Hmmm,...this is a boring one, but I guess we have to talk about it. The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards agree to a trade that I'm not so sure helps either team. Let's take a look.
Washington Wizards
Get: Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans, and a 1st round pick (2011)
Atlanta Hawks
Get: Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong
My take on the Wizards: I have to look at what the Wizards got in this deal and the things that standout are Jordan Crawford and possibly that 2011 1st round pick. Mike Bibby probably should have been a backup last year for a contender. It just seems like each year he's gotten slower and slower and that 3 point shot that he used to hit, just isn't there anymore. Maurice Evans is an athlete and another live body, and that may be it. Jordan Crawford was the piece that I thought would allow the Hawks to trade Jamal Crawford and put the younger Crawford in the mix. Jordan has yet to make me look good with that prediction, but after the Hawks gave JJ $119M, I just don't see how they pay Jamal. So, Jordan will have his opportunities in Washington to turn it around.
My take on the Hawks: Ok, you got Kirk Hinrich, now what? He's always been a combo guard to me and definitely a true point because he can't guard the smaller faster guards in the league. If you also remember Hinrich in Chicago, he entered each game with about 1.5 fouls to his credit. I just don't see the upside to this move. Hilton Armstrong provides another big body to give the Hawks bigs a break, but he hasn't done much since he's been in the league and he played with one of the best PGs in the game.
Am I wrong or was this just a trade for spare parts? I mean Hinrich is 2 years and some change older than when he was in Chicago and he wasn't that good then.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
NBA Rumors 12-21-10
Sherron Collins - Should be back with the Bobcats after being recalled from the D-League. My question is why is a kid with this much talent waffling in the D-League? Folks in the Chi are blaming work ethic. Someone find Collins and take him to the gym every day for the 6 months and get him back in shape.
J. R. Smith - I've been saying this for about 2 months now, the Bulls need a dynamic 2 guard that can shoot the 3 and get his own shot. Enter Mr. Smith. J.R., a former Bull, does have a few issues (he's a headcase), but he has a lot of talent and if the Nuggets do in fact trade Melo, they might as well blow up the team. Enter the Chicago Bulls, who have inquired about Mr. Smith's availability. Smith is in the last year of his deal ($6M this year) and would be an easy decision for the Bulls to try to acquire. Worst case, you rent him for a half a year and let him go. Best case, he provides some much needed scoring punch at the 2 (better than Bogans and Brewer) and you have to resign him in the off season. Keep tabs on this one, I think this trade happens.
Carmelo Anthony - Supposedly the Nuggets-Nets discussions are being had again. If this is true, Anthony must have backed off his insistence on not signing a long term deal. Otherwise the Nets would be crazy to trade for Anthony. These discussions have to happen because the Nuggets risk losing Anthony and getting nothing for him if he walks at the end of the year.
New Orleans Hornets - The NBA is the proud owner of the New Orleans Hornets and are looking for a buyer that will keep the team local. I know it's not local, but Kansas City would welcome the Hornets with open arms. Somebody go and get a check book, because it'll take somewhere around $300M to get the Hornets.
Vince Carter - Damaged goods? Vince Carter looks like he'll need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out about 4 weeks. All I can say is if the Phoenix trainers get Vince back in shape and healthy, he'll be able to play for years to come. Now if they could only do something about his heart (yeah, that was a low blow).
Sore Backs - Chalk up Jamal Crawford and Craig Smith as two people with aching/sore backs that will be out of commission for a little while longer.
Taj Gibson - Will miss another game for the Bulls while recovering from a concussion. Kurt Thomas will get the start.
Kendrick Perkins - May be back on the court sooner rather than later. Perkins has gone through some drills and looks to be back in action at the end of January. He still has some MRIs coming up, but he may be able to help the Celtics while both of the O'Neals (Shaq and Jermaine) recover from their injuries. My advice to Perk is to take your time. The Celtics don't need you right now, but they definitely will need you during the playoff run. You don't want to be Andrew Bynum, remember.
J. R. Smith - I've been saying this for about 2 months now, the Bulls need a dynamic 2 guard that can shoot the 3 and get his own shot. Enter Mr. Smith. J.R., a former Bull, does have a few issues (he's a headcase), but he has a lot of talent and if the Nuggets do in fact trade Melo, they might as well blow up the team. Enter the Chicago Bulls, who have inquired about Mr. Smith's availability. Smith is in the last year of his deal ($6M this year) and would be an easy decision for the Bulls to try to acquire. Worst case, you rent him for a half a year and let him go. Best case, he provides some much needed scoring punch at the 2 (better than Bogans and Brewer) and you have to resign him in the off season. Keep tabs on this one, I think this trade happens.
Carmelo Anthony - Supposedly the Nuggets-Nets discussions are being had again. If this is true, Anthony must have backed off his insistence on not signing a long term deal. Otherwise the Nets would be crazy to trade for Anthony. These discussions have to happen because the Nuggets risk losing Anthony and getting nothing for him if he walks at the end of the year.
New Orleans Hornets - The NBA is the proud owner of the New Orleans Hornets and are looking for a buyer that will keep the team local. I know it's not local, but Kansas City would welcome the Hornets with open arms. Somebody go and get a check book, because it'll take somewhere around $300M to get the Hornets.
Vince Carter - Damaged goods? Vince Carter looks like he'll need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out about 4 weeks. All I can say is if the Phoenix trainers get Vince back in shape and healthy, he'll be able to play for years to come. Now if they could only do something about his heart (yeah, that was a low blow).
Sore Backs - Chalk up Jamal Crawford and Craig Smith as two people with aching/sore backs that will be out of commission for a little while longer.
Taj Gibson - Will miss another game for the Bulls while recovering from a concussion. Kurt Thomas will get the start.
Kendrick Perkins - May be back on the court sooner rather than later. Perkins has gone through some drills and looks to be back in action at the end of January. He still has some MRIs coming up, but he may be able to help the Celtics while both of the O'Neals (Shaq and Jermaine) recover from their injuries. My advice to Perk is to take your time. The Celtics don't need you right now, but they definitely will need you during the playoff run. You don't want to be Andrew Bynum, remember.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Done Deal
The New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors have made a deal. Jamal Crawford goes to the Bay Area for Al Harrington. Yes, that's right, a straight up swap. I guess I am a little lost as to why either team would make this deal, so let's take a look at why.
Golden State - They get rid of their only veteran big man who can score, rebound, and play a little defense. They bring in another gunner to go along with the already high maintenance Steven Jackson. Jamal Crawford hasn't met a shot that he didn't like, going all the way back to his days at Michigan. The Warriors at least have a system that involves some defense, and that's another thing Crawford hasn't proven he can play.
New York - The Knicks have been on this, 'we're cutting costs to get LBJ here in 2010' and then they go and do this. This would have been a lot better if the player going out had a last name of Curry or Randolph. Right now they are starting Chris Duhon and Crawford together in the backcourt. After the trade, their starting backcourt is going to have to change because they can't have Duhon and Lil Nate in the backcourt because I could post post of them up. The Knicks still have some business to deal with named Marbury, Randolph, and Curry. Donnie Walsh has to have another plan up his sleeve.
Was this a good trade? Which team will be better?
Golden State - They get rid of their only veteran big man who can score, rebound, and play a little defense. They bring in another gunner to go along with the already high maintenance Steven Jackson. Jamal Crawford hasn't met a shot that he didn't like, going all the way back to his days at Michigan. The Warriors at least have a system that involves some defense, and that's another thing Crawford hasn't proven he can play.
New York - The Knicks have been on this, 'we're cutting costs to get LBJ here in 2010' and then they go and do this. This would have been a lot better if the player going out had a last name of Curry or Randolph. Right now they are starting Chris Duhon and Crawford together in the backcourt. After the trade, their starting backcourt is going to have to change because they can't have Duhon and Lil Nate in the backcourt because I could post post of them up. The Knicks still have some business to deal with named Marbury, Randolph, and Curry. Donnie Walsh has to have another plan up his sleeve.Was this a good trade? Which team will be better?
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