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Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Boney

Boney — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:11:00 +0000

Why would Portland trade Bayless when they need a backup point guard?

Is Tay going to be the point forward in some hybrid MCIAFI offense that McMillan is running?

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by TDP

TDP — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:08:21 +0000

And Mel Gibson. AC/DC was cool, though.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by TDP

TDP — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:07:02 +0000

Kool-Aid tastes like crap?! This coming from the land of Vegemite? God, Men At Work sucked. Silverchair, too.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by TDP

TDP — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:01:53 +0000

How aobut this trade with Portland…

Hey, as long as we’re on topic of trades that’ll never happen…

Rip and Kwame and Julian Wright (NO) to the Suns

Tay to the Hornets.

Amare’ (PHX) and Chandler (NO) to us.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:23:21 +0000

In all objective, relative, rational analysis, Pistons fans have little to complain about. In his time Dumars has: (1) compiled a roster of likeable, quality players; (2) won a truckload of games; (3) had consistent playoff success; (4) taken calculated risks that either (a) succeed or (b) disappoint but are quickly remedied; (5) treated the media and fans with candour and integrity; and (most importantly) (6) built a strong brand for the franchise.

Slightly-off-topic-food-for-thought: What happens if the Billups trade never goes down and Iverson finishes his contract in Denver averaging 22ppg? What would his free agent value be now? Would Dumars–who was a fan of his game–unknowingly overpay him to come to Detroit for 3-5 years of mediocrity? Thank goodness this was a one-season trial and nothing else.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Ali

Ali — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:12:51 +0000

We have around $4 mil left right now according to pistons powered, so yeah that may in fact work salary wise. But then the question is, does that trade make use better than getting Przybilla?

I say no, Boozer has a better interior offensive game, but he also plays no defense. You might as well get Troy Murphy as he rebounds, doesn’t play defense either, however he shoots 45% from 3.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by joejoejoe

joejoejoe — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:02:49 +0000

Laughton - No bad mouthing Kool-Aid on the 4th of July.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Quick Darshan

Quick Darshan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:57:17 +0000

As I suggested before, Rip and some picks for Boozer and CJ Miles might work. The Pistons have some cap space left. This would give Utah the ability to keep Milsap.

If Utah lets Milsap go this year, Boozer can hold them hostage next year, so it might be in their best interest to have a higher payroll for a year. They get some payroll relief next year with Harpring and Korver coming off the books.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Ali

Ali — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:53:17 +0000

I think right now our best bet would be Tay for Przybilla straight up. That extra $7-8 mil in cap space could prove to be very useful down the road.

I personally would not draft for stars based purely off potential outside of the lottery. I would take guys that I know would for sure be rotation players that have some athleticism. Guys like Wayne Ellington or Courtney Lee, who will at the very least be solid rotation players, with the capability to put up big numbers. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker didn’t come into the league as all stars, but they proved to be good scorers outside of the NBA and had speed and high basketball IQ to their advantage.

As for my superstar, if I can’t get him by drafting outside of the lottery, pull a Boston and trade the rotation players for a top level player.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Ali

Ali — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:39:10 +0000

Utah would never trade Rip for Boozer with their current financial situation. They want to unload salary, not have guaranteed long term contracts.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by Rodney White LOL

Rodney White LOL — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:34:24 +0000

How much does Kaman have left on his contract? I thought it was big money for atleast 2-3 more years. Count me out.

Rip to Utah for Boozer would satisify me. Even if its only for one season and we let him walk.

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by LeeROYbrown

LeeROYbrown — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:15:32 +0000

As far as the center situation is concerned Deandre Jordan would be an interesting trade and would not probably take that much to swing. The search for centers around the league is sickeningly anemic.
Chandler - to the suns for wallace’s expiring contract probably.
Kaman- the dealing of z-bo renders that highly unlikly

I like the idea of trading Kwame for Haywood in DC with other odds and ends as Kwame is on an expiring contract next year it may entice them provided they are entranced by the shiny pieces in the 2010 fa class. We could then pick up a second large body to muscle Shaq and Howard and foul with impunity. Perplexing situation. Can’t wait to see how Jod handles it.

Comment on Report: Deron Washington gets a guaranteed deal by push

push — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:54:37 +0000

How about Sammy D and Iggy for Rip and Tay?

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ntmvky

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by JJ

JJ — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:41:03 +0000

Rob K:

Those guys are the EXCEPTION not the rule, only 1 maybe 2 of second rounders ever amount to anything. Its a little unrealistic to get upset for Joe D over 2nd rounders that don’t work out

Comment on Ben Gordon as The Microwave by joejoejoe

joejoejoe — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:19:13 +0000

That’s a lot of talent coming back from Portland for Prince. If Pryzbilla is on the market it’d be more likely he’s coming back with somebody like Martell Webster than Outlaw and Bayless.