Official Speculation Thread (Pt XIV, Mods Close))

[AddiFB]

Bynum looks like he can barely jump.

Looks like? He can barely jump.

[PeePee la Fritz]

This team is in the cap abyss, a full rebuild is needed. Thanks Otis.

This is why Dwight needs to be traded, along with a bad contract or two, if we feel like he's gone anyways.

Thats why I am ok IF Dwight says he wont sign or opt in then you do the Deal with Jersey. Take back Lopez, Brooks, Okur and picks for Dwight, Hedo, and BBD. Try to move Duhon in a separate deal. Go into the draft with 3 1st round picks and try to move J Rich with 1 of the picks to move up into the lottery. I personally think next years draft will be stronger so I am actually hoping Houston misses the playoffs and gets to keep their pick this year so its unprotected next. Then sign Anderson and Lopez to reasonable deals. I'd be thrilled with Lopez at 4 years $40 million and Anderson at 4 years $29-32 million. Go for a guy like Kendal Marshall at the end of the lottery or mid 1st round and try to sign a fringe All Star in 2013 like Ellis.

[InFlames]

Bynum looks like he can barely jump.

Looks like? He can barely jump.

lol

[PeePee la Fritz]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7gkamrs


Then I'd pitch cap space to Dwight and make a run at free agents.

[thelead]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine

nothing for nothing... doubtful fix your link

[PeePee la Fritz]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine

nothing for nothing... doubtful fix your link

Fixed

[ADRajX]

I think this week is going to be slow in terms of news and deals... 11th-15th is when things will go down around the league imo.

[Def Swami]

I think this week is going to be slow in terms of news and deals... 11th-15th is when things will go down around the league imo.

+1

[AhaAha]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine

nothing for nothing... doubtful fix your link

Fixed

yeah now it looks real good

[thelead]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7gkamrs

I dunno, but that would clear A LOT of cap room for us. Would Dwight be willing to opt in for his last year for us though.

[arkknight1988]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7gkamrs

I dunno, but that would clear A LOT of cap room for us. Would Dwight be willing to opt in for his last year for us though.

we would have to get portland a center.

[Driguez]

11 days left til the deadline. Do you guys really think Orlando is going to take their chances with Dwight and allow him to walk for nothing?

[PeePee la Fritz]

Would Portland go for this?

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7gkamrs

I dunno, but that would clear A LOT of cap room for us. Would Dwight be willing to opt in for his last year for us though.

we would have to get portland a center.

I'd even throw in 2 1st rounders 2 2nd rounders and rights to Fran to clear that kinda space. Plus I think Orlando is a better team with those additions for the rest of the season.

[JazzItUp13]

it's time to ride it out with dwight. Make him look like the bad guy and leave 30 mil on the table so he can "Win" in new jersey. And start the rebuild where we can fire otis and start over. It will take 2-3 years but it's better then being a mediocre 1st-2nd round team...

[MoMM]

This team is in the cap abyss, a full rebuild is needed. Thanks Otis.

This is why Dwight needs to be traded, along with a bad contract or two, if we feel like he's gone anyways.

Thats why I am ok IF Dwight says he wont sign or opt in then you do the Deal with Jersey. Take back Lopez, Brooks, Okur and picks for Dwight, Hedo, and BBD. Try to move Duhon in a separate deal. Go into the draft with 3 1st round picks and try to move J Rich with 1 of the picks to move up into the lottery. I personally think next years draft will be stronger so I am actually hoping Houston misses the playoffs and gets to keep their pick this year so its unprotected next. Then sign Anderson and Lopez to reasonable deals. I'd be thrilled with Lopez at 4 years $40 million and Anderson at 4 years $29-32 million. Go for a guy like Kendal Marshall at the end of the lottery or mid 1st round and try to sign a fringe All Star in 2013 like Ellis.

In fact, Houston's pick never becomes unprotected.

2012 first round draft pick from Houston
Houston's own 2012 1st round pick to New Jersey (top 14 protected in 2012, top 14 protected in 2013, top 14 protected in 2014, top 14 protected in 2015 and top 14 protected in the 2016 Draft). If New Jersey does not receive a 1st round pick from Houston by the 2016 Draft, then Houston will convey their own 2017 2nd round pick and cash to New Jersey.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/ ... z1oBzitzxJ

[PeePee la Fritz]

^^^^Well that sucks

[MoMM]

^^^^Well that sucks

Yeah, this pick is awful.

[ADRajX]

I'm about to rename this to the "Official S*** Won't Happen, Thanks Otis" Thread.

[BelgianMagic]

Someone please make a prank call to Jarrod Rudolph with a fake rumor so we'll atleast have something to talk about ..

[Nyce_1]

patience.