--Official Trade/Transaction Thread--

[elcheato]

First come the facts. According to several league sources, the Cavs and Sixers have been in talks about Iguodala. The talks remain open and it is still possible the Cavs could trade for him, contrary to other reports at the end of the last week. At this point, however, the two sides are just in discussion and have not progressed to the serious stage.

Doubt it happens since most public rumors never happen, but I would love to have Iggy here.

 

[.GR]

Charlotte – which sources say would be very motivated by any trade involving Kings second-year forward Jason Thompson – has a logjam of centers whom the Kings may inquire about: Nazr Mohammed (6-foot-10), DeSagana Diop (7-0), Alexis Ajinca (7-0) and oft-injured Tyson Chandler (7-1). The Bobcats may also have interest in the expiring contract of Kenny Thomas ($8.7 million this season), as he has been highly regarded by Charlotte coach Larry Brown since they were together in Philadelphia.

I really hope we hold on to JT.

 

[Pugz]

Post trades and or deadline rumors here.

 

[Pugz]

Figured I'd get this started now.

According to a poll of league sources, the Sixers and Knicks are the teams that are most active in trade discussions so far.

The Sixers are looking to unload big contracts like Andre Iguodala and Samuel Dalembert. The Kings have some interest in Dalembert.

The Knicks may seek to shed additional salary ahead of their expected summer free-agent shopping spree.

Via Sacramento Bee

 

[Rios15]

I don`t think Bosh is gone because of how successful the Raptors are at the moment. 5 game winning streak, and creeping up on 4th spot.

 

[Pugz]

Pacers center Jeff Foster is mentioned in trade rumors annually, but his back injury could derail any potential deals this month.

Denver and Portland were rumored to have interest in Foster, especially with the injuries that the Trail Blazers have endured this season.

ESPN reports that Foster will likely require season-ending back surgery and that the Nuggets are no longer interested in him.

Via ESPN Rumors

 

[.GR]

What's the diff between this and the trade rumors thread?

 

[Pugz]

What's the diff between this and the trade rumors thread?

That stays up all the time, this will be closed in like 17 days? And we've had this every year since Ive been here, can't kill tradition, lol.

 

[elcheato]

Cavs are involved in a ton of rumors this year, again lol. The one that makes the most sense is one that would net us Andre Iguodala.

 

[Pugz]

If the Pacers are going to trade forward Troy Murphy in the next few weeks, they are going to have to lower their asking price.

Indiana has discussed Murphy with Cleveland, but sources told the Indianapolis Star that talks didn't last long because the Pacers were asking for too much.

The Pacers asked for forward J.J. Hickson, center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and multiple draft picks from the Cavaliers, the sources said.

Via Indianapolis Star

 

[elcheato]

:mellow:

 

[Pugz]

Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has been mentioned in trade rumors, but he hopes to remain with the team.

SI.com recently reported that the Celtics were interested in Hinrich and Kobe Bryant has been hinting that he wants a backcourt addition in Los Angeles.

"I would prefer to stay here," Hinrich said of rumors. "It's a good situation. We have good guys. We're playing well. It's fun right now."

Via Chicago Tribune

 

[Bagwell™]

Neither of those four players are worth it. What the hell are the Kings thinking?

 

[Pugz]

LeBron James is the one driving Cleveland's pursuit of Jamison, according to a source, and Cavs GM Danny Ferry is attempting to appease his star. The Wizards want a young asset in return and the Cavaliers have been reluctant to include J.J. Hickson.

Via CBS Sports

 

[MapleLeaf]

Josh Howard basically said he wants out of Dallas. And most mavs fans want him gone. PLEASE end the marriage it would be best for both sides. I'd take below market to get rid of him

http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2514
http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2515

 

[cruzg24]

I wonder what we can get for Josh Howard at this point. I would mostly want a big man in return, someone like Marcin Gortat or Chris Kaman would be nice. AI2 would be nice since we could match him up with Kidd and Marion on fastbreaks, that would be amazing.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Yeah he still has trade value. His stats this year are <Censored> because he hasn't fit in with our team this year and it's just a bad marriage this year. And he has a VERY friendly contract. 10 million expiring this year with a team option for next year.

 

[cruzg24]

Yeah he still has trade value. His stats this year are <Censored> because he hasn't fit in with our team this year and it's just a bad marriage this year. And he has a VERY friendly contract. 10 million expiring this year with a team option for next year.

Why dont we just keep him then and use that expiring contract to sign a nice player that would fit our system for next year?

 

[elcheato]

Mavs need to get a SG with size and another big man.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Because he's becoming a cancer in the locker room. Plus since everyone has orgies for the 2010 FA class we might get more than expected for him.