Millsap for Granger. Move AK to the 4 and play Jefferson at center. Awesome!!
https://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=18414
https://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=18414
The Pacers have generally resisted trade interest in Granger, including feelers from Denver earlier this season about Indiana's willingness to include Granger in multi-team Carmelo Anthony trade scenarios.
One source with knowledge of Indiana's thinking, however, said this week that the Pacers -- 6-11 and fading since their big November wins over the Heat and Lakers -- have not dismissed every recent proposal that includes Granger. Another source insisted to ESPN.com that the Pacers, while they'd naturally be seeking a lot in return, quietly listened to a few Granger pitches last season as well.
It seems far safer to suggest that the Pacers would make a move before the Feb. 24 trading deadline with one of their expiring contracts, such as Mike Dunleavy or T.J. Ford, but here's another way to put it: Roy Hibbert, despite his own December fade, has emerged as the more untouchable piece in Indiana's eyes than Granger, who is shooting just 41.6 percent from the field, going to the free-throw line just 5.1 times per game as he too often settles for jumpers ... and has three pricy years left on his contract after this season valued at $40 million.
This is the actual quote from the Marc Stein article:
It doesn't say he's on the block. It says the Pacers will listen to offers, but they would expect a lot in return.
Not really any different than what the Pacers party line has always been on Granger, in my opinion. I wouldn't get too excited.
They have problems, but I don't think they're dumb enough to start trading players instead of firing Jim O'Brien.
But obviously I would love Danny Granger on the Jazz.
I do still wonder how much they'd value Hayward as a player though.. I mean if they could get AK+Hayward for Granger+Someone else, I think they'd probably do the trade. Although I don't have any direct knowledge of Indiana's thought process.
I highly, highly doubt it. I don't even think they would have drafted Hayward if we hadn't.
i dont know why a lot of people here want granger, he is a chucker. lets see.....his FG%/3PT%/scoring average has gone down each of the past 3 years, he cant average 6 boards a game, doesnt know how to finish strong around the rim, not good off the dribble, and is not a great defensive player.
let's take a look:
2008-09 FG- 44.7% 3PT- 40.4% PPG- 25.8
2009-10 FG- 42.8% 3PT- 36.1% PPG- 24.2
2010-11 FG- 41.6% 3PT- 35.9% PPG- 21.1
Posters think that Indiana would trade Granger for someone on our team not named Deron Williams? I like Millsap, but the Pacers aren't trading their premier player for Paul. Like the article says, they might trade him for somebody like Carmelo, who's a superstar that also sells jerseys and fills arenas.
Guys, come on. We're not the Lakers and they're not the Grizz.
If we want Granger we are going to have to include Deron