OFFICIAL: Trade Deadline Thread

[IBProfane]

OKC rumored to be aggressively shopping Maynor (...with a reportedly high asking price).

Any interest in bringing him back? I was a big fan of his game at VCU and his short stint here. Haven't seen much of him in OKC...

KOC in 2009: "So Sam, we're going to give you Eric Maynor for a couple years, free of charge. In 2013, when we want him back, we'll throw a first round pick your way."

 

[mhindy]

I just don't see Maynor fetching more than a 2nd. He's been horrible this year and is now buried on their bench.

 

[CAKAR]

Salary wise. I think Jefferson is in the 12-14 million range, and I doubt the Clippers are willing,interested, or able to pay that to Jefferson. I don't think Millsap is feasible for them either, but he would be slightly more so.

Which is why I don't think this trade happens unless we throw in Burks + a draft pick.

And the most important one is, that we need Jefferson more. Its dump to give a big time player like BIG-AL away.

 

[Stoked]

OKC rumored to be aggressively shopping Maynor (...with a reportedly high asking price).

Any interest in bringing him back? I was a big fan of his game at VCU and his short stint here. Haven't seen much of him in OKC...

"Maynor will be a restricted free agent this summer. Utah needs a backup point guard and would be a good fit, but sources say the Jazz front office is consumed with the dilemma of whether to trade Jefferson or Paul Millsap. CBSSports.com"

From Hoopshype. Only Jazz rumor so far today.

 

[green]

If we could trade Al for Bledsoe we would go on a tear to end the year and my eyes would leak awesomeness as I could watch my Jazz play for the first time in 1.5 seasons.

 

[Fishsticks]

Worst trade deadline as far as legit or even illegit rumors I have witnessed. Two days away and nothing that sounds even close to having legs other than our deal and I am beginning to believe that is even bs.

 

[honz]

Maynor is a dime a dozen in this league. I like his game a lot, but he's really nothing special.

 

[mellow]

"Maynor will be a restricted free agent this summer. Utah needs a backup point guard and would be a good fit, but sources say the Jazz front office is consumed with the dilemma of whether to trade Jefferson or Paul Millsap. CBSSports.com"

From Hoopshype. Only Jazz rumor so far today.

Thats not encouraging. Nothing like waiting for the last minute to make a plan.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

I hear you both.

I had to charge my iPad 3 times and all because of these damn rumors.

I have to think Jefferson makes more sense for them than Millsap. He can play C, which Sap can not, and he's much better at providing half court offense, which has been a problem for LA all year. I think he'd be a lot more likely to re-sign, too. The only hold up is that they'd have to find more filler for Jefferson.

If the Jazz landed Bledsoe for Jefferson and managed to keep Millsap, I....I would likely cry tears of manly joy.

if they take Al wouldn't the Clippers have to give us Jordan to make the money match?

Maynor is a dime a dozen in this league. I like his game a lot, but he's really nothing special.

are there really that many backup pg's of Maynor's caliber?

 

[Lion's Roar]

If I was Utah's FO regarding Maynor.

OKC: "Any interest in Maynor?"
Utah: "Would trade Raja for him."
OKC: "No Thanks.
Utah: That's ok we'll sign him this summer when he's a FA. Bye."

 

[DeliveryBoy]

I had to charge my iPad 3 times and all because of these damn rumors.

if they take Al wouldn't the Clippers have to give us Jordan to make the money match?

Either him or Caron Butler, yes. Hopefully a third team could be found and included somehow, because I think that's a better deal for both sides.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Was on spurs talk to see if anyone had heard the rumor I mentioned in my new thread. Didn't see anything but found this rediculus little nugget

found this on Bleacher Report and this could be a realistic trade the Spurs can do:

San Antonio Spurs receive: Al Jefferson

Utah Jazz receive: Stephen Jackson, Marreese Speights, Patrick Mills

Cleveland Cavaliers receive: Gary Neal, DeJuan Blair

Last but not least—the Al Jefferson drama:

Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops broke the news about a potential deal between the Spurs and the Utah Jazz, in which San Antonio would acquire center Al Jefferson, as the Jazz attempt to deal the big man prior to the expiration of his contract.

In Sheridan's report, in which he labeled the Spurs as "the front-runners to land Al Jefferson in a trade with the Utah Jazz – and they are frontrunners like Secretariat was in the 1973 Belmont Stakes," Sheridan proposed a deal in which the Spurs would send Stephen Jackson, Tiago Splitter and Patty Mills for Jefferson.

The inclusion of Splitter's name drew immediate backlash from the San Antonio community, which was unwilling to consider parting with their newest frontcourt starter.

Though including Splitter may at first seem like the only way to interest Utah, adding a third team to the mix would certainly add to the possibilities.

Marreese Speights was recently sent from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he has been excellent.

Despite his production, his time in Cleveland may be short-lived, as another deal involving the big man may be developing, per Marc Stein of ESPN:

Don't be shocked if the Cavaliers decide to move Speights on again before the Feb. 21 deadline.

The Cavs obviously aren't in the playoff hunt and word is they're already receiving interest in Speights, who possesses a $4.5 million player option for next season. The Cavs are also armed with $12 million in expiring contracts and roughly $4 million in leftover cap space for the summer, which means they've got the tools to continue to be active before this deadline.

In return for Speights, the Spurs could send the Cavaliers Gary Neal to assist with their bench production, as well as DeJuan Blair—should Cleveland ask for him too, in order to fill the hole in the frontcourt.

Speights, who has proven to be just as talented as Splitter at times while also being younger and more affordable, should draw the attention of the Jazz, who would also receive Jackson and Mills, both of whom were included in Sheridan's original trade.

If needed, future picks could be included, as might a European prospect. With a rising star in Speights, a point guard to fill the void in Utah's offense as well as a valuable veteran who also possesses an extremely attractive expiring deal, it would be hard to imagine the Jazz not even considering parting ways with their soon-to-be free agent.

The Spurs would have to bid farewell to an abundance of players, but they would be acquiring Al Jefferson in the process without having to include Splitter.

Jefferson, like Hickson, would give the Spurs another big man to help them go deep into the playoffs, while also providing them with a valuable asset for the future.

Thought I'd share.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Was on spurs talk to see if anyone had heard the rumor I mentioned in my new thread. Didn't see anything but found this rediculus little nugget

Thought I'd share.

Seems they want Al, but don't want to give anything decent in return for him.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Seems they want Al, but don't want to give anything decent in return for him.

Too bad there's not another top contender in the mix. Bidding wars up the ante. But in the absence of another team that wants Jeffy, SA can truly say, just take it or leave it!

 

[mellow]

Too bad there's not another top contender in the mix. Bidding wars up the ante. But in the absence of another team that wants Jeffy, SA can truly say, just take it or leave it!

There is a rumour on the internet now that the Spurs will include Leonard if the Jazz send back DeMare Carroll who Pops believes will play just as well as Leonard in the Spurs system.

Here is the Link

I can't wait for Thursday to be over.

 

[Stoked]

There is a rumour on the internet now that the Spurs will include Leonard if the Jazz send back DeMare Carroll who Pops believes will play just as well as Leonard in the Spurs system.

Here is the Link

I can't wait for Thursday to be over.

That is interesting. I am a big fan of Carrolls andI'd like Leaonard on the Jazz. Not sure how I feel about that!

 

[addictionary]

https://www.sheridanhoops.com/2013/02/19/sheridan-five-potential-trades-that-make-sense/2/

Would be such a loss. This one is obviously trying to tempt the Jazz over Jefferson's contract year and the interest for Kanter to start. Kanter is not ready. Al will not go for that cheap.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I think nothing will happen until 2 hours before the deadline. I also think the biggest name is Josh Smith and nothing will happen until he is moved or teams are told he is not being traded.

 

[Stifle Tower]

There is a rumour on the internet now that the Spurs will include Leonard if the Jazz send back DeMare Carroll who Pops believes will play just as well as Leonard in the Spurs system.

Here is the Link

I can't wait for Thursday to be over.

Hey, I just posted that idea in another thread. I'd gladly do that trade. Leonard >> Carroll. And DeMarre may or may not re-sign with the Jazz next season. Also, due to the fact he's not on a rookie contract, Carroll will earn more than Leonard next season (similar to what happened with Wesley Matthews). Start Leonard and have Marvin come off the bench. With any luck, Marvin then opts out of his contract. Then you have Hayward as the combo wing, starting at SG and sliding to SF when Leonard rests. Burks comes off the bench at the same time at SG. Burks could then play some PG when Mo Williams sits down. Or you could start Foye and Leonard and have Burks and Hayward be the twin 6th men off the bench.

Mo (30) / Burks (10) /Tinsley (8)
Foye (20) /Burks (18) /Hayward (10)
Leonard (28) /Hayward (20)
Millsap (32) /Favors (16)
Favors (16) /Kanter (32)

I definitely think the Jazz will try to re-sign Millsap if they trade Al. Mo isn't going anywhere; he and KOC had a mutual love fest at the press conference this summer. He'll be re-signed. I'm ok with Kanter coming off the bench next season, as long as he gets 25 mins. We also have to consider the fact that Favors is foul prone; he may not last more than 25-30 mins/per as a starter. There's room for Millsap, and there's room for him to start if Favors slides over to the 5 for half of his PT.

The above doesn't account for Marvin or any of the draft picks. Obviously, some of the PT goes down accordingly. Unless the Jazz get a real steal in the draft, I think Foye will be brought back. Jazz will need to acquire a young big. Perhaps they can package their two picks for a PG prospect. By 2014 or 2015, you'd like to see a better backup PG splitting time with MO (or even starting with Mo coming off the bench). Burks will likely be the starting SG and Hayward will be our Ginobli.

 

[nightmare3983]

I think nothing will happen until 2 hours before the deadline. I also think the biggest name is Josh Smith and nothing will happen until he is moved or teams are told he is not being traded.

It's interesting that you say that, because a lot of people thought the Rudy Gay trade would open the floodgates, which clearly hasn't been the case.