Here we go: GSW, MIN and CLE show interest in Amare

[cly2tw]

I'm pretty sure if Randolph and Curry were offered he'd be traded already.

After what both have shown us in this season so far? With all the injuries, Randolph still couldn't earn enough playing time. Curry has potential but is a long long shot. Ever heard of the phrase "winner's curse", the fact that these two untouchables of the summer were suddenly offered to you in package would already tell you a lot.

 

[krazyasiankid]

I wouldn't want any part of Biedrins and his contract, I can live with Lopez as our center for rebuilding.

I am also not too fond of Curry although he will be a pretty good player eventually. I don't know if I would rather have Biedrins and Curry or Ellis.

Definately don't want to give up Clark.

Amare/JRich/Dudley/Amundson for Jefferson/Brewer/Blount/Cardinal and the rights to Rubio. A little big and maybe too good for us value wise.

I dont like the idea of Dudley being traded, because of his work ethic and 3pt shot. i'ld rather trade Frye because we are getting some big men in return anyway.

 

[AsUdUdE]

For what it is worth one guy on the Suns realgm board with 24k posts and supposed "contacts" wrote this a couple days ago..

I was just browsing the realgm boards... what thread it this comment made in?

and as a side note, are you MarJJMar on there?

 

[slinslin]

I was just browsing the realgm boards... what thread it this comment made in?

and as a side note, are you MarJJMar on there?

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=978381&start=165

And yes.

 

[AsUdUdE]

I knew that trade was too good... the guy who orginally posts it, says his sources" are not affliated with the Suns... and does not say anything outside of that...

I do not know this guy... but in reading that thread, it sounds like he just threw that up there on a slow friday night...

In the end, the suns will be lucky to get anything for Amare, let alone a sweetheart deal... and that is the sad reailty...

 

[mojorizen7]

Like "E" said earlier, I'm not considering any of these trades mentioned without #1 pick(s) attached to it.

Also, someone mentioned C.Brewer is a bust....maybe considering where he was drafted but he's developed into pretty nice defensive player who's still a work in progress offensively.....a nice player with upside. He's got great length for a SG at 6'9" 188lbs, is shooting 31% from 3pt range, and has had a pretty good year thusfar and is only 23 and coachable......just saying.....a nice young player (for a trade filler).
Brewers numbers: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/gamelog?playerId=3191


Brewer,Jefferson and a #1 for Amare works dollar wise.
Minnesota would have to be drunk to part with a first round pick though....

I'm not sure what trading Amare without trading Nash accomplishes though....nothing IMO......but getting a pick and a good player for Amare is a victory in itself i suppose.

 

[slinslin]

Minnesota can't trade their #1 because they owe it to the Clippers, top 10 protected.

 

[Covert Rain]

If you trade Amare you are starting over. I don't want old guys.....I don't want injured guys....I don't want crap that only makes the other team better.

If Amare or Nash goes I would like at least one legit young player and a draft pick in return. I would also like said player to have some defensive skills.

P.S If Amare goes you have to trade Nash IMO. Makes no sense to trade away Nash's #1 pick and roll player in Amare and keep Nash. None. If we see Amare go, Nash is next.

 

[slinslin]

If Coro's blog, which pretty much contains only speculation from a Cavs writer ever comes close to happening Kerr and Sarver can never show their face in Phoenix again.

Amare for Z and Hickson, what a sick joke would that be to trade Amare only to save money.

If Amare's ambition to only go to specific teams becomes too much of a problem they should just use his expiring contract as the trade bait instead of him as the player.

Just trade him somewhere for a few contracts teams want to get rid off and steal some of their picks and talent like Utah and OKC did with us.

 

[tobiazz]

If Coro's blog, which pretty much contains only speculation from a Cavs writer ever comes close to happening Kerr and Sarver can never show their face in Phoenix again.

Amare for Z and Hickson, what a sick joke would that be to trade Amare only to save money.

Amare + Shaq for Hickson and expiring deals and one or two ~#28 picks. I don't think Sarver would risk getting lynched for forcing that trade. He would have to sell the team after that.

If Amare's ambition to only go to specific teams becomes too much of a problem they should just use his expiring contract as the trade bait instead of him as the player.

Just trade him somewhere for a few contracts teams want to get rid off and steal some of their picks and talent like Utah and OKC did with us.

Yes. Not only would Amare be a sizable expiring contract but could also be used as a good rental and as an off-season sign-and-trade, making him much more valuable than on expiring deal such as, say, Kurt Thomas.

 

[Griffin]

I am concerned that if the Suns do trade Amare, they will choose the deal that saves the team the most money, such as the Cavs proposal mentioned. I doubt teams will be offering much in terms of talent or picks when they know what Sarver's priorities are.

 

[slinslin]

I am concerned that if the Suns do trade Amare, they will choose the deal that saves the team the most money, such as the Cavs proposal mentioned. I doubt teams will be offering much in terms of talent or picks when they know what Sarver's priorities are.

I'd hope that Sarver and Kerr know how much of a powder keg they are sitting in on in terms of the fanbase based on their past deals.

I am confident that they know that they MUST get value in return if the trade Amare other than money.

Saving money by trading a 27yr old who started two straight allstar games, doesn't seem to make much sense if you ask me.

Would love to know Nash's thoughts when they trade Amare for nothing but JJ Hickson.

Got no first round pick of their own, have no more chance of coming close to making the playoffs..

If you trade Amare for some crap like that, you can really trade the entire roster then.

 

[PhxGametime]

What is the league salary cap set at for next year??

 

[slinslin]

Nobody knows for sure, the latest info says above 54M$.

 

[slinslin]

NJ, PHI, CHI and MIA are now mentioned with strong interest.

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From NJ I'd take Brood Lopez and would be willing to absorb Kenyon Dooling, the filler would be the expiring of Bobby Simmons.

Then I would play Brook at the 4 and Robin at the 5. Twin Towers baby!

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From Philly I would take Iguodala since they want to get rid off his contract and might even absorb Brand if they give us their unprotected pick and take Richardson.

SG: Iggy SF: Clark C: Lopez + PF Brand and PG Nash and a lottery pick wouldn't be that bad. Brand's contract is disgusting though.


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From CHI

I might take Deng, Miller and Thomas for Amare and JRich, valuewise but we have no need for Deng. Actually I wouldn't do this without 2 picks or so.

We would have a big hole at SG though and too much at SF with Deng, Hill, Clark an Dudley.

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Miami not sure we want that possible drughead Beasley despite all his talent since at his size, 6'8 he is a SF and I see Clark as our future SF.

Beasley, expirings and 2 of their first round picks would be decent enough value though.

Also Amare would definately re-sign with Chicago and Miami, probably with New Jersey as well unless Miami offers him the max, since he loves Miami and is raised in Orlando.

Philly wouldn't care I think they are looking at his expiring contract more than anything and want to dump Iguodala and Brand.

 

[Sunshooter]

NYK also have interest to Amare

How about Amare + J-Rich for Larry Hughes + Darko Milicic + Jordan Hill + $ ?

But I think the team should find the 3rd team to make this work...

 

[dreamcastrocks]

NYK also have interest to Amare

How about Amare + J-Rich for Larry Hughes + Darko Milicic + Jordan Hill + $ ?

But I think the team should find the 3rd team to make this work...

fail.

 

[devilalum]

fail.

That is an epic fail but it does smell like a Sarver deal.

 

[slinslin]

Add Detroit to the list.

Their roster is incredibly un-attractive though, everything starts with an unprotected pick here..

 

[slinslin]

Haslem, Beasley, fillers and picks for Amare is sth that I read on Heat forums. They would still have money for a max FA with JO expiring.

That doesn't sound too bad if we get 2 picks. We get 3 pieces for the future and a good role player veteran.

Future lineup..

Nash/Jrich/Beasley/Clark/Lopez
Bench: Dragic/Barbosa/Dudley/Haslem/Frye
+2 mid first round picks this year.

 

[Kolo]

Haslem, Beasley, fillers and picks for Amare is sth that I read on Heat forums. They would still have money for a max FA with JO expiring.

That doesn't sound too bad if we get 2 picks. We get 3 pieces for the future and a good role player veteran.

Future lineup..

Nash/Jrich/Beasley/Clark/Lopez
Bench: Dragic/Barbosa/Dudley/Haslem/Frye
+2 mid first round picks this year.

I love that deal. I think we're a much better team in the future and just as good this season. I worry that Beasley getting busted for smoking weed gets in the way of any deal with Miami, though.

 

[slinslin]

Miami is the team I see Amare going to anyway if we don't re-sign him. I would even put some money on Miami. It is definately his preferred destination I think.

 

[The Commish]

Please no Beasley. Kid is a headcase.

 

[Ronin]

no Beasley. Kid is a headcase.

 

[slinslin]

He is a head case but he has tons of talent. A lot more talent than any other player being mentioned. Enough to try and build around.

At first I wasn't fond of the idea at all because I think Beasley should be a SF and that we are set there but I am starting to warm up to the idea of plaing two combo forwards at the 3/4 in the future with Beasley and Clark where Clark is more often the PF then Beasley.

Beasley/Clark/Lopez

That would solidify our frontcourt for the future. And Haslem, Dudley and Frye would be good backups.

With the draft picks we could solidify our backcourt with some youth.