Stephen Jackson Asks to Leave GS

[ex carrabba fan]

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He also knows our rotations well and credits Mike Brown for helping him develop in San An. It would be a great fit, but it's all wishful thinking at this point.

Never say never, but I have no idea how Ferry could possibly pull this off.

Brown and Jackson were together in Indy as well.

Brian Windhorst

Hey, Brian: There was a story out last week that Stephen Jackson wants to be traded from Golden State and he listed the Cavs as one of his preferred destinations. Is there any chance the Cavs could pull off a trade for him? -- Robert, Pittsburgh

Hey, Robert: This is a train wreck just about everyone in the league saw coming, except apparently for the Warriors -- who against all logic gave an aging Jackson a three-year, $28 million contract extension last November just because he didn't feel like his current contract paid him enough. From the moment it was signed many in the league felt that deal would become an albatross in the future. Within weeks of praising the Warriors when he signed, he was butting heads with coach Don Nelson.

Due to the contract alone, it seems unlikely the Cavs would want Jackson and the four years left on his deal, even if he's a quality player. It is true that Mike Brown is close with Jackson and helped turn his career around when the two were together in Indiana. But Jackson's actions and behavior over the last few years have red-flagged him. I guess you never say never, but it doesn't seem to be a good fit.

[GSW]

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Apprently were trying to Trade Monta too... the Mavs have interest in both Monta and Jackson...

YAY!!!!!!...FML!... (although it might not be so bad, just tired of being a farm team for the rest of the NBA)

[ex carrabba fan]

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Where did you hear that Monta might be moved?

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Brown and Jackson were together in Indy as well.

Brian Windhorst

Hey, Brian: There was a story out last week that Stephen Jackson wants to be traded from Golden State and he listed the Cavs as one of his preferred destinations. Is there any chance the Cavs could pull off a trade for him? -- Robert, Pittsburgh

Hey, Robert: This is a train wreck just about everyone in the league saw coming, except apparently for the Warriors -- who against all logic gave an aging Jackson a three-year, $28 million contract extension last November just because he didn't feel like his current contract paid him enough. From the moment it was signed many in the league felt that deal would become an albatross in the future. Within weeks of praising the Warriors when he signed, he was butting heads with coach Don Nelson.

Due to the contract alone, it seems unlikely the Cavs would want Jackson and the four years left on his deal, even if he's a quality player. It is true that Mike Brown is close with Jackson and helped turn his career around when the two were together in Indiana. But Jackson's actions and behavior over the last few years have red-flagged him. I guess you never say never, but it doesn't seem to be a good fit.

Turn around? The dude won a ring in San Antonio before he went to Indiana didnt he?

[Stumbleweed]

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I read that via Insidehoops... they were saying that Nellie is in love with Curry and kind of sees Ellis as redundant, plus the whole scooter/contract incident didn't exactly endear Monta with the organization or Nellie. Here's the article: http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1974

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he doesnt need the ball... he only played liek that in our jungle ball system.

and ex... im not bitter at all.

you wouldnt understand man.

I agree with that.... people forget he helped the Spurs out big time

[ex carrabba fan]

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I'm assuming Brian meant that Brown helped Jackson turn it around after the brawl at the Palace.

Like I said, I guarantee a ring if Jax goes to Cleveland. He's at the perfect stage in his career to assume his natural role as a third wheel. Although I don't know how a deal would get done.. maybe GS wants Z's expiring contract of 11 million?

Something small I read From Wikipedia:

Before the 2001–2002 NBA season, he was signed by the San Antonio Spurs. Following a somewhat successful rookie campaign, Jackson was hampered by injuries and team expectations in 2001, missing a total of 45 games. Former assistant coach Mike Brown stated: "The first year we had him in San Antonio, he was on the (injured reserve) most of the year. At first, he didn't understand why because he probably was the most talented player we had on that team, but he needed to mature a little bit so we stuck him there to see how he would respond. He was the best teammate on our team that first year. He was the first guy off the bench high-fiving his teammates during timeouts. He was in every single huddle. He was juiced at practice ready to play and compete and make the starters better, and it carried over into his second year when he got his opportunity to get out onto the floor and prove he could be a vital part of the organization."[5] His season averages were 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds, logging approximately 9.9 minutes per game.

During the 2002–2003 NBA season, Jackson became a key member of the Spurs. Appearing in 80 games (58 starts), his season averages were 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 28.2 minutes per game. In the course of their postseason run in the 2003 NBA Playoffs, Jackson proved to be a vital asset and helped the Spurs win their second NBA Championship, averaging 12.8 points per game during the playoffs - the team's 3rd leading scorer.

[KG]

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I agree with that.... people forget he helped the Spurs out big time

Yeah but that was roughly what, 8 yrs ago when he just trying to find a spot in the league.

He must have had someone changed his wiki page if it says he was the most talented player on that team.

[ffaacc03]

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Apprently were trying to Trade Monta too... the Mavs have interest in both Monta and Jackson...

YAY!!!!!!...FML!... (although it might not be so bad, just tired of being a farm team for the rest of the NBA)

I read within the lines that Josh days with the MAVS are counted, and that is the reason behind the signing of Marion and their supposed interest on GS Jackson. They might be able to pull an interest three team trade if they wait a month from now (because of some trade restrictions):

- GS gets: Kirilenko & future 1st pick (UTAH) + Humphries & Buckner (DAL)
They obtain two bigs who should blend perfectly within their offensive scheme and roster and whom also provide some defensive mentality, plus the pick. But even more important, they obtain huge finnancial flexibility for their future as they get rid of aproximately 60 mill within the coming 3 seasons for Andreis next year expiring contract.

- UTAH gets: Dampier & Howard & Gooden & future pick (DAL)
They obtain Howard who could play the wing (SG-SF, former all star on contract year), good role players in Gooden & Dampier and the opportunity to watch Millsap grow as a perennial double double. But more important is the finnancial flexibility for their future as they get rid of Kirilenkos contract and obtain 1 year contracts.

- DAL gets: Jackson & Ellis & Wright (GS) + Boozer (DAL)
They become an instant championship caliber team, well paired with LA & SA on the West and as well as CLE, BOS & ORL in the East.


All the teams not only get a boost on their Ws (with the exception of GS, maybe) but also on tickets & merchandise sales as well on their public relations and media cover ... because of the size of the trade and the names of the players involved.



The only problem is that UTAH might not want to trade with a conference competitor ...

[BiggD]

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Ellis,Jax,Wright for Dirk... Would Dallas do this trade??

Dirk is declining(yeah i said it..) big upside for the Mavs

or

same as above for Boozer..


thoughts?

[Bornindamecca]

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My only thought: "How long is it going to take ZB9's radar to pick up this knock on Dirk, and have him get all up in that ***?"

[ProfessaPackMan]

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No way in hell I would make that move. Hell would have to freeze over before id make a move like that.

[Bornindamecca]

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Of course. You only trade Dirk if you're getting back a legit tier-one MVP at the same age or younger. Or if you get two legit tier-two stars a year or more before their prime. Dirk is an MVP. You don't trade him for non All Stars, or even non-perennial All Stars. You could spend the next five years watching him exact revenge upon your franchise.

[BiggD]

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ok,so what about the Utah trade then..

Boozer seemed to be the first one on the trading block this summer..

[OSUFan_88]

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I'd rather start D-West than bring in this clown.