Each year, he pulls off something that take many of us by surprise because it was off the radar. I think this summer will be no different.....I believe Morey has the Timberwolves set as his next victim. I remember reading that the wolves were looking to move Big Al Jefferson to make room for Kevin Love and possibly drafting Cousins. They need a taker that can provide them draft picks and a solid player or two to make it happen. In comes Morey....We all know that he's had his eye on Rubio for a few years now and just waiting on the chance to strike. I wouldn't be surprised if we end of with Al Jefferson and Rubio before draft night is over.....it's VERY feasible. I know we'd have to move #14 and a Knicks draft pick (possibly 2012) and a piece of two from the team to help match salaries. I would be MORE than happy with this scenario if it happened. Al is a young productive beast that has started to command double teams every night. He rebounds in the double digits and his footwork is getting nasty...plus he's a pup. We all know the scoop on Rubio so there is no need to elaborate. lol I just have a sneaking feeling that if Bosh isn't an option, Morey will pull a Al Jefferson/ Ricky Rubio type trade. Thoughts
I believe the "Al Harrington" you're talking about is Al Jefferson. Maybe he does, maybe not. Who knows. Maybe Bosh is 1, if Clutch is throwing us any bones Stoudemire may be 2. and perhaps Rubio/Jefferson is 3. Again, who knows.
Would be all for it...Rubio, Ariza, Martin, Jefferson, and Yao Tons of free throws, single coverage, and points....
It just seems like it's something he (morey) would do. And I know Yao would love it seeing that he wouldn't have to face Big Al anymore one on one. lol
Jefferson and Rubio over Bosh, but it all depends on how much. I like the fact that Morey doesn't lock in on one player, but looks for the best deal.
Bosh is a much better fit with a healthy Yao, but since we don't know what's really in store for the rest of Yao's career, Jefferson could replace him for all intents and purposes. Not that Yao is going anywhere anytime soon, but if he gets hurt again, it's time to stop hoping for him to carry us to a title. Yao and Jefferson on the floor at the same time would be a painfully slow moving interior defense, and would limit our ability to run not having a 4 that can get up and down.
Jefferson+Rubio instead of Bosh would be intriguing, but I don't think Minnesota will bite, or if they do, we'd have to give up an arm and a leg. Unless they are truly desperate to unload Jefferson. I think they're actually more included to unload Kevin Love, actually, because Jefferson meshed quite well with Milicic.
I think they would.....there is word that they are shopping him (Al) since they have the 4th pick. He doesn't make max money (great for morey), but Sota feels that they can get 18 and 10 boards from Kevin Love with 30+ mins a game. And with the 4th pick, Cousin or Favors will be there; more than likely Cousins and they can start over with young cheap talent. Rubio will take some craftiness from Morey, but remember that we have 1 round draft picks at our disposal (2 of them) and young talent that's not over paid, The Rockets are the perfect trade partner for a team that's looking to rebuild and save money.
I'd definitely rather have Bosh over Jefferson but if you add in Rubio I would be very satisfied with either scenario.
so morey's wide cards are not really surprised you at all. :grin: if you keep guessing, morey will run out of any wide card.
Jefferson added to this core would be just fine and Rubio for 2011, count me in. Kahn has to realize Rubio isn't going to play in Minnesota and I think they rather keep the young Love over a long term contract like Jefferson. I think something like the 14th this season, Knicks 2012 pick, Battier, Andersen and Budinger might just get it done.
lol...he's surprised me everytime. Pleasantly I might add, but just saying that a Al Jefferson/ Rubio trade would be right up his alley.
We're on the same page, but I think they would want Jordan Hill in that trade somewhere, but hey...it's all in fun right now.
