[BosnianBaller_]

another trade just reported: Wizards are close to a deal that would send the No. 5 pick in Thursday's draft, Oleksiy Pecherov, Etan Thomas and Darius Songaila to the Timberwolves for Randy Foye and Mike Miller

i really like what the wolves are doing. miller was underachieving and foye will always be remembered as the guy that got traded for brandon roy. now they have 4 picks in the first round which will allow them to build around jefferson and love.

[BosnianBaller_]

oh and by the way, it seems that the bucks turned right around and traded oberto to the pistons for amir johnson (according to ESPN). although i don't understand this on the piston's part because amir is younger, more athletic, and has more potential.

[MikeLowell]

BosnianBaller_, on June 23, 2009 - 08:44 PM, said:

another trade just reported: Wizards are close to a deal that would send the No. 5 pick in Thursday's draft, Oleksiy Pecherov, Etan Thomas and Darius Songaila to the Timberwolves for Randy Foye and Mike Miller

i really like what the wolves are doing. miller was underachieving and foye will always be remembered as the guy that got traded for brandon roy. now they have 4 picks in the first round which will allow them to build around jefferson and love.

I like that trade for both teams. The Wizards finally get a SG and now have a very impressive starting 5 with Arenas/Miller/Butler/Jamison/Haywood. The Wolves already have the post players to contend now they can go out and find some guards.

[BosnianBaller_]

MikeLowell, on June 23, 2009 - 11:09 PM, said:

BosnianBaller_, on June 23, 2009 - 08:44 PM, said:

another trade just reported: Wizards are close to a deal that would send the No. 5 pick in Thursday's draft, Oleksiy Pecherov, Etan Thomas and Darius Songaila to the Timberwolves for Randy Foye and Mike Miller

i really like what the wolves are doing. miller was underachieving and foye will always be remembered as the guy that got traded for brandon roy. now they have 4 picks in the first round which will allow them to build around jefferson and love.

I like that trade for both teams. The Wizards finally get a SG and now have a very impressive starting 5 with Arenas/Miller/Butler/Jamison/Haywood. The Wolves already have the post players to contend now they can go out and find some guards.

it's good that the wizards got rid of bloated contracts but i don't think it'll change anything next season. they'll still be one of the worst defensive teams in the league and it's going to be difficult to see if they can get enough touches for arenas, miller, butler, and jamison because all 4 need the ball to be effective. also when are they going to give nick young a chance, the guy has alot of potential to be a good scorer in the leauge. i like this trade alot more for the wolves. now they can package their 5th or 6th along with their 18th to move up to the 2nd spot. they could get rubio and stephen curry with those picks to have a young dynamic duo in the backcourt along with jefferson and love in the front court. and then they still have their 28th pick to get a reliable backup or maybe move up a couple spots with that pick as well in a trade.

[BosnianBaller_]

the celtics now offering rondo to the grizzlies: While there has been talk around the NBA from several scouts that the Celtics have been shopping guard Rajon Rondo, he isn't expected to be dealt. While unlikely, one Eastern Conference executive said the latest trade rumor included Rondo and forward Brian Scalabrine going to Memphis for guard Mike Conley and swingman Rudy Gay. does Ainge expect anyone to take him seriously when he's offering trades like this to teams.

[MrMarlinPride]

BosnianBaller_, on June 24, 2009 - 07:26 AM, said:

the celtics now offering rondo to the grizzlies: While there has been talk around the NBA from several scouts that the Celtics have been shopping guard Rajon Rondo, he isn't expected to be dealt. While unlikely, one Eastern Conference executive said the latest trade rumor included Rondo and forward Brian Scalabrine going to Memphis for guard Mike Conley and swingman Rudy Gay. does Ainge expect anyone to take him seriously when he's offering trades like this to teams.

Who are they going to play at the Point?

Starbury? Pruitt? Is there something i'm missing?

[BosnianBaller_]

MrMarlinPride, on June 24, 2009 - 07:46 AM, said:

BosnianBaller_, on June 24, 2009 - 07:26 AM, said:

the celtics now offering rondo to the grizzlies: While there has been talk around the NBA from several scouts that the Celtics have been shopping guard Rajon Rondo, he isn't expected to be dealt. While unlikely, one Eastern Conference executive said the latest trade rumor included Rondo and forward Brian Scalabrine going to Memphis for guard Mike Conley and swingman Rudy Gay. does Ainge expect anyone to take him seriously when he's offering trades like this to teams.

Who are they going to play at the Point?

Starbury? Pruitt? Is there something i'm missing?

it would be mike conley and when they offered the deal to the pistons they would have received stuckey. it seems that doc rivers and some of the players on the team have a problem with rondo and his stubbornness. either way, these trade proposals are insults to other teams.

[MrMarlinPride]

Oh, i see they are looking for a PG in return.

I bet they'll be offering for Chalmers some time soon.

[BosnianBaller_]

MrMarlinPride, on June 24, 2009 - 08:06 AM, said:

Oh, i see they are looking for a PG in return.

I bet they'll be offering for Chalmers some time soon.

but from the looks of it they'll probably want wade and beasley along with chalmers, lol.

[MrMarlinPride]

BosnianBaller_, on June 24, 2009 - 08:10 AM, said:

MrMarlinPride, on June 24, 2009 - 08:06 AM, said:

Oh, i see they are looking for a PG in return.

I bet they'll be offering for Chalmers some time soon.

but from the looks of it they'll probably want wade and beasley along with chalmers, lol.

Yeah, there not really that smart right now. I guess they don't know Rondo is overrated and Ray Ray is way passed his prime.

[BosnianBaller_]

MrMarlinPride, on June 24, 2009 - 08:22 AM, said:

BosnianBaller_, on June 24, 2009 - 08:10 AM, said:

MrMarlinPride, on June 24, 2009 - 08:06 AM, said:

Oh, i see they are looking for a PG in return.

I bet they'll be offering for Chalmers some time soon.

but from the looks of it they'll probably want wade and beasley along with chalmers, lol.

Yeah, there not really that smart right now. I guess they don't know Rondo is overrated and Ray Ray is way passed his prime.

the kings were actually the first team they offered rondo to for our 4th pick, and thank goodness they rejected it.

[marlins6]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE DRAFT.LETS GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!GET GERALD HENDERSON OR STEPHON CURRY.

[BosnianBaller_]

marlins6, on June 24, 2009 - 11:27 AM, said:

I CANT WAIT FOR THE DRAFT.LETS GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!GET GERALD HENDERSON OR STEPHON CURRY.

i got the bobcats taking henderson

[MikeLowell]

Warriors trade Jamal Crawford to the Hawks for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.

[Fish Dynasty]

That trade to Memphis was beyond an insult. Rondo and Scalabrine for Gay alone would be a terrible trade for the Grizzlies.

[McFly]

MikeLowell, on June 24, 2009 - 03:59 PM, said:

Warriors trade Jamal Crawford to the Hawks for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.

as if the heat didnt have problems with the hawks already

[Marlins Phenom]

McFly dont sweat it.. I wish we could fast foward until next offseason. When the Heat re-sign Wade to a max contract along with Chris Bosh! Than the Hawks, Cs, Orlando and Cavs will fear the trio of Beastly, Wade and Bosh

[MikeLowell]

The three guys I would love the Heat to get(in order) are.

1. Danny Green
2. Jack McClinton
3. Jodie Meeks

If we can snag one of them I'd be thrilled.

[marlins6]

i hope they get gerald henderson he said he wants to play for the bobcats.it would be a dream to have stephon curry but i dont think it will happen.i would settle for danny green.LETS GO BOBCAT!!!!!!!!!LETS HAVE A GOOD DRAFT SO WE CAN MAKE ARE TEAM BETTER FOR WHEN WE MAKE THE PLAYOFFS.

[MikeLowell]

Quote

The New Jersey Nets are in serious talks with the Magic about a deal that will send Vince Carter to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league sources told ESPN.com.

The talks have reached a point that a deal could be done by the end of the day Thursday, according to sources.

The trade would give the Magic even more star power on their quest to win an NBA championship. The addition of Carter to a lineup that already consists of All-Star players Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson would make Orlando the favorite to win the Eastern Conference title next year if the franchise also finds a way to bring back Hedo Turkoglu, who will opt out of his contract this summer.

As for the Nets, the move is a cost-cutting measure. Both Alston and Battie are in the last year of their contracts, and trading for them would shave $16.5 million off New Jersey's roster in the summer of 2010 and put the Nets well below the salary cap.

The deal, if completed, would also give the Nets a young, promising shooting guard in Lee.

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=4287197

[Ashraf]

If we trade Lee, I'm going to snap.

[dim]

Here is my wishlist if the Heat remain with those two 2nd round picks

1. Jack McClinton (WE ALL WANT HIM IN A HEAT JERSEY!)
2. Jodie Meeks (pure scorer, would be great to have a pure scorer off the bench not named Daequan Cook)
3. AJ Price (Good three point shooter, could be a decent value pick at the last pick)
4. Patrick Mills (will probably go early 2nd or late first, but if he falls he would be a steal, heart and soul of Saint Mary's team last year).

If the Heat trade for late first round pick (I would suspect the #28 pick the T-Wolves have)

1. Eric Maynor (if he falls, most likely a mid first round pick, scored 22 points a game at VCU and is by far one of the best passers in this draft)
2. Jeff Teague (very good jump shot, can shoot the three, is more of a shooting guard than a true PG)
3. Omri Casspi (I actually don't want him, but there has been talk that the Heat are interested in trading up to get the Israeli player)
4. Dajuan Blair (similar build to Beasley, but plays like a more natural PF).

Overall, the late first round of the draft isn't that impressive. I will be happy with this draft if I hear "Miami Heat draft University of Miami point guard Jack McClinton" sometime during this draft.

[MikeLowell]

Miller23, on June 25, 2009 - 03:19 PM, said:

If we trade Lee, I'm going to snap.

It's a done deal. Carter and Ryan Anderson for Alston, Lee and Battie.

[BosnianBaller_]

MikeLowell, on June 25, 2009 - 04:12 PM, said:

Miller23, on June 25, 2009 - 03:19 PM, said:

If we trade Lee, I'm going to snap.

It's a done deal. Carter and Ryan Anderson for Alston, Lee and Battie.

that is a huge deal for the magic. now they also have leverage over hedo when it comes to contract talks because they could be just as good without him as long as they sign a power forward

[MikeLowell]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Magic go with Lewis, Anderson and Howard at SF/PF/C. Anderson is in the same mold as Hedo.. 6'10 and can shoot the three with better rebounding skills and less passing. He's also a good FT shooter and only 21.

This makes them one hell of a team and in my opinion the clear favorite to win the Eastern Conference again.