I thought that was for restricted free agents though, signing the 1 year offer, or something like that?

If Curry's healthy, Ratliff might fit better with him than Jerome James would actually. It obviously would turn out to be a very poor use of the MLE if all we got from it was Ratliff indirectly, but that's part of the past. You have to decide who's better for the team now that we do have Curry. Ratliff's slowed down but he's still a good rebounder and outstanding shot-blocker (over 2.5 a game in under 30 mpg last year). If James were to get 25 mpg, I wouldn't expect more than his playoff career averages of around 9/5/1.5. In the same time, Ratliff might get 6/7/3.

NOOOOO! Save the Game! That's right! I am manning up.

Ratliff isn't much of a rebounder either. If we were to let's say trade Jerome James (which we wouldn't until at least mid-season) than it would be for a rebounder. Right? To compliment Curry who won't get many rebounds.

Posted by EnySpree:

I think Theo Ratliff was plan B.......if the Knicks didn't get curry Theo Ratliff would have been plan B.....maybe Theo and Miles or Patterson for whoever the Knicks send.

Vescey didn't even look confident about reporting the trade(cuz he is senile).

[Edited by - enyspree on 10-13-2005 08:32 AM]

I think Isiah wanted Ratliff and James as plan A. Penny for Ratliff made no sense to Portland. Paul Allen isn't strapped for cash and they've already trimmed payroll to the point they are hovering right around.
the cap.

that trade does nothing for Portland which is why they said NO.

Ok they can have our firt round pick in 2010 now that's a good deal it's a dude at this middle school that's gone be a beast by that time.

please everyone...


shutup.

Posted by EwingsGlass:

Posted by crzymdups:

no.

in the new CBA you can trade any player 60 days after signing him. JJ is free to be traded RIGHT NOW. it's in the CBA.


My guess is this is more a Larry Brown issue than an Isiah issue. I'm guessing Larry saw JJ's lack of effort and poor defense and remember Theo Ratliff fondly. I really hope we don't end up with Theo Ratliff and Eric Snow. It'd be a few more wins this season, but a lot fewer wins in a few years. Be strong, Zeke!

Wrong, Young skywalker.

Section 8. Trade Rules.

(d) Except as set forth in Section 8(e) below: (1) no player who signs a Contract as a Free Agent may be traded before the later of (i) three (3) months following the date on which such Contract was signed or (ii) the December 15 of the Salary Cap Year in which such Contract was signed; and (2) no Draft Rookie who signs a Player Contract may be traded before thirty (30) days following the date on which the Contract is signed.

http://www.nbpa.com/cba_articles/article-VII_8.php

Can't trade big game.

[Edited by - Ewingsglass on 10-12-2005 11:05 PM]

oh, cool. thanks. I was thinking about the rookie part applying to everyone then. Used to be you couldn't trade rookies until 12/15 either.

The only player that will be traded is Penny....bank it.