Nets and Grizzlies to swap Collins and Swift

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Nets and Grizzlies to swap Collins and Swift 

Post#1 » by KB20 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 3:23 pm

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Post#2 » by magicfan4life05 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 3:24 pm

it's gonna be a firesale in memphis, look for pau to get moved soon, check grizz/lakers board for more info
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Post#3 » by Toronto BC 07 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 4:15 pm

maybe a trade of scenary will help both players, doubt it though.

on a side note, KB20: the word 'length' in your signature banner is spelled wrong lol :P
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Post#4 » by ToffKobe » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:14 pm

Toronto BC 07 wrote:maybe a trade of scenary will help both players, doubt it though.

on a side note, KB20: the word 'length' in your signature banner is spelled wrong lol :P


Hey, OT but just wondering if I can use your avatar. Mine is the non edited version of the pic as you can tell but it's all distorted and yours looks neater :D lol, but if not it's cool.
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Post#5 » by GJense4181 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:46 pm

Why would any team trade for either Collins twin? Is he an expiring?
Stromile Swift is exactly the kind of F-C that New Jersey needs. Now Kidd will have four finishers around him: Carter, Jefferson, Swift, Williams. It may not entice him to stay, but it's another weapon he can actually USE and a talent upgrade.
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Post#6 » by doctaJ_92 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 5:51 pm

GJense4181 wrote:Why would any team trade for either Collins twin? Is he an expiring?
Stromile Swift is exactly the kind of F-C that New Jersey needs. Now Kidd will have four finishers around him: Carter, Jefferson, Swift, Williams. It may not entice him to stay, but it's another weapon he can actually USE and a talent upgrade.


The question is, will Lawrence Frank even use him? I dont think Frank likes dumb players. I think Swift will be stapled to the bench in under 1 and a half weeks.
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Post#7 » by TMACFORMVP » Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:00 pm

What's the motive for Memphis? Aren't their contracts the same length? At least Swift can be a productive back-up that can score a little and block shots. It'd also be interesting to see how he'd play with a guy like Jason Kidd who should make him a MUCH more productive player with the talent that he has. But I doubt this move really entices Kidd to stay longer :-?
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Post#8 » by superLuigi21 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:07 pm

TMACFORMVP wrote:What's the motive for Memphis? Aren't their contracts the same length? At least Swift can be a productive back-up that can score a little and block shots. It'd also be interesting to see how he'd play with a guy like Jason Kidd who should make him a MUCH more productive player with the talent that he has. But I doubt this move really entices Kidd to stay longer :-?


the motive is swift getting in the face of their coach in the middle of a game last week, causing him to be suspended for conduct detrimental to the team... i guess this is personal .... anyway i just have one thought....... THANK GOD WE GOT RID OF TWIN HAHAHAHA
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Post#9 » by Rooster » Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:25 pm

Swift is a guy the Nets have shown interest in in the past. Collins is (hypothetically!) a 7-footer who can clog the lane, which the Grizzlies sorely need. Neither can really play much worse right now and neither's way over the hill so why not? It's a low-risk, maybe as high as medium-low reward trade.

It is kinda boring though. I wanna see a blockbuster! :P
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Post#10 » by jefe » Fri Feb 1, 2008 6:26 pm

magicfan4life05 wrote:it's gonna be a firesale in memphis, look for pau to get moved soon, check grizz/lakers board for more info


Yeah, a one-for-one swap of a disgruntled bench role player signals a firesale. How could it be otherwise, Socrates?
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Post#11 » by realfung » Fri Feb 1, 2008 7:25 pm

A deal prepares to move Kidd.
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Post#12 » by MalReyn » Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:10 pm

The level of talent in Memphis has declined exponentially today.
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Post#13 » by XTC » Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:14 pm

Jeeezz...

Memphis looks HORRIBLE!!!

I hope Raptors can somehow get Mike Miller...
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Post#14 » by magicfan4life05 » Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:27 pm

jefe wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Yeah, a one-for-one swap of a disgruntled bench role player signals a firesale. How could it be otherwise, Socrates?



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Post#15 » by jefe » Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:56 pm

magicfan4life05 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-




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Post#16 » by Schad » Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:58 pm

MalReyn wrote:The level of talent in Memphis has declined exponentially today.


...and it takes real effort to downgrade in talent from Stro Swift.
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Post#17 » by Pats19andO » Fri Feb 1, 2008 11:14 pm

Cant wait to trade JCN to Orl for Mo evans
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Post#18 » by Toronto BC 07 » Sat Feb 2, 2008 2:22 am

ToffBosh wrote:-= original quote snipped =-



Hey, OT but just wondering if I can use your avatar. Mine is the non edited version of the pic as you can tell but it's all distorted and yours looks neater :D lol, but if not it's cool.


dude ...go for it :D i made em for realgm members anyways in one of my topics lol

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Post#19 » by benultimate » Sat Feb 2, 2008 2:29 am

Memphis must have a limit of 2 big men drafted in the top 2 that are busts on their roster, they don't want to look silly
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Post#20 » by NetsForce » Sat Feb 2, 2008 2:31 am

Collins is balllllllling tonight.
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