Team Rumor Thread

[orangeparka (MIA)]

Thought about something like this, a team rumor thread where we can disperse trade rumors about anything: draft prospects we're looking at or players we're close to moving or anything like that.

Too many times I've seen Trade Chatter comments like "aw, I would've offered more if I knew he was being" moved or something like that, so maybe it can help spark some trade interest.

Can also be used to gauge public perception of your trade or something like that as well if people comment. I feel like it can have a lot of creative effects.

[orangeparka (MIA)]

MIA reportedly close to dealing Tyson Chandler. Sources say to a Western Conference team, with draft considerations and salary relief involved.

[goikiri (IND)]

BRO receiving a lot of offers to trade Brook Lopez. Very difficult to change, goikiri doesn't know this team needs.

[blackice (TOR)]

Sources are saying that ATL and MKE have reached an agreement that will see Kenneth Faried, OJ Mayo and the #4 overall pick and Kyle Anderson and Nikola Pekovic swap teams.

It is known that ATL are targeting Andrew Harrison at #4 to pair with Trey Burke but are taking a risk here as he could go top 3 (in which case one of Randle/Len/Wiggins fall to #4). MKE have been after a franchise player for some time now and get their guy in Anderson.

Looking at the roster post trade;

Burke/[Chalmers]
*Harrison/Mayo
________/MLE
Smith/
Monroe/[Okafor]

Faried/Bledsoe/K. Caldwell-Pope and McGary look expendable. I'd be shocked if this deal isn't expanded to include a 3rd team, there aren't enough minutes to go around so look for a major consolidation move. Speculation as of now though.

[bt (SAC)]

Is this just for rumours or are we allowed to post our thoughts too?

[orangeparka (MIA)]

Is this just for rumours or are we allowed to post our thoughts too?

Whatever you want. Posting thoughts would be good so that other GMs can get feels for their trades.

[orangeparka (MIA)]

Sources are saying that ATL and MKE have reached an agreement that will see Kenneth Faried, OJ Mayo and the #4 overall pick and Kyle Anderson and Nikola Pekovic swap teams.

It is known that ATL are targeting Andrew Harrison at #4 to pair with Trey Burke but are taking a risk here as he could go top 3 (in which case one of Randle/Len/Wiggins fall to #4). MKE have been after a franchise player for some time now and get their guy in Anderson.

Looking at the roster post trade;

Burke/[Chalmers]
*Harrison/Mayo
________/MLE
Smith/
Monroe/[Okafor]

Faried/Bledsoe/K. Caldwell-Pope and McGary look expendable. I'd be shocked if this deal isn't expanded to include a 3rd team, there aren't enough minutes to go around so look for a major consolidation move. Speculation as of now though.

Like the move for ATL a little more value-wise, but I can understand it for MIL. KA is a beast and has the potential to be a #1 scorer on a team IMO.

For ATL, it gives them a bit of a jam but if they can get Harrison, who shows potential as a scorer, it' be worth it to pick up Faried.

[Jake0890 (WAS)]

Unless ATL is giving up Bledsoe, I dunno why Milwaukee would wanna do that.

[Riot (MKE)]

@cf_gardner

I can confirm that the Bucks have agreed in principle to a deal with Atlanta, sending the #4 pick and Faried as a base in exchange for Kyle

@cf_gardner

Anderson and Nikola Pekovic. Well placed sources tell me GM Riot is more confident in KA's star potential than AH. Concerned about Faried's

@cf_gardner

health, as well as him being undersized for his position. Needed a playmaker as well.

@cf_gardner

Also being told Teague to Milwaukee is still a go, after some uncertainty regarding Toronto's FO. More to come.

[Rizzo (NY)]

Wow big trade going down. Doesn't surprise me BI is involved lol.

[orangeparka (MIA)]

Two non-lotto firsts for Teague is a very good deal IMO. MIL getting themselves a very good PG.

[goikiri (IND)]

Low trade in progress :

Tony Allen is living the last days in Brooklyn. The defensive project of Utah Jazz needs a good defensive player in SG position. Jazz only have Hayward and Brooks and Jazz' GM thinks that Allen can be a good stopper.

We close the trade quickly. We are squaring salaries, Jazz pick number 29 and/or expirings are our aim. Our objetive isn't defensive zone and Allen has a "bad" contract if we don't use a big pressure or defensive intensity

[orangeparka (MIA)]

MIA has been shopping around a big expiring worth more than $15m for a threeway. Team is reportedly looking for talent by taking on contracts or adding picks/value for an upgrade.

[Cyrisnyte (SAS)]

Word out of Orlando is that the 16th overall pick is on the market. Rumor has it the Magic are willing to combine that pick along with either Shane Larkin or Ricky Ledo for the right player.

[WillyJakkz (ORL)]

Big change coming to Houston?

[bestnamezRtaken (POR)]

Patric Young being traded from Dallas? But to whom?!

[Jestor (LAL)]

Trade chatter out of Phoenix is still centered around Kemba Walker, with no heat on their other pieces. Suns reassessing their scouting and draft options, but still holding firm to getting appropriate value for #10 if it is in fact dealt.

[orangeparka (MIA)]

MIA looking to move newly-acquired Zach Randolph's expiring contract to cut salary for this season.

[andrei (MEM)]

POR actively looking for a veteran backup PG - who are they targeting? No names mentioned in particular but rumoured to be players with good handling and some three point shooting

[Rizzo (NY)]

New Orleans Pelicans are open to a sign-and-trade involving free agent point guard Greivis Vasquez, but also very willing to bring him back to the team. Listening to legitimate offers.

[WillyJakkz (ORL)]

Word from Houston is Alonzo Gee and his UNGuaranteed deal of $3M may be on its way out the door.

The UNG deal means Alonzo Gee can be waived prior to the FA period when teams decide on contracts saving a team $3M in salary which may be useful to teams near or in financial straits.

[Jestor (LAL)]

There's no such thing as unguaranteed deals in this league. And Gee doesn't have a TO.

[WillyJakkz (ORL)]

There's no such thing as unguaranteed deals in this league.  And Gee doesn't have a TO.

What makes you say that?

We're honoring contracts the same way as real life, the same way errors were made with some player contracts have been corrected, we've done this in the other R2G League.

Doesn't state anywhere in the CBA that UNG deals would be fully honored in fact there is no mention of this in CBA at all, it seems like common sense.

So please point it out.

[Jestor (LAL)]

There's no such thing as unguaranteed deals in this league.  And Gee doesn't have a TO.

What makes you say that?

We're honoring contracts the same way as real life, the same way errors were made with some player contracts have been corrected, we've done this in the other R2G League.

Doesn't state anywhere in the CBA that UNG deals would be fully honored in fact there is no mention of this in CBA at all, it seems like common sense.

So please point it out.

There's no TO on the screen, and I can't think of a single DDS league that has unguaranteed contracts. In fact, when you cut a player, you're liable for the rest of his contract. In this case, $3 million. Not sure where you got this unguaranteed contract idea from.

[Higrade (LAC)]

Golden State has engaged negotiations with multiple teams regarding a member of their "Big 3", Harrison Barnes. Nothing is near official yet, but word has it the Warriors are seeking a 2-for-1 type deal to improve their backcourt depth. However, there have also been rumors about Barnes being packaged with David Lee and Thomas Robinson in order to get a major major upgrade.

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