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[ESPN] New York, Houston have interest in Anthony Randolph?

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  1. towW

    towW Member

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    Agent: Randolph not against trade
    By Chris Broussard

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    Reports that the Golden State Warriors are willing to trade second-year forward Anthony Randolph don't bother him at all, according to his agent.

    "If Golden State wants to trade Anthony, we're not opposed to that," his agent, Bill Duffy, said. "He hasn't asked for or demanded a trade, but if the Warriors feel it would be beneficial to them to trade him, we wouldn't be opposed to that at all."

    Anthony Randolph

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    In fact, others close to the 20-year-old Randolph say he would be pleased to get a fresh start elsewhere. He's averaging 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and a team-high 1.2 blocks while playing 22 minutes a game.

    Despite his tremendous talent, concerns about Randolph's work ethic and lack of focus have led the Warriors to consider trading him, according to various reports. When reached by telephone, Larry Riley, Golden State's general manager, would not comment on the reports.

    "I don't comment on trade rumors," Riley said.

    Sources within the Warriors organization and around the league say the 6-foot-10 forward is available, but they said he is not being shopped.

    "They're not trying to unload the guy," one Western Conference executive said. "But they are disappointed in him, so now they're willing to listen to other teams. Whereas before the season, their thinking was that he was untouchable and they wouldn't even listen."

    Executives mentioned New York and Houston as clubs that have interest in Randolph, but he will not be easy to move because of the great disparity between his small salary ($1.8 million) and his perceived upside. The most likely trade scenario would include Randolph as part of a larger deal that featured a more accomplished player.

    "I don't know that Randolph's stock has dropped around the league," the executive said. "He's a great talent; he just hasn't done much yet. So he's more of a sweetener that could get another deal done if you threw him in."

    While the Warriors have complained about a perceived lack of maturity on Randolph's part, he has been upset with the sporadic way in which Coach Don Nelson has used him -- varying his minutes and even his position at times. In the five games this season in which he's played 30 or more minutes, Randolph has averaged 18.4 points and 10 rebounds. The Warriors won three of those games, including victories over Portland and Dallas.

    Randolph's representatives met with Warriors management last month to discuss his concerns, telling them that if his playing time didn't become steadier he would like for them to look into moving him. Duffy said he hasn't spoken with Riley about Randolph's situation since reports surfaced of the team's willingness to trade him.

    "Whatever the Warriors decide to do, Anthony's going to continue to work hard and develop as a player," Duffy said.

    Chris Broussard covers the NBA for ESPN The Magazine.

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    #1 towW, Dec 16, 2009
  2. The_Yoyo

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    B cook for Randolph!

    Nellie loves big guys who can shoot the 3 ball


    /end fantasy dream
     
    #2 The_Yoyo, Dec 16, 2009
  3. towW

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    :( Check.
     
    #3 towW, Dec 16, 2009
  4. RocketFire

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    That kid would fit with our running offense but his defense scares me. Our defense is based on helping each other and i do not think Randolph is sharp enough to rotate or play help defense. I would still like to have him in this team but probably as a bench player behind Landry and Scola.
     
    #4 RocketFire, Dec 16, 2009
  5. Prince

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    Ariza for Randolf
     
    #5 Prince, Dec 16, 2009
  6. FFz

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    Bill Duffy... Yao get it done!!!
     
    #6 FFz, Dec 16, 2009
  7. ChrisBosh

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    I wouldn't do that, Ariza is a good fit for a good team, he just isn't a # 1 option, once our man Yao comes back he'll be a good option # 3. I would give up Battier.....
     
    #7 ChrisBosh, Dec 16, 2009
  8. sephiroth.hk

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    Agree.
    Cook can help Warriors!
    But I dont think Randolph can get much minates from hayes/scola/landry...
     
    #8 sephiroth.hk, Dec 16, 2009
  9. Scarface281

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    We can't give up Battier.

    Battier is the guy who is going to coach him up once he gets here. We have to think about someone else... :p
     
    #9 Scarface281, Dec 16, 2009
  10. kaitanuva

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    Andersen for Randolph.
     
    #10 kaitanuva, Dec 16, 2009
  11. HTown_TMac

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    Randolph can play all positions... he needs a coach like aldeman
     
    #11 HTown_TMac, Dec 16, 2009
  12. ChrisBosh

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    We have a winner, Morey get it done......
     
    #12 ChrisBosh, Dec 16, 2009
  13. Bob Sacamano

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    :confused:

    From what I've seen of Randolph, help defense is one of his biggest strengths, if not the biggest.
     
    #13 Bob Sacamano, Dec 16, 2009
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    Heh... my problem with trying to come up with a Randolph trade scenario is I don't know what the hell Golden State wants... not just what they want for Randolph, but what they want in life in general. That team is just completely aimless. Are they looking to compete sometime soon? Do they want to clear salary? Do they want more vets or more youth? It's all a mystery to me.

    I'd imagine they want someone like a Carl Landry or Chase Budinger in a trade.
     
    #14 Carl Herrera, Dec 16, 2009
  15. moestavern19

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    DM is doing his due diligence, as any good GM should.

    I like Randolph's potential, he has a ways to go but he's really talented.
     
    #15 moestavern19, Dec 16, 2009
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    Scola and filler for Randolph ///end thread.
     
    #16 DcProWLer277, Dec 16, 2009
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    Jermaine Taylor and Joey Dorsey for Anthony Randolph and Don Nelsons flask
     
    #17 RedRowdy111, Dec 16, 2009
  18. worzel gummidge

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    Last season the Rockets were speculated as potential trade partners with the Clippers for Baron Davis another Duffy client.

    Maybe BDA Sports just likes throwing out Houston's name out there to drum up interest?
     
    #18 worzel gummidge, Dec 16, 2009
  19. moestavern19

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    The Warriors have made it known pretty much everyone on their roster is available.

    They are a mess right now, I bet Houston and New York were the most likely in Broussard's mind to acquire him when in reality pretty much every GM is on the phone at least doing their job to see what the going rate on a Monta Ellis or an Anthony Randolph is.


    They sure as hell didn't ask for a lot from Atlanta for Jamal Crawford.
     
    #19 moestavern19, Dec 16, 2009
  20. RocketFire

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    He gets destroyed when playing pick and roll.
     
    #20 RocketFire, Dec 16, 2009
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