It's getting down to the wire and if you're talking MVP, we've got your updated MVP Race. Some things have changed since the last posting, but I'm almost in agreement that KD and LBJ are even at this point. Some may have KD ahead since he and the Thunder beat the Heat in a head to head matchup, but I'm still on the fence about this one. OKC seems to be playing better than any other team in the NBA right now.
NYSTOM - please remove Roy Hibbert from this list. I'm sorry, that almost invalidates all of the hard work you've put in.
Who you got?!?!?!
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Monday, April 02, 2012
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
NYSTOM NBA MVP Race
There's been a lot of discussion around the NBA MVP as of late. Kobe has turned a corner (looking like Kato with the black mask for his broken nose), Durant is consistently on fire, but LeBron's all-around game (but lack of crunch time shot taking cohones) has been the prohibitive favorite. Let's see if those rankings still hold true.
Note to NYSTOM - I don't care what the numbers say, but you gotta take Roy Hibbert and Gerald Wallace off this list. You can just put in two blanks as far as I'm concerned. Who you got in this MVP Race?
Note to NYSTOM - I don't care what the numbers say, but you gotta take Roy Hibbert and Gerald Wallace off this list. You can just put in two blanks as far as I'm concerned. Who you got in this MVP Race?
Monday, February 20, 2012
Catching Up on NBA, MLB and Golf
It's been a minute but let's take a look at what's going on across the sports landscape.
NBA:
New York Knicks - Yes, I gotta start here and more talk about Jeremy Lin. I've been watching him play and yesterday, if you weren't 'AlLin' you should be by now. Lin has 'it'. How can you describe 'it', I'm not sure, but it's easier to provide definitions of those guys that don't have 'it' as opposed to those that do. The kid is tough, he has a short memory (must have played corner for a football team at some point), and he's helping this team win. He's actually got Jared Jeffries facing the basket looking to score (damn near amazing). How long does this happen? I'm not sure, but I think the consensus is that you ride this out as long as you can. Jason Terry mouthed off that Lin is just a product of D'Antoni's system, but I would dare him to mention the last few point guards that have been in that system in NY and succeeded. Lin is real.
Los Angeles Lakers - I am not a Kobe hater, but I'm not always a fan. Kobe is arguably one of the best players in the league and his pedigree demands that you pay attention to him. With that said, it almost hurts me to see him play this year with the team he has, knowing that they really don't have a chance unless he goes off for 30+ a night. His knee is looking great and he's pretty healthy. I know the Lakers tried to get him some help with the trade for CP3, but they gotta pull another jedi mind trick on someone to get Kobe some help. Even I don't want to see him going out like this. (As a side note, the Pau for Boozer deal seems like a win win for both teams.)
Oklahoma City Thunder - It's always been an 'if' Westbrook and Durant get it together, this team is dangerous. I am slowly starting to think that they are close. Maybe it's because both of them got their money from the organization (Durant knew he was, Westbrook, I think wasn't so sure) or they are just playing well right now. They just need that third consistent scorer and this team can play enough defense to win it all. It's not a surprise to most, but it's been fun watching this team mature.
Chicago Bulls - Now that my main man Carlos Boozer has let go of the spray painting of his scalp to imitate hair, the Bulls have been winning their fair share of games without Derrick Rose. I've said this before and I'll say it again, let Rose get healthy and forget about the regular season. He's good enough to pick it all back up in a few games and put this team back on his shoulders. IF Rose is hurt going into the playoffs, I'm not liking their chances of beating the Heat (I may not like their chances even if he's healthy). But this organization has got to protect Rose from himself, because you can see when he's on the bench, that he 'wants' to play so badly. Long term thinking Bulls fans, long term.
San Antonio Spurs - This always happens, the Spurs are slept on and then they surprise everyone. Well, right now the Grizzlies that beat the Spurs last year aren't here and these Spurs are looking good behind the play of the young (maybe not so much anymore) Tony Parker. Parker has been just as good as anyone named Lin in the past month and he even limits hit turnovers. Tim Duncan has found the way back machine in a few games and he'll need to be able to do that in the playoffs for them to make some noise. Over the next few weeks Charles Barkley will be practicing his old schtick,.....'Ginobili!!!!'
Portland Trail Blazers - Tell me if you've heard this before, Greg Oden had surgery on Friday and will probably have another surgery on his knee to clean it out. I'm not even sure whether to laugh or cry, but I mean this guy can't catch a break. Send him to Phoenix so he can play since they seem to have the fountain of youth in bottles and cans in their training rooms.
Atlanta Hawks - Tell me if you didn't see this one coming: Tracy McGrady is pissed at his playing time and he let it be known to all (the media and his coach). We know that it's hard for good players to become less than good players (especially after injury) and sometimes they want to play more when they see the team struggling. I'm not sure that McGrady playing more is the answer to the Hawks woes, unless he morphs into a big man (center) who can rebound and score. T-Mac has been good in his 18 minutes per game this year, but there is a reason that the Hawks were the only team that gave him a chance.
MLB:
We don't normally do MLB updates because we are still looking for a contributor who follows MLB consistently. If you're interested, please reach out to us.
Oakland Athletics - Fresh off of the attraction of Moneyball and the rebirth of this team through the movie a minor deal ($500K) with Manny Ramirez has put many eyes back on the A's. The A's signed Ramirez to this deal in part to please newly signed Yoenis Cespedes (4 yrs / $36M). Ramirez will have to sit the first 50 games of the season while serving a ban for violating the MLB drug policy, but this is a great deal for minimal money. If Ramirez can get Cespedes comfortable and hit in the high 200's this may go down as a great gamble. If not, they can release him and be done with it. I am actually going to root for Manny.
Golf:
Tiger Woods - Yes, I have to start here. If you read earlier I mentioned that Jeremy Lin had 'it', well Tiger used to have 'it', but now 'it' isn't there. For Tiger it might have been a fear that other golfers felt or his game just got better on Saturday and Sunday, but lately Tiger has been relatively......toothless. Yes, Lefty spanked him last week at Pebble Beach after being down 6 strokes, but I don't think that other people are in Tiger's head, I think it's all on him. Whatever Tiger needs to do, whether it's a few more visits to Perkins or the porn convention, he needs to go ahead and get it done. I miss the old Tiger that dominated the golf course and struck fear in most golfers when he arrived early and started practicing at tournaments. The guy that you watched to see where he would be on on the leader board on Saturday, knowing that he was going to win on Sunday. I want him back, the guy who had 'it'.
NBA:
New York Knicks - Yes, I gotta start here and more talk about Jeremy Lin. I've been watching him play and yesterday, if you weren't 'AlLin' you should be by now. Lin has 'it'. How can you describe 'it', I'm not sure, but it's easier to provide definitions of those guys that don't have 'it' as opposed to those that do. The kid is tough, he has a short memory (must have played corner for a football team at some point), and he's helping this team win. He's actually got Jared Jeffries facing the basket looking to score (damn near amazing). How long does this happen? I'm not sure, but I think the consensus is that you ride this out as long as you can. Jason Terry mouthed off that Lin is just a product of D'Antoni's system, but I would dare him to mention the last few point guards that have been in that system in NY and succeeded. Lin is real.
Los Angeles Lakers - I am not a Kobe hater, but I'm not always a fan. Kobe is arguably one of the best players in the league and his pedigree demands that you pay attention to him. With that said, it almost hurts me to see him play this year with the team he has, knowing that they really don't have a chance unless he goes off for 30+ a night. His knee is looking great and he's pretty healthy. I know the Lakers tried to get him some help with the trade for CP3, but they gotta pull another jedi mind trick on someone to get Kobe some help. Even I don't want to see him going out like this. (As a side note, the Pau for Boozer deal seems like a win win for both teams.)
Oklahoma City Thunder - It's always been an 'if' Westbrook and Durant get it together, this team is dangerous. I am slowly starting to think that they are close. Maybe it's because both of them got their money from the organization (Durant knew he was, Westbrook, I think wasn't so sure) or they are just playing well right now. They just need that third consistent scorer and this team can play enough defense to win it all. It's not a surprise to most, but it's been fun watching this team mature.
Chicago Bulls - Now that my main man Carlos Boozer has let go of the spray painting of his scalp to imitate hair, the Bulls have been winning their fair share of games without Derrick Rose. I've said this before and I'll say it again, let Rose get healthy and forget about the regular season. He's good enough to pick it all back up in a few games and put this team back on his shoulders. IF Rose is hurt going into the playoffs, I'm not liking their chances of beating the Heat (I may not like their chances even if he's healthy). But this organization has got to protect Rose from himself, because you can see when he's on the bench, that he 'wants' to play so badly. Long term thinking Bulls fans, long term.
San Antonio Spurs - This always happens, the Spurs are slept on and then they surprise everyone. Well, right now the Grizzlies that beat the Spurs last year aren't here and these Spurs are looking good behind the play of the young (maybe not so much anymore) Tony Parker. Parker has been just as good as anyone named Lin in the past month and he even limits hit turnovers. Tim Duncan has found the way back machine in a few games and he'll need to be able to do that in the playoffs for them to make some noise. Over the next few weeks Charles Barkley will be practicing his old schtick,.....'Ginobili!!!!'
Portland Trail Blazers - Tell me if you've heard this before, Greg Oden had surgery on Friday and will probably have another surgery on his knee to clean it out. I'm not even sure whether to laugh or cry, but I mean this guy can't catch a break. Send him to Phoenix so he can play since they seem to have the fountain of youth in bottles and cans in their training rooms.
Atlanta Hawks - Tell me if you didn't see this one coming: Tracy McGrady is pissed at his playing time and he let it be known to all (the media and his coach). We know that it's hard for good players to become less than good players (especially after injury) and sometimes they want to play more when they see the team struggling. I'm not sure that McGrady playing more is the answer to the Hawks woes, unless he morphs into a big man (center) who can rebound and score. T-Mac has been good in his 18 minutes per game this year, but there is a reason that the Hawks were the only team that gave him a chance.
MLB:
We don't normally do MLB updates because we are still looking for a contributor who follows MLB consistently. If you're interested, please reach out to us.
Oakland Athletics - Fresh off of the attraction of Moneyball and the rebirth of this team through the movie a minor deal ($500K) with Manny Ramirez has put many eyes back on the A's. The A's signed Ramirez to this deal in part to please newly signed Yoenis Cespedes (4 yrs / $36M). Ramirez will have to sit the first 50 games of the season while serving a ban for violating the MLB drug policy, but this is a great deal for minimal money. If Ramirez can get Cespedes comfortable and hit in the high 200's this may go down as a great gamble. If not, they can release him and be done with it. I am actually going to root for Manny.
Golf:
Tiger Woods - Yes, I have to start here. If you read earlier I mentioned that Jeremy Lin had 'it', well Tiger used to have 'it', but now 'it' isn't there. For Tiger it might have been a fear that other golfers felt or his game just got better on Saturday and Sunday, but lately Tiger has been relatively......toothless. Yes, Lefty spanked him last week at Pebble Beach after being down 6 strokes, but I don't think that other people are in Tiger's head, I think it's all on him. Whatever Tiger needs to do, whether it's a few more visits to Perkins or the porn convention, he needs to go ahead and get it done. I miss the old Tiger that dominated the golf course and struck fear in most golfers when he arrived early and started practicing at tournaments. The guy that you watched to see where he would be on on the leader board on Saturday, knowing that he was going to win on Sunday. I want him back, the guy who had 'it'.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Checking In
Yes, we're still alive and actually a little happier now that it seems like we'll have some football this year outside of the NCAA. Let's catch up on a few things we missed over the last few weeks.
NBA:
Everyone seems to be wanting/planning on going overseas if the NBA lockout takes a while. I'm not sure how I view this one because you have people like Stephen A. who says that it's selfish for guys to do this when they are supposed to be a group supporting each other, and then you get stories like the one on Deron Williams where he articulates that he spoke with the NBAPA and they basically said that they are on board with his decision. Now you got rumors of Ron Artest playing in Britain, Nicolas Batum playing in France, Malik Hairston going to Italy, Kobe putting together an All-Star team for a trip through China, Tony Parker going to play for ASVEL (France), David Lighty and DaJuan Summers both going to Italy, Will Bynum going back to Maccabi Tel Aviv, and even guys like Matt Janning going to Fastweb Casale (Italy).
Of course with the NBA, you got silliness with of all people, and no one was surprised, that Michael Beasley was ticketed for the Mary Jane. Please forgive me as I fake the surprise face. Beasley has all the talent in the world, but they just drafted a kid that can do what you do and you are going to show up in the national headlines for this? (Getting on my soapbox) If you are a professional talent and need someone to mentor you or provide some real life experience on your journey, please, please please, drop me an email. We can work out the money (I do have kids I need to put through college, but they're young), I can guarantee that it'll definitely be worth it. My job will be to keep you out of the papers and doing stupid stuff like 'The Decision'. Call me.
LeBron is coming back to Ohio, well kind of. LeBron, or his image will be coming back to Ohio. The LeBron Brand will outfit the Ohio State Buckeyes, Kentucky Wildcats, and the University of Miami Hurricanes for the upcoming season.
We need basketball back just so we can watch the guys on TNT. Can you imagine how much more fun it'll be with adding Shaw to the lineup with Kenny, Charles, Ernie, and Webber? Look for the Big Broadcaster to join the TNT team when the lockout ends.
NFL:
A guess this is really a bad time for all athletes, Hines Ward was cited for a DUI, which prompted Ray Rice and Ryan Clark to start trash talking on Twitter. July 21st, please get us some football.
Another one of those, let me get my surprise face on, Pacman Jones, actually Adam Jones was arrested for drunken disorderly conduct. Unless he has a twin brother, this guy should just stay at home. Check the neck brace, this just can't be true.
Mike Vrabel is retiring to go back and be an assistant at his alma mater, The Ohio State University. He put in 14 years in the NFL and has some rings to show for it. He should be a welcome sight at the university with everything going on there.
Plaxico is being rumored to play for every team in the NFL, and we'll see which GM gives him a chance.
DeSean Jackson, please see note above about a mentor. This was a rampant issue in the NBA this year, so why do NFL players feel they'll get a pass? And on the radio?
When Peyton Manning says that he's hurting and needs the Colts training staff, you know the end of the lockout is near.
That's it for now,....what else is going on?
NBA:
Everyone seems to be wanting/planning on going overseas if the NBA lockout takes a while. I'm not sure how I view this one because you have people like Stephen A. who says that it's selfish for guys to do this when they are supposed to be a group supporting each other, and then you get stories like the one on Deron Williams where he articulates that he spoke with the NBAPA and they basically said that they are on board with his decision. Now you got rumors of Ron Artest playing in Britain, Nicolas Batum playing in France, Malik Hairston going to Italy, Kobe putting together an All-Star team for a trip through China, Tony Parker going to play for ASVEL (France), David Lighty and DaJuan Summers both going to Italy, Will Bynum going back to Maccabi Tel Aviv, and even guys like Matt Janning going to Fastweb Casale (Italy).
Of course with the NBA, you got silliness with of all people, and no one was surprised, that Michael Beasley was ticketed for the Mary Jane. Please forgive me as I fake the surprise face. Beasley has all the talent in the world, but they just drafted a kid that can do what you do and you are going to show up in the national headlines for this? (Getting on my soapbox) If you are a professional talent and need someone to mentor you or provide some real life experience on your journey, please, please please, drop me an email. We can work out the money (I do have kids I need to put through college, but they're young), I can guarantee that it'll definitely be worth it. My job will be to keep you out of the papers and doing stupid stuff like 'The Decision'. Call me.
LeBron is coming back to Ohio, well kind of. LeBron, or his image will be coming back to Ohio. The LeBron Brand will outfit the Ohio State Buckeyes, Kentucky Wildcats, and the University of Miami Hurricanes for the upcoming season.
We need basketball back just so we can watch the guys on TNT. Can you imagine how much more fun it'll be with adding Shaw to the lineup with Kenny, Charles, Ernie, and Webber? Look for the Big Broadcaster to join the TNT team when the lockout ends.
NFL:
A guess this is really a bad time for all athletes, Hines Ward was cited for a DUI, which prompted Ray Rice and Ryan Clark to start trash talking on Twitter. July 21st, please get us some football.
Another one of those, let me get my surprise face on, Pacman Jones, actually Adam Jones was arrested for drunken disorderly conduct. Unless he has a twin brother, this guy should just stay at home. Check the neck brace, this just can't be true.
Mike Vrabel is retiring to go back and be an assistant at his alma mater, The Ohio State University. He put in 14 years in the NFL and has some rings to show for it. He should be a welcome sight at the university with everything going on there.
Plaxico is being rumored to play for every team in the NFL, and we'll see which GM gives him a chance.
DeSean Jackson, please see note above about a mentor. This was a rampant issue in the NBA this year, so why do NFL players feel they'll get a pass? And on the radio?
When Peyton Manning says that he's hurting and needs the Colts training staff, you know the end of the lockout is near.
That's it for now,....what else is going on?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Rumors and Notes
Tomorrow night is it, the 2011 NBA Draft, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock with the #1 pick. As usual the rumors are spreading like wildfire as teams are doing their best to hide their interest in a certain player so that they don't have to move up in the draft to get them. With all of this misdirection you tend to get lots of rumors, so let's take a look at a few and we'll discuss my take on them. First up,.......
Lakers - Trade Pau Gasol to Minnesota for Kevin Love and #2 pick.
Synopsis: If you can get Minny to accept this deal, I do it all day long. Not only can the Lakers get back Love who will work the boards (unlike Pau) but they also get an opportunity to draft a young player (I think Derrick Williams to address their SF need). They lose some of the scoring that Pau provided at the beginning of last season, but still I'd do this everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.
Spurs - Trade Tony Parker for a pick to either the Toronto Raptors (#5) or the Sacramento Kings (#7).
Synopsis: I like George Hill but I don't think that this is a good move for the Spurs. Who's the best player you can get at 5 through 7? In this week draft class you're better off holding on to Parker and maybe doing this next year. Just say 'no'.
Suns - Trade Steve Nash to Minnesota for the #2 pick.
Synopsis: You could probably get a better deal if you're Phoenix. I understand wanting to draft Derrick Williams (local kid) but, Minny would have to include a player or something. Nash might have a year or two left in him and the only reason I say that is that the training staff in Phoenix has to be the best in the league. They have taken all types of players with ailments and got them playing and playing at a high level when most thought they were done (i.e. - Shaq (all), Grant Hill (ankle), Nash (back), etc.). If Nash were to leave, would he fall apart? Or would he welcome being that close to home? I wouldn't do this one, but at least we're negotiating.
Suns - Trade Marcin Gortat and the #13 pick to Minnesota for the #2 pick.
Synopsis: Now we're cooking with grease. I actually like Gortat for what he does (rebounder, can score, and has an attitude), but if we weigh the careers of Gortat against that of anyone that you'd get at #2, I'll take those chances. Plus, I keep Nash and we are still viable in the Western Conference. Do the d$@( thing.
Nuggets - Trade Raymond Felton and the #22 pick to Sacramento for the #7 pick.
Synopsis: Hmmm,...not sure about this one. The two headed point guard monster in Denver seems to work and I think you have to keep that moving in that direction. Not sure who the Nuggets would go after at the #7 slot unless they would go after Kemba Walker. I don't know how good a fit that would be. They are trying to lock up Nene long term, Afflalo is solid at either guard spot, and they are pretty much loaded. I can't quite put my finger on what they're missing, but it's something that I don't think they get at #7 in this draft. Hold your horses on this one.
Cavaliers - Trade the #4 pick to the Wizards for the #6 and the #18.
Synopsis: It seems as though the Cavs are intent on drafting Jonas Valanciunas. Since he won't be playing in the NBA next season, the Cavs don't want to waste a higher pick for him because they need all the help they can get and they'd like someone to give up multiple picks to make this a little more enticing. The Wizards would draft Enes Kanter with the #4 pick and this deal could only be done if he's available at 4. Seems like things are working out for the Cavs even after LBJ leaves. I do this deal and get extra players on the cheap or more trade chips.
Suns - Trade Robin Lopez to Golden State for Epke Udoh and the #13 pick.
Synopsis: Whew, this is a big one. You would give up on Lopez this quickly? He had a good year, then a bad year and he's trending down? As my guy NYSTOM always says, you can't turn down a 2 for 1 deal, but I think I could turn this one down. I'm not sold on Udoh being a center in the West and I just see him getting killed by Andrew Bynum, Nene and any other 'big' in the West.
Sixers - Trade Andre Iguodala to Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Kaman OR to Golden State for Monta Ellis OR to Orlando for Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson.
Synopsis: The Sixers and Clippers seem to have the best deal that works for both teams. The Sixers need some size to play next to a smallish PF in Brand. The Clippers need Kaman to move to give Jordan more time and this will keep Griffin in that PF spot. I do this deal even though it would involve some other smaller pieces. The Sixers and Golden State I like for Golden State. They could slide Iggy into the 2 or 3 spot and instantly have some size. Curry can evolve into a better point guard and Lee and Iggy would take some pressure off of Curry. The Sixers and Orlando, well,......it's a 2 for 1, that's a plus. I think that Turkoglu is better with the ball in his hands (the way he was before he left Orlando) but off the ball he's a liability. Jameer would have to take a bench role which would be tough for him. Just not a good fit.
What have you heard? What's the word on the street? What do you think about these prospective deals? I will post more as I hear it.
Lakers - Trade Pau Gasol to Minnesota for Kevin Love and #2 pick.
Synopsis: If you can get Minny to accept this deal, I do it all day long. Not only can the Lakers get back Love who will work the boards (unlike Pau) but they also get an opportunity to draft a young player (I think Derrick Williams to address their SF need). They lose some of the scoring that Pau provided at the beginning of last season, but still I'd do this everyday of the week and twice on Sunday.
Spurs - Trade Tony Parker for a pick to either the Toronto Raptors (#5) or the Sacramento Kings (#7).
Synopsis: I like George Hill but I don't think that this is a good move for the Spurs. Who's the best player you can get at 5 through 7? In this week draft class you're better off holding on to Parker and maybe doing this next year. Just say 'no'.
Suns - Trade Steve Nash to Minnesota for the #2 pick.
Synopsis: You could probably get a better deal if you're Phoenix. I understand wanting to draft Derrick Williams (local kid) but, Minny would have to include a player or something. Nash might have a year or two left in him and the only reason I say that is that the training staff in Phoenix has to be the best in the league. They have taken all types of players with ailments and got them playing and playing at a high level when most thought they were done (i.e. - Shaq (all), Grant Hill (ankle), Nash (back), etc.). If Nash were to leave, would he fall apart? Or would he welcome being that close to home? I wouldn't do this one, but at least we're negotiating.
Suns - Trade Marcin Gortat and the #13 pick to Minnesota for the #2 pick.
Synopsis: Now we're cooking with grease. I actually like Gortat for what he does (rebounder, can score, and has an attitude), but if we weigh the careers of Gortat against that of anyone that you'd get at #2, I'll take those chances. Plus, I keep Nash and we are still viable in the Western Conference. Do the d$@( thing.
Nuggets - Trade Raymond Felton and the #22 pick to Sacramento for the #7 pick.
Synopsis: Hmmm,...not sure about this one. The two headed point guard monster in Denver seems to work and I think you have to keep that moving in that direction. Not sure who the Nuggets would go after at the #7 slot unless they would go after Kemba Walker. I don't know how good a fit that would be. They are trying to lock up Nene long term, Afflalo is solid at either guard spot, and they are pretty much loaded. I can't quite put my finger on what they're missing, but it's something that I don't think they get at #7 in this draft. Hold your horses on this one.
Cavaliers - Trade the #4 pick to the Wizards for the #6 and the #18.
Synopsis: It seems as though the Cavs are intent on drafting Jonas Valanciunas. Since he won't be playing in the NBA next season, the Cavs don't want to waste a higher pick for him because they need all the help they can get and they'd like someone to give up multiple picks to make this a little more enticing. The Wizards would draft Enes Kanter with the #4 pick and this deal could only be done if he's available at 4. Seems like things are working out for the Cavs even after LBJ leaves. I do this deal and get extra players on the cheap or more trade chips.
Suns - Trade Robin Lopez to Golden State for Epke Udoh and the #13 pick.
Synopsis: Whew, this is a big one. You would give up on Lopez this quickly? He had a good year, then a bad year and he's trending down? As my guy NYSTOM always says, you can't turn down a 2 for 1 deal, but I think I could turn this one down. I'm not sold on Udoh being a center in the West and I just see him getting killed by Andrew Bynum, Nene and any other 'big' in the West.
Sixers - Trade Andre Iguodala to Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Kaman OR to Golden State for Monta Ellis OR to Orlando for Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson.
Synopsis: The Sixers and Clippers seem to have the best deal that works for both teams. The Sixers need some size to play next to a smallish PF in Brand. The Clippers need Kaman to move to give Jordan more time and this will keep Griffin in that PF spot. I do this deal even though it would involve some other smaller pieces. The Sixers and Golden State I like for Golden State. They could slide Iggy into the 2 or 3 spot and instantly have some size. Curry can evolve into a better point guard and Lee and Iggy would take some pressure off of Curry. The Sixers and Orlando, well,......it's a 2 for 1, that's a plus. I think that Turkoglu is better with the ball in his hands (the way he was before he left Orlando) but off the ball he's a liability. Jameer would have to take a bench role which would be tough for him. Just not a good fit.
What have you heard? What's the word on the street? What do you think about these prospective deals? I will post more as I hear it.
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