Trade Deadline: Trade Rumours

[Rapsobsessed7]

Rumors Around The League: Ill try to update it as much as i can.

Atlanta Hawks:

No Likely Trade:

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"Hawks general manager Rick Sund said he expects the team's core group to remain intact after the Feb. 18 trade deadline. "People are talking about us as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and that's what we strive for," Sund said Monday. "If there is something out there that will make us better, we'll look at it. Do I anticipate [a trade]? No, I don't."

http://www.prosportsdaily.com/nba/hawks/rumors.html

Boston Celtics:

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Possible Cleveland Cavaliers deals won't force rival to make a move - Plain Dealer (blog): http://tinyurl.com/yb5rop8

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# Knicks' Nate Robinson Will Only Consider Trade to Celtics, Lakers or Magic - NESN.com: http://tinyurl.com/yel62eb about 12 hours ago from API (Nate sat out tonight, with the "flu"

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Celtics could trade Allen for Kings' Martin - Yahoo! Sports: http://tinyurl.com/ydqwyhv

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Ray Allen to Chicago Bulls? (http://ambasketball.com/?p=3995)

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Celtics Trying to Move Glen Davis to Bobcats for DJ Augustin - SportsUntapped.com (blog): http://tinyurl.com/yagevzv

Charlotte Bobcats:

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Celtics Trying to Move Glen Davis to Bobcats for DJ Augustin - SportsUntapped.com (blog): http://tinyurl.com/yagevzv

Chicago Bulls

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Ray Allen to Chicago Bulls? (http://ambasketball.com/?p=3995)

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers-Blazers-Bulls Deal Collapses, Minnesota In Play - Bleacher Report: http://tinyurl.com/y9kcpao

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Tyrus rumors update [Timberwolves in, Bulls have solid offer] - ChicagoNow (blog): http://tinyurl.com/yc5ln7x

- Bosh for Noah + Deng:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bulls-confidential/2010/02/rumorpressnet-deng-noah-for-bosh.html

Cleveland Cavilers

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Here is the latest on Cavs based on sources. Waiting on PHX to accept trade or not. PHX stalling, waiting for other offers to mature.

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The Cavs can save Suns more $ than package Miami is currently offering. But PHX are allowing Heat time to put things together.

- As such, Cavs have lined up other options with the leading candidate being Antawn Jamison. But there are others, too.

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Reports of interest in Corey Maggette, much to my surprise, are true. But that is down the list.

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Bottom line: Cavs deal gets Suns under luxury tax, saves $10mm+. Heat deal cannot. But MIA trying to find way to take J-Richardson, too.

LINK

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209449069

Cavs and Wiz seriously discussing package of Ilgauskas, Jamario Moon and No. 1 pick for Antawn Jamison and Mike James, sources tell Y!.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209522385

Wash may want a little more, but parameters for a potential deal are within reach with Cavs. Story with more detail soon to be posted on Y!

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209546443

The Cavs are still talking with the Suns on an Amar'e deal, but they've gotten further down the road with Jamison, sources said.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209853666

Cavs-Wiz talks intensify for Antawn Jamison, Cleveland's private pause with making Amar'e deal and more: http://tinyurl.com/yb7m5nx

Detroit Pistons

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DetNews: Report: Nuggets interested in Pistons' Ben Wallace: Pistons Tayshaun Prince and Rip Hamilton have been ... http://twurl.nl/na65ll

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MLive: The Denver Nuggets reportedly asked if Ben Wallace is available: The Nuggets are in search of another big m... http://bit.ly/duquqk

Indiana Pacers

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Indy Star >> Pacers just talking for now as trade deadline nears http://bit.ly/cO8jtB

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Indy Cornrows >> Pacers Waiting On Cavaliers To Make The Next Move http://bit.ly/cvx2N7

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Pacers Insider >> Some trade talk http://bit.ly/9pxLYO

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Indy Cornrows >> Trade Talk: Kings' Interest In Murphy Reported http://bit.ly/9jsNZ7

Miami Heat:

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Sources: Miami Heat making big push for Amare Stoudemire: The Heat are making a push to trade for the Suns' Amare ... http://bit.ly/atmKs8

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I’ve been told that the Cavaliers aren’t the only team interested in Jamison. Miami has also expressed interest of late, according to a league source.

- Amare Rumors - MIA/CLE

POSTED: Feb. 16 -- 7:51 p.m. ET

J.A. Adande: With rampant speculation that Miami is trying to pry Amare Stoudemire from the Phoenix Suns before the Cleveland Cavaliers can get him, here are two possible scenarios.

According to an NBA source, the Heat are offering Daequan Cook, Quentin Richardson, Dorell Wright, Mario Chalmers and draft picks to the Suns. Cook is the only player among that group who is under contract for next season (Chalmers has a team option for $847,000). It is believed that the Suns would rather have a package from Cleveland that would include Zydrunas Ilgauskas, J.J. Hickson and a draft pick, with the young Hickson as the most appealing part of the package.

Another league source said the Suns would like to attach Jason Richardson to a Stoudemire trade, which would relieve Phoenix from having to pay Richardson's $14 million salary next season. The combined $29 million of outgoing salary from Stoudemire and Richardson this season would be too difficult for Cleveland to match to make a trade work under the salary-cap guidelines. Miami, however, could add the $23 million expiring salary of Jermaine O'Neal to the previously mentioned offer and come within the 25 percent range of matching salaries. I have yet to hear the Heat are willing to do so --- in fact a source said, "I'd be surprised if Miami took on [Richardson's] contract" --- but the possibility exists.

That would have obvious appeal to the Suns, allowing them to escape from luxury-tax land next season and positioning them to go after a major free agent this summer.

The Suns would be looking at nine players under contract for a total of about $33 million next season: Steve Nash ($10.3 million), Leandro Barbosa ($7.1 million), Grant Hill ($3.3 million player option), Channing Frye ($2 million player option), Goran Dragic ($2 million), Earl Clark ($1.9 million), Robin Lopez ($1.9 million), Jared Dudley ($2.2 million) and Cook ($2.2 million).

The Heat would be stuck with Richardson's contract and could potentially have Stoudemire opt out and leave them as a free agent. But they would also have Stoudemire's Larry Bird rights, enabling them to offer a longer and more lucrative contract than any other team. And they would have demonstrated to Dwyane Wade that they would do whatever it takes to bring another All-Star to play alongside him.

Milwaukee Bucks

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Brew Hoop >> Ford: Bucks looking to be buyers at deadline http://bit.ly/dxM9GF

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Bucksketball >> Navigating Through the Swamp of Trade Rumors http://bit.ly/aZxkrP

New Jersey Nets:

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New Jersey is trying to make a deal with some of their ending contracts, but they are unwilling to take on any salary. There is a belief that they'd move guys like Bobby Simmons, Keyon Dooling and Tony Battie for a song or future draft assets. The Nets are willing to play ball as a third team and with their ending deals they could be a surprise player at the deadline.

New York Knicks:

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Knicks could throw Hill into McGrady deal http://bit.ly/c4UCnF

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Knicks, Celtics Revive Nate Robinson Trade Talks http://bit.ly/9BluJQ #ny #knicks (6 minutes ago)

** Nate did not play today, Nate to the Celtics is likely **

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TMAC Rumours - HOU/NYK's

POSTED: Feb. 16 -- 9:21 p.m. ET

Chris Sheridan: The Houston Rockets and New York Knicks are "making progress" in their Tracy McGrady trade discussions, according to a source close to the talks, and Knicks president Donnie Walsh is expected to speak with owner Jim Dolan on Wednesday to discuss the parameters of the deals that have been discussed, and how best to proceed forward.

Several sources say the main holdup at this point is the Rockets asking for a future No. 1 pick as the price for taking on Jeffries, who is owed $6.9 next season. Dolan has always been amenable to throwing $3 million cash into the kitty to make a deal go through, but a decade of sacrificing first-round draft picks has left him hesitatnt to sign off on letting another one go (The Knicks owe their own 2010 pick to Utah).

If the teams swap McGrady, Brian Cook and Joey Dorsey for Larry Hughes, Jeffries and Jordan, the Rockets would drop almost $2 million below the luxury tax threshold and would be eligible for a $4-plus million tax redistribution payment.

If Al Harrington was put in the trade instead of Hughes, and Cook was removed , the financial savings for Houston would be about the same. As things stand now, the Rockets are $2.7 over the tax threshold.

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NBA Trade Rumors Update: Knicks Ready to Reel in Tracy McGrady http://bit.ly/9pM7bs #ny #knicks

Orlando Magic

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Orlando Magic GM Otis Smith says 'We have enough talent to win a title' http://bit.ly/b9zCqJ #orlando #magic

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Magic Not Expected To Make Any Moves http://bit.ly/bma4Db #orlando #magic

Philadelphia 76ers

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NBA Trade Rumors: Five Possible Trades For Andre Iguodala - Bleacher Report: http://tinyurl.com/yb5q455

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Sixers Notes: Trade rumors swirling around 76ers' Iguodala - Philadelphia Inquirer: http://tinyurl.com/yd3sfjz

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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat are also supposedly trying to snag Stoudemire but aren't anywhere close to the Cavaliers' offer.

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However, according to sources, Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala, appears to be the Suns' top choice."

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"The revelation of the week is that Phoenix, forever conscious of the luxury-tax line, is apparently willing to take on both Andre Iguodala (who has four seasons left on his contract after this season worth $56 million) and Samuel Dalembert (scheduled to earn $12 million next season) from Philadelphia in a deal for Amare Stoudemire.

Yet it's believed that the Suns would want the Sixers to take back Jason Richardson in such a swap, which would also require Philly to send another player (such as Jason Kapono or Willie Green) to the desert.

Stoudemire's loud suggestions this week that he might not opt out of his contract at season's end, as Chad likewise noted, were likely designed to give the Sixers further hesitation. The prospect of having to pay Stoudemire and Richardson next season -- as opposed to Stoudemire relieving them of any financial commitment beyond this season in his case by opting out -- would bring Philly no financial relief, which is one of its main trade aims."

Washington Wizards

- Obviously made the Butler/Haywood/Stevenson for Gooden/Howard/Ross/Singleton/Cash

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Bullets Forever >> Ilgauskas, Jamario Moon and No. 1 pick for Antawn Jamison and Mike James http://bit.ly/9IUSSX

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Bullets Forever >> Drew Gooden is likely to negotiate a buyout with the Wizards, sources tells Y! Sports. Bucks,.

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Toronto Raptors

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NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors Assessing Their Trade Options …: Decisions made coming up to the NBA trade deadl... http://bit.ly/cxybgc

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Calderon was considered a gem just a year ago, but he struggled out of the gate this season, and the Raptors have played much better without him. Now that he's back from injury, you can expect the Raptors to shop him around. They could really use some help at the 2-guard position. DeMar DeRozan is a nice prospect, but he's not ready yet.

There have been rumblings of a Calderon-Kevin Martin swap. The move would give the Raptors a lot of offensive firepower, but it would also cement their status as one of the worst defensive teams ever.

The rumbling is the Raptors considering sending underachieving point guard Jose Calderon to Sacramento for the Kevin Martin

- Bosh for Noah + Deng:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bulls-confidential/2010/02/rumorpressnet-deng-noah-for-bosh.html

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Someone feel free to do the west

[HomieOmey]

Please keep this sticked. This place looks like a general NBA forum more often than it should.

ps wow at Mavs getting Gooden back. Like they really needed more talent from that trade

[itbobby007]

Let me talk to the mod team to discuss. Tks.

[Jose_Matador]

I'm glad Cav's have shifted towards Jamison. He's a better fit for "stretch 4".

[HomieOmey]

I like Jamison more for this year, but think Amar'e is the much better long term solution for them.

[Silk Wilkes]

I'm glad Cav's have shifted towards Jamison. He's a better fit for "stretch 4".

Who's side are you on? lol

[itbobby007]

I'm going to sticky for now, if we go in another direction I'll let you know. Tks RO7.

PS - Its on you to keep this thread updated

[LittleOzzy]

I would suggest grouping rumours by teams...

[Silk Wilkes]

Way to lock an 11 page thread LittleOzzy, why didn't you just merge it?

[LittleOzzy]

Way to lock an 11 page thread LittleOzzy, why didn't you just merge it?

Because this is a new thread and a much better idea for all rumours that would get lost in the middle if I merged it.

[ICEMANRC]

If you have an issue with a locked thread please Email us, venting on the forum is not the way to go about it. - Oz

Actually I have tried emailing you guys before and never got a response. Multiple times actually.

I never said anything wrong, I just said what a bad idea this is, and I'm sure the majority agrees with me.

[Rapsobsessed7]

ill try and update it the best i can but bobby you usually get the rumors before i do . Anyways grouping them by teams ok but a lot of teams wont be active but ill do it tonight.

and LittleOzzy i think all Raptor talk should be a separate thread. It might get lost in this one, so i think we should do a separate one for Raptor talk or i can just make it clearly separated.

[itbobby007]

ill try and update it the best i can but bobby you usually get the rumors before i do . Anyways grouping them by teams ok but a lot of teams wont be active but ill do it tonight.

I'll definitely help, don't worry

Note - if there is any rumor that becomes a real trade, it CAN be discussed outside of this thread, in its own thread. So, please everyone don't get your panties in a bunch. Tks.

[Rapsobsessed7]

good idea. ill do it by team later tonight i just have some work to do so by tomorrow it should be updated.

[itbobby007]

https://twitter.com/PDcavsinsider

CLE Rumors

Here is the latest on Cavs based on sources. Waiting on PHX to accept trade or not. PHX stalling, waiting for other offers to mature.

The Cavs can save Suns more $ than package Miami is currently offering. But PHX are allowing Heat time to put things together.

As such, Cavs have lined up other options with the leading candidate being Antawn Jamison. But there are others, too.

Reports of interest in Corey Maggette, much to my surprise, are true. But that is down the list.

Bottom line: Cavs deal gets Suns under luxury tax, saves $10mm+. Heat deal cannot. But MIA trying to find way to take J-Richardson, too.

CLE Rumors...cont

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https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209449069

Cavs and Wiz seriously discussing package of Ilgauskas, Jamario Moon and No. 1 pick for Antawn Jamison and Mike James, sources tell Y!.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209522385

Wash may want a little more, but parameters for a potential deal are within reach with Cavs. Story with more detail soon to be posted on Y!

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209546443

The Cavs are still talking with the Suns on an Amar'e deal, but they've gotten further down the road with Jamison, sources said.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/9209853666

Cavs-Wiz talks intensify for Antawn Jamison, Cleveland's private pause with making Amar'e deal and more: http://tinyurl.com/yb7m5nx

[itbobby007]

LINK

ORL Rumors

The Orlando Magic are said to be open to dealing Anthony Johnson's ending contract, but are not finding a lot interest today... things are expected to increase as the deadline approaches. Magic sources said today that moving AJ for a younger point guard could happen.

POR Rumors

Portland is still involved in trade talks, looking for another option. Sources said they have had an ongoing dialogue with Philadelphia who has yet to tip their hand on Andre Iguodala. Portland seems open to taking on the contract dollars, but with Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw off the table to the LA Clippers, Portland might have to dip into their depth and seem open to the idea for the right 'upgrade' in talent.

MIA Rumours

Miami reportedly offered Udonis Haslem to the Charlotte Bobcats in efforts to bring them in as a third team in a Miami-Charlotte-Phoenix deal, with the HEAT likely prying away both DJ Augustin and Acie Law to send to Phoenix. The belief is that if Phoenix trades Amar'e Stoudemire and they are far from decided at this point they want to shed the long-term deal of Jason Richardson in the move.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-tradebuzz021610&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

The Miami Heat have failed to recruit the Charlotte Bobcats as a third team in trade talks for Amar’e Stoudemire(notes), league sources said. The discussions centered on Charlotte taking on Udonis Haslem(notes) in a deal, but the price ultimately made no sense for them.

MIL Rumours

Milwaukee is answering the phone, but not sold they are ready to move Luke Ridnour. The Bucks are a game out of the playoff picture and would make a deal that improves their playoff chances and Ridnour seems to be attractive. If the Bucks make a deal, it may because they are a third team brought into a package that yields them serious talent.

https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI/status/9208607334

Sources: Milwaukee a surprise player on the trade market. Bucks making calls for a power forward.

NJN Rumours

New Jersey is trying to make a deal with some of their ending contracts, but they are unwilling to take on any salary. There is a belief that they'd move guys like Bobby Simmons, Keyon Dooling and Tony Battie for a song or future draft assets. The Nets are willing to play ball as a third team and with their ending deals they could be a surprise player at the deadline.

[AkelaLoneWolf]

^^^
That last line about Miami wanting to take on JRich shows how worried Riley is about retaining Wade. Let's hope they do get Stoudemire so they're out of the 2010 sweepstakes.

[LittleOzzy]

^^^^

That's exactly how I imagined this being set up, great work.

[itbobby007]

UTH Rumors

https://twitter.com/tribjazz/status/9211301559

Jazz have been quiet in rumor mill but Kevin O'Connor said this afternoon that the team is able to take on salary this season and next.

https://twitter.com/tribjazz/status/9211329727

O'Connor also refuted any notion of a mandate from ownership to come in under luxury-tax threshold, calling it "absolutely incorrect."

[Rembokz]

Way to lock an 11 page thread LittleOzzy, why didn't you just merge it?

Because this is a new thread and a much better idea for all rumours that would get lost in the middle if I merged it.

Can you please put the Little Ozzy Locks Wall Paper on Please