have already added Corey Maggette, appear to be close to signing CDR, and have probably lost out on free agent John Salmons. All this leads us to believe the Bucks will be targeting a big man (15th pick) as opposed to a wing player in Thursday's draft.

Is this good news?

[Esohny]

:reporter:

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37864004/ns/sports-player_news/

Sources say the Bucks and Nets are in serious talks on a deal that would send guard Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Bucks for a second-round pick.

The Bucks have already added Corey Maggette, appear to be close to signing CDR, and have probably lost out on free agent John Salmons. All this leads us to believe the Bucks will be targeting a big man (15th pick) as opposed to a wing player in Thursday's draft.

Good for us. I have to hand it to the Bucks on the CDR trade and their overall strategy. If Maggette wasn't a ball-stopper, they might have made a big jump this offseason. They might still, if Skiles's coaching gets through to Maggette at all and Jennings is the only one who runs the offense, and they just give it to Maggette at certain times. They're going to get a very nice big at 15 too; plenty of nice options.

[The J Rocka]

If that Bucks trade means that we can get Henry or George think again, they both are gonna be gone anyways, if we want one of them we better trade up.

[Krapinsky]

I wouldn't assume the Bucks are taking a big yet. Neither Maggette or CDR are long range shooters and they still have plenty of cap space to sign a big.

[dunkonu21]

We should have done that Millwaukee trade. I brought up a thread on CDR before...guess we missed out.

[The J Rocka]

We should have done that Millwaukee trade. I brought up a thread on CDR before...guess we missed out.

He would cut into Ellington's playing time, I don't see on our roster where he would fit. I guess maybe where Sasha played but he deserves a better shot and he will get one in MIL.

[Esohny]

I wouldn't assume the Bucks are taking a big yet. Neither Maggette or CDR are long range shooters and they still have plenty of cap space to sign a big.

Hopefully they take Hayward and the Wolves aren't tempted to waste a pick on him.

[dunkonu21]

What is Ellington afraid of a lil competition? Or do you think he couldn't win it?

[Worm Guts]

He could have a little competition after the draft.

[Foye]

According to a bucks fan friend there is some talk in their world of shipping magette our way for jefferson plus a pick switch. I would hope not.

Very wishful thinking on their part

LOL.

[southern wolf]

I'm jealous. The Bucks get CDR for that? Kahn makes about 73 calls a day. Where was the call to the Nets dammit?

CDR may not be a difference maker, but that's a great deal for the Bucks. I think he's got a lot of potential. The Maggette deal was a ballsy move, time will tell.

[shrink]

I think there is an effect that the Maggette trade has on MIN, it takes away one option.

Let's say we think Cousins is the BPA, but we really like Wesley Johnson because he fits our team. Before, if Cousins and Johnson are on the board at #4, I've advocated taking Cousins at #4 and offering him for #5 plus something. SAC probably won't take Johnson with Casspi at the SF, Donta as a SG-PF, and a need for a big. However, if they didn't like our demands, they could always say "take Cousins and his FG 78% at our try-out, we'll just take Monroe, who out front office loves.

Now Johnson is still on the board at #6. Before this trade, I'd have said that GSW (and DET for that matter), would prefer Cousins to Johnson, and would chip in an asset. With Maggette now moved though, I think they could just keep Johnson and "stick us" with Cousins.

Personally, I don't think being stuck with Cousins is a bad thing. I love his potential, and his hollinger numbers are off the charts. However, I get the feeling that Kahn and the front office are convinced Johnson is the way to go. They did good last season. targeting Tyreke and Rubio (and almost getting both), so I guess I'll just wait and see, and keep my fingers crossed.