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Unlikely to deal, according to GK - an MHizzle rant

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Unlikely to deal, according to GK - an MHizzle rant 

Post#1 » by MHZ » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:41 am

Per Wiretap, Karl says a deal is very unlikely. Here's what he had to say:

"I don’t even think I’m taking my cell phone on this five days (off during the all-star break) — that’s how much I probably think there’s not going to be a phone call," said Karl.


Now, for starters, I didn't expect them to make any deals at the deadline, I would be surprised if they did. I just don't understand why, again, George Karl feels the need to open his mouth like this. It's not like we're the Lakers, cruising to first place in the West, and even they wouldn't have a coach that would say something like this. If there's no way we deal, then fine, but it screams of a team that has no aspirations to be truly elite to be pumping our fists in elation and dry humping each other over a 2nd or 3rd place finish in the West, and realistically in nobody's title picture. It's the same reason I can see this team possibly getting out of the first round, then getting absolutely throttled by a non-Lakers 2nd round opponent. Our bar is set so **** low. Just do better than last year, that's all anybody seems to care about. At least in public, can we pretend we're always working to be at the top? Jesus.

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Post#2 » by Nutty Nats Fan » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:14 am

Why does he open his mouth? Because, the player most likely to be traded would be LK. His boy. He doesn't want his boy traded. Which could be a stupid move by Denver, if LK tries to get the money his agent mentioned or goes to Europe. LK doesn't seem like he is consistent with his shot either. Best to try and move him now, unless his value has really dropped around the league.

I just hope LK is traded, and when poor George freaks out, the FO can tell him, "Sorry, we tried calling, but you didn't have your phone on you." LOL
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Re: Unlikely to deal, according to GK - an MHizzle rant 

Post#3 » by CanNugget » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:15 am

agreed and it still drives me **** INSANE that they wouldnt even consider a trade!
LK for a big PLEASE!!!! imo we need to land another big guy or we're scrwed.
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Post#4 » by Nugologist » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:54 pm

This could just be posturing in an attempt to improve our bargaining position -- acting like we don't need to make a deal, or at least don't think that we do -- but that might be giving Karl too much credit.
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Post#5 » by and one » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:11 pm

this is why we are not going to win the NBA championship because karl wont trade the suckky players like Kleiza and AC. :oops:
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Re: Unlikely to deal, according to GK - an MHizzle rant 

Post#6 » by eathy » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:50 pm

Azubuike
Raja Bell
Anthony Parker (I want a pick as well though)

Linas Kleiza could nab them.
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Post#7 » by SnakefromHell » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:02 am

I'd say trade Kleiza for a real center or another bruising physical forward like James Posey (I heard Hornets might consider trading him because they have financial trouble) to make us even more physical.
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Post#8 » by maxwellcu » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:18 am

LK for Bell would be great, would make the Nuggets an elite defensive team. Billups/Bell/Melo/Kmart/Nene would be one of the best defensive units in the entire league. Outside of 'Melo, all of those guys are great defenders.

Bell is a complete douche but he can play 'D and can hit open shots.
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Post#9 » by Melo-2-JRSwish » Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:12 am

I would love to have Azubuike. He's young, defends better that LK, and can hit the three point shot with great consistency, something we truly lack. It would be great to have him. I'd trade Linas Kleiza and 1st round draft pick for Azubuike.
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Post#10 » by pickaxe » Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:43 am

SnakefromHell wrote:I'd say trade Kleiza for a real center or another bruising physical forward like James Posey (I heard Hornets might consider trading him because they have financial trouble) to make us even more physical.


I would go for Posey.
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Post#11 » by J Smitty » Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:46 am

Well obviously, but that's never going to happen. Posey could make us a true contender.

DJ is the weak link on this team.
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Post#12 » by SnakefromHell » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:41 am

^DJ? Who's that??

Posey would push us over the top... Bell's D has been overrated in the past 2-3 seasons... Suns and Bobcats fans will tell you that.
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Post#13 » by Nutty Nats Fan » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:37 am

SnakefromHell wrote:^DJ? Who's that??

The teams starting SG.
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Post#14 » by Nuggets18 » Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:15 am

Bobcats fans love Bell, and don't wanna see him traded, so i'm not so sure they think his D is overrated
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Post#15 » by eathy » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:33 pm

yeah i don't think we can get Bell. They essentially traded JRich for him, and i can't see them wanting LK.

Kleiza + Jones for Azubuike though... it'd be good for both teams, but would the FO ever think of it?
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Post#16 » by Nuggets18 » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:36 pm

I think LK + Hunter and a 2round pick for Anthony Parker would be the best deal if we want to win a championship this year. Cause of his experience from Europe. But for the future would i love to have Az on the team.

AP would make us real contenders, as long as Nene, K and Bird stays healty
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Post#17 » by RRFB » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:45 pm

Kleiza/Dahntay/Hunter/Pick for Bell works in the trade checker.
Think it's enough for Charlotte to bite?
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Re: Unlikely to deal, according to GK - an MHizzle rant 

Post#18 » by b-lawson » Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:21 am

Nutty Nats Fan wrote:Why does he open his mouth? Because, the player most likely to be traded would be LK. His boy. He doesn't want his boy traded. Which could be a stupid move by Denver, if LK tries to get the money his agent mentioned or goes to Europe. LK doesn't seem like he is consistent with his shot either. Best to try and move him now, unless his value has really dropped around the league.

I just hope LK is traded, and when poor George freaks out, the FO can tell him, "Sorry, we tried calling, but you didn't have your phone on you." LOL


I hope he's not, cause Karl will play his card against us because of their decision to trade his boy

Who he gonna play in his place? Balkman? Yeah right. And if we get somebody in place for him. There is no certainty that Karl will play him
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Post#19 » by eathy » Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:07 am

^ that's if we trade him for nothing.

i'm hoping pretty bad that we can get Azubuike for him.
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Post#20 » by Nutty Nats Fan » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:02 am

b-melo wrote:
Nutty Nats Fan wrote:Why does he open his mouth? Because, the player most likely to be traded would be LK. His boy. He doesn't want his boy traded. Which could be a stupid move by Denver, if LK tries to get the money his agent mentioned or goes to Europe. LK doesn't seem like he is consistent with his shot either. Best to try and move him now, unless his value has really dropped around the league.

I just hope LK is traded, and when poor George freaks out, the FO can tell him, "Sorry, we tried calling, but you didn't have your phone on you." LOL


I hope he's not, cause Karl will play his card against us because of their decision to trade his boy

Who he gonna play in his place? Balkman? Yeah right. And if we get somebody in place for him. There is no certainty that Karl will play him

We should hope for that. Karl will have signed his own pink slip if he pulls a stunt like that.

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