Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

[RedSceptile]

Re: Official POST-LOCKOUT Player Movement Thread (Trades, FAs, etc)

We better not ****ing trade for Kaman. We're already on the verge of freeing up a ton of cato space this off season. Chris Kaman has never seen a 15 ft jumper he hasn't liked. We should be focusing on attracting superstar/potential superstar talent (I really want Wilson Chandler once he comes from China but that's a pipe dream).

Please Daryl Morey and Leslie Alexander don't trade for Kaman and give up our Knicks pick please .

[Chrisksaint]

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If i'm the Hornets I make that trade in a heartbeat, i mean why not Kaman is going to leave anyways, especially if you can get a 1st rounder.

If they pull that off then give Demps a medal, getting something worthy from a CP3 situation that could turn the franchise around(Eric Gordon whenever he becomes healthy, Minny's 1st, Turning Kaman around for something useful)

[ProfessaPackMan]

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I ain't giving him **** until I know for sure Eric Gordon is there for the long term.

And if I'm Houston, I damn sure ain't giving up that Knicks' pick either.

[Chrisksaint]

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Oh yeah obviously, but I think in my mind I just assume it's a given assuming his knee isn't screwed which I see no reason for it to be. Just played a little lowball given they still have plenty of time and he has played 2 games.

[x Stinkfist x]

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The question is what would be Gordon's asking price. Bid too much and you're over encumbered for the foreseeable future, too little and he's going somewhere else.

I think Gallinari's contract might have set the bar at what to expect.

Gallo has has more upside IMO....

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The Knicks should just ship Amare and Feilds to the Amway Center for some bum playing down there....

[SidVish]

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Mikhail Prokhorov @Fake_Prokhorov
Only reason I consider to sign Kenyon Martin is to learn which wild woman of stunning beauty left lipstick on his neck.

He's visiting with the Hawks now. The Clippers and Heat are on his list as well.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Sources say NBA teams notified Thursday that Kenyon Martin is officially an unrestricted free agent and clear to sign w/NBA team when ready

When will JR Smith and Wilson Chandler(sorry Aaron Brooks LOL)be allowed to return to the NBA?

[ProfessaPackMan]

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The Lakers are not their usual dominant selves. They're good, improving to 13-9 after a thumping of the Bobcats Tuesday night. But there is a prevailing sense that after losing Lamar Odom and some changes in roster through free agency as well as the new coaching regime, they are not the usual favorites. There was, of course, the Chris Paul trade which fell through, and rumors relating to Dwight Howard persist.

But there have been no changes. Yet.

ESPN spoke with Andrew Bynum, who says that depending on how the Grammy's trip goes, the Lakers may not be the same team when they get back from the six-gmae trip as they are when they get on the plane. From ESPN:

"If we do well on this, then we'll be the team we need to be," Andrew Bynum said. "If we don't, then they might start looking around."

Lakers coach Mike Brown confirmed reports that the team has been in touch with Gilbert Arenas, whose sole duties of late have been cashing the checks Orlando keeps sending his way after using the amnesty provision on the remainder of his contract. Arenas believes the Lakers want to see what type of shape he is in before making a commitment, according to a source.

via Daily Dime - ESPN.

The Lakers need to make a move. Kobe Bryant only has so many years left, even with his scoring output and spring in his knees. Pau Gasol's on the slide. They need to make one more run and set themselves up for the future. Bryant is owed $30 millions by the end of his contract, which means either the Lakers will be surrounding him with very little support, or a trade or amnesty will be in order to avoid death by luxury tax. Not even the Lakers can afford that kind of bill. The time is now. If they can't pull this team into a position to look like the unbeatable team it's seemed in the past four seasons (despite the epic meltdown in the second round last year vs. eventual champion Dallas), they need to face the reality and make a move. They'll always have leverage as the most popular place to play. They need to exert it.

Arenas has been talked about for a week now. He's not going to come in and be the difference maker, though. He can produce, and have some scoring nights. Certainly having a limited role will help. But his body simply can't give what the Habachi used to cook up.

That said, the Lakers' trip only includes one legitimate contender in Denver, with the Celtics' slide and Philadelphia still largely untested. There's a good chance they rack up the wins, puff up the record, and settle in for the long wait till the trade deadline. Then, no matter how well the team is doing, the Dwight Howard scenario will be in full effect, and the drama will only get louder in Hollywood.

123456loko

[Drewski]

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One of the things I like about Bynum. When he speaks, he doesn't *****foot around like certain other big men, and he doesn't seem to let the trade chatter affect him. One of the reasons why I think he's cut for the bill of being a part of the Lakers long term.

As far as Pau, it's hard to pin it all on him. He's not having his usual type of season so far, but there have been a TON of changes personnel and coaching wise, and I feel like he deserves the benefit of the doubt. He's ultra talented, helped the Lakers go to three straight finals and grab two rings in the process, and I believe he genuinely loves being a Laker. Yesterday was the four year "Gasol to Lakers Steal Anniversary" and it was kind of nostalgic. I remember it was like Christmas morning when I heard, crazy to think about where the team is now.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Knicks were hot on Kenyon Martin early, tailed off, and checking back now. As @Howard Beck says, focus on JR Smith. NY needs guard help. about 1 hour ago

123456loko

[wizzleman]

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The Hornets better be able to trade Kaman cause if they just buy him out then you know we're gonna be the first to give him a call....I mean who doesn't want to play for us lol

[Boltman]

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That said, the Lakers' trip only includes one legitimate contender in Denver, with the Celtics' slide and Philadelphia still largely untested. There's a good chance they rack up the wins, puff up the record, and settle in for the long wait till the trade deadline. Then, no matter how well the team is doing, the Dwight Howard scenario will be in full effect, and the drama will only get louder in Hollywood.

123456loko

I like how the writer assumes that the Celtics & Philly should be wins, hardly the case. I'd be more than impressed if the Lakers take 2 of those three teams (Den, Bos, Philly).

One of the things I like about Bynum. When he speaks, he doesn't *****foot around like certain other big men, and he doesn't seem to let the trade chatter affect him. One of the reasons why I think he's cut for the bill of being a part of the Lakers long term.

As far as Pau, it's hard to pin it all on him. He's not having his usual type of season so far, but there have been a TON of changes personnel and coaching wise, and I feel like he deserves the benefit of the doubt. He's ultra talented, helped the Lakers go to three straight finals and grab two rings in the process, and I believe he genuinely loves being a Laker. Yesterday was the four year "Gasol to Lakers Steal Anniversary" and it was kind of nostalgic. I remember it was like Christmas morning when I heard, crazy to think about where the team is now.

I remember people going nuts over here about that "gift", so many upset posters hehe. You should've been here back then Drew, good times.

[Chrisksaint]

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Kaman is going to be traded, you don't mutually come to an agreement to sit out until a trade happens and not trade the guy.

It'd benefit the Hornets in any way to trade him since he's a FA after this season unless they take on stupid contracts some how lol.

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Dont see how Gil helps at all.. which means 3 guys with knee problems playing good significant minutes on your team... ouch