I think Dell Demps is an idiot and seems to have an affinity for reaching with players. And at the moment, the Pelicans don't have a legitimate swingman off the bench, which may make JR appealing to them. Considering how injury-prone Eric Gordon is, it'd be in their best interest to "strengthen" that SG position via trade. Personally, I could see Austin Rivers, Jimmer Fredette and a contract for JR and cash working out well for both sides.

As for the Pacers, they have a history of taking on low bball IQ malcontents, so maybe they'd be willing to accommodate JR Smith (e.g. Ron Artest, Shawne Williams, Jamal Tinsley, etc.). They'll need scoring this year with Stephenson and George gone/out, so they could use him as well. The issue here is finding the contracts to make it work. I'd have interest in George Hill but I'm not too sure the Pacers would do that in spite of his horrid contract.

Anyway, what do you guys think?

nixluva wrote:Who knows what Phil is thinking but I would guess he is gonna hold off until JR has a hot streak and then make a push to see what his value is. Pretty much what I think the plan is for STAT or BARGS. you have to be patient and wait for just the right moment in order to get the best deal.

Fair point but you also run the risk of waiting too long and having the market dry up for him, however faint the interest in him may have been. SG's are a dime a dozen and given JR's reputation, it may make teams more inclined to take lesser players just to avoid the headache that is JR. I wouldn't give up assets to move him but wouldn't hesitate if the opportunity to dump him became possible.

callmened wrote:JR looks interested or mybe hes just pacing himself becuse hes hurt (then why play???). i cant wait until hes off the team

Portland's had some trouble scoring off the bench so maybe they'd be interested in him. They've got quite a few expiring/attractive contracts, attached to non-rotation players that could make a deal possible e.g. Joel Freeland, Meyers Leonard, Victor Claver, etc. The Blazers have had an affinity for Knick rethreads in recent years (i.e. Jamal Crawford, Raymond Felton, Kurt Thomas, Marcus Camby, etc.), so maybe they'd be interested in continuing the legacy....

Moonangie wrote:Triangle + JR = impossible.

The dude is an amazing athlete and one of the biggest numbskulls in the NBA. You can almost see him struggle to control his impulses to be the chucker he was born to be. He got no triangle in his bones. He needs to go asap.

Stat and Bargs have potential, but I will be happier when all three are finally off this team.

mreinman wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:I think they are selfish, narcissistic and lack general IQ

and fat

Gotta be if they are tired from playing 25 minutes in preseason after having 4 days off at home.

mreinman wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:I think they are selfish, narcissistic and lack general IQ

and fat

and inefficient