NBA signings and trades 2010-2011

[eliooo93]

The New Jersey Nets in turn sends guard Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the Rockets' 2012 First Round Draft Pick.

I like Terrence Williams, I think this is a very good deal for Houston.

[Khalid80]

There has been a trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have sent guard Sasha Vujacic and a 2011 First Round Draft Pick to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for veteran forward Joe Smith from the Nets.

The New Jersey Nets in turn sends guard Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the Rockets' 2012 First Round Draft Pick.

I wonder if the Russian Lobby had anything to do with this trade regarding Vujacic (as in: The Sharapova - Prokhorov connection )

[eliooo93]

Blockbuster deal

Magic get: Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, Earl Clark and G.Arenas.
Suns get: Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, M.Pietrus, future draft pick and $$$.
Wizards get: Rashard Lewis.

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/18//magic-suns-trade/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/18//magic-wizards-trade-rumors/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2

[mvblair]

Wow!! That is a blockbuster trade!!

Magic get: Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, Earl Clark and G.Arenas.
Suns get: Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, M.Pietrus, future draft pick and $$$.
Wizards get: Rashard Lewis.

Phoenix gave up a good player in Richardson and a mediocre player in Turkoglu, but they got back Carter, Pietrus, and Gortat. They need Pietrus' defense and they should be able to use Gortat down low. Carter is still a serviceable veteran. Good trade for Phoenix.

Orlando gave up Carter, Gortat, Pietrus, Lewis and a draft pick, but they got back Turkoglu and Arenas. If Turkoglu returns to his awesome self from his last time in Orlando, this team will be magnificent. Arenas will definitely be a big help because he'll get some points on the board, something they need after losing Lewis and Carter. Orlando is suddenly a little smaller up front though. That could be a problem against Boston, but not Miami.

Washington? Well, everybody knew they wanted to get rid of Arenas so that John Wall could be the head of their team. Lewis has a hugely over-inflated salary, which hurts the team. Not sure how much he has left on his salary, but that might have been a bad move for them.

[Khalid80]

Wow!! That is a blockbuster trade!!
Phoenix gave up a good player in Richardson and a mediocre player in Turkoglu, but they got back Carter, Pietrus, and Gortat. They need Pietrus' defense and they should be able to use Gortat down low. Carter is still a serviceable veteran. Good trade for Phoenix.

Orlando gave up Carter, Gortat, Pietrus, Lewis and a draft pick, but they got back Turkoglu and Arenas. If Turkoglu returns to his awesome self from his last time in Orlando, this team will be magnificent. Arenas will definitely be a big help because he'll get some points on the board, something they need after losing Lewis and Carter. Orlando is suddenly a little smaller up front though. That could be a problem against Boston, but not Miami.

Washington? Well, everybody knew they wanted to get rid of Arenas so that John Wall could be the head of their team. Lewis has a hugely over-inflated salary, which hurts the team. Not sure how much he has left on his salary, but that might have been a bad move for them.

I do believe Phoenix got the best deal out of this trade....but it's true if Turkoglu can play like he previously played in Orlando that would be awesome for them... Turkoglu just never fit in the system with either the Raptors or the Suns... He just seemed so out of place with both these teams.

Pietrus is athletic and can run so this should be good for Nash.. Carter isn't in his prime years but still is a great shooter and slasher. Gortat is an additional big man for the Suns who surely sorely miss Amare.

As for Washington, Lewis is a really good player but as mentioned he is wayyyyyyyy overpaid... He is currently the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA with 20.5$ million (He signed a 118$ million 6 year deal in 2007). He has approx. $47.28 million left over 2 years to be paid so that is a ridiculous amount (average of $23.64 million per year !!) You can check his salaries from previous years here:

http://www.insidehoops.com/nbasalaries.shtml

[eliooo93]

I do believe Phoenix got the best deal out of this trade.

I agree with you.. However, Gentry's biggest challenge will be to find playing time for everybody..
Suns 12-player roster:
Steve Nash
Vince Carter
Grant Hill
Channing Frye
Robin Lopez
Goran Dragic
Josh Childress
Jared Dudley
Hakim Warrick
Marcin Gortat
Michael Pietrus
Earl Barron.
Despite not having any major superstar other than Nash, PHX is a very deep team.. At least 11 of those players should be considered as good players in the NBA.

[Khalid80]

I agree with you.. However, Gentry's biggest challenge will be to find playing time for everybody..
Suns 12-player roster:
Steve Nash
Vince Carter
Grant Hill
Channing Frye
Robin Lopez
Goran Dragic
Josh Childress
Jared Dudley
Hakim Warrick
Marcin Gortat
Michael Pietrus
Earl Barron.
Despite not having any major superstar other than Nash, PHX is a very deep team.. At least 11 of those players should be considered as good players in the NBA.

Well if you think of it that's actually better on the long run. Teams that usually do good in the playoffs are the ones that have a deep bench. Nash, Hill, and Carter shouldn't be playing extensive minutes... They are all well into their 30's and coach should play them smart not to risk any injuries and keep them healthy.. Main problem other than players' playing times is for coach Gentry to find the best group that play together and maintaining chemistry on the team... Let's hope Carter, Pietrus and Gortat can play with Nash..

[mvblair]

I do believe Phoenix got the best deal out of this trade....but it's true if Turkoglu can play like he previously played in Orlando that would be awesome for them... Turkoglu just never fit in the system with either the Raptors or the Suns... He just seemed so out of place with both these teams.

So you don't think very much of Orlando getting Arenas and Turkoglu, huh? Yes, it's a big question if Turk can play like he did previously in Orlando. I think Turk played a lot when Jameer Nelson was injured, so it could be different this time.

Pietrus is athletic and can run so this should be good for Nash.. Carter isn't in his prime years but still is a great shooter and slasher. Gortat is an additional big man for the Suns who surely sorely miss Amare.

But is getting Carter/Pietrus/Gortat worth sacrificing Jason Richardson? Hmm. I guess you're right - it is. Carter can play with Nash and Gortat's abilities beg for more playing time. (Can Gortat run? I don't know). Plus, Phoenix gets a nice little draft pick next year. I think you're right, Phoenix wins this.

As for Washington, Lewis is a really good player but as mentioned he is wayyyyyyyy overpaid... He is currently the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA with 20.5$ million (He signed a 118$ million 6 year deal in 2007). He has approx. $47.28 million left over 2 years to be paid so that is a ridiculous amount (average of $23.64 million per year !!) You can check his salaries from previous years here:
http://www.insidehoops.com/nbasalaries.shtml

Yeah, that's a ridiculous salary for an over-rated role player.

I agree with you.. However, Gentry's biggest challenge will be to find playing time for everybody..
Suns 12-player roster:
Steve Nash
Vince Carter
Grant Hill
Channing Frye
Robin Lopez
Goran Dragic
Josh Childress
Jared Dudley
Hakim Warrick
Marcin Gortat
Michael Pietrus
Earl Barron.
Despite not having any major superstar other than Nash, PHX is a very deep team.. At least 11 of those players should be considered as good players in the NBA.

Phoenix is deep. You're right. They're loaded at the SF spot: Childress,Hill, Warrick, Dudley, Pietrus, sometimes Frye, sometimes Carter...I imagine they'll try to get another PF for one of those guys. Or some draft picks.

[dxjayrock2008]

Nets structuring new deal for Anthony - NBA - Yahoo! Sports http://yhoo.it/fOedwF

[CKR13]

The Memphis Grizzles have been working out Veteran NBA guards Larry Hughes and Ronald "Flip" Murray. General Manager Chris Wallace said that the signing of either players are being weighted.

[mvblair]

I'm so sick of this Carmelo Anthony crap. I really dislike all these players who sign contracts and then try to back out.

He's got a great situation in Denver. I really don't know what the problem is for him.

[BBallfanJ]

I agree with you Matt. Say what you want about Lebron and yes he broke Cleveland fans hearts with "The Decision", but at least he played his contract out and didn't demand to be traded, mid-season. Once a player's contract is up, it's his choice whether he stays with his current team or goes elsewhere. It might not always be a popular decision, but it is what it is.
In Carmelo's case, he's acting like a spoiled child. I don't know what is really wrong with the situation he has in Denver. If they add one or two more good pieces, they could be right in the hunt to be contender. I guess he's just blinded by the big lights of the New York area. Remember, the Nets will be moving to Brooklyn in the near future.

[mvblair]

Once a player's contract is up, it's his choice whether he stays with his current team or goes elsewhere.

It's like my high school band teacher told me my junior year: "Matt, you signed up for band, so you need to practice. If you don't want to take band next year, that's fine. But you're taking it this year."

I don't know what is really wrong with the situation he has in Denver. If they add one or two more good pieces, they could be right in the hunt to be contender.

They need a guard upgrade (Billups, Aflalo, Carter, Ty Lawson) and maybe somebody else behind Carmelo (besides JR Smith). That's it. That's all this team can ask for. Otherwise, they're still in the middle of the play-off race in the West. That's a good team. If he goes to New Jersey, who is he going to have? Rip Hamilton? Anthony Morrow? Brook Lopez is OK, but I'd rather have Nene/Kenyon.

Still, the fact of the matter is what you said. Carmelo has a contract. He needs to play through it without whining.

I guess he's just blinded by the big lights of the New York area. Remember, the Nets will be moving to Brooklyn in the near future.

Denver is a beautiful city, though. I was there once. Lots of culture, seems to have a nightlife, nice people...

[CKR13]

Sasha Pavlovic signs with Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Sasha Pavlovic.

[Bluechipkid]

Carmelo Trade Talks With Nets Fizzles Out

The New Jersey Nets has ended all speculations of a Carmelo Anthony-trade on Wednesday. Mikhail Prokhorov, the Nets Russian owner, has officially announced they will be backing out of a possible Melo trade.

So, what will happen to the Nets? I think they will still be languishing at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with an 11-31 record. It's an excellent management decision for Prokhorov to back out from the trade talks with the Denver Nuggets. Proposals were made so that both teams will get fair deals.

It's a welcome development for Carmelo that the trade was not consummated since the Nets is not a contender for playoffs yet. His possible trade would have been a good investment for the Nets in rebuilding their team.

The door is now open for the New York Knicks to offer possible trade talks with Denver. The Knicks with its 22-19 record in the East (I think) would be a better alternative for Carmelo to strut his wares. A possible Amare-Stoudemire tandem is a great combo to deal with. Melo is a good fit for D'Antoni's run-and-gun style basketball.

So much for the Melo trade talks. Let's us watch more for other developments with NBA trades.