Official: Memphis/Minnesota (Cunningham/Ellington)

NBADraft2003 · Post #1 » by **NBADraft2003** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:46 am

In this trade, the Grizzlies need a backup shooting guard and the Timberwolves have a couple of them. The Grizzlies have interest in Wayne Ellington, Wesley Johnson, and Martell Webster before he got hit with the amnesty clause. Ellington likely is the Grizzlies’ main target because of his salary. The 6-4 guard will earn a little more than $2 million this season & Johnson will make $4.2 million.

1) Memphis/Minnesota
-T'Wolves get: Dante Cunningham
-Grizzlies get: Wayne Ellington

Changed this title from in talks to official now that it is.

MNRunLeft · Post #2 » by **MNRunLeft** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:58 am

Rumor in MN has been Ellington for Cunningham

NBADraft2003 · Post #3 » by **NBADraft2003** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:01 am

I know I was just throwing in some trade ideas.

Esohny · Post #4 » by **Esohny** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:06 am

MNRunLeft wrote:Rumor in MN has been Ellington for Cunningham

Which would be fine, if Cunningham would be the defensive backup 3/4 instead of re-signing Tolliver. Trade would happen after all the other free agent moves happen, since salary matching would be met.

MNRunLeft · Post #5 » by **MNRunLeft** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:09 am

Esohny wrote:
MNRunLeft wrote:Rumor in MN has been Ellington for Cunningham

Which would be fine, if Cunningham would be the defensive backup 3/4 instead of re-signing Tolliver. Trade would happen after all the other free agent moves happen, since salary matching would be met.

I agree after all Roy and Schved are signed would have little use for Ellington and could use a swing forward to add some FC depth, Memphis on the other hand already has FC depth in Speights and Arthur add a shooter and save a little cash in the process.

moss_is_1 · Post #6 » by **moss_is_1** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:04 pm

Would love to trade Ellington for Cunningham. Cunningham is a better player IMO. Ellington has a nice stroke, but is inconsistent. He gives effort on defense, but isn't good at it.

Saltine · Post #7 » by **Saltine** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:09 pm

The rare excellent trade :-)

seems like a no brainer for both teams.

PDXKnight · Post #8 » by **PDXKnight** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:31 pm

Yup all around decent trade. Makes absolute sense from both ends.

Post #9 » by **boogiesdad** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:17 am

I think MEMshould work a trade for Rip, but beggers can't be choosey.

jscott · Post #10 » by **jscott** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:23 am

Rip costs around 5 (?) while Wayne makes around 1.2-1.4.

I think this is a great deal for both squads. I like Ellington but from what I read I think I'll learn to like Cunningham quickly especially if Tolliver bolts for Chicago.

Post #11 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:00 pm

Minnesota acquired forward Dante Cunningham from the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Wayne Ellington.

http://www.nba.com/news/transactions/2012_13/

Looks like this finally happened. Makes sense for both teams imo.