NBA 2K15 Trade Discussion Thread

[jeremym480]

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Starting up my myleague now gonna start the road to the playoffs with the Pelicans.

From this roster I like our pieces except I think Gordon needs to be moved for a SF so I can send Reke back to SG. Now I don't expect to get much for Gordon as I am very realistic with my trades so I was just wondering what you guys think I should go after.

Take into consideration the team fit for Gordon and keep them realistic. Reason I need help is cause I have a rule to not make any trades unless I talk to someone about why or why not the trade should go down. Somewhat like discussing with another teams gm but while not trusting the cpu.

Thanks in advance!

If you playing without real injuries, then how about the 76ers?

Jason Richardson and a 2nd Rounder for Eric Gordon?

Philly's new Starting lineup would be:

PG - MCW
SG - EG
SF - Hollis Thompson (should look for an upgrade)
PF - Noel
C - Embiid

They're one of the few teams who have the money to spend and that lineup with an upgrade or two could be interesting in the East. Of course, if you're playing with real injuries, then forget about it... Philly's in full on tank mode without Embiid.

For New Orleans all they would be doing is dumping Gordon. Richardson would provide some veteran leadership to the back court in a backup role and could play some SF if needed.

Other than that I'm really struggling to come up with another team. Maybe Atlanta, Detroit (EG for Josh Smith? ) would work? I think teams like the Knicks and Lakers could use him. However, the Knicks are pretty loaded at SG and I don't think the Lakers could do anything (salary wise) to get him. Well unless you're interested a Nash + scrub package.



Equinox831 I think your Celtics/Knicks trade is fair. I believe I read a real life rumor that was close to that. As a Celtics fan I would love to keep Rondo, but it's not looking good. One of the ways that would help with his departure would be if we get a good shot blocker in return. Although, I know that trading a "small" for a "big" doesn't happen too often.

[dvazquez190]

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I'm trying to trade away Rondo as well and it's tricky.

The Celtics want to move Rondo and Gerald Wallace together and I'd assume a future 1st round pick would be on the table as well to help soften the blow of Rondo's 1 year deal.

With that being said, New York is great suitor for him, but he doesn't fit in their system at all. The only player I could see the Celtics really wanting from them is Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Knicks think very highly of him so Shumpert is more likely. Amare would have to be a part of the deal as well. With that in mind, I decided that Rondo would be enough leverage to pull Hardaway into the mix so this is the trade I'm looking at currently.

Celtics Trade: Rajon Rondo, Gerald Wallace, 2018 First Round Pick

Knicks Trade: Tim Hardaway Jr., Amar'e Stoudemire, 2018 First Round Pick, 2017 First Round Pick

What do you guys think? The salaries and everything match up so it's a legitimate trade. The Knicks get Stoudemire's deal off their books and take on Wallace's which is half of the cap space (I bumped up the hard cap as well because of the TV deal) and Rondo of course. The Celtics get Hardaway Jr. who is really going to help on the offensive end and Stoudemire for basically a season long trial run. I also threw in the Knicks sending over their 2017 first round pick and the Celtics and Knicks swapping their 2018 first rounders.

I think this is probably as realistic as it's going to get in regards to Rondo.

Well this deal gets automatically vetoed. NBA rules stipulate that a team Cannot trade First Round draft picks in back to back years. I believe that also includes swapping of picks. It's a protective measure. If you want to do it in 2K because you can get away with it then fine. But if we are talking about realism then no it would be denied.

Upon further review I am wrong. You are allowed to swap picks. Rule only applies to a team putting themself in a position to not have a first rounder in back to back years.

[Equinox831]

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Well this deal gets automatically vetoed. NBA rules stipulate that a team Cannot trade First Round draft picks in back to back years. I believe that also includes swapping of picks. It's a protective measure. If you want to do it in 2K because you can get away with it then fine. But if we are talking about realism then no it would be denied.

Well then just switch the years around and you're golden. You can't tell me that trade isn't realistic.

[dvazquez190]

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Well then just switch the years around and you're golden. You can't tell me that trade isn't realistic.

Honestly speaking Rondo isn't a Phil Jackson type of player. In Phil Jackson's system its mandatory that the PG can shoot. Phil Jackson isn't going to trade for Rondo. Not to mention the triangle doesn't use a PG that handles the ball. If we are still keeping real life scenarios into account then as long as Phil is there and the Knicks run a triangle offense Rondo won't be a Knick.

It was a fair enough trade though.

[redsox4evur]

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Honestly speaking Rondo isn't a Phil Jackson type of player. In Phil Jackson's system its mandatory that the PG can shoot. Phil Jackson isn't going to trade for Rondo. Not to mention the triangle doesn't use a PG that handles the ball. If we are still keeping real life scenarios into account then as long as Phil is there and the Knicks run a triangle offense Rondo won't be a Knick.

It was a fair enough trade though.

I kinda want to call BS on this...because for the past year or so the Knicks have been questioning the Celtics about the availability of Rondo even after Jackson became president. If you listen to Bill Simmons even he thinks Rondo goes to the Knicks either via trade or FA.

[dvazquez190]

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I kinda want to call BS on this...because for the past year or so the Knicks have been questioning the Celtics about the availability of Rondo even after Jackson became president. If you listen to Bill Simmons even he thinks Rondo goes to the Knicks either via trade or FA.

I haven't heard of the Knicks interest in Rondo after Phil took over. As a matter of fact this whole offseason the team who seemed closest to getting Rondo happened to be the Kings. The last time the Knicks were connected to Rondo was last year just before the trade deadline. Before Jackson took the presidents job. You can believe what you like but I guarantee Rondo isn't a Jackson target. There is also a reason Jackson was very quick to mention Calderon was the quickest player to pick up the triangle. He plans on him being the PG in that offense. Calderon is a Jackson type of PG. Solid passer, very good outside shooter, high IQ (offensively).

Not to mention Jackson has already stated he has no intention of moving Tim.

[redsox4evur]

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I haven't heard of the Knicks interest in Rondo after Phil took over. As a matter of fact this whole offseason the team who seemed closest to getting Rondo happened to be the Kings. The last time the Knicks were connected to Rondo was last year just before the trade deadline. Before Jackson took the presidents job. You can believe what you like but I guarantee Rondo isn't a Jackson target. There is also a reason Jackson was very quick to mention Calderon was the quickest player to pick up the triangle. He plans on him being the PG in that offense. Calderon is a Jackson type of PG. Solid passer, very good outside shooter, high IQ (offensively).

Not to mention Jackson has already stated he has no intention of moving Tim.

I wasn't say anything about that trade in particular that the poster had thought of. I was just mentioning the fact that the Knicks still have interest in Rondo. And the only that the Rondo doesn't have is the shot. I don't know why, call it a gut feeling, but I feel like if Rondo were on the market this season that he would have went to the Knicks or Rockets. And the only thing that Calderon is better than Rondo at is his shooting ability. But I feel like Fisher could change the offense if Rondo was brought in.

[dvazquez190]

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I wasn't say anything about that trade in particular that the poster had thought of. I was just mentioning the fact that the Knicks still have interest in Rondo. And the only that the Rondo doesn't have is the shot. I don't know why, call it a gut feeling, but I feel like if Rondo were on the market this season that he would have went to the Knicks or Rockets. And the only thing that Calderon is better than Rondo at is his shooting ability. But I feel like Fisher could change the offense if Rondo was brought in.

It's that shooting ability that will allow Calderon to thrive in this system. Phil won't be hooked into a big name for the sake of a big name. The Celtics aren't going to give away Rondo to a team. Houston doesn't have the pieces to facilitate a deal for Rondo because the Celtics would look for at least a decent first rounder and a player with potential. Phil isn't giving up Tim and a First Rounder for Rondo. You don't win as many titles as he has by making bad basketball decisions (on or off the court). Tying up most of your cap into Melo and Rondo with no talent around them is a bad basketball decision.

[ChiTownGuevarra]

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trying to pull off this GSW/CHI trade but is looking i have to involve a third team.

GSW trades:
Klay Thompson
Harrison Barnes
David Lee
Brandon Rush

Bulls Trade:
Jimmy Butler
Taj Gibson
M. Dunleavy
Tony Snell

MIL Trades:
OJ Mayo
Ersan Illyasova

GSW receive:
Taj Gibson
Ersan Illyasova
OJ Mayo
Tony Snell

Bulls receive:
Klay Thompson
Harrison Barnes
Brandon Rush

MIL receives:
David Lee
Mike Dunleavy

[Cf3411]

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This is a tough one for me as well. There was talk in the offseason of a Gordon for Buddinger and kevin Martin trade from the T wolves. Martin can play the three but would get abused on defense by top teams. His contract is smaller than Gordons but is two years longer( if not including Gordon's player option).

Here is a trade i just pulled off while typing this:

Gordon, Salmons, and Darius Miller for Martin, Brewer, and Turiaf.

Yeah thats a solid idea, but I would rather just have Gordon expire rather than take back K-Mart who I don't want or need at all to be honest. Brewer entices me however as a solid 3 who can guard but he and Reke on the floor together would be awful for spacing.

Saw someone post a sixers trade as well, but I do have real injuries on so thats out, but thanks for the reply.


Also back to the Rubio point, saw someone say they would trade Knight for Rubio cause Knight isn't very good. Knight is a 22 year old guard who averaged 18 points and 5 assists, I know he's on a terrible team but come on thats a solid piece. People are too worried about rushing players nowadays and if they aren't an all star by age 22 then they're not valued, its crazy!

[Cf3411]

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trying to pull off this GSW/CHI trade but is looking i have to involve a third team.

GSW trades:
Klay Thompson
Harrison Barnes
David Lee
Brandon Rush

Bulls Trade:
Jimmy Butler
Taj Gibson
M. Dunleavy
Tony Snell

MIL Trades:
OJ Mayo
Ersan Illyasova

GSW receive:
Taj Gibson
Ersan Illyasova
OJ Mayo
Tony Snell

Bulls receive:
Klay Thompson
Harrison Barnes
Brandon Rush

MIL receives:
David Lee
Mike Dunleavy

GSW picks up phone laughs for a bit then hangs up in disgust that any team actually would offer them that.

They didn't want to trade Thompson for Kevin Love a 26 and 12 guy but they'll give up Thompson, Barnes and Lee for Mayo, Snell, Illyasova, and Gibson...LOL


Those 3 guys are such a big part of their team. Lee was an all star 2 years ago, Klay will be one this year and teams value Barnes very highly as he has great potential and was great in the playoffs as a rookie. No chance in hell, also I know your the Bulls but just turn on trade override if you want to pull off that deal.

[OddParadox]

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Until last season I don't think the Lakers had a lottery pick since Kobe.

Lakers didn't have a lotto pick that year and they didn't draft Kobe, Charlotte Hornets did and LA traded for him.

[aba future 765]

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Have Pacers in Myleague. Sitting Paul George season 1. Only moves ive done so far is release Donald Sloan and sign Jermaine O'Neal. With the current team i have i will probably get the 7th or 8th seed but will be bounced out in 1st round. West is on a player option for next year and can walk. Pacers are gonna have some cap issues in a year or 2 if i keep everyone. Thinking of moving West but want a realistic trade.

Raptors offered me

Patrick Patterson and Landry Fields for David West and Jermaine O'Neal. I get a good young player in PPatt and some cap relief. Raptors get a good vet that could help them advance in playoffs.

I also wouldnt mind going after Cody Zellar. Thoughts on my scenarios or any other things you guys think could work out?

Bumping this.. Want to see if you guys think these are realistic options. I do, but just cause i think so dont mean they are.

[BBallcoach]

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Bumping this.. Want to see if you guys think these are realistic options. I do, but just cause i think so dont mean they are.

No, the Pacers would not trade David West, for Patrick Patterson. West is the leader and the heart and soul of that team. And they definitely wouldn't trade him to an eastern conference team.

[Cf3411]

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No, the Pacers would not trade David West, for Patrick Patterson. West is the leader and the heart and soul of that team. And they definitely wouldn't trade him to an eastern conference team.

I agree with you on this, however if you want to tank the year its a solid deal. Patterson is a very underrated player. Great in Pick & Pop, really can knock down the three. I don't see the Pacers blowing it up, but I personally think thats a mistake and I would tank if I were them. I'd trade Hibbert and West and see how George is after his injury cause he may miss some of next year, so I would try and put young guys around him to build that next core that could be a contender. I wouldn't have said this if Stephenson was still there, but since he's not a team built around George, West, and Hibbert is probably only a 4-5 seed so thats why I would shop West, and maybe even Hibbert.