by kibaxx7 on Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:54 am
Morning Coffee: Extra • Players most likely to be dealt this Thursday
nba.com/spurs/morningcoffee | February 15th, 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- With the trade deadline only two days away, trade talk is hotter than ever. There are multiple motivations for pulling a trade-deadline deal: some teams are just looking to build for the future; some teams are looking to avoid paying the luxury tax or trying to get under the cap for this summer; and last but not least, a few contenders are looking for the missing piece to put them over the top. Our general manager R.C. Buford and I spent weeks on the phone trying to get a handle on which players are available, so we've put together a list of who could be moved. It's not an easy task, since most GMs claim that no one on their team is on the block -- they are just "listening" to other teams' offers. That means this information comes largely from two sources: this general managers, who tell us what other teams are offering them, and NBA player agents who often play important roles in getting their clients moved this time of year. While most of the players will not be moved by the trade deadline, if history repeats itself, several will. We're ranking all these players in order of the likelihood they are moved this Thursday.
• Jonas Jerebko: “What happens, happens” • Rumors have been circulating around Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko. A source close to the situation has confirmed that the New York Knicks will only discuss a possible deal with the Pistons if they can trade Roger Mason in exchange. And about a week ago, ESPN.com linked Jerebko in a possible deal involving the Dallas Mavericks, and RealGM mentioned rumors of the New Jersey Nets and the Atlanta Hawks calling for him. After this season, Jerebko is an unrestricted free agent. Jerebko once was thought to be a centerpiece of a new, young Pistons squad. Now his situation made a 180° turn: the team is willing to negotiate about former untouchables. Jerebko commented, “Nothing is a surprise when you're in the bottom of your conference. Nobody wants to be on the losing end, but when you are on the losing end, you have to make changes.” The Pistons are 21-34, 12th in the East. “I wouldn't be surprised if a trade came up, but this is my job. I just go out and try to be professional every day instead of worrying about this.” • Chance of a trade: 90 percent
• Peja Stojakovic: Peja trade rumors heating up • The New Orleans Hornets have one of the league's best expiring contracts in Peja Stojakovic's $15.34M salary. There's a report that says the Hornets were starting negotations on a buyout, but no one believes Peja will be bought out before the deadline. Even, he may not be bought out before March 1, the deadline for setting playoff rosters. Interest in Stojakovic “just went from about a three in the last month a to nine,” a Hornet board member said. The Hornets also have the kind of relatively inexpensive assets, from guards Jerryd Bayless and Willie Green to bigmen Aaron Gray and Jason Smith, who are having solid stats as backups, to put in a package that would be attractive for any team looking to cut costs. The Hornets could wind up playing financial savior for one of its lessers -- Stojakovic is posting career-lows in almost every category playing only 6 minutes per game. • Chance of a trade: 90 percent
• Antonio McDyess: Dice talks continue • The San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks have engaged in serious discussions on a multiplayer trade centered around bigmen Antonio McDyess and Drew Gooden, multiple sources told ESPN.com today. The discussions between the teams have been ongoing for weeks, though the parameters and pieces have continually changed. If the deal comes to fruition, the sources said, it would likely include McDyess and a second player (most likely Garrett Temple) going to the Bucks for Gooden and rookie Darington Hobson or a draft pick. One source said there was only one team other than the Bucks interested in McDyess -- the Memphis Grizzlies, who offered Darrell Arthur and Tony Allen in exchange back in November. Team sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the discussions as “very active”. • Chance of a trade: 85 percent
• Chris Duhon: Unsure future in Orlando • Word leaked last week that the Orlando Magic had conversations with the Cleveland Cavaliers about a Duhon-Ramon Sessions swap. Apparently the Magic are very high on Sessions, and they could be in trouble with the luxury tax in the coming years. “Everyone is asking me about a possible trade. I've been mentioned in four possible deals, so right now I am not concerned about it. I'm sure it will the best for my career if something occurs,” Duhon said. “I just want to play and win games. I don't think about anything else, because the truth is I don't know where I'm going to play within three days.” Duhon has one more season than Sessions in his contract. Sessions, when healthy, can be a threat. We wouldn't be shocked to see Duhon in Cleveland -- New York is also a chance; Duhon would make his comeback to the Big Apple. Minnesota and Golden State are also possibilities; the thing is, the Knicks already have three point guards -- acquiring Carlos Arroyo a couple of months ago -- while the Wolves and Warriors only have two. Both would offer forwards in exchange for Duhon. • Chance of a trade: 80 percent
• Jamal Crawford: Will Crawford stay put? • Despite starting the season hot, with a 6-1 record, and now standing at a solid 5th seed in the East with a 32-22 record, the Atlanta Hawks are convinced they are only one piece away from being a true underdog, and they're apparently hoping to prove it this Thursday. League sources say the Hawks offered reigning Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford along with either Marvin Williams or Zaza Pachulia and a draft pick to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for Devin Harris and rookie Derrick Favors, who has been spotted in the trade rumors cloud since December. If the Nets don't show interest in the offer, other sources say the Hawks are also taking a run at the Cleveland Cavaliers' guard Maurice Williams, presumably with a similar offer. The Hawks also expressed interest in Toronto's Andrea Bargnani, before the Italian Stallion suffered a torn patellar tendon and won't return until next season. If nothing else, Atlanta's willingness to move Crawford and Williams is proof that they are ready to sacrifice a proven squad for a chance at glory, no matter how small it is. • Chance of a trade: 80 percent
• Josh Childress: Childress evades trade talk • Oklahoma City and Golden State are far from the only teams talking to the Phoenix Suns about a deal for swingman Josh Childress. A source shot down one report that the Thunder and Warriors were the front-runners to land Childress, saying the team that have offered the most for him is the Utah Jazz. “The fans definitely didn't let me forget about about the trade chatter. When we played in Utah I heard some fans, 'Josh, we want you in Utah.' I'm hearing all the rumors and chants, but I'm a Sun. We'll see how it plays out. It kind of reminds me of draft day. You never know what team you're going to go to.” According to some reports, the Jazz has been trying to get the Suns to acquire guard C.J. Miles. The Jazz also likely would have to part with either guard Ronnie Price or rookie Gordon Hayward. The Suns also reportedly are talking to the Portland Trail Blazers. • Chance of a trade: 70 percent
• Derrick Favors: Nets openly shopping Favors • The quest to trade Derrick Favors continues and the most promising destination still appears to be Denver, as part of a mega-deal, along with Devin Harris in exchange for forwards Carmelo Anthony and Al Harrington. We also heard there are other possibilities for Favors, but the report of sending him to Toronto appears to have no legs after Andrea Bargnani will miss the rest of the season. Indiana and Dallas also inquired about the rookie's availability, but the Pacers ended up trading for Serge Ibaka and the Nets asked for Caron Butler in return, something the Mavericks aren't very likely to do. So, the question is: could a lineup of D.J. Augustin, Anthony Morrow, 'Melo, Harrington and Brook Lopez pose a realistic threat to Boston or Miami? The Nets must ponder that, and quick. • Chance of a trade: 70 percent
• Jason Terry: Rumor mill churning in Dallas • Though teams like Minnesota or Memphis would love to add a player like Jason Terry, there are major complications with acquiring him -- or any player of that level. Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson publicly has proclaimed he isn't trading Terry, who is the team's starting shooting guard. Despite the Mavericks are fielding calls for Terry, in case some undeclinable offer appears, a would-be package from the Wolves or Grizzlies lacks the quality that Dallas is seeking for Terry. The Timberwolves are willing to include Corey Brewer or Michael Beasley -- but not both -- in the right deal, according to league sources. Memphis mentioned a deal involving center Marc Gasol, but is a tougher scenario as Gasol is a restricted free agent this June. • Chance of a trade: 60 percent
• Al Harrington: Denver looking for an enticing deal • It's one thing to covet a promising rookie like Derrick Favors. It's quite another to land them in a deal, as Denver is discovering. Though multiple league sources said that the Nuggets indeed have inquired about him, it doesn't appear that their search for a big-time big man will be over anytime soon, reports say that the Nets offered him back in a big, multi-player deal that would bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey. Two sources said that, as of Monday, no serious talks had been exchanged between the teams, and one source added that it appears likely the Nuggets will not make a move this Thursday, after acquiring Rudy Fernandez from Portland a month ago and signing free agent Alonzo Gee for the remainder of the season. “Are we taking phone calls? Yes. Are we placing phone calls? Yeah. We'll talk to people mainly to gauge what's going on out there, because it's that time of the year,” Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri said. • Chance of a trade: 60 percent
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Hangover? Didn't play the All-Star yet.
Not just a shooter I can also throw it down. Nice alley-oop too
I have the 2010 NCAA rosters, deleted the players who are now in the NBA and added you NLSCers.
, nice win against the Bulls you shut-down Rose, and Boozer. 
