Would PHX trade Lopez for Speights?

PhilasFinest · Post #1 » by **PhilasFinest** » Tue May 24, 2011 6:29 pm

Hey..from the Sixers board.

We were all discussing realistic options @ center.... and Robin Lopez's name came up.
Was just wondering what PHX fans thoughts would be on this trade:

PHX sends C-Robin Lopez to Philadelphia in exchange for F/C-Marreese Speights.

Philly needs someone who will just rebound n block shots... and Lopez is more of a fit than Mo.

Speights would give PHX a 6'10 low post and mid range scorer which would be an upgrade over Hakim Warrick...assuming Gortat is eating up 30-35mpg at the 5 spot.

thoughts?

JasonDaPsycho · Post #2 » by **JasonDaPsycho** » Tue May 24, 2011 6:38 pm

Robin Lopez? Rebound?
:rofl:

I'll do it, but I think we totally robbed you of this trade. There's a good chance we'll throw in a lotto-protected first as well if it's up to our GM/owner.

JohnVancouver · Post #3 » by **JohnVancouver** » Tue May 24, 2011 7:33 pm

I think they both need a little Greyhound Therapy - yes

Nando88 · Post #4 » by **Nando88** » Tue May 24, 2011 7:35 pm

YES... NO QUESTIONS ASKED, LETS GET IT DONE... NOW!

stejbrown37 · Post #5 » by **stejbrown37** » Tue May 24, 2011 7:50 pm

I think most suns fans would be willing to trade lopez for a second round pick in the 2035 draft. Three used basketballs, and a 25lbs dumbbell.

Post #6 » by **Qwigglez** » Tue May 24, 2011 8:55 pm

No. Robin Lopez is going to be a beast next season.

Saberestar · Post #7 » by **Saberestar** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:47 pm

Yes, he has more upside than Robin and he is a really good player in offense.Lopez no defence, no offense.

RunDogGun · Post #8 » by **RunDogGun** » Tue May 24, 2011 10:05 pm

Well not to sound greedy, because I already feel we would be wearing a ski mask and a gun in this deal, but what would it cost us if we added Warrick in the deal?

Fo-Real · Post #9 » by **Fo-Real** » Tue May 24, 2011 10:11 pm

I am going to go against the grain on this one, and be AGAIN the minority on this board. Speights has been an absolute bust, he is intreaguing but has been a bust. Robin is 7'0 good size and before his latest regression was showing tons of promise. The man was hurt this year, and who knows at what point and to what extent. There were flashes of really good ball from him last year and this year early on. I want to see how he responds with a healthy back and another run. There was a really brief streach when we first got Gortat that for the first time ever in this franchise, we had two promising young 7"0ers and we were all very giddy. I say keep him and see what a healthy Robin provides when he gets back to 100%.

BurningHeart · Post #10 » by **BurningHeart** » Tue May 24, 2011 11:28 pm

I'm not ready to give up on Lopez just yet, and it's horrible business to trade a guy at his lowest worth.

ratrac · Post #11 » by **ratrac** » Wed May 25, 2011 12:46 am

Fo-Real wrote:I am going to go against the grain on this one, and be AGAIN the minority on this board. Speights has been an absolute bust, he is intreaguing but has been a bust. Robin is 7'0 good size and before his latest regression was showing tons of promise. The man was hurt this year, and who knows at what point and to what extent. There were flashes of really good ball from him last year and this year early on. I want to see how he responds with a healthy back and another run. There was a really brief streach when we first got Gortat that for the first time ever in this franchise, we had two promising young 7"0ers and we were all very giddy. I say keep him and see what a healthy Robin provides when he gets back to 100%.

How can be a 16th be a bust? Anyway, like I already mentioned in the other thread that I think Speights would really flourish with Nash and would actually love to see that (and then damn why the **** did we trade him). As for the latest post, Speights value is also close to being at his lowest, he had a better season last year (just like Lopez, but I have to admit I like how Collins managed his role in the team).

RaisingArizona · Post #12 » by **RaisingArizona** » Wed May 25, 2011 12:56 am

Without a doubt I would if I were PHX.

SUN · Post #13 » by **SUN** » Wed May 25, 2011 2:15 am

I'd do this, I guess. I do think Lopez will be good next season, but I like Mo Speights too. He's a tweener though.

TheJohnWallShow · Post #14 » by **TheJohnWallShow** » Wed May 25, 2011 4:15 am

Lopez for Speights? In a heartbeat! Speights fits the Suns system well, while Robin on the other hand does not. Personally, I dont think Robin fits any system. Hes a decent backup at best.

KLEON · Post #15 » by **KLEON** » Wed May 25, 2011 5:13 am

Where do I sign please ? OH yeah Rolo don't forget your comic books while leaving

gaspar · Post #16 » by **gaspar** » Wed May 25, 2011 5:18 am

Our biggest weakness is rebouding. Robin is a horrible rebounder but Speights is even worse. No, thanks!

MarJJMar · Post #17 » by **MarJJMar** » Wed May 25, 2011 6:38 am

Speights sucks and wouldn't even get minutes over Warrick.

Robin Lopez is our backup center and much better than what he was last year. We would get nothing for him and create a hole at the center spot.

Post #18 » by **lilfishi22** » Wed May 25, 2011 6:56 am

Speights definitely looks like he has a higher ceiling though he's more of a combo big whereas Lopez is a legit C with legit size.

I'm 50-50 on this.

WTFsunsFTW · Post #19 » by **WTFsunsFTW** » Wed May 25, 2011 7:27 am

That was a crazy shift in opinion through the thread.

Post #20 » by **TASTIC** » Wed May 25, 2011 7:35 am

I can't stand Lopez, and would love Speights here

He's more of what we need at PF (backing Frye up) and is big enough to play some C

I think he slipped this year due to PHI running different rotations out - Young played some PF and Brand at C etc, so his mins dropped

Lopez - even if he does come right, I think his back issues should be someone else's problem...