I suspected this also that the Bulls might be terrified by the idea of paying him $6M or so next year (or hell, the idea of keeping him at all beyond this season). I can understand why the Bulls might be unwilling to pay that, but for us I would think we would almost have to. 3-4 months to judge whether or not he's worth a contract isn't nearly enough time -- especially if he turns a corner under Adelman and actually gets it together. $6M and change seems worth for him to hang around another season before making any big decisions. The problem, obviously, is what to do with Scola. You can't really keep them both around -AND- Landry. It's definitely a messy situation and not one I would want to deal with if I were Morey, which is why I would tend to avoid any trade involving us and Tyrus as they key piece. As you mentioned, the idea of losing Tyrus and others (Miller, whoever) leaves the possibility of us having nothing to show for McGrady -- something we both know Morey won't allow.
ChrisMannixSI T-Mac decision still rests in the hands of Knicks management. If they can't come to an agreement on draft comp, Rox will turn back to Bulls.
Pretty close to what charlie v got in terms of years. Thats about 6.5m for 5 yrs or so. He's in that category in terms of age vs production vs upside. Scola is a 6m player based on his age mostly and production secondly. Had scola came over at 24 vs 27, he would be a 8m player. Landry with his age and production is a 8m player. Thats why i said long term and growth potential, thomas might make the most sense.
At least Morey's got options. Wouldnt surprise me if their trying to find a third team to take Thomas, if Morey wants to keep the Scolandry duo intact.
i like the chicago deal, forget the picks. you never knwo who you;re going to get with those picks and how the player(s) will pan out. they may seem to have high potential but that could always blow up in your face. why not take the chicago icks? proven guys that are ready to contribute now and in the future. i dont even see how this is in question. imo its obvious which one they should do but it looks like their going witht he NY trade which means we'll prob be a lottery team for the next few yrs. ill start watching the thunder now. seems they'll be the team taking our spot...ill still suppor tthe rockets but i cant keep wathcing all of this losing. its depressing
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Morey is a smart man. He's not going to jump just because of Walsh. I still think Scola could be moved in another deal.
so are the heat, and even the thunder (who dont have max but around 10 million for david lee). and if the bulls are able to clear space, they are ahead of the knicks as well.
You may be right, but I don't see the rockets keeping all three of Thomas, Scola and Landry if this goes down. There has to be another move or 3rd team involved.
I agree and moving Scola would hurt, but I believe Morey places a very high value on the guy and would want a mint for him.
I wouldn't put the Thunder on that list though. The Thunder have a lot going for them. They have tons of draft picks for this year. Those guys are in great position. AS for the Heat, I think they will probably be the best winners. Everyone wants to play in Miami.
Yoyo had me thinking yesterday when he talked about Hughes being moved tomorrow if the deal went down today. I can see them using Hughes, draft pick(s), and Scola to get a player like Martin. Draft picks are going to be very important for teams moving forward based on the new CBA talks.
....and yet Jordan Hill has started none for a franchise that literally throws the starting lineup on the court 10 minutes before the game. Who starts a game is not exactly the strongest argument to make.... Landry and Lowry don't start on a team lucky to be at .500....guess they are just trade fodder.
Correct me if I'm wrong but if the Rox aquired Hughes in a deal today, they wouldnt be allowed to trade him again in a packaged deal? The only way they can move him is by trading him and him alone?
PG: Brooks/Lowry SG: Salmons/Battier/Taylor SF: Ariza/Budinger PF: Scola/Landry/Thomas C: Hayes/Miller/Anderson I like the Chicago Deal Next Season PG: Brooks/Lowry SG: Salmons/Battier/Taylor SF: Ariza/Budinger PF: Scola/Landry/Thomas/Hayes C: Yao/Miller/Anderson
Based on what YoYo and Clutch said, they can trade him in a deal for a player that has multiple years on the contract. Can't trade a player that has an expiring contract for another expiring contract.
