Trade Idea Thread II

[azncorruptedo17]

Jennings/Udoh for Bledsoe/salary filler?

#nothanks

[mttwlsn16]

Clippers a fit for Granger?
February, 13, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
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If Indiana does trade Danny Granger before the NBA's Feb. 21 deadline, there are a number of teams that could be interested. Might the Los Angeles Clippers be one of them?

I've speculated over the last week that a team like Milwaukee could make a lot of sense as a possible suitor for Granger, given the Bucks' need for an upgrade at the 3 and their abundance of young assets on the roster. A package that includes either John Henson or Ersan Ilyasova would certainly be worth the Pacers time, one would think, but that's pure speculation.

Today, our own Chad Ford writes that the Clippers could also find themselves interested in the Pacers talented swingman. Here's Ford with more.


Chad Ford
A healthy Granger could give the Clips a big lift
"Granger has yet to play a game for the Pacers this season. He's eyeing a return Wednesday, which would give him only two games at less than 100 percent to prove his trade value. The Pacers face a dilemma. Granger could put them over the top in the East, or his return could damage their team chemistry and hinder the development of Paul George. Either way, the team is unlikely to be able to afford him in the long term and will probably have to shop him this summer. If the Clippers can't land Paul Pierce or Kevin Garnett, they could be strong suitors for Granger if they are convinced he can stay healthy."
Tags:Los Angeles Clippers, Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers

[Neddy]

nope. granger hasn't played and we don't need a guy who is unpredictable of what he can offer this year. we are so close, we need certainties.

[azncorruptedo17]

nope. granger hasn't played and we don't need a guy who is unpredictable of what he can offer this year. we are so close, we need certainties.

if he takes 6-8mil/year ... i don't see how that would be a problem.

[Neddy]

nope. granger hasn't played and we don't need a guy who is unpredictable of what he can offer this year. we are so close, we need certainties.

if he takes 6-8mil/year ... i don't see how that would be a problem.

but that is after the current contract. if he comes back healthy this year and is available as a free agent, i would welcome him. but we have a chance to go all the way this year, and we don't need to gamble on a player with unpredictable productivity this year when we have a chance to win it all. we need certainties this year. no to trading for a player who is coming off a long layoff after a serious injury.

[azncorruptedo17]

nope. granger hasn't played and we don't need a guy who is unpredictable of what he can offer this year. we are so close, we need certainties.

if he takes 6-8mil/year ... i don't see how that would be a problem.

but that is after the current contract. if he comes back healthy this year and is available as a free agent, i would welcome him. but we have a chance to go all the way this year, and we don't need to gamble on a player with unpredictable productivity this year when we have a chance to win it all. we need certainties this year. no to trading for a player who is coming off a long layoff after a serious injury.

Granger would need to take a paycut though, he's not the guy he's getting paid at lol

[Angel strike1]

i love granger as a player.

assuming he is healthy(which tests should tell)

[No-Man]

Jordan, Odom, Butler, Green, Bledsoe, 1st round pick for Garnett, Pierce and Terry.

Go for it

[Neddy]

Jordan, Odom, Butler, Green, Bledsoe, 1st round pick for Garnett, Pierce and Terry.

Go for it

why a first round pick? shouldn't we be the ones to recieve a pick from you for relieving your massive contracts?

jordan+Odom+Butler+bledsoe for KG, PP, and a 1st round pick

[mttwlsn16]

odom wouldnt go. or at least he would be beyond unhappy, see his mavs career

[scoobs07]

DJ/Bled/Butler/LO for KG/Pierce works. No need for Clipps throwing in a pick. It is a fair trade.

[mttwlsn16]

ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein report that the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers have a mutual interest in a deal that would send Paul Millsap to the Clippers and Eric Bledsoe to the Jazz.

"Although two sources with knowledge of the Clippers' thinking insisted during All-Star Weekend that Bledsoe would not be moved in coming days and strongly predicted that L.A. would stand pat, two other sources indicated that the Clippers and Jazz will at least discuss the feasibility of a trade headlined by Bledsoe and Millsap before the deadline," they wrote.

It's a trade that would make a lot of sense for both teams. Millsap will be a free agent this offseason, so the Jazz would make sure they get some good value without letting him simply walk away, and Gordon would give them the long-term answer at point guard that they so desperately need. The Clippers would move Bledsoe, who will be a restricted free agent after next season, and get back a much-needed and versatile frontcourt option in Millsap, who they would aim to lock up to a long-term deal.

Of course, all trade rumors should be taken with a hefty dose of skepticism, but this is one that at least makes a lot of sense.

[mttwlsn16]

A win-win IMO

[Marley2Hendrix]

Jordan, Odom, Butler, Green, Bledsoe, 1st round pick for Garnett, Pierce and Terry.

Go for it

why a first round pick? shouldn't we be the ones to recieve a pick from you for relieving your massive contracts?

jordan+Odom+Butler+bledsoe for KG, PP, and a 1st round pick

Massive contracts? PP can be bought out for 5 million next season. KG may very well retire, and, if so, be more than willing to agree to a buyout.

Simply put, it would be ridiculous to consider those contracts in comparison to Jordan/Butler, thus, LAC sends the 1st.

[Ranma]

ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein report that the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers have a mutual interest in a deal that would send Paul Millsap to the Clippers and Eric Bledsoe to the Jazz.
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Of course, all trade rumors should be taken with a hefty dose of skepticism, but this is one that at least makes a lot of sense.

I disagree. I'm not a fan of the KG rumors but at least that makes more sense in giving us the short-term benefit of added playoff experience and two years of service from a HOF player. Millsap, while a good player, does nothing for our perimeter defense and I would argue that Bledsoe is a more attractive asset as he not only has upside on a cheaper contract but is also a restricted free agent.

Personally, I think the reported trade interest is a leak from the front office to increase the level of pressure on other GM's to up the ante hence the talk of Bledsoe being featured since he has been attracting the most interest.

[Neddy]

Massive contracts? PP can be bought out for 5 million next season. KG may very well retire, and, if so, be more than willing to agree to a buyout.

Simply put, it would be ridiculous to consider those contracts in comparison to Jordan/Butler, thus, LAC sends the 1st.

yes they are massive contracts because we are a young contending team and need those pieces moving forward, if one simply retire and the other bought out, it negates the purpose of the trade for us. we want to built a dynasty that can compete for years, not trying to go all in for 1 shot with a bunch of old players who are over the hill, like your celts. thus, the pick comes to us if you want those contracts off your hands.

otherwise, good luck, we don't need neither KG nor PP. it's your GM dannyboy who needs to get rid of them and replace them with younger, cheaper contracts.

[Neddy]

ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein report that the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers have a mutual interest in a deal that would send Paul Millsap to the Clippers and Eric Bledsoe to the Jazz.
...

Of course, all trade rumors should be taken with a hefty dose of skepticism, but this is one that at least makes a lot of sense.

I disagree. I'm not a fan of the KG rumors but at least that makes more sense in giving us the short-term benefit of added playoff experience and two years of service from a HOF player. Millsap, while a good player, does nothing for our perimeter defense and I would argue that Bledsoe is a more attractive asset as he not only has upside on a cheaper contract but is also a restricted free agent.

Personally, I think the reported trade interest is a leak from the front office to increase the level of pressure on other GM's to up the ante hence the talk of Bledsoe being featured since he has been attracting the most interest.

our roster is complete as long as the key pieces stay healthy. i don't really care to make a blockbuster trade just 20 some games before the playoffs, as getting everybody sync in and involved is not easy in too short of a time when too many new faces. injury time took alot for us to overcome in terms of on court chemistry, and we finally are getting it. bledsoe can be traded this off season after CP3 signs or even until next season's deadline. i would tell DTS and sacks to just leave the roster alone, and promote vinny to FO and replace HC after this season.

[Angel strike1]

i dont think we make any moves

[scoobs07]

I think we make moves. Maybe something like DJ, Bled, Butler and LO for KG and Pierce.

[mttwlsn16]

i predict caron going to the knicks for melo. guarantee it