Ford: Jennings #2 most likely to be moved

[Turk Nowitzki]

Milwaukee's 25-year-old stretch forward Ersan Ilyasova...

I wonder if anyone around the league actually believes that Ersan is only 25.

[Baddy Chuck]

Milwaukee's 25-year-old stretch forward Ersan Ilyasova...

I wonder if anyone around the league actually believes that Ersan is only 25.

I do. I have a hard time believing he peaked physically at age 25/26 rather then 22 or 23.

[Turk Nowitzki]

Milwaukee's 25-year-old stretch forward Ersan Ilyasova...

I wonder if anyone around the league actually believes that Ersan is only 25.

I do. I have a hard time believing he peaked physically at age 25/26 rather then 22 or 23.

Have you read this article by DX from back in the day?:http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Ersan-Ilyasova-the-Turkish-pearl-82/

The most spread theory says that Ãœlker Istanbul brought in a guy called Arsen Ilyasov born in 1984 from Uzbekistan and organized a Turkish passport for him, changing his name to Ersan Ilyasova while reducing his age by three years in the process.

The fact is that Arsen Ilyasov crossed the border on August 7, 2002, but never showed up again. On September 19, 2002, a man named Semsettin Bulut told the Turkish authorities that he had forgotten to register his fifteen-year-old son, and so he registered him as Ersan Ilyasova. A long investigation held by the Turkish authorities showed that there wasn't any previous data about the kid in their files.

[whatthe_buck!?]

Milwaukee's 25-year-old stretch forward Ersan Ilyasova...

I wonder if anyone around the league actually believes that Ersan is only 25.

I do. I have a hard time believing he peaked physically at age 25/26 rather then 22 or 23.

Yeah I was skeptical as were most here about his age but seeing how hes aged and with watching how he's developed as a player I think it's safe to say he's most likely closer to his listed age. Also, looking back, I still remember seeing him in person on the bench and in warm ups his rookie season and he definitely LOOKED 17 to me in his face and body for whatever that's worth.

[Turk Nowitzki]

It honestly doesn't matter much to me whether he's 25 or 28, on his current deal he's still an asset to this team. I'm just curious what the common consensus around the league is on his age. Either way, I'm sure as hell not trading him for DeRozan.

[Fort Minor]

I do. I have a hard time believing he peaked physically at age 25/26 rather then 22 or 23.

Have you read this article by DX from back in the day?:http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Ersan-Ilyasova-the-Turkish-pearl-82/

The most spread theory says that Ãœlker Istanbul brought in a guy called Arsen Ilyasov born in 1984 from Uzbekistan and organized a Turkish passport for him, changing his name to Ersan Ilyasova while reducing his age by three years in the process.

The fact is that Arsen Ilyasov crossed the border on August 7, 2002, but never showed up again. On September 19, 2002, a man named Semsettin Bulut told the Turkish authorities that he had forgotten to register his fifteen-year-old son, and so he registered him as Ersan Ilyasova. A long investigation held by the Turkish authorities showed that there wasn't any previous data about the kid in their files.

I think most of the regulars on this board have seen the article by now. There is evidence on both sides, so it's reasonable to believe he's only 25, despite the article's implication.

[kid idioteque]

Brandon Jennings said Wednesday he's not looking to leave the Milwaukee Bucks, despite an ESPN.com story that said he has "irreconcilable differences" with the club.

ESPN.com, in an analysis story on 10 NBA players who could be traded, cited sources as saying Jennings is frustrated. One source called it "irreconcilable differences" and said Jennings wants to be moved before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

"That is not true," Jennings said in a text message to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard when asked if his relationship with the Bucks is beyond repair. "Just because I got a new agent doesn't mean anything. That stuff never came out of my mouth. They're just reaching for a story since I changed my agent [to Jeff Schwartz]."

ESPN.com said it stands by its reporting.

A year ago, Jennings told ESPN.com that he was "doing [his] homework on big-market teams." Since then, Jennings' long-term status in Milwaukee has been the subject of speculation among league insiders, and when Jennings left agent Bill Duffy, the rumors swirled again about whether the guard is unhappy with the Bucks. The Bucks offered Jennings a four-year, $40 million extension, according to sources, but he turned it down. He will become a restricted free agent this summer.

One other theory being floated: Jennings is upset because he didn't make the Eastern Conference All-Star team, despite leading the Bucks into playoff position by averaging team-highs of 18.5 points and 6.1 assists, or that he wants more exposure than small-market Milwaukee can offer.

Jennings denied that. "Being in Milwaukee wasn't the reason I didn't make the All-Star Game," Jennings said. "Guys just had better numbers than me."

When asked about his future on Wednesday, Jennings said he's only focused on the present.

"That's something me and Jeff will discuss in the offseason," he said. "The Milwaukee Bucks are in 8th place in the East and I'm looking forward to helping them get to the playoffs in the second half of the season."

[kid idioteque]

ESPN.com said it stands by its reporting

That's an interesting statement to make when you've reported two sides of the same story.

[sneakerdust]

Brandon Jennings said Wednesday he's not looking to leave the Milwaukee Bucks, despite an ESPN.com story that said he has "irreconcilable differences" with the club.

ESPN.com, in an analysis story on 10 NBA players who could be traded, cited sources as saying Jennings is frustrated. One source called it "irreconcilable differences" and said Jennings wants to be moved before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

"That is not true," Jennings said in a text message to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard when asked if his relationship with the Bucks is beyond repair. "Just because I got a new agent doesn't mean anything. That stuff never came out of my mouth. They're just reaching for a story since I changed my agent [to Jeff Schwartz]."

ESPN.com said it stands by its reporting.

A year ago, Jennings told ESPN.com that he was "doing [his] homework on big-market teams." Since then, Jennings' long-term status in Milwaukee has been the subject of speculation among league insiders, and when Jennings left agent Bill Duffy, the rumors swirled again about whether the guard is unhappy with the Bucks. The Bucks offered Jennings a four-year, $40 million extension, according to sources, but he turned it down. He will become a restricted free agent this summer.

One other theory being floated: Jennings is upset because he didn't make the Eastern Conference All-Star team, despite leading the Bucks into playoff position by averaging team-highs of 18.5 points and 6.1 assists, or that he wants more exposure than small-market Milwaukee can offer.

Jennings denied that. "Being in Milwaukee wasn't the reason I didn't make the All-Star Game," Jennings said. "Guys just had better numbers than me."

When asked about his future on Wednesday, Jennings said he's only focused on the present.

"That's something me and Jeff will discuss in the offseason," he said. "The Milwaukee Bucks are in 8th place in the East and I'm looking forward to helping them get to the playoffs in the second half of the season."

So close rooster you almost pulled it off!

[worthlessBucks]

If we're being denied Redick in a 1:1 swap, I will gladly accept Austin Rivers.

[whatthe_buck!?]

ESPN.com said it stands by its reporting

That's an interesting statement to make when you've reported two sides of the same story.

ESPN: Home of the greatest sports reporters and the finest sports reporting in the universe.

[theFireBlanket]

It's Chris Broussard's word vs. Marc Stein's; this explains the ESPN reports otherwise but stands by its original statement bit.

Marc Stein is telling the truth while Broussard is covering up for BJ and Schwartz.

ESPN could do a better job of distinguishing this fact, yeah, they're great alright.

[LedZepp007]

Should we root for jennings to do well or poorly tonite?

[Wilford Brimley]

If we're being denied Redick in a 1:1 swap, I will gladly accept Austin Rivers.

Rivers is literally the worst starter in the league, maybe player.

[EzeDoesIt]

While Jennings is their most promising young player -- the one guy who could be a potential star player to build around

Lol. Bye bye credibility.