Suns Off-season Thread

[Hoop Head]

It's reported the Cavaliers may have some interest in Jae Crowder.

Cavaliers Interested In Trading For Jae Crowder

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I'd like Isaac Okoro but not sure if they'd part with him. Caris Lavert doesn't really fit here, need to find third team. Too bad Cleveland can't deal Rubio until December. I'd really like to have him back behind Paul.

 

[Proximo]

A trade for Caris Levert might be interesting. The Suns would have to include another contract like Craig.

It is interesting - but you are totally banking on him going back to form - and if he doesn't we already have Shamet who might be just as good.

 

[Covert Rain]

It's reported the Cavaliers may have some interest in Jae Crowder.

Cavaliers Interested In Trading For Jae Crowder

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If James Jones just trades Jae to move some money and get crap back in return, I am going to go off. It appears we are resolved to trade Jae. This might be our best and only chance to get a high impact player in return.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I'd do this trade to get Brandon Clarke. Danny Green's contract is expiring and only partially guaranteed.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=2lfmt8c3

In a heartbeat. But why would Memphis do it?

 

[Proximo]

If James Jones just trade Jae to move some money and get crap back in return, I am going to go off. It appears we are resolved to trade Jae. This might be our best and only chance to get a high impact player in return.

Well, Monty said he wants the trade to happen by opening day - so you should prepare yourself to be getting a weak return.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I don’t know why Memphis does this.

Haha borg

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Call me crazy, but I am 90% sure Ish Wainright can do almost everything Jay Crowder can do just as well if he is given the chance.

You’re crazy

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Whatever th case, Monty better involve DA more in the offense, or this is going to get ugly very fast

Sure hope Ayton catches all the passes, doesn’t get stripped by guards, goes strong to the hole, and draws fouls.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It's reported the Cavaliers may have some interest in Jae Crowder.

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Let’s get Mobley from them.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

A trade for Caris Levert might be interesting. The Suns would have to include another contract like Craig.

He’s sucked since injury but if he can come even 75% of the way back he would be big off the bench.

 

[Superbone]

If James Jones just trade Jae to move some money and get crap back in return, I am going to go off. It appears we are resolved to trade Jae. This might be our best and only chance to get a high impact player in return.

How about if we throw in a few firsts to be done with it a la Kurt Thomas?

 

[JCSunsfan]

My goodness, the drama over Monty.

 

[JCSunsfan]

This would be a place that makes a lot of sense for the Cavs. What do they have to deal for him? They just traded 3 1sts… what do they have on their bench?

Looks like Rubio can't be traded, but I would be glad to get Ricky back.

 

[Mainstreet]

In a heartbeat. But why would Memphis do it?

The only reason I mentioned it, Ja Morant mentioned Crowder in a couple of tweets.

However, Brandon Clarke will be a RFA next season and the Grizzlies may not be able to pay him. The Suns would likely need to sweeten the trade with a pick(s).

All-in-all, it's a long shot possibility.

 

[Mainstreet]

Let’s get Mobley from them.

And I only wanted Brandon Clarke from the Grizzlies.

 

[Mainstreet]

If James Jones just trade Jae to move some money and get crap back in return, I am going to go off. It appears we are resolved to trade Jae. This might be our best and only chance to get a high impact player in return.

I don't think the Suns acquire such a player in return unless the Suns take on more money for another player or they attach draft pick(s).

 

[Mainstreet]

It is interesting - but you are totally banking on him going back to form - and if he doesn't we already have Shamet who might be just as good.

Yeah, there are not any great options for Phoenix, especially since Crowder's trade demand has likely depreciated his value.

 

[Proximo]

Let’s get Mobley from them.

And you call me crazy?

 

[AzStevenCal]

And you call me crazy?

Hey, you asked him to. I'm sure you know he was kidding but maybe if we keep putting it out there they'll accidentally trade him to us.

 

[Cheesebeef]

And you call me crazy?

do you really think he was serious?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

And you call me crazy?

It was a joke. I would think that was obvious. Guess not.

 

[Mainstreet]

I prefer Ricky Rubio in a trade, but he is not yet eligible. I believe the waiting period for a trade is about 3 months. He was signed in early July.

Also, he is recovering from an ACL injury and is not projected back until December.

 

[overseascardfan]

Here are some Crowder trade packages I've seen for PF's:

1. Crowder, Craig, 2025 2nd rounder to UTA for Lauri Markannen
2. Crowder, Okogie, 2025 1st rounder to WAS for Kyle Kuzma
3. Crowder, Saric, 2024 lotto protected 2024 1st rounder to NY for Julius Randle

 

[Proximo]

Here are some Crowder trade packages I've seen for PF's:

1. Crowder, Craig, 2025 2nd rounder to UTA for Lauri Markannen
2. Crowder, Okogie, 2025 1st rounder to WAS for Kyle Kuzma
3. Crowder, Saric, 2024 lotto protected 2024 1st rounder to NY for Julius Randle

Markannen is not available for that price. I doubt he would be available with an unprotected 1st, let alone a 2nd.

I would do that Randle deal, assuming we are likely to get a wealthy owner willing to pay tax. But with the current uncertanty I'm not sure the current guy calling the shots would approve it.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Here are some Crowder trade packages I've seen for PF's:

1. Crowder, Craig, 2025 2nd rounder to UTA for Lauri Markannen
2. Crowder, Okogie, 2025 1st rounder to WAS for Kyle Kuzma
3. Crowder, Saric, 2024 lotto protected 2024 1st rounder to NY for Julius Randle

I'd do number 1 in a heartbeat and I wouldn't give much thought to either 2 or 3. But I think the Markkanen deal would take two firsts instead of a 2nd rounder and even then, I'm not sure Ainge would bite. I have no idea how Lauri is valued these days but a Crowder and Craig package can't be much more than neutral value given how poorly Torrey has played.