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by **DeadFett** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:02 pm

L'Indépendant wrote:Some think Rip Hamilton is trade bait, too.

I wish the Cavs could get him. I love Rip.

by **L Independant** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:03 pm

DeadFett wrote:I wish the Cavs could get him. I love Rip.

I'll trade him to you for Lebron. :twisted:

by **DeadFett** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:04 pm

L'Indépendant wrote:I'll trade him to you for Lebron.

Tempting offer but no. I'll give you Sasha Pavlovich for him though.

by **kingbobb** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:05 pm

So I guess the Pistons are about to implode? Too bad, I didn't think they did all that badly. Aside from 'Sheed entering the twilight of his career, they've got some miles left on them.

by **L Independant** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:10 pm

kingbobb wrote:So I guess the Pistons are about to implode? Too bad, I didn't think they did all that badly. Aside from 'Sheed entering the twilight of his career, they've got some miles left on them.

Not enough to get them into another Finals without some changes, I think.

by **DeadFett** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:16 pm

L'Indépendant wrote:Not enough to get them into another Finals without some changes, I think.

Agreed. They do need some changes.

by **Chris** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:43 pm

DeadFett wrote:I wish the Cavs could get him. I love Rip.

After the deal we made this year, I'm not sure if we have anything Detroit would be interested in.

And quite honestly.. I'd be surprised if the Cavs made any more deals. Not sure how they stand cap-wise, if there's any money coming off the books this off-season, they may go after someone in FA..

But I think they're trying to make sure they can land a major player for LeBron either next year or 2010 in his contract year to entice him to stay in Cleveland.

by **Chris** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:46 pm

There really should be some entitity set up in the NBA that goes over trades and makes sure everything is on the up and up..

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

For the first time, even Heisley (owner) wondered whether his general manager, Chris Wallace, blew it by caving so soon to the Lakers.

“I don’t know if I got the most value,” Heisley confessed. “Maybe our people should’ve shopped (Gasol) more and maybe we would’ve gotten more, done a better deal. Maybe Chris did call every team in the league. I don’t think he did, but maybe he should’ve…”

One source with knowledge of the process said the Bulls had made the most credible offer. For Gasol and Memphis’ Hakim Warrick, the Bulls were willing to part with Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas, Joakim Noah, Thabo Sefolosha, possibly Adrian Griffin and draft picks.

Still, it hasn’t stopped a rampant anger around the league that this wasn’t so much of a trade, as much as it was the word that Bryant himself used: a “donation.” Privately, the Lakers were thrilled that they were able to keep negotiations with the Grizzlies quiet because Los Angeles officials were blown away that they could get Gasol for so little.

This trade baffled me even more than the Kevin Garnett one from last year..

by **DeadFett** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:55 pm

DaReekstah wrote:After the deal we made this year, I'm not sure if we have anything Detroit would be interested in.

And quite honestly.. I'd be surprised if the Cavs made any more deals. Not sure how they stand cap-wise, if there's any money coming off the books this off-season, they may go after someone in FA..

But I think they're trying to make sure they can land a major player for LeBron either next year or 2010 in his contract year to entice him to stay in Cleveland.

I know they really couldn't get Rip but I can dream.

The only big salary coming off the books this year is Joe Smith who makes about $5 mil. Dwayne Jones is also off the books along with a few smaller salaries. They have about $7 mil to spend.

by **Keb** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:58 pm

L'Indépendant wrote:Some think Rip Hamilton is trade bait, too.

I <3 Rip. I want him on my team.

by **Chris** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:03 pm

DeadFett wrote:I know they really couldn't get Rip but I can dream.

The only big salary coming off the books this year is Joe Smith who makes about $5 mil. Dwayne Jones is also off the books along with a few smaller salaries. They have about $7 mil to spend.

Honestly, I'd rather they keep Smith. He and Delonte were the two consistently bright spots of that trade, with Wally popping his head in every now and then.

by **DeadFett** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:06 pm

DaReekstah wrote:Honestly, I'd rather they keep Smith. He and Delonte were the two consistently bright spots of that trade, with Wally popping his head in every now and then.

I do too. Smith played well. It wasn't his fault Mike Brown can't come up with a good rotation. And I really think that Delonte can be a good point guard for them.

by **superfictious** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:08 pm

I hope Detroit's new coach develops guys like Stuckey, Maxiell, and Johnson while slowly phasing out Sheed and Dyss. Love those guys, but they just didn't have the half-step needed.

by **Shady** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:08 pm

Keb wrote:I <3 Rip. I want him on my team.

I agree, I just don't know who to give in return...our only expenable assets are T.J. Ford and Bargniani.

by **Shady** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:09 pm

Black_Kryptonian wrote:I hope Detroit's new coach develops guys like Stuckey, Maxiell, and Johnson while slowly phasing out Sheed and Dyss. Love those guys, but they just didn't have the half-step needed.

I like Maxiell, I hope he gets more playing time as he has lots of potential.

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