I'm not one to gossip, but...Trade w/ Wolves?!?

[IamQuailman]

Euthanize this thread....

But the trade can still happening

[RUFshreve]

The waiting game is killing me. I finally get a day off work and all I can do is listen to Motorhead, drink beer, and check HR every ten minutes to see if we've traded Eric Gordon yet.

At least money in the bank is tonight.

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

If this trade is on the cards how soon will we know?
Does free agency start July 1?

[MichaelMcNamara]

If this trade is on the cards how soon will we know?
Does free agency start July 1?

Could be as early as tomorrow, as late as June 10th. If I had to guess, we know by July 4th. Teams seem to take a break on the weekends, even over the moratorium. So I think we know by Friday at the latest

[sterninho]

What do you think about this possibility? http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=q3sfspl

Just speculation, but I feel like it makes sense for each team.

Golden State gets Love without taking on Martin, and gets Rivers as compensation for including both Barnes and Thompson (as opposed to just Thompson). Minnesota manages to lose Love but field a competitive squad. The Pelicans are set if they add a backup pg in free agency.

Also, its being a 3-team deal might explain the delay.

[MichaelMcNamara]

I would personally be upset with taking that back, and I think Minny would have gotten robbed, but I can't say it is impossible. We would lose our MLE with that trade, though I guess we would have two SF's, so we wouldnt really need it.

Put Green in that trade instead of Barnes and I could live with it

[UNO Gracias]

Everything is awesome!

Everything is cool when your part of the team!

Everything is awesome! When you living on a dream!
http://youtu.be/StTqXEQ2l-Y

How deep does your bench really have to be? Your usuall NBA team only goes 9 deep (everyone else sees time only in blow outs or when you go into Hack-a-Shaq mode, so you need a solid 9 guys. If this trade (Martin and Bud) you have your 9.

1. AD
2. Jrue
3. Reke
4. Ryno
5. Asik
6. Martin
7. Budding
8. Rivers
9. Ajinca

Obviously if we land a solid MLE player Ajinca and Rivers drop. But we have a nice 9.

[sterninho]

Also, regarding the above proposal, Minnesota may like that Lee and Gordon expire the same year (in case things don't work out and they want to hit restart). On our end, I'd be willing to take Budinger instead of Brewer. We're set either way.

[MichaelMcNamara]

mm any way we can trade gordon for martin+whover and drop the {edited - veiled language} gang in aminu/smith/miller and throw an offer at parsons?

Parsons is the one ungettable SF for us IMO. Plenty of guys out there that are possible, but Houston isn't letting Parsons go - and especially not to a division rival.

[bojangles837]

Parsons is the one ungettable SF for us IMO. Plenty of guys out there that are possible, but Houston isn't letting Parsons go - and especially not to a division rival.

what if they sign or go after melo?

id be fine with tucker and morrow instead

[sterninho]

Yeah, I was thinking that I could stomach losing the MLE if we get 2 SFs in return. I also like Barnes more than Green if he doesn't need to start in year 1 (and he wouldn't because we could start Brewer or Budinger). I feel like Barnes should be regarded as having similar value to Rivers, but fits a need for us. Both have experienced serious dry spells and have concrete flaws, but they also have loads of potential.

[MichaelMcNamara]

Yeah, I was thinking that I could stomach losing the MLE if we get 2 SFs in return. I also like Barnes more than Green if he doesn't need to start in year 1 (and he wouldn't because we could start Brewer or Budinger). I feel like Barnes should be regarded as having similar value to Rivers, but fits a need for us. Both have experienced serious dry spells and have concrete flaws, but they also have loads of potential.

Here's the difference:

1. Rivers improved from Year 1 to Year 2
2. We dont need Rivers to ever be a starter

If Green was drafted where Barnes was drafted, and vice versa, I do not believe that any person on this planet (save for Barnes friends and family) would advocate for Barnes over Green. But because he was taken #7 and has the pedigree, the excuses for his inability to be a good player never end.

[Eman5805]

Parsons is the one ungettable SF for us IMO. Plenty of guys out there that are possible, but Houston isn't letting Parsons go - and especially not to a division rival.

Demps would earn the name I gave him if he pulled off Parsons.


But we'll probably get someone else. Lot of fish in the sea.

[HornetGuru]

Here's the difference:

1. Rivers improved from Year 1 to Year 2
2. We dont need Rivers to ever be a starter

If Green was drafted where Barnes was drafted, and vice versa, I do not believe that any person on this planet (save for Barnes friends and family) would advocate for Barnes over Green. But because he was taken #7 and has the pedigree, the excuses for his inability to be a good player never end.

Just saw that green shot 37% last year and 40% this year, this doesn't worry you?

[HornetGuru]

Here's the difference:

1. Rivers improved from Year 1 to Year 2
2. We dont need Rivers to ever be a starter

If Green was drafted where Barnes was drafted, and vice versa, I do not believe that any person on this planet (save for Barnes friends and family) would advocate for Barnes over Green. But because he was taken #7 and has the pedigree, the excuses for his inability to be a good player never end.

Just saw that green shot 37% last year and 40% this year, this doesn't worry you?

[HornetGuru]

Correction he shot 32%

[MichaelMcNamara]

Just saw that green shot 37% last year and 40% this year, this doesn't worry you?

Green is a guy who you gotta watch to appreciate. Looking at stats only just does him a disservice. Homework assignment: Try to find one GS fan who is not in love with the guy. I doubt you can do it. In fact, I would bet that he has a higher approval rating amongst GS fans than Klay

[fullcourtpress]

Just saw that green shot 37% last year and 40% this year, this doesn't worry you?

if parsons is unrealistic to most, and from what I hear so is Gordon Heywood then who besides PJ Tucker would be a realistic good fit?

((first I must declare Ariza would be perfect, he is a bit older with the playoff experience the club needs and brings the best of all of them in regards to 3's, defense, boards, and steals))

all i can come up with are

wesley johnson (same stats as PJ, much better upside, 3 years younger, but less aggressive)
marvin williams?

it's going to have to be a trade

[HornetGuru]

Green is a guy who you gotta watch to appreciate. Looking at stats only just does him a disservice. Homework assignment: Try to find one GS fan who is not in love with the guy. I doubt you can do it. In fact, I would bet that he has a higher approval rating amongst GS fans than Klay

No ur right, my buddy is die hard warriors fan and absolutely loves green, but says unless you have offensive players surrounding him he shouldnt be a starter. Says he is incredible off the bench and does stuff that doesnt show up on the stats sheet. I just like tucker more

[HornetGuru]

if parsons is unrealistic to most, and from what I hear so is Gordon Heywood then who besides PJ Tucker would be a realistic good fit?

((first I must declare Ariza would be perfect, he is a bit older with the playoff experience the club needs and brings the best of all of them in regards to 3's, defense, boards, and steals))

all i can come up with are

wesley johnson (same stats as PJ, much better upside, 3 years younger, but less aggressive)
marvin williams?

it's going to have to be a trade

A 3 and D like tucker. I like green a ton but he is more of a energy and d guy. He might be better than harrison barnes, but for this team with davis and asik barnes is a much better fit imo

[David Fisher]

Draymond Green could be a rich man's P.J. Tucker in a year or two. I think the front office and coaching staff would love him.

[Coughka]

Would love either Green, GS's or Phoenix's.

[HornetGuru]

Draymond Green could be a rich man's P.J. Tucker in a year or two. I think the front office and coaching staff would love him.

Good point. If he does keep improving his 3 he could be a 3 and d also with rebounding and ball handling

[pelicanchamp]

Can we trade Gordon to Golden State for Barnes? How would that work?


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[LouisianaPride]

Can we trade Gordon to Golden State for Barnes? How would that work?


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They are in the Love sweepstakes so I doubt it. They don't seem to want to pay a player like Klay so I'm guessing they wouldn't for Eric