EnySpree wrote:I'm selling them on the idea that captain eyebrow needs a bodyguard inside. As a knick fan and having watched tyson the last few years I know that to be a crock of ****. I think tyson still has that reputation tho. He actually would have a fit there and new Orleans has 3 perimeter players the could stand to part with. Eric Gordon, tyreke Evans and jrue holiday. Salaries match straight up with tyson for all three players for some reason even though each player have different salaries as per the real gm trade checker.I think it's an idea we need to present before the nba draft. Knicks could use all three players and each one would spark a different rebuild. Jrue holiday obvious upgrades us at pg. Evans gives us a potential 2nd scorer for melo, Eric Gordon does the same
I continue to like the idea -- although, Tyreke Evans has played much better the last 15-20 games or so since being inserted into a starting role. There was a point where they were probably fielding offers up to the deadline. Rumor had it that he was available. That may no longer be the case -- Evans has played much better of late. They may want to keep this guy now.
I'd love to pawn Chandler off on these guys -- I just don't know why anyone would want him. I think he's a guy that was in the right situation at the right time in Dallas when they won it all. We turned around and made him a very rich man off that championship. He's done some good things here from time to time but in the end of the day, there's one word that continually comes to mind whenever I think of this guy -- overrated. But he is an expiring contract, and those types of players always have value...Maybe this idea could be explored with New Orleans. On the Chandler for Evans aspect alone, it would save them millions of dollars in cap space. And it would give them an experienced, well-thought-of big man to play alongside and mentor Anthony Davis. If I'm Phil, that's how I'd sell it to Demps...As far as the Pel's assets go, I'm interested in the following: Tyreke Evans, Luke Babbitt, Alexis Ajinca, the rights to Pierre Jackson and their 2nd round pick (currently hovering around 40). I wouldn't be against including Shumpert or THJ in this deal as well if it turned out to be worth our while (bringing back all 5 of those assets for instance). Just my opinion and I know I'm in the minority here but I'm not married to either Shumpert or Hardaway Jr. If I chose to deal either guy to improve the roster, I'd know going in that I could instantly replace either player with one of the following and not lose much of anything:
BJ Young - Not sure why this guy never got proper PT while with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the DL. He barely played there -- then got traded to the Delaware 87ers and over the last 10 games of the season or so, he played more and played well. Practically became a point a minute guy...That's this kid's game -- he's a very good offensive player...Not sure what his status is going into next year, if he'll play for Delaware next season or what. Bottom line is this kid's one of the highest upside players in the entire NBDL bar none...I'd definitely invite Young to SL and then if he didn't make the NBA roster, I'd guarantee him a spot on our new Westchester DL team and develop him to the fullest. Huge offensive potential. Could be something close to Monta Ellis - might even be able to play some PG. Super intriguing young talent here.
Terrence Williams - always had talent and it didn't go anywhere. Continued to show it this year in the DL. Had some standout performances, including a 50-pt game back in January. Love the whole package -- the size (6'6" 220), the strength, the passing ability, the ability to play defense, the underrated scoring prowess. Always been a fan.
Patrick Christopher - I think this guy does everything well and could be a nice well-rounded NBA 2G. I can see him doing everything THJ can do.
Glen Rice Jr. - does Washington retain this guy? If not, I'm interested on a minimum deal.
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As I write this, really thinking it through -- Shumpert, even though he played terribly this year, may have more ultimate value than THJ as a player. If we could ever get Iman straightened out, I think his game and what he brings may serve us better in the long run than a guy that very well may not be nothing more than a volume 3-pt shooter who plays little defense, doesn't show the best B-Ball acumen and has a real shaky handle. Hate to rain on Timmy's parade---he's had a very nice rookie year---but come next year, people are gonna expect a lot more...Just a reality check -- THJ could be a guy that could go south awful quick here. Not trying to trash the kid, I like him, just trying to keep a realistic perspective. We very well may want Shump's defense around over anything THJ provides eventually. Regarding Young, Christopher, Williams, Rice Jr. -- really ask yourselves: is Hardaway really that much of a better talent than any of these guys? Think with your heads, not you hearts before answering...All of these guys can shoot it as well as THJ as well as finish at the rim and playing well in transition. I'd argue these guys bring even more to the table...THJ will continue to get better but how much better? Ray Allen better? I've heard that and don't see that at all. Sorry fellas... Shumpert on the other hand, has the potential to be that Bruce Bowen/Thabo Sefolosha shutdown-type, a guy that can come in and be a defensive stopper. When you think about building an eventual championship-caliber unit, a player like that is paramount. A real luxury..Just saying...The wisest move of all might be to switch gears and dangle THJ this off-season instead, a man with much better current trade value over Shumpert at this point anyway, sell high on THJ, replace him with a capable low-salary equivalent component, keep Shumpert and build him up to the defensive stopper/3-pt shooter/better finisher at the rim he eventually could be.
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