The New Orleans Hornets and the Sacramento Kings agree to a trade and it's all about cash.
New Orleans Hornets
Get: Carl Landry
Sacramento Kings
Get: Marcus Thornton and (straight) cash
My take on the Hornets: The Hornets need more bench punch and they got it with Landry. They had to give up Thornton who played well last year, but for some reason was riding the pine this year. Add to that, the cash, got it done. One of the Hornets owners was pissed about this deal because the Hornets brought in $2M in salary and they are already losing money.
My take on the Kings: C.R.E.A.M. This was about getting rid of Landry's contract and taking back Thornton (who may play) and more cash. The Kings need a decent guy to back up their SG spot, so maybe he'll get some run.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Timberwolves and Kings
Seems like the Timberwolves have made a deal to fortify their front court after losing Al Jefferson for the season. The Timberwolves have sent Rashad McCants and Calvin Booth to the Kings for Shelden Williams and Bobby Brown. It looks like the Kings have decided to go run and gun based on their additions from their trade with the Bulls earlier. McCants is a scorer who hasn't really shown much since leaving UNC. Shelden Williams or as we'll refer to him, Candace Parker's husband, hasn't done anything since leaving Duke except figuring out a way to get Candace to marry him. This will be an opportunity to prove to people that he isn't a bust after being drafted in the top ten by the Hawks a few years ago (2006 Draft). Calvin Booth is still in the league because of height and Bobby Brown will be out of the league soon.
NBA Round Up 2-19-09
Lots to catch up on and with the NBA Trade deadline to expire at 3pm (EST) today, we've already seen a lot of movement. I expect to see some more.
Chicago Bulls - Sacramento Kings
The Bulls and the Kings have made a deal that will send Andres Nocioni, Drew Gooden, Michael Ruffin, and Cedric Simmons for Brad Miller and John Salmons. Is it me or did the Bulls have Miller years ago? Anyway, the Bulls gave up a lot to get Miller and Salmons. Miller will be able to provide a presence in the post for the Bulls (not sure how much he has left in the tank) and Salmons can replace Nocioni from a scoring standpoint. The Kings get a host of players to rent, I mean meld into their team. Nocioni provides some toughness and scoring that will be helpful and Gooden can rebound and shoot spot up jumpers. As I start to think about this, it's not as bad for either team as I originally thought. It's really a swap of personnel that play the same positions. Maybe Paxson will stay around for a while.
Los Angeles Lakers - Memphis Grizzlies
In a salary dump move, the Lakers move Chris Mihm to Memphis for a conditional second round pick in 2013. Nothing like planning ahead. Note to self: Size is something you can't teach.
Portland Trailblazers - Sacramento Kings
The Trailblazers in a salary cap move dump Ike Diogu for Michael Ruffin. (Why is Michael Ruffin still in the league?). Because Darius Miles' contract will hit the Blazers and put them in luxury tax hell, the Blazers are probably a team that will look for more ways to cut salary. They did create a $3M trade exemption that they have up to a year to use.
We'll keep you posted on what happens today prior to the deadline. Who else do you think will be moved? Vince Carter? Chris Bosh? Tyson Chandler again? Nate Robinson?
Chicago Bulls - Sacramento Kings
The Bulls and the Kings have made a deal that will send Andres Nocioni, Drew Gooden, Michael Ruffin, and Cedric Simmons for Brad Miller and John Salmons. Is it me or did the Bulls have Miller years ago? Anyway, the Bulls gave up a lot to get Miller and Salmons. Miller will be able to provide a presence in the post for the Bulls (not sure how much he has left in the tank) and Salmons can replace Nocioni from a scoring standpoint. The Kings get a host of players to rent, I mean meld into their team. Nocioni provides some toughness and scoring that will be helpful and Gooden can rebound and shoot spot up jumpers. As I start to think about this, it's not as bad for either team as I originally thought. It's really a swap of personnel that play the same positions. Maybe Paxson will stay around for a while.
Los Angeles Lakers - Memphis Grizzlies
In a salary dump move, the Lakers move Chris Mihm to Memphis for a conditional second round pick in 2013. Nothing like planning ahead. Note to self: Size is something you can't teach.
Portland Trailblazers - Sacramento Kings
The Trailblazers in a salary cap move dump Ike Diogu for Michael Ruffin. (Why is Michael Ruffin still in the league?). Because Darius Miles' contract will hit the Blazers and put them in luxury tax hell, the Blazers are probably a team that will look for more ways to cut salary. They did create a $3M trade exemption that they have up to a year to use.
We'll keep you posted on what happens today prior to the deadline. Who else do you think will be moved? Vince Carter? Chris Bosh? Tyson Chandler again? Nate Robinson?
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