NBA 2009 Offseason Moves/Trades/Transaction/Rumors

[vcmov_15]

hmmm... wala pa ta kabalo ana... kay wala pa man pud siya kadula ug team nga ni-compete for a championship... hehehe! playing for orlando would definitely give hime that experience... and he might change.

according to reports he is excited about the trade. he says its a dream come true to have a chance to play for a championship. we dont know.. i would love to see him get a ring somehow before he will be very old. sayang lang iyang talent. if he can be consistent sa magic in scoring or doing other things then he might be a champ. he doesnt need to score much kay naa man si howard sa ilawom. or he could try to launch every shot opportunity he sees kay magsalig na naa si howard to clean the boards.

[amamangloy]

kani nalang....

...Rubio to Portland for Travis Outlaw and a draft right to any of their draftees the past three seasons (they still have Freeland and Kopponen from 2007 Draft and Cunningham, Mills, Claver, Pendergraph this year!)

[amamangloy]

Pacers Decline Option On Daniels

The Pacers will not pick up the option on the contract of Marquis Daniels, according to the Indianapolis Star.

The option on the guard's contract for the 2009-10 season was worth $7.5 million.

Daniels will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. It remains possible that Indiana could re-sign Daniels to a long-term deal at a lower annual rate.

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kini ai interesting.... walay bawi-ay...

The Grizzlies HAD agreed in principle to acquire power forward Zach Randolph Thursday night but Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling later nixed the trade, according to two NBA sources. During the NBA draft, executives from both teams hammered out a package with Randolph and Darko Milicic as the key pieces. Griz guard Greg Buckner would also have been included in the transaction. The Griz ended up dealing Milicic to the New York Knicks for swingman Quentin Richardson after they waited on a final answer from the Clippers and received a curious no. Memphis Commercial Appeal

[vcmov_15]

hahahahah ahaka gud ana. kaluoy sad gipahuwat sa clippers tsk tsk tsk hahaha

[aykiman]

Dallas Mavericks' Kidd expected to have plenty of suitors



Dallas Mavericks' Kidd expected to have plenty of suitors | Dallas Mavericks News | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

[tackielarla]

Orlando Magic = panic buyers

[SQUiDnine]

Kidd .... ari na lang sa Lakers!!!!

[SQUiDnine]

Sterling ..... ilabay na si Randolph oi!

[amamangloy]

According to a Twitter post from Ric Bucher, Portland has interest in both Andre Miller and Hedo Turkoglu.

In order to acquire Miller, the Blazers would likely have to complete a sign and trade transaction.

But if Portland secures Turkoglu, it would likely be a free agent signing.

[aykiman]

Now, let's take a look at the available players – breaking them down by position:

Point Guards:
Steve Nash (Not full guaranteed: owed $13.1 million for the 2009-2010 season) - Under normal circumstances, a team wouldn't ever consider choosing to cut ties with a great PG just a few seasons removed from a back-to-back MVP awards. But these aren't normal circumstances. Suns owner Robert Sarver's various business ventures have been hemorrhaging money and the Suns appear to be in full-scale 'fire-sale' mode, having just traded Shaq for a couple of expiring contracts, and possibly on the verge moving superstar Amar'e Stoudemire as well. However, Nash is a huge fan favorite in the Valley of the Sun, and Sarver needs to sell season tickets, so expect PHX to hold onto Nash even if just for a few months before moving him at the February trade deadline.

Jason Kidd (Unrestricted) – Despite all the rumblings that he is running on fumes, Kidd put together a solid 2008-2009 campaign. Of course he isn't the elite player he once was, and he probably couldn't guard Mark Cuban at this point; but Kidd can still run an offense better than most. Odds are he heads back to Dallas.

Andre Miller (U) – The 76ers, picking 17th overall in last Thursday's draft, were able to snag a promising young PG in Jrue Holiday. But coming off a disappointing freshman season at UCLA, is Holiday really ready to lead an NBA to the playoffs and beyond? Miller is a steady (if unspectacular) reliable point guard in a league that values a dependable leader. If the Portland Trail Blazers present Miller with a solid offer, will the Sixers pony up to keep him in the City of Brotherly Love?

Mike Bibby (U) – After the Hawks traded for Jamal Crawford, Atlanta stated publically that they would still like to bring Bibby back. But with Crawford set to make $20 million over the next two years, Joe Johnson in line for a max money offer next summer, and Marvin Williams on the open market as well – there definitely doesn't seem to be enough cash in the coiffeurs for Mr. Bibby as well. Expect him to find a new home.

Raymond Felton (Restricted) – The Bobcats had him on the trade market for much of last season, but he increased his stock (and possibly proved his worth?) by keying a second-half charge in Charlotte.

Ramon Sessions (R) - Many in the media believe that the Bucks rationale for trading Richard Jefferson for expiring contracts was so they could keep Sessions (and Charlie Villanueva) in Milwaukee long-term. We shall see if that turns out to be the case…

Jarrett Jack (R) – He averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.8 rebounds over the second half of last season.

And here are most of the remaining point guards up for grabs: Stephon Marbury, Jason Hart, Brevin Knight, Tyronn Lue, Flip Murray, Ronnie Price, Luther Head, Marcus Williams


Shooting Guards:
Kobe Bryant (Early Termination Option) – Kobe's not in play - he confirmed during the Lakers championship parade that he's "not going anywhere."

Ben Gordon (U) - Gordon and the Bulls have been playing chicken for the last few years. It will all come to a head over the next few weeks. While he isn't a great defender and the Bulls haven't been overly successful during his tenure in Chicago, Gordon is a gifted scorer that can light up any scoreboard when he is locked in. As with almost every quality free-agent in this class, Detroit has been linked as a possible suitor (although that would require the Pistons moving Rip Hamilton as part of the process.)

Allen Iverson (U) – One of the league's more enigmatic superstars throughout his Hall of Fame career, Iverson's future is extremely difficult to predict. Will he accept less money to play for championship-caliber team? After last season's disaster in Detroit, is he now ready to accept a lesser role, possibly that of a sixth man? Or does he still feel he deserves plenty of shots and cash? It will be extremely interesting to see where The Answer ends up.

Nate Robinson (Restricted) – Despite being just 5'9", Nate should probably be listed as a shooting guard. (And when you have been in the league four years and still don't have a defined position – that is usually not a good thing.) It's safe to assume Nate has played his last game for the Knicks. Expect New York to move him in a sign-and-trade rather than ink him to a long-term deal, especially after the Knicks drafted FSU sparkplug Toney Douglas with the first-round pick they bought from the Lakers. The Knicks would love to use Robinson as the bait to get a team to take on Jared Jefferies' egregious contract. Donnie Walsh had serious discussions with the Kings at last season's trade deadline where the Knicks would have sent Nate and Jeffries to the Kings in exchange for Kenny Thomas' expiring contract

Best of the Rest: Anthony Parker, Wally Szczerbiak, Shannon Brown, Eddie House (PO), Rashad McCants (R), Joey Graham (R), Desmond Mason, Gerald Green, Dahntay Jones, Von Wafer, Juan Dixon, Marquis Daniels, Keith Bogans, Rodney Carney, Quinton Ross, Kareem Rush


Small Forwards:
Hedo Turkoglu (ETO) – It was widely assumed that the Magic would do whatever they had to do in order to bring back Turk, who was an integral part of their Eastern Conference championship-winning puzzle. But after Otis Smith brought in Vince Carter via a blockbuster deal with Orlando, all bets are off. Hedo is most definitely in play. Rumors intimate that the Pistons are interested and will definitely kick the tires a bit.

Shawn Marion (Unrestricted) – Toronto would like to keep him; but only at the right price. He'll get plenty of interest, but is any team willing to break the bank for a guy who will be 31 at the start of the 2009-2010 season and has averaged approximately 13 points and 8.5 rebounds in 70+ games since being traded from Phoenix? Nonetheless, Marion is still a terrific defender and intriguing all-around talent. We shall see…

Ron Artest (U) - Ron-Ron was on his best behavior during his lone season in Houston. The Rockets seem intent on bringing him back, but they'll have plenty of competition.

Trevor Ariza (U) – No player has earned himself more money over the last couple months of the season than Ariza. Trevor proved he was a capable perimeter defender and consistently knocked down important three's on the Lakers march to the title. There will be plenty of interest league-wide; will the Lakers show Ariza the money?

Marvin Williams (R) – Late season back issues complicate the situation. He may go the Ben Gordon route and accept a one-year qualifying offer and become unrestricted next summer. That may make the most sense for both Williams and the Hawks.

Best of the rest: Linas Kleiza (R), Grant Hill, Ime Udoka, Matt Barnes, Jamario Moon (R), Walter Hermann


Power Forwards:
Carlos Boozer (Player Option) – Carlos is amongst the cream of this free-agent crop. The Pistons, desperate for an inside presence who can put up points in the paint, appear a very likely candidate – assuming Utah decides to go in a different direction…

Lamar Odom (U) – Long considered the "X" factor in L.A., the Lakers were essentially unbeatable when Lamar was playing up to his capability. Can the Lakers, whose owner Jerry Buss has been averse to venturing in luxury-tax land, afford to re-sign both Odom and Trevor Ariza? We will find out soon enough.

Paul Millsap (R) – Most believe the Jazz would prefer to keep Millsap as their power forward of the future, as opposed to the more-expensive Boozer. While plenty of teams will come calling for Millsap, it is safe to assume Utah would match any reasonable offer. (But are they willing to cough $10 million per season?)

David Lee (R) – After a breakout season in which he led the entire league in double-doubles, it was assumed that Knicks GM Donnie Walsh would lock D-Lee into a long term contract this summer. However, that was before New York landed Arizona power forward Jordan Hill with the 8th overall selection in last Thursday's draft. Now, moving Lee via a sign-and-trade seems could be a real possibility.

Anderson Varejao (PO) – The guys who do the dirty work rarely get appropriate credit or recognition; but those close to Cleveland know how important Andy is to the Cavs' success. However, the last time he attempted to negotiate a contract with Danny Ferry, things got ugly. And with Shaq in town, and Big Z now coming off the bench, do the Cavs need Varejao as much as they did a week ago? Will LeBron lobby to make sure one of his best rebounders and defenders is kept in Cleveland?

Drew Gooden (U) – A big forward who can bang, board, and score on the box. He'll go fishing for some mid-level money.

Charlie Villanueva (R) – Per the description of the Sessions situation above, many believe that the Bucks traded Richard Jefferson in order to clear up the cash to re-up both Charlie V and Ramon.

Best of the rest: Antonio McDyess, Brandon Bass, Glenn "Big Baby' Davis (R), Ike Diogu (R), Chris Wilcox, Stromile Swift, Channing Frye (R), Hakim Warrick (R), Leon Powe (R), Joe Smith, Shelden Williams, Malik Rose, Steve Novak (R), Shavlik Randolph

Centers:
Memo Okur (ETO) – He'll get plenty of attention throughout the league, but it seems likely he'll land back in Utah.

Rasheed Wallace (U) - Yes, he racks up technicals, but even at his advanced age, he also piles up points, rebounds, assists, etc. For years, 'Sheed was one of the most underrated players in the NBA. It has been reported that he could find a home in San Antonio if he is willing to accept less than market value. The Magic are also reportedly interested...

Marcin Gortat (R) – Superman's backup could jump at a chance to get paid starter's money and play starter's minutes. Orlando would love to bring him back as insurance, but likely won't be able to afford his increased price tag. In a league literally starving for size and even adequate centers, Gortat's agent will be contacted by just about every team in the NBA.

Chris Andersen (U) – The colorful "Birdman" lead the league in blocked shots per minute last season, and is one of the better help-defenders on the market. Plenty of clubs would love to bring his energy and defense off the bench, but any club is going to have to out-bid Denver, who badly wants to bring him back.

Some other (cheaper) free-agent big men in this summer's bargain bin include: Zaza Pachulia, Mikki Moore, Johan Petro, Rasho Nesterovic, Chris Mihm, Jamaal Magloire, Melvin Ely, Robert Swift, Theo Ratliff, Jason Collins, Saer Sene, DJ Mbenga, Calvin Booth, Lorenzen Wright, Patrick O'Bryant