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10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:44 pm
by Balkman32
What does everyone think will the hinder pull the trigger? If they do do they fill theneed for a center to finish games, that puts Ibaka, Green, or Harden on the bench? Or do the Thunder make another one sided deal to save another teams cap room.

Discuss...

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:54 pm
by wiff
Presti stands pat until the new CBA gets worked out that way the Thunder can see where they stand with the new cap and don't shoot themselves in the foot financially by making a move for today when they need to set themselves up for the long run.

They could make a move for C today but does that really push them into legit title contender this season?

I think they hold their cards, because once the CBA gets worked out they should still be in the drivers seat with all their players.

It's not like they will lose Jeff Green to free agency if they don't trade him in the next couple of weeks.

I'd like to see a move but, I just don't see it happening. I hope I'm wrong.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:58 pm
by Balkman32
I think they are legit condensers today. But, for the thunder to beat LA, And the Spurs we need to add a Center. Maybe no move is the right move, but Aldrich will have to contribute.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:04 pm
by Thunder4
wiff wrote:Presti stands pat until the new CBA gets worked out that way the Thunder can see where they stand with the new cap and don't shoot themselves in the foot financially by making a move for today when they need to set themselves up for the long run.

They could make a move for C today but does that really push them into legit title contender this season?

I think they hold their cards, because once the CBA gets worked out they should still be in the drivers seat with all their players.

It's not like they will lose Jeff Green to free agency if they don't trade him in the next couple of weeks.

I'd like to see a move but, I just don't see it happening. I hope I'm wrong.


I totally agree with this. Presti is in no big rush. He can win 55 games this year with the team he has and be a 4 or 5 seed in playoffs so i think he holds onto his players. The only move I could see is a signing of Dalembert if he gets waived. I think that the thunder will give Green every chance to prove himself because it is clear after last night that Brooks has no confidence in Ibaka.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:34 pm
by wiff
Thunder4 wrote:
wiff wrote:Presti stands pat until the new CBA gets worked out that way the Thunder can see where they stand with the new cap and don't shoot themselves in the foot financially by making a move for today when they need to set themselves up for the long run.

They could make a move for C today but does that really push them into legit title contender this season?

I think they hold their cards, because once the CBA gets worked out they should still be in the drivers seat with all their players.

It's not like they will lose Jeff Green to free agency if they don't trade him in the next couple of weeks.

I'd like to see a move but, I just don't see it happening. I hope I'm wrong.


I totally agree with this. Presti is in no big rush. He can win 55 games this year with the team he has and be a 4 or 5 seed in playoffs so i think he holds onto his players. The only move I could see is a signing of Dalembert if he gets waived. I think that the thunder will give Green every chance to prove himself because it is clear after last night that Brooks has no confidence in Ibaka.


Or maybe we might all be fooled and the Thunder a really shopping Green hard, giving him every chance to be a hero. But I doubt it.

That made no sense to me last night. But a lot of what is going on right now doesn't make much sense to me.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:54 am
by Devilanche
wiff wrote:
Or maybe we might all be fooled and the Thunder a really shopping Green hard, giving him every chance to be a hero. But I doubt it.

That made no sense to me last night. But a lot of what is going on right now doesn't make much sense to me.


They're not giving him the shots to be on hero mode attempt. Unless your're talking strictly buzzer beater.

Don't see any Center that would be nice here (either offensive or defensive) available. While i think the only chips that might be moved are DJ White/Mo Pete.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:54 pm
by BIG EDDIE
I would like to see Gortat in an OKC uniform by the end of the deadline.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:36 pm
by Thunder4
BIG EDDIE wrote:I would like to see Gortat in an OKC uniform by the end of the deadline.


Not gonna happen. I think he is on the verge of taking Lopez spot .

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:26 pm
by wiff
Thunder4 wrote:
BIG EDDIE wrote:I would like to see Gortat in an OKC uniform by the end of the deadline.


Not gonna happen. I think he is on the verge of taking Lopez spot .


I'd be happy with RoLo

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:02 am
by Balkman32
Hasheem Thabeet could be had on the cheap.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:22 pm
by Devilanche
Balkman32 wrote:Hasheem Thabeet could be had on the cheap.


For his 5m salary, he'll be a very expensive project.

edit: With Cook improved play, i dont think we'll make any move, short term needs for 3 pointer threat covered by Harden/Cook/Durant for this season.

Sad that this probably means lesser minutes for Harden, unless this will result in lower minutes for Durant/Green instead. It's time to keep Durant fresher abit.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:10 pm
by chyau.00
tyson chandler would look nice in an okc uniform.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Wed Feb 2, 2011 4:16 am
by Thunder4
Devilanche wrote:
Balkman32 wrote:Hasheem Thabeet could be had on the cheap.


For his 5m salary, he'll be a very expensive project.

edit: With Cook improved play, i dont think we'll make any move, short term needs for 3 pointer threat covered by Harden/Cook/Durant for this season.

Sad that this probably means lesser minutes for Harden, unless this will result in lower minutes for Durant/Green instead. It's time to keep Durant fresher abit.


hopefully less minutes for thabo.

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Wed Feb 2, 2011 9:02 pm
by Balkman32
Whats wrong w/ Thabo?

Re: 10 Games till the Trade Deadline...

Posted: Wed Feb 2, 2011 11:45 pm
by CKRT
Harden is better.