Trade deadline predictions

[jazzfan1971]

If you want to be bold and predict any trades before the deadline you can post them here for bragging rights in a couple weeks.

I'm not really feeling any predictions yet. Other than Player X will be moved. But, unless you want to state where and for what, it's not that much of a prediction.

Tell you what I'll predict for the Jazz. Big fat nothing. Nobody traded for nobody. Dennis is too busy keeping his hands warm to pick up a phone.

[Mich3006]

Two (very) bold predictions...

#1: Hawks-Celtics-Knicks
Hawks deal: Al Horford, Jeff Teague
Hawks aquire: David Lee, Jerian Grant, Kelly Olynyk, Kevin Seraphin, 2016 1st MIN, 2016 2nd UTA
Knicks deal: Jerian Grant, Kevin Seraphin, Kyle O´Quinn
Knicks aquire: Jeff Teague
Celtics deal: David Lee, Kelly Olynyk, 2016 1st Rd Pick MIN, 2016 2nd UTA
Celtics aquire: Al Horford, Kyle O´Quinn

#2: Suns-Cavs
Markieff Morris to Cleveland for 2018 1st Rd Pick CLE (1-25 protected), $8 Million trade exception

[Spens1]

Mild predictions for the lakers:
Nick Young gets traded for cap space
They try to move Lou Williams but don't get the return they want

other teams:
Al Horford and Jeff Teague move in a blockbuster that brings in some great young talent
Markieff Morris gets traded for not that much
Brandon Knight gets moved

[xxSnEaKyPxx]

Credit to the Pacers fan and Thunder fan that came up with this base on the trade board a few days ago.


Pacers/Thunder

Some variation of George Hill and Solomon Hill for Cameron Payne and Dion Waiters.

The Thunder want to prove to Durant they are willing to do everything they can to take the team to the next level. George Hill logged heavy minutes for very good Pacers and Spurs teams that went on pretty deep playoff runs and would be a perfect veteran to add to the Thunder. He is a smart player and has become a great 3 point shooter - perfect to have next to Durant and Westbrook. Also, there is this:

"I admittedly, unabashedly called him my favorite player in front of Timmy, Manu, and Tony all the time." - Gregg Popovich

"He's like my little brother...he was a perfect Spurs player. We definitely miss him." - Tony Parker

"When he [Kawhi Leonard] first came to the Spurs, I got really angry because I enjoyed playing with George Hill. I was frustrated that they had traded him for a rookie" - Manu Ginobil

"I thought 'I can't believe we gave up Georgie for him [Kawhi Leonard]. I don't know. Maybe they saw something.'" - Tim Duncan


Solomon Hill is a hustle player. He sucks on offense. Seriously, I won't sugar coat it - he sucks. That said, he has turned games around with his hustle and defense. The Thunder have plenty of offensive weapons, he would fit in as a perfect glue guy.


The Pacers aren't going anywhere this year. George Hill is a fan favorite, but he, Ellis, and Stuckey are WAY too similar to have 2 of them on the floor at any given time. George Hill is the Pacer most Pacer fans would like to keep out of that group, but Ellis has no trade value and Stuckey doesn't have this kind of value. Enter Cameron Payne, he may not fit what we need right now on the floor, but he could be the future PG to pair with George and Turner.


I can see why both teams would do this, but I can also see why neither team would do this. Either way, this entire game is for funsies anyway.

[warren weel im]

My "simple" prediction for the Lakers:

Trade 1:
Nick Young and Robert Sacre to Memphis.
Vince Carter and Matt Barnes to Lakers.

Trade 2:
Lou Williams, Ryan Kelly and Brandon Bass to Washington.
Nene, 17 2nd and 18 2nd to Lakers.

[Laimbeer]

All the rumblings from the Pistons indicate they will stand pat. SVG saying teams are offering players who are expiring and he won't give an asset for that - prefers to play out the season with what he has and go shopping this summer.

[DeathLineup]

A bold one.
Green, Anderson, 2017 1st round, 2019 1st round for Horford (http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=hmnlg4e)

Spurs panic because they look way worse with Duncan out because of injury. They upgraded their front court with this trade. They could afford to let go Green because he is in the midst of down year and Simmons is a nice rising player this season.

Green is Hawks' insurance shooting guard because they possibly don't have the cap space for Bazemore extension. Anderson is a nice prospect in rookie contract. Anderson playing style resembles Diaw and Bud definitely could maximize that kind of player with unique skillset. Furthermore two draft picks to add young players in the future.

[Austincys21]

I see the Pelicans and Hawks having big days

NO:
- R. Anderson to the Raptors
- J. Holiday to the Bucks
- E. Gordon to the Bulls

ATL:
- J. Teague to the Knicks
- A. Horford to the Celtics
- T. Sefolosha to the Clippers


Others
- E. Bledsoe to the Sixers
- M. Morris to the Pistons
- B. Lopez to the Blazers
- T. Jones to the Magic

[SMTBSI]

Boston acquires someone who's name has never come up, who no one even knew was on the market, and who doesn't immediately make a lot of sense. Like, Jeremy Lin or some ****.

Everyone boggles.

[eathb_au]

I think Denver brings in a backup PG or SG from somewhere as we didn't re-sign Kilpatrick who played okay.

[Dame Lizard]

Portland will make at least one cap-space related trade, it's just a matter of whether they can get an incentive in return outside of a bit of monetary savings (they should be able to, given how much many millions they can help luxury tax teams save).

[Sportfan73]

I see the Pelicans and Hawks having big days

NO:
- R. Anderson to the Raptors
- J. Holiday to the Bucks
- E. Gordon to the Bulls

ATL:
- J. Teague to the Knicks
- A. Horford to the Celtics
- T. Sefolosha to the Clippers


Others
- E. Bledsoe to the Sixers
- M. Morris to the Pistons
- B. Lopez to the Blazers
- T. Jones to the Magic

I absolutely agree with the Bledsoe one, been saying it for a while now. What kinda deal can you see?

[BullyKing]

Two (very) bold predictions...

#1: Hawks-Celtics-Knicks
Hawks deal: Al Horford, Jeff Teague
Hawks aquire: David Lee, Jerian Grant, Kelly Olynyk, Kevin Seraphin, 2016 1st MIN, 2016 2nd UTA
Knicks deal: Jerian Grant, Kevin Seraphin, Kyle O´Quinn
Knicks aquire: Jeff Teague
Celtics deal: David Lee, Kelly Olynyk, 2016 1st Rd Pick MIN, 2016 2nd UTA
Celtics aquire: Al Horford, Kyle O´Quinn

#2: Suns-Cavs
Markieff Morris to Cleveland for 2018 1st Rd Pick CLE (1-25 protected), $8 Million trade exception

Those trades are really bad for the Hawks.

[Texas Chuck]

Markieff Morris to the Clippers for the Lance expiring.
Birdman plus a future 2nd to Portland for a top 55 protected 2nd(ie nothing)
Novak plus the Charlotte 2nd to Portland for a top 55 protected 2nd(ie nothing)
Noah for Gerald Henderson
Ryan Anderson/DEN 2nd for Patterson/DEN/NYK 1st
Tucker/Price for Augustin/McGary
Teague to Utah for Burke/2016 UTH 1st(mild protections)

[Reign23]

think(more hope...) knicks trade for teague/schröder/evans/holiday/collison/knight. one those dudes.

[jazzfan1971]

Teague to Utah for Burke/2016 UTH 1st(mild protections)

I could see something like this happening, but, I really doubt it. Jazz are on their first 3 game win streak, Raul Neto just played the best game of his rookie year. The way things are going I think the Jazz are going to be content to just play out the season with the guys they have. I doubt if they will be willing to move their own first (with mild protections) for a stopgap guy at any rate. I am not even sure they'd give up one of their lesser first rounders.

If they can get some help for a 2nd and cap space I think they'll consider it, but, I don't believe they are feeling any pressure to fix the roster this year, so I doubt that they'll be moving any 1sts, preferring instead to develop their own guys.

[Texas Chuck]

Teague to Utah for Burke/2016 UTH 1st(mild protections)

I could see something like this happening, but, I really doubt it. Jazz are on their first 3 game win streak, Raul Neto just played the best game of his rookie year. The way things are going I think the Jazz are going to be content to just play out the season with the guys they have. I doubt if they will be willing to move their own first (with mild protections) for a stopgap guy at any rate. I am not even sure they'd give up one of their lesser first rounders.

If they can get some help for a 2nd and cap space I think they'll consider it, but, I don't believe they are feeling any pressure to fix the roster this year, so I doubt that they'll be moving any 1sts, preferring instead to develop their own guys.

I hear what you are saying and its been a consistent theme from Jazz fans on here. So I realize this isn't a very good prediction.

But my thinking is that Utah needs to be looking at using up some of their picks because they don't need to add many more young guys. But more importantly Utah has a bunch of core guys that are going to need big contracts starting 2 summers from now. So finding guys on deals that end by 2018 should be their strategy. It will be harder to get those guys via free agency with other teams being willing to give longer deals so the trade route is the way to go.

And I think the Hawks aren't going to find a lot of interested teams willing to give more value and if they are truly committing to Dennis, this deal makes sense as Burke makes a good compliment to him off the bench plus a pick that should be in the teens.

[The59Sound]

I can get on board with Teague for Burke/1st. He's obviously an immediate upgrade, and he gives us the luxury of easing Exum back into things next season. Plus, as TC indicated, his contract comes off the books at the right time. It would also make Neto our third-string PG, which is a perfect role for him. Neto's not starter material, but he has fantastic instincts; he's a nice player to have in your back pocket when things go awry.

As far as my own prediction, Morris will go somewhere for peanuts and McD will declare peace in our time in Phoenix (before being fired next season when the team again struggles).

[sportscrazy]

I'm not feeling any predictions just yet. In fact, I'm actually leaning towards the thinking that this trade deadline will be a dud. There's so much parity in the league plus the cap increase, that I don't see many teams risking a trade that may give another team an advantage over them in such a tight playoff race. Most of the few teams already out of it, don't have many trade assets of major value. Plus most teams wouldn't give up much for a player they feel they could sign in free agency this off-season.

Basically that eliminates any teams currently with-in reach of the playoffs of trading with another team in reach of the playoffs in the same conference and pretty much eliminating most free agents being dealt. Not many trades to be made between two teams in different conferences involving a player that is locked in contract-wise that would carry any significance.

[sportscrazy]

I'm not feeling any predictions just yet. In fact, I'm actually leaning towards the thinking that this trade deadline will be a dud. There's so much parity in the league plus the cap increase, that I don't see many teams risking a trade that may give another team an advantage over them in such a tight playoff race. Most of the few teams already out of it, don't have many trade assets of major value. Plus most teams wouldn't give up much for a player they feel they could sign in free agency this off-season.

Basically that eliminates any teams currently with-in reach of the playoffs of trading with another team in reach of the playoffs in the same conference and pretty much eliminating most free agents being dealt. Not many trades to be made between two teams in different conferences involving a player that is locked in contract-wise that would carry any significance.

If I had to pursue the concept of non-free agents being traded to a team in the opposite conference, though, I would go with some of the following:

Danilo Gallinari to Boston for David Lee and the agree-able draft pick compensation for both sides
Roy Hibbert and Nick Young to Charlotte for Al Jefferson and Spencer Hawes
Markieff Morris for Cleveland's Brendan Haywood TPE and any cash/draft picks Cleveland could include