Lakers Trade Rumor: Metta/Pau for Ariza/Blatche/#3

[IGOTGAME]

It has been circulating twitter...what do you guys think?

[flipogb]

Metta's brother tweeted it

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

It has been circulating twitter...what do you guys think?


Good Deal.

The Lakers could land Barnes, or MKG at the 3rd pick

[WillyJakk]

Calling shenanigans on this sh*t, where's the link?

You can't combine a recently traded player (Ariza) in a trade w/ other players unless the team (Lakers) have capspace to absorb him, and LA obviously doesn't, they'd have to wait 30 (or 60?) days to do this trade and obviously the draft is this Thursday.

This thread is under arrest, mods lock this b*tch up.

[TMT]

Not bad at all for the Lakers. Not quite understanding it for the Wizards. They already acquired Okafor to play next to Nene, this would bring in Pau. Who's the odd man out? I don't bite if I'm Washington. Keep your pick.

[BallsOut]

Good Deal.

The Lakers could land Barnes, or MKG at the 3rd pick

If Beasley comes to LA, what happens to you? :lol

http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269019

[jalbert009]

I wouldn't be surprised if it went through. Wizards have been taking a lot of fat contracts lately. They seem to be going after proven veterans and don't want to take chances on young players or rookies. But IMO, I woudn't do this if I were the Wizards.

[RedBlackAttack]

Isn't there a rule that prohibits the Lakers from trading Ariza this soon after attaining him if they are over the cap?


Regardless, simple smokescreen by Washington to scare Charlotte into NOT doing the trade with the Cavs to move back to 4. Charlotte wants Robinson. Charlotte knows Washington doesn't have much interest in him. The whole point of the swap between the Cavs and Bobcats is that the 'Cats can move back two slots and still get the guy they want (Robinson).

This is really the only recourse Washington has in trying to throw a wrench into the Cavs getting Beal (who they seem to want desperately).

Classic smokescreen... And illegal to boot.

[Kurosawa0]

Horrible trade for the Wizards.

[flipogb]

Calling shenanigans on this sh*t, where's the link?

You can't combine a recently traded player (Ariza) in a trade w/ other players unless the team (Lakers) have capspace to absorb him, and LA obviously doesn't, they'd have to wait 30 (or 60?) days to do this trade and obviously the draft is this Thursday.

This thread is under arrest, mods lock this b*tch up.



Daniel Artest ‏@TheRealDMArtest

Crazy NBA rumor that Lakers gonna trade Ron and Gasol to Wizards for that #3pick, Ariza and Blatche. I thought it was bs but it's picking up

https://twitter.com/#!/therealdmartest

[The Macho Man]

All part of the Wizards plan to have a rotation of 12 power forwards.

[spiegel]

Wizards are not this stupid? right?

[AMISTILLILL]

The trade scenario MAY have been realistic had the #3 not been involved. Washington could probably still push this deal through without the pick, then flip the #3 pick for something else entirely, had they been that interested in moving it. A team steeped in a promising rebuild and culture shift isn't flippantly abandoning their top 5 pick in a draft with a deep talent pool.

Bogus rumor is bogus. While ditching Blatche and acquiring some vets to give an infusion of experience to a laughably young core fits with what Washington is doing, bailing on a pick and a decent role player like Ariza does not. Not to mention we're not even sure Ariza would be as effective in LA as he was previously with Jackson's triangle.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Isn't there a rule that prohibits the Lakers from trading Ariza this soon after attaining him if they are over the cap?


Regardless, simple smokescreen by Washington to scare Charlotte into NOT doing the trade with the Cavs to move back to 4. Charlotte wants Robinson. Charlotte knows Washington doesn't have much interest in him. The whole point of the swap between the Cavs and Bobcats is that the 'Cats can move back two slots and still get the guy they want (Robinson).

This is really the only recourse Washington has in trying to throw a wrench into the Cavs getting Beal (who they seem to want desperately).

Classic smokescreen... And illegal to boot.

yes it is...you can trade him as a player only and not in any package...

2 deals i would love

nene/#3 for Pau
Artest for Ariza

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

The trade scenario MAY have been realistic had the #3 not been involved. Washington could probably still push this deal through without the pick, then flip the #3 pick for something else entirely, had they been that interested in moving it. A team steeped in a potential rebuild a culture shift isn't flippantly abandoning their top 5 draft pick in a draft with a deep talent pool.

Bogus rumor is bogus. While ditching Blatche and acquiring some vets to give an infusion of experience to a laughably young core fits with what Washington is doing, bailing on a pick and a decent role player like Ariza does not. Not to mention we're not even sure Ariza would be as effective in LA as he was previously with Jackson's triangle.

so u are saying blatche/ariza for artest/pau makes sense?? and is logical???

come on dude...u are better then that

[RedBlackAttack]

yes it is...you can trade him as a player only and not in any package...

2 deals i would love

nene/#3 for Pau
Artest for Ariza
The rumor, as I understand it, is Metta/Pau for Ariza/Blatche/#3 (as stated in the OP). Haven't seen anything to indicate these would be separate trades.

Regardless, most obvious smokescreen ever. Washington has all of the reasons in the world to leak this. Just think about their situation... They need to prove to Charlotte that Robinson won't be there at 4 if they trade back.

This is all about Beal.

[TMT]

2 deals i would love

nene/#3 for Pau
Artest for Ariza

Of course you would love those. Wizards get trash and your team gets the goodies.

[AMISTILLILL]

so u are saying blatche/ariza for artest/pau makes sense?? and is logical???

come on dude...u are better then that

For whatever reason, the Lakers have always been high on Ariza. Blatche's contract is much easier to digest over 3 years than the nearly $30 million owed to Gasol in the next 2 seasons alone. Never mind the fact that it's a jolt of much needed youth to a team with aging legs.

It's not as asinine as you make it sound. Blatche isn't the brightest but he's got the length and the rebounding. Between Bynum and Blatche, there wouldn't be enough rebounds left over for anyone.

Also, I question whether you even know anything about the team you support.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

The rumor, as I understand it, is Metta/Pau for Ariza/Blatche/#3 (as stated in the OP). Haven't seen anything to indicate these would be separate trades.

Regardless, most obvious smokescreen ever. Washington has all of the reasons in the world to leak this. Just think about their situation... They need to prove to Charlotte that Robinson won't be there at 4 if they trade back.

This is all about Beal.

no i am saying..they can show them as a 2 separate deals...& not 1 blockbuster

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

For whatever reason, the Lakers have always been high on Ariza. Blatche's contract is much easier to digest over 3 years than the nearly $30 million owed to Gasol in the next 2 seasons alone. Never mind the fact that it's a jolt of much needed youth to a team with aging legs.

It's not as asinine as you make it sound. Blatche isn't the brightest but he's got the length and the rebounding. Between Bynum and Blatche, there wouldn't be enough rebounds left over for anyone.

Also, I question whether you even know anything about the team you support.

agreed but he is dumb as fcuk tough...you cant win championships with players like blatche starting at pf...he just doesnt come across as a winner

there is a reason why Wizards sent him home last year

[RedBlackAttack]

no i am saying..they can show them as a 2 separate deals...& not 1 blockbuster
I'm just saying that the deal as it is currently rumored is illegal... And that this is one of the most obvious smokescreens ever. If the Cavs and Bobcats actually pull the trigger on the swapping of picks, I may believe that Washington is trying to trade out of 3. But, as it stands now, they seem completely fixated on Beal and the Cavs are on the verge of destroying their plans.

They are doing all that is in their power to make Charlotte think twice.

Bottom line: Don't get your hopes up.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Also, I question whether you even know anything about the team you support.

I know this about my team...as long as kobe is wearing that purple & gold uniform...the goal is to win championship...and blatche does not come as a winner...or as a guy having winning attitude or mentality....

he has zero to no experience in the playoffs...I agree with u saying there wont be enough rebounds...but you have to also know that blatche is a black hole on offense...and wont be any shot for kobe or bynum...lol

[SourGrapes]

so u are saying blatche/ariza for artest/pau makes sense?? and is logical???

come on dude...u are better then that

no, he's not

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I'm just saying that the deal as it is currently rumored is illegal... And that this is one of the most obvious smokescreens ever. If the Cavs and Bobcats actually pull the trigger on the swapping of picks, I may believe that Washington is trying to trade out of 3. But, as it stands now, they seem completely fixated on Beal and the Cavs are on the verge of destroying their plans.

They are doing all that is in their power to make Charlotte think twice.

Bottom line: Don't get your hopes up.

true...been a laker fan for ages...I know all these mother fcuka's use Lakers as leverage...lol

[HylianNightmare]

why the **** the wizards do that?

[AMISTILLILL]

no, he's not

Scathing barbs from the peanut gallery. Refresh my memory... who are you again?

[The Macho Man]

I'm just saying that the deal as it is currently rumored is illegal... And that this is one of the most obvious smokescreens ever. If the Cavs and Bobcats actually pull the trigger on the swapping of picks, I may believe that Washington is trying to trade out of 3. But, as it stands now, they seem completely fixated on Beal and the Cavs are on the verge of destroying their plans.

They are doing all that is in their power to make Charlotte think twice.

Bottom line: Don't get your hopes up.

If the Cavs moved up to 2 would they take Beal? I really want the Wizards to have to take Gilchrist at 3.

[BallsOut]

Why the hell would the Lakers do this trade? Is their goal to suck bad and force Kobe into an early retirement?

[SourGrapes]

Scathing barbs from the peanut gallery. Refresh my memory... who are you again?

someone who doesn't post often enough to so obviously show his bias.

you're reasonable when it comes to everything except the lakers. quite honestly other than that, i don't care who you are

[Force]

Blanche is a great pick up if u want someone to yell at who has no idea how to play hoops. Amazing how he can do 18 and 8 per game but still be totally worthless. He is a cancer, out of the league before he turns 28

[RedBlackAttack]

If the Cavs moved up to 2 would they take Beal? I really want the Wizards to have to take Gilchrist at 3.
No doubt that the reason the Cavs would move up to No. 2 is to acquire Beal. He has really shot up to the top of our board, apparently. He was in town and worked out with Barnes a couple of weeks ago... Got the better of Barnes during the workout. It seems after that day, the Cavs have been trying to figure out a way to get him.

I still like MKG a lot, too, but it does give me pause that the guys who have actually been present for these workouts/interviews and done all of this scouting seem totally zeroed in on Beal.

Now, news is breaking that the Cavs are going to be working out Terrence Ross tomorrow. That is really interesting, because he won't be our pick at 4 and won't be on the board at 24.

It tells me that the Cavs are attempting to do two things right now... Either move up and get Beal or take MKG at 4 and then moving up from 24 to get Ross.

My brain is about to explode.

[AMISTILLILL]

someone who doesn't post often enough to so obviously show his bias.

you're reasonable when it comes to everything except the lakers. quite honestly other than that, i don't care who you are

As an individual who claims not to post very often, one can't help wondering if you've simply missed my posts related to the Lakers that ooze objectivity.

I'm also not sure how chiming in on this particular trade suggestion relates in any way, shape, or form to biases towards any team. Suggesting that a certain player might not fit in a different offensive system? Stating a fact related to a player that many Lakers fans themselves have encouraged their team to bring back to Staples in a Lakers uniform?

If you outline just what aspects of my post(s) in this thread defame the Lakers franchise in some fashion, maybe I could better understand. At the end of the day, you just sound bitter over something. I'm all apologies if I've offended your delicate sensibilities somehow.

[The Big Skinny]

Why do I feel Michael Jordan is gonna screw the Wizards once again in the Draft?

So hard to be optimistic about this team. F*cking get Beal anyway you can.

[SourGrapes]

As an individual who claims not to post very often, one can't help wondering if you've simply missed my posts related to the Lakers that ooze objectivity.

I'm also not sure how chiming in on this particular trade suggestion relates in any way, shape, or form to biases towards any team. Suggesting that a certain player might not fit in a different offensive system? Stating a fact related to a player that many Lakers fans themselves have encouraged their team to bring back to Staples in a Lakers uniform?

If you outline just what aspects of my post(s) in this thread defame the Lakers franchise in some fashion, maybe I could better understand. At the end of the day, you just sound bitter over something. I'm all apologies if I've offended your delicate sensibilities somehow.

suggesting the lakers would/should reasonably consider acquiring blatche for gasol for starters. if you feel the need to defend that, go ahead. it would make sense for you to do so.

you haven't offended anything. i've simply noticed your penchant for getting the lakers wrong. that has nothing to do with how often i've posted recently

[Clippersfan86]

All part of the Wizards plan to have a rotation of 12 power forwards.

:oldlol: :oldlol: Almost as bad as the Clippers 6 guards under 6'4.

[LBJMVP]

No doubt that the reason the Cavs would move up to No. 2 is to acquire Beal. He has really shot up to the top of our board, apparently. He was in town and worked out with Barnes a couple of weeks ago... Got the better of Barnes during the workout. It seems after that day, the Cavs have been trying to figure out a way to get him.

I still like MKG a lot, too, but it does give me pause that the guys who have actually been present for these workouts/interviews and done all of this scouting seem totally zeroed in on Beal.

Now, news is breaking that the Cavs are going to be working out Terrence Ross tomorrow. That is really interesting, because he won't be our pick at 4 and won't be on the board at 24.

It tells me that the Cavs are attempting to do two things right now... Either move up and get Beal or take MKG at 4 and then moving up from 24 to get Ross.

My brain is about to explode.

its seems the wizards are trying to scare the bobcats by listening to offers for the number 3 pick from teams interested in thomas robinson.

this way charlotte will not trade down and wizards will still get beal....

very smartly played.

altough as a cavs fans i would rather keep the 4th pick knowing we will most likely get MKG and then make some sort of trade to try and get terrence ross.

then next year is take the best center available

kyrie
ross
MKG
thompson
best center available.


cleveland will have to get into the top 15 to get ross... houston's pick maybe?

24,33,34 for 14? if we through it luke walton they will have to take it haha

[AMISTILLILL]

suggesting the lakers would/should reasonably consider acquiring blatche for gasol for starters. if you feel the need to defend that, go ahead. it would make sense for you to do so.

you haven't offended anything. i've simply noticed your penchant for getting the lakers wrong. that has nothing to do with how often i've posted recently

"Getting them wrong", solely in your opinion, translates into an agenda against them? My interpretation of certain trade ideas couldn't possibly convey a seething hatred for a particular team. I'm sorry to break the news to you, chief.

You can't have it both ways, unfortunately. You either post enough to notice the frequency of my behavior for slighting the Lakers or you don't post enough to notice it; surely I don't post in every Lakers thread ever brought to your attention. That's just silly.

If you can't see the financial implications of trading nearly $40 million in salary over 2 years for roughly $22 million in salary over 3, I'm not really sure there's much else to discuss here. If getting younger at the 3 by losing Artest for Ariza isn't a noble off season gesture on behalf of your favorite team, perhaps you should switch allegiances to a different basketball club.

Signing a young big with tons of upside and a manageable contract isn't a death sentence. Quite often, teams will orchestrate these silly things called trades, if and when they feel a particular player isn't working out. Tell me... do you think moving $15 million/two years might be easier for trade partners to digest than over $19 million/one year?

[spiegel]

So the Wizards will have Nene, Okafor and Gasol up front which is massive indeed, but keeping them all happy will be a challenge.

Wall
Crawford
Metta
Gasol/Nene
Okafor/Nene

[ukballer]

Kobe and Blatche on the same team. He'll drive Kobe insane with his boneheaded plays. Andray gonna get mind****ed by the end of the season.

[SevereUpInHere]

The trade scenario MAY have been realistic had the #3 not been involved. Washington could probably still push this deal through without the pick, then flip the #3 pick for something else entirely, had they been that interested in moving it. A team steeped in a promising rebuild and culture shift isn't flippantly abandoning their top 5 pick in a draft with a deep talent pool.

Bogus rumor is bogus. While ditching Blatche and acquiring some vets to give an infusion of experience to a laughably young core fits with what Washington is doing, bailing on a pick and a decent role player like Ariza does not. Not to mention we're not even sure Ariza would be as effective in LA as he was previously with Jackson's triangle.


Joke of a deal if there is no pick involved.

If that deal you suggest was flipped and the Lakers managed to get Pau for Blatche and Ariza, there would be a bigger uproar than the original Pau trade with the Grizz. And you would be screaming the loudest about it.

[AMISTILLILL]

Joke of a deal if there is no pick involved.

If that deal you suggest was flipped and the Lakers managed to get Pau for Blatche and Ariza, there would be a bigger uproar than the original Pau trade with the Grizz. And you would be screaming the loudest about it.

Pretty neat assumption, if I do say so myself.

If the Wizards were trying to trade current Gasol and Artest? No, I wouldn't. Gasol is on the downside of his career and Artest has been on his since prior to coming to LA. Go back three or four seasons and you would have an argument, certainly... but it's simply not comparable now, no matter how you slice it.

You would have to forego the assumption that, naturally, Washington would be looking to deal Gasol/Artest for pieces because they clearly weren't "working out" with the Wizards to begin with. In the case, they would almost have to be resigned to the idea of taking a loss in the deal. The same logic applies for the Lakers reasons for doing any trade with potential upside that results in bringing back young talent. There's potential there, and it's potential that assists in giving them breathing room, salary-wise.

Artest isn't a DPOY candidate anymore and Gasol has had some seriously lackluster post-season performances the past couple of years. Do I contend that this is the best available deal for the Lakers when dealing Gasol? Of course not, far from it. Do I think this is an absolute joke of a deal that turns the Lakers into some sort of laughing stock? No, of course not.

Not every deal for the Lakers can be a slam dunk (pardon the pun), or some sort of championship caliber acquisition that perpetuates conference wide dominance. All teams, big and small, lay an egg at times. With the way the Lakers front office is being circumnavigated these days, it's not that outlandish to think deals that leave Lakers fans scratching their heads could be on the horizon.

[spiegel]

Pick 3 is very valueable which could give Wizards a combo of either Beal or MKG along with Wall.

[El Kabong]

Can't see the Lakers making a rebuilding move like that. You'd think Kobe would be pissed having to deal with Blatche and a rookie.

[SevereUpInHere]

Pretty neat assumption, if I do say so myself.

If the Wizards were trying to trade current Gasol and Artest? No, I wouldn't. Gasol is on the downside of his career and Artest has been on his since prior to coming to LA. Go back three or four seasons and you would have an argument, certainly... but it's simply not comparable now, no matter how you slice it.

You would have to forego the assumption that, naturally, Washington would be looking to deal Gasol/Artest for pieces because they clearly weren't "working out" with the Wizards to begin with. In the case, they would almost have to be resigned to the idea of taking a loss in the deal. The same logic applies for the Lakers reasons for doing any trade with potential upside that results in bringing back young talent. There's potential there, and it's potential that assists in giving them breathing room, salary-wise.

Artest isn't a DPOY candidate anymore and Gasol has had some seriously lackluster post-season performances the past couple of years. Do I contend that this is the best available deal for the Lakers when dealing Gasol? Of course not, far from it. Do I think this is an absolute joke of a deal that turns the Lakers into some sort of laughing stock? No, of course not.

Not every deal for the Lakers can be a slam dunk (pardon the pun), or some sort of championship caliber acquisition that perpetuates conference wide dominance. All teams, big and small, lay an egg at times. With the way the Lakers front office is being circumnavigated these days, it's not that outlandish to think deals that leave Lakers fans scratching their heads could be on the horizon.


I'm not even talking about Artest cos at this point he is useless. Gasol isn't the same Gasol he was, that's true, neither is Ariza, we're not talking about unproven players with potential here. Blatche is already 25 and hasn't shown anything. It's still a shit deal whatever way you look at it. I'd definitely laugh at the Lakers if they pulled this deal off, it's not like anyone in the deal is going to turn into Marc Gasol. It doesn't offer any real cap relief as Ariza expires when Gasol does and Blatche expirers the next year.

The Griz made the move with the intention of getting young players and cap space, this offers neither.

[roffie]

if the wizards do this... omg. so stupid

[RazorBaLade]

im furious if we trade metta

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

This would be a steal for the Lakers.

[PickernRoller]

This would be a steal for the Lakers.

KG coming to the Lakers soon....be ready.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

KG coming to the Lakers soon....be ready.
:oldlol:

[PickernRoller]

:oldlol:

Laugh now change avy later. Got no problem with that.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

Laugh now change avy later. Got no problem with that.
:roll:

[konex]

Bring Ariza back, please! IMO he was the third best player for LA during the 2009 playoffs. From his defense vs. Denver to his clutch 3pt shooting in the Finals. Can't believe LA let him leave after that run :hammerhead:

[Story Up]

The trade scenario MAY have been realistic had the #3 not been involved. Washington could probably still push this deal through without the pick, then flip the #3 pick for something else entirely, had they been that interested in moving it. A team steeped in a promising rebuild and culture shift isn't flippantly abandoning their top 5 pick in a draft with a deep talent pool.

Bogus rumor is bogus. While ditching Blatche and acquiring some vets to give an infusion of experience to a laughably young core fits with what Washington is doing, bailing on a pick and a decent role player like Ariza does not. Not to mention we're not even sure Ariza would be as effective in LA as he was previously with Jackson's triangle.
You are simply the biggest idiot on this board, Pau is he'll of a lot better then both Ariza and Blatche (lol). Ya let wizards throw in 2nd round picks, that's fair to you right dipshit?

Please deactivate your account.

[Droid101]

Can't see the Lakers making a rebuilding move like that. You'd think Kobe would be pissed having to deal with Blatche and a rookie.
This isn't a rebuilding move. It's getting a pick that can be combined with Bynum to get Dwight/Deron/whatever.

[RedBlackAttack]

its seems the wizards are trying to scare the bobcats by listening to offers for the number 3 pick from teams interested in thomas robinson.

this way charlotte will not trade down and wizards will still get beal....

very smartly played.

altough as a cavs fans i would rather keep the 4th pick knowing we will most likely get MKG and then make some sort of trade to try and get terrence ross.

then next year is take the best center available

kyrie
ross
MKG
thompson
best center available.


cleveland will have to get into the top 15 to get ross... houston's pick maybe?

24,33,34 for 14? if we through it luke walton they will have to take it haha

My dream scenario at the end of the college basketball season was to somehow land MKG and Ross with our two picks. It looked pretty much out of the question for a while, but with the rise of Beal and the possibility of a trade-up from 24, it looks like it could happen.

A core of Kyrie, Ross, MKG and Tristan would be one of the more athletic young teams in the league... All high character guys, too.

Problem is, Ross is rising as we speak. He went from 18th in the last DraftExpress mock to 13th in the latest one. So, even if we did manage to secure Houston's pick, there is no guarantee that he would still be on the board. I think Milwaukee at 12 might be the spot that we have to shoot for, and I think they may be open to trading down if we offer enough.

[DStebb716]

Lolololol what a joke. Washington wouldn't even consider that.

[Rekindled]

great trade for wizards.

then they trade Wall/Nene/Okafor for Dwight+Jrich, sign Nash


Nash
Jrich
Meta
Pau
Dwight

best team in the league

[chips93]

Bring Ariza back, please! IMO he was the third best player for LA during the 2009 playoffs. From his defense vs. Denver to his clutch 3pt shooting in the Finals. Can't believe LA let him leave after that run :hammerhead:

he got paid handsomely by houston iirc, i dont think lakers were capable of matching, if he was even worth the price

[wagexslave]

Can we stop calling him Metta? His name is Artest. Ron Artest. I don't care he he "legally changed it" or not.

[RedBlackAttack]

Lolololol what a joke. Washington wouldn't even consider that.
Once again, people need to step back and take a look at what this is...

Rumors swirling that the Bobcats and Cavs are going to swap picks, because the Bobcats believe that the guy that they want (Robinson) will be available at 4. The Wizards and the Cavs both want Beal.

The Wizards' only recourse if Charlotte is on the verge of making this deal is to float a rumor that Robinson won't be there at 4.

Most obvious smokescreen ever.

[Dictator]

Lakers should keep Pau and only trade Bynum. Pau is a better fit. Bynum is too ball dominant.

[Crown&Coke]

hope its a smokescreen like RedBlackAttack stated, it actually makes a ton of sense after you think about it.

Would rather keep Pau and Metta. Blatche is a bonehead. Had a monster year, got he deal redone, and started acting like he's the next KG after Flip filled his head with that shit.

there is no way Wiz move the #3 pick for two over the hill dudes (both of which I think are awesome), absolutely no way, even if it rids them of Andre

[LBJMVP]

My dream scenario at the end of the college basketball season was to somehow land MKG and Ross with our two picks. It looked pretty much out of the question for a while, but with the rise of Beal and the possibility of a trade-up from 24, it looks like it could happen.

A core of Kyrie, Ross, MKG and Tristan would be one of the more athletic young teams in the league... All high character guys, too.

Problem is, Ross is rising as we speak. He went from 18th in the last DraftExpress mock to 13th in the latest one. So, even if we did manage to secure Houston's pick, there is no guarantee that he would still be on the board. I think Milwaukee at 12 might be the spot that we have to shoot for, and I think they may be open to trading down if we offer enough.


what would you trade for the 12 pick?

the two of our picks and a player?

[AMISTILLILL]

You are simply the biggest idiot on this board, Pau is he'll of a lot better then both Ariza and Blatche (lol). Ya let wizards throw in 2nd round picks, that's fair to you right dipshit?

Please deactivate your account.

It would almost sting if it wasn't coming from a no-name poster. :eek:

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

It has been circulating twitter...what do you guys think?
explain to me how the math works? Pau and MWP amount to $26 million.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

This isn't a rebuilding move. It's getting a pick that can be combined with Bynum to get Dwight/Deron/whatever.
yep.

[flipogb]

This isn't a rebuilding move. It's getting a pick that can be combined with Bynum to get Dwight/Deron/whatever.
no its not, if we were trading Pau and Bynum for 1 player anyway then we would just do that