Official Speculation Thread (Pt. L "Trade Deadline" Edition)

[KingRobb02]

What about AA/Ish for Hinrich/Rip Hamilton?

The Bulls automtically say no because they have the cheapest owner in the league, but how does that help either side?

[trebone]

What about AA/Ish for Hinrich/Rip Hamilton?

The Bulls automtically say no because they have the cheapest owner in the league, but how does that help either side?

Maybe if they threw in the charlotte 1st, as far as cheap owners I would say Sarver and Jordan are worse

[BadMofoPimp]

LOL at even the single thought of having Harrington, Hedo and Brandon Roy stinking up the bench for the next two years not to mention having to pay Arenas contract on top of all that.

No freakin way Henny would ever consider adding an injury ridden player on the brink of retirement during a youth rebuild. Regardless of any 1st rounder throw in there, Salary cap room is just as important as that is the Owners money.

That would be like paying $45million next year for players who are either not playing the game or playing part time. They aren't playing with Monopoly money.

[glennathan]

For those who have not seen this, I found this to be a good read. I actually have to give props to Brian Schmitz for posting this on his twitter page.

http://www.telegram.com/article/2013012 ... 009/sports

Thanks for sharing.

I find it interesting that Henny will be in Boston, attending our game, on Friday. With the recent rumors of the C's heavy interest in Redick, makes me wonder of the scouting aspect of that game. Also, with Rondo out for the year, could they also have interest in Jameer?

I would not send Jameer to the Celtics unless it involved bringing in KG to help teach our young big men players. Jameer going out means you have E'Twaun Moore and Ish Smith running the point. Not good in my book.

If it is a 3 team deal and gets us a PG coming back and a solid one like Heinrich or Ridnour then I go for it.

[drsd]

I would not send Jameer to the Celtics unless it involved bringing in KG to help teach our young big men players. Jameer going out means you have E'Twaun Moore and Ish Smith running the point. Not good in my book.

If it is a 3 team deal and gets us a PG coming back and a solid one like Heinrich or Ridnour then I go for it.

Rondo for Nelson provides a path for the Cs to make the playoffs this year before a team explosion, and for Orlando this is a worthy gamble on Rhondo's future health. Plus, this put the Magic in full tank mode for this season.

The question is if Boston s prepared to blow-up the team in their off-season.

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[KingRobb02]

I would not send Jameer to the Celtics unless it involved bringing in KG to help teach our young big men players. Jameer going out means you have E'Twaun Moore and Ish Smith running the point. Not good in my book.

If it is a 3 team deal and gets us a PG coming back and a solid one like Heinrich or Ridnour then I go for it.

Rondo for Nelson provides a path for the Cs to make the playoffs this year before a team explosion, and for Orlando this is a worthy gamble on Rhondo's future health. Plus, this put the Magic in full tank mode for this season.

The question is if Boston s prepared to blow-up the team in their off-season.

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Rondo isn't getting traded. Making the playoffs with no chance of winning a title does nothing for Boston. Anything short of a Kyrie gets Ainge to hang up on you.

[Leopold Stoich]

Rondo isn't going to get traded, he orchestrates that offense, granted they did beat the heat, I still see them struggling without Rondo controlling the ball.

[Def Swami]

J.J. Redick's presence in trade rumors will undoubtedly increase as the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 21 approaches.

Redick spoke with RealGM on Monday, discussing the trade deadline and his impending unrestricted free agent

“It’s become a home for me," Redick told RealGM of Orlando. "I met my wife there and I’d love to play there after this year. If they wanted to re-sign me, I’d definitely consider it, obviously if I’m here past the deadline.

'I like Orlando and I like the people. The community has been wonderful for me. I’m very grateful to play for one team for seven years. It’s very unique and I’m fortunate for that.”

Magic general manager Rob Hennigan controls Redick’s fate for the rest of the season. As a result, Redick has kept in contact with Hennigan and his agent while rumors continue to surface.

“My agent (Arn Tellem) has kept me in the loop and Rob has kept me in the loop,” said Redick. “Nothing is imminent, nothing is in the foreseeable future. I expect that there will be more discussion, more serious discussion I should say, around the deadline. If I’m here, I’m here. If I’m not here, I’m not here. There’s nothing I can do to control that situation.”

Via Michael Scotto/RealGM

[arsenal6106]

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Michael Scotto? That's a name I haven't seen before.

[Bensational]

JJ sounds like a man who's on his way out. What a shame.

[ChosenSavior]

JJ sounds like a man who's on his way out. What a shame.

[OrlandO]

Guess what? Vucevic now has more total rebounds than Dwight so far this season... 493 vs 492

Note: he's played in 3 more games, but the restricted minutes earlier in the season kind of balances that out. Vuc actually has a slightly better rebounding average over the past two months - around 13 vs 12.5

[BrettC03]

Now if only he got more touches... He could probably average more points, too.

[jayrehme]

jameer and big baby for rondo... puts us in complete tank mode, and gives us a star PG for next year... or im sure boston would want redick

[RickB-Orlando]

jameer and big baby for rondo... puts us in complete tank mode, and gives us a star PG for next year... or im sure boston would want redick

First of all, there's no way Boston is trading for BBD again, so that's pretty much out.

Personally, I wouldn't trade for Rondo. He's about to be 27 years old, and in a year he might come back from a major knee injury. So best case is he'll be 28 when he's ready to play again, on a team that's one year into a rebuild. Off a major knee injury. A player that relies on the first cut to be exceptionally effective. Not a recipe for success.

Everyone bashed trading for Rudy Gay because of his age and where he would be "when the team is ready to compete again," but Gay is actually seven months younger and, oh yeah, no major knee injury to recover from.

[T-Cat]

^^ This trade above gives Boston what they want Redick and a veteran point in Nelson... I'm sure they want a big in Ayon or McRoberts plus a 2014 1st from Denver! KG has a no trade Claus so I predict the C's make a playoff push with him and Pierce leading the way. IMO if they can beat the Heat now why blow it up, when u need a piece or two?

[Optimus_Steel]

Now if only he got more touches... He could probably average more points, too.

And more assist and better FT shooting.

[BadMofoPimp]

JJ sounds like a man who's on his way out. What a shame.

If he would have said "I want to retire here" then I would believe he may be staying. But, it sounds like Henny and his agent are telling him that the demand is too good. Thus, I hope the offers are real good if they are actually considering moving a Central Florida icon.

[T-Cat]

jameer and big baby for rondo... puts us in complete tank mode, and gives us a star PG for next year... or im sure boston would want redick

First of all, there's no way Boston is trading for BBD again, so that's pretty much out.

Personally, I wouldn't trade for Rondo. He's about to be 27 years old, and in a year he might come back from a major knee injury. So best case is he'll be 28 when he's ready to play again, on a team that's one year into a rebuild. Off a major knee injury. A player that relies on the first cut to be exceptionally
effective. Not a recipe for success.

Everyone bashed trading for Rudy Gay because of his age and where he lwould be "when the team is ready to compete again," but Gay is actually seven months younger and, oh yeah, no major knee injury to recover from.

Rudy is not an elite player like Rondo is! Beside Rondo trade value I'd low right now so teams will strike the iron when it's hot

[BadMofoPimp]

I can see it now. Magic trade for Rondo, tank to get Shabbang then Dwight comes back to Orlando then Championship in 2013/14!!! And all the while, BBD proving ya'll wrong!!!