ESPN insider on Bobcats?

BudMan · Feb 23, 2006 at 11:03 AM

any deals being talked about?

The Brain · Feb 23, 2006 at 11:48 AM

BudMan said:

any deals being talked about?
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I'll go look.

The Brain · Feb 23, 2006 at 12:18 PM

Here's those I found interesting

Kevin Garnett
Timberwolves

Knicks?

Knicks Target Garnett
Feb 23 - Some league executives suggested yesterday's deal for Steve Francis was part of a risky long-term strategy by Isiah Thomas to trade for Kevin Garnett this summer, reports Newsday.
According to the newspaper, one NBA GM said Thomas sold Knicks owner James Dolan on a strategy to stockpile as many marketable assets as possible to make a play for Garnett, who has grown increasingly restless with the Timberwolves.

"There will be plenty of changes this summer," one team official told the New York Daily News. "Now, there is more to use in trades."

Dwane Casey said yesterday that Kevin Garnett is not on the market, as far as the coach is concerned, despite vague reports nationally speculating otherwise, reports the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "He's not tradable for me," Casey told the newspaper. "It'd be just like saying, 'Is Michael Jordan tradable for Chicago?' Kevin Garnett is not the issue with us right now."
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J.R. Smith
Hornets

Smith Could Be Dealt For A Backup Center
Feb 23 - Hornets GM Jeff Bower said the team is having talks with a number of teams to obtain a backup center before today's trade deadline, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
According to the newspaper, players who could be traded are Bostjan Nachbar, Arvydas Macijauskas and J.R. Smith. When Scott was asked about Smith's long-term future with the team, he told the newspaper, "I don't know. Like I said, he hasn't improved from last year to this year. "I've basically told him on three or four different occasions what he needs to do. That's all I can do."

"I've taken steps backward this year," Smith told The Oklahoman. I expected to have a big year. It just hasn't been happening. As of now, I would suspect they would move me."

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Marc Jackson
Nets

Bobcats?

Jackson On His Way To Charlotte?
Feb 23 - Marc Jackson was on the verge of being dealt to Charlotte, several league sources told the New York Post yesterday. According to the newspaper, The move is designed to clear salary, not to import help. One source said the Nets may get back a player earning the NBA minimum salary.
The Nets are willing to give up one of their No. 1 picks if a team like Charlotte is willing to take his contract, reports the Newark Star-Ledger. According to the newspaper, the reason is simple: The Nets have a payroll of $65.9 million, which is above the luxury-tax threshold of $61.7 million. If they can remove Jackson's $4.55 million salary from the equation, they can slip under the threshold.

Bernie Bickerstaff confirmed to the Charlotte Observer before Wednesday night's game against Portland that he's spoken with the Nets about Jackson. "I wouldn't rule it out," Bickerstaff said of acquiring Jackson. "But it would have to be beneficial to us in several ways."

In related news ...

Bickerstaff also told the Charlotte Observer that he received several calls recently about Melvin Ely and Brevin Knight. Bickerstaff says he listens but is reluctant to move either player, despite Ely becoming a restricted free agent this summer. "Melvin has a certain value," Bickerstaff told the newspaper. "You don't want to lose him, but it behooves you to listen."
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I kinda wouldn't mind trading Ely for JR Smith. He's young and he's the scorer the team needs. He doesn't fit well with Byron Scott and has dropped off due to that, but I think he'd be a solid fit in Charlotte's offense.

DJ_Tet · Feb 23, 2006 at 2:10 PM

Hell yeah, I'd trade Ely for JR and take Marc Jackson for a first round pick anyday. We get our full cap next year, so even if Jackson is just another body, it wouldn't kill any flexability.

PhillyDave · Feb 23, 2006 at 4:20 PM

Hell, I'd trade Ely for a case of Budweiser! :229031_ha He won't be around next year!

kickazzz2000 · Feb 23, 2006 at 4:47 PM

To late. Marc Jackson traded to Hornets. And they really meant it too.

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