Does TJ Ford know something that we don't?

[Dunthreevy]

I've been reading his updates on his twitter page and he is apparently hearing rumors of him possibly being traded.

Everyones ? Will I get traded again...will find out more tomorrow
36 minutes ago from TwitterFon

If so what team would u like to see me play for
31 minutes ago from TwitterFon

Been hearing about trade rumors
29 minutes ago from TwitterFon

So I wonder if TJ is hearing something from his agent, or just the same BS rumors that we read about on the internet.

[CableKC]

I'm guessing rumors that he's heard on the internet or media....maybe like the one Reggie was saying about one of the PGs not returning.

[fienX420]

Sounds like something more substantial - probably would have to come from his agent. I haven't heard anything regarding the Pacers in the media that would justify his comments.

[greenway84]

I have to be honest. Now I know this is a business, and trust me I want to trade the guy. Though I think he's great, I just don't care for his style. You have to feel a little bad for him. Starts with the Bucks. He does well, then Mo Williams comes in and takes his starting spot. So the ship him to Toronto, where he does well when Claderon takes his spot. Which as we all know landed him here. Now I had said at the time that I wouldn't be surprised if he really improved Jack. Because to his detriment, he improves players in practice. So if he does go somewhere, it would be great for a team with a young guy trying to get better. Conley, Chalmers, whoever NewYork gets, Udrih, many options. I wish him the best.

[fienX420]

Good point. I assume Minnesota drafts a PG - would they want TJ as a mentor in exchange for Brian Cardinal and a late pick?

[Granger da OG]

The Indiana Pacers are discussing trading point guard T.J. Ford with several teams, league sources say, including the Phoenix Suns. -yahoo sports

[RaisingArizona]

Would you guys want jrich for TJ?

[Grang33r]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

There's the link for anyone who doesn't believe you.

[Granger da OG]

idk jrich plays zero D..............i guess he would be good 6th man

[cdash]

Richardson is a bad fit. When does his contract end?

[MillerTime101]

Would you guys want jrich for TJ?

Hell no, Jrich is the last thing this team needs. If TJ goes to Phoenix I hope a 3rd team is involved.

[autissium]

I want a deal with OKC that could get us White
Watson and DJ for Ford and one of our seconds

[greenway84]

Good point. I assume Minnesota drafts a PG - would they want TJ as a mentor in exchange for Brian Cardinal and a late pick?

This feels right. also they have made mention of not being a player in the 2010. i would be happy with this, and i would have to think twolves would too.

[MillerTime101]

I would want more then a late pick in a weak draft (which Minnesota is allegedly trying to sell) and an expiring. TJ Ford has more value then that, hell an early second round pick has more value then that package.

[fienX420]

Thanks for the link Grang33r.

Expiring contracts are valuable - look at the Richard Jefferson trade. We would get a lot of flexibility in the above deal. I think the 18 pick would be optimistic - 28 more realistic. Minnesota has a lot of picks to play around with. Maybe we could trade down with Chicago for 16 & 26 - maybe trade back up some with a different combo. I would absolutely love to end up with two mid-rounders and either a late 1st or early 2nd. Maybe go Lawson, an upside guy, and Ahmad Nivins.

[fienX420]

I meant a late 1st - not a late 2nd. And don't discount Brian Cardinal - he is the man.

Not sure if OKC would work as well, but they also have expiring contracts as well as some interesting prospects (DJ White or Shaun Livingston?) and a late [1st round] pick.

Don't like anything Phoenix could offer. We need expiring contracts and picks.

[fienX420]

Shaq to Cavs is probably going down - Phoenix was the single team mentioned in connection with TJ Ford...

Ben Wallace and TJ Ford to Phoenix

Shaq to the Cavs

Sasha Pavlovic, Boobie Gibson, and #14 to the Pacers

[laydo]

If possible...

I would like to work this trade:

IND <-> MIN
T.J. Ford for B. Cardinal, Corey Brewer, and Nikola Pekovic.

The wolves may need a veteran point guard.
Cardinal will be UFA next summer. Brewer can play defense. Pekovic is tough inside the pain.

[Grang33r]

Ford to Suns is the only thing we've read.... but Ford said on his twitter he's seen two rumors. So there is something else out there for Ford.

I have seen each draft preview this week on NBA TV or ESPN and they only talk about like 7 teams total... in like 6 hours of previews. What a joke. ESPN has a preview show again tonight at 10pm (following that college baseball game), maybe they mention something about the Pacers.

[fj20]

i did a reply to t.j. on twitter and asked him what he thought of the suns...but nothing back haha

college world series...killin the buzz on the draft special...hopefully its not another espn just loving the top 5 teams