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Well with only 1 day and 12 hrs to the trade deadline I figured we could use a thread recapping some of the moves other teams make and how the affect us. Also this can be used as the prediction thread of what moves you think Donnie will make by tomorrow or a little there after:
Why wouldn't we go after Murphy???? The guy is pretty much 7 ft. tall and can hit the 3 point shot. I'd love to pick him up. Donnie! Pounce on him (pause) now!After nearly two months of trying to find a trade for him, the New Jersey Nets are near an agreement to send Troy Murphy to the Golden State Warriors for Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
The trade is expected to be completed on Wednesday, but could still become larger with the inclusion of Nets point guard Devin Harris into a three-team package ? most likely with Portland or Dallas, sources said.
The Warriors, who would also receive a 2012 second-round pick from the Nets, will buy out the remainder of the $12 million owed Murphy in the final year of his contract and allow him to become a free agent.
Murphy, a 6-foot-11 forward, has the interest of several playoff contenders, including Orlando, Dallas, Miami and Boston, sources said. His 3-point range and size make him attractive to playoff teams.
After Murphy was traded to the Nets from Indiana in the preseason, he fought injuries and ultimately failed to fit into coach Avery Johnson?s plans. Murphy played just 18 games before the Nets allowed him to leave the team on Jan. 7 and await a trade.
Adrian Wojnarowski, 10:25 p.m. ET, Feb. 22
How it can be done: Just sign him for vets minimum. He could get significant playing time with how small we our. And we know D'antoni loves bigs who can shoot.
A deal for Sam is possible, but we'd have to part with Ronny. As much as I love the guy he gets injured so much and is undersized nearly everynight to play the 5. Besides Dalembert brings what Ronny does plus more length, size, scoring ability, and just better overall defense.The Kings, sources say, are open to moving big man Samuel Dalembert before the deadline, but they remain unwilling to take back anything other than expiring contracts to preserve maximum flexibility on the other side of a new collective bargaining agreement, unless someone wants to donate a star. With Dalembert possessing an expiring contract valued at $13.4 million, it?s not easy to find a match that keeps the Kings in the same cap position as they are now.
How it can be done: Send Turiaf,Azubuike,Rautins,Mason, and sign some last scrub to make the salaries work.(need another 1.73 million to make it work)
Would be a solid pickup. He could be like a Joel anthony if you will for us. He and Troy, if we could sign him, would give us two 7 footers that can step away from the basket and rebound. Frontcourt depth would be covered up pretty much for the rest of the year.With the Knicks currently having an open roster spot, and the severe need of a center, sources indicate the Knicks have turned their attention to free agent and former Knick Earl Barron. Barron played the last seven games with the Knicks? last season, averaging 11 points and 11 rebounds. Another source reported that Barron has patiently been waiting since his release on December 22′d from Phoenix for the Knicks to open a roster spot for him. Now that it?s open, look for the Knicks to sign Barron.
The 6-11 center would provide much needed depth on the front-court and would give both Turiaf and Stat much needed blows at times. He would also be the tallest man on their roster, too.
How it can be done: It's pretty much well known were going after Earl so, GET ER' DUN DONNIE!
This could be a solid move by the Hornets especially come playoff time. To think this is all to keep Chris Paul happy lol.The Hornets are close to completing a trade for Sacramento Kings forward Carl Landry, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
The Kings will receive guard Marcus Thornton and cash from New Orleans. The deal is expected to be finalized on Wednesday.
The Kings held Landry out of Tuesday?s loss in Miami. Sacramento coach Paul Westphal told reporters Landry didn?t play because he was involved in trade talks.
Landry has one year left on his contract at $3 million.
? Marc J. Spears, 11:29 p.m. Feb. 22
Well...mehThe Oklahoma City Thunder have inquired about Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet(notes), but haven?t decided on making an offer for the 7-foot-3 bust out of UConn. Thabeet was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and shuttled between the NBA?s Developmental League and the Grizzlies? bench.
The Nuggets also have expressed interest in Thabeet.
? Adrian Wojnarowski, 7:10 p.m. ET, Feb. 22
This would hurt big time! The Bulls fully healthy with Mayo would be very very dangerous.Word is Bulls have NOT abandoned hope of striking deal for OJ Mayo and now have one more first-round pick to peddle after James Johnson deal-via Marc Stein
Well if they strike out on Mayo this could be even better for them. Lee would hurt also if they get him for relatively cheap.The Chicago Bulls are still pursuing shooting guard Courtney Lee, offering a first-round draft pick to the Houston Rockets, sources said.
Chicago could make the offer more intriguing with the addition of the Miami Heat?s 2011 first-round pick that the Bulls acquired from Toronto for forward James Johnson on Tuesday. For now, the Rockets are determined to bring back size and want Bulls center Omar Asik in any package for Lee.
The Bulls are determined to find a shooting guard before Thursday?s deadline.
? Adrian Wojnarowski, 2 a.m. ET Feb. 23
Only The Nets would hire a coach that clashed with their 2nd best player before only to have them do it again.I'm told there's a 100 pct chance of Devin Harris being traded. Dallas and Portland likeliest spots. Mavs offer Caron's exp contract.-via Chris Broussard