Trade Rumors!

[Chaplin]

Don't Shoot the Messenger!

From Hoopsworld:
http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-let-the-trade-rumors-begin

LaMarcus Aldridge And The Blazers: There was some commentary yesterday suggesting that LaMarcus Aldridge had requested a trade from the Blazers (completely untrue), but that hasn’t stopped teams from trying to tempt the Blazers into a deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers are said to have offered both the No. 1 overall pick and the No. overall 19 pick in exchange for Aldridge and were turned away, while there have been rumblings that new Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has made at least one pass at Aldridge involving Marcin Gortat.

Its seems the Blazers are fielding more calls than they are making on Aldridge, so it’s becoming clear that there is a trade market for LaMarcus if the Blazers want it. The questions is do they really want to move Aldridge or are teams trying to poach away one of Portland’s best players?

Read more at http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-let-the-trade-rumors-begin#tkD7MoHYseexV6VQ.99

 

[bankybruce]

The rumor up here is that LaMarcus Aldridge has quietly let the Blazer know that he will bolt is the team is not greared to win it all soon. There has not been much more than that, but the Blazers are not sure if they roll the dice for the next couple of season or trade him how while his value his high and get something in return to build around Lillard. Also, the team is already starting to marketing Lillard as thier franchise player which cannot make Aldridge too happy. They also said that the Blazers are not interested in draft picks, but instead want players who can contribute right away.

BTW, it was one the worst deals in NBA history when the Bulls traded Aldridge for Tyrus Thomas. The only saving grace is the the Bobcats are not getting better anytime soon and the picks we got from them will be unprotect in 2016.

 

[devilalum]

tis the season

 

[SirStefan32]

I think trading Aldridge would be a huge mistake. I actually think the Blazers are very close to being a very good team. They really just need to add some depth.

I LOVE the fact that McDonough made an attempt to get LMA.

 

[Azlen]

Rumor has the Suns trading the #5 pick to the Wolves for their two picks in the first round (9 and 26) and Derrick Williams

http://arizonasports.com/41/1644483...ttery-pick-could-Derrick-Williams-be-involved

 

[SirStefan32]

Rumor has the Suns trading the #5 pick to the Wolves for their two picks in the first round (9 and 26) and Derrick Williams

http://arizonasports.com/41/1644483...ttery-pick-could-Derrick-Williams-be-involved

Good Lord, that is awful. Williams is terrible, and I don't see #26 being that great.

 

[Chaplin]

This is hot on the heels of another rumor that we will pursue J.R. Smith.

 

[Cheesebeef]

man, I hope none of those rumors are true.

although, I do think they'd do a lot of help making us even worse this season, which might good in the long run to get us a really high lotto pick in a loaded class next year.

 

[bankybruce]

Good Lord, that is awful. Williams is terrible, and I don't see #26 being that great.

What, you don't want Michael Beasley, Wesley Johnson and Derrick Williams on the same team?

 

[leclerc]

Having JR Smith and Derrick Williams long term however, is not the way to go. Almost the same as when Detroit doled out contracts to Ben Gordon and that other dude. It will end in tears. No, just get something good for Gortat, also shop Duds, get a building block/long term starter (potentially off course) in the draft, and if we do make a trade with another team, at least get someone with bonafide talent in return.

 

[Griffin]

Good Lord, that is awful. Williams is terrible, and I don't see #26 being that great.

It's not really that bad if the Suns really like someone at #9 (Adams?) that they don't want to reach for at #5. This way they'd get the player they want plus an extra pick.

However, it is really that bad if the player the Suns want to trade down for is Carter-Williams.

 

[Chaplin]

It's not really that bad if the Suns really like someone at #9 (Adams?) that they don't want to reach for at #5. This way they'd get the player they want plus an extra pick.

However, it is really that bad if the player the Suns want to trade down for is Carter-Williams.

I'd think either Cody Zeller or CJ McCollum would be the player we'd get in the case of this trade happening.

 

[JoRain]

Rumor has the Suns trading the #5 pick to the Wolves for their two picks in the first round (9 and 26) and Derrick Williams

http://arizonasports.com/41/1644483...ttery-pick-could-Derrick-Williams-be-involved

would love the trade if it happens. the only way it has a chance though is if Oladipo is still there.

There are no star players at the top this year (maybe Noel if all pans out, while Mclemore is top call for this years biggest bust imho and I'm not all that high on Dipo either). Getting another asset in Williams (who, depending on roster moves, can become another Suns develop project as he was a 2nd pick for a reason or be flipped in further trades as his value isn't all that bad) and still stay in lottery is Bonus. Besides Williams still is on his rookie salary. With 9th pick Suns can get a project big in Zeller or Adams or go with Mohammed and there are still gonna be some pretty good players available at 26 and 30.

If its doable i'm all for it. Go McD

 

[Mainstreet]

Good Lord, that is awful. Williams is terrible, and I don't see #26 being that great.

It sounds like I'm in the minority but I don't see the trade as terrible. I've read Ryan McDonough is confident with the draft options through #30. Figure out some way to get rid of Michael Beasley, forget about JR Smith and Wesley Johnson is a FA. The Suns gain a forward that can play some 3/4 plus an extra first round draft pick in a level draft. However, there may be some better trades out there, maybe with Gortat going to Portland for #10.

 

[leclerc]

Maybe they can do the trade on draft night?

I'm not excited about Derrick Williams but he must be better than what we have right now (Dudley, one of the brothers and Beasley), so if they really want a player around #9 and they have some options late in the first round, I guess it's okay.

Going next year with #9 (Adams/Dieng), DWill, #26, some chucker and Dragic should get us high in the lottery next year, and that should be the number one priority. Grab a couple of stars while we stink so we have a solid core in place.

Is the Blazers #10 (Coldwell Poop) the best we can get for Gortat?

 

[elindholm]

Rumor has the Suns trading the #5 pick to the Wolves for their two picks in the first round (9 and 26) and Derrick Williams

Good Lord, that is awful. Williams is terrible, and I don't see #26 being that great.

Hmm, I don't hate that idea. Williams did much better once he started getting minutes, and the difference between #5 and #9 in this draft isn't that large. I'd seriously consider it if the Suns have one or two players in mind for #5 and both are gone by the time they pick.

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

Nice to have an active GM!

Ya, Derek Williams would be an excellent pickup. He has shown flashes of greatness, but he is currently in a situation where he is not being utilized properly

 

[The Commish]

Nice to have an active GM!

Ya, Derek Williams would be an excellent pickup. He has shown flashes of greatness, but he is currently in a situation where he is not being utilized properly

Agree with this.

My perception of that potential trade is 100% contingent upon who is available at #5 and #9.

I have faith in McD regardless.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Gambo said today that the 4 players the Suns are really interested in are Oladipo, McLemore, MCW, and Burke.

I think I will scream if the Suns draft another pg.

 

[devilalum]

So we'd have the #26 AND #30, how craptastic is that?

 

[Chaplin]

Gambo said today that the 4 players the Suns are really interested in are Oladipo, McLemore, MCW, and Burke.

I think I will scream if the Suns draft another pg.

Just 4? Sarver himself said there are 8 they are interested in.

 

[slinslin]

Derrick Williams SUCKS. I was a big fan when he was drafted but he stinks, he is the same player as Beasley but less talented while having a better head on his shoulders but in 2 years he only produced decent stats for about 20 games when Minnesota was the worst team in the league probably.

Trading away #5 is a huge failure, why does this franchise keep trading high draft picks. How did the #7 pick trade work out for us 10 years ago?

 

[Mainstreet]

Derrick Williams SUCKS. I was a big fan when he was drafted but he stinks, he is the same player as Beasley but less talented while having a better head on his shoulders but in 2 years he only produced decent stats for about 20 games when Minnesota was the worst team in the league probably.

Trading away #5 is a huge failure, why does this franchise keep trading high draft picks. How did the #7 pick trade work out for us 10 years ago?

If the Suns like a candidate that will be there at #9 and pick up an additional first round draft pick, why not. The Suns grading may not be the same as yours.

 

[Mainstreet]

So we'd have the #26 AND #30, how craptastic is that?

The Suns would have #9, #26 and #30 plus Williams.

 

[slinslin]

and would have to cut someone off the roster because how are we going to fit those in?

Williams is absolutely useless not only that he is nothing special at all we have 3 players that play the exact same role in Beasley, Morris and Morris.

Maybe the Suns should stop taking on this Timberwolve trash, just an idea.

And instead of trading #5 for #9 they should maybe start considering trading Gortat, Scola etc for assets not our #5 pick.