A couple of "Rumors" from the mill

[Nikolokolus]

From ESPN's rumor wire (INsider only) http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/features/rumors

Tayshaun Prince has only played in nine games this season due to injury, but ESPN's Marc Stein reports he's the most likely Piston to be traded before Feb. 18's deadline.

"Only one season remains on Prince's deal after this season at $11.1 million," writes Stein. "The Pistons, furthermore, also have a few young guys they like (Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko and DaJuan Summers) who can play some 3 .. it's clear that the Pistons have to make a move for a true point guard or a dependable big man."

If the Pistons are looking for a point guard, there are rumors that both Steve Blake and Andre Miller could be dealt off the Trail Blazers. The 76ers also have Allen Iverson, Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday in their backcourt, but Iverson's long-term future with the team is uncertain, and Holiday could still grow into a solid player, one with which the 76ers might not want to part.

Samuel Dalembert and Elton Brand have been a disappointment at times for the 76ers as well and could be traded, but the Pistons might not want to take on Brand's large contract, and Dalembert is playing better when Iverson is on the court.

and

ESPN.com's Marc Stein reports Tyrus Thomas is still available to be traded.

Stein writes: "No trade partner has emerged for the enigmatic former No. 4 overall pick, but moving Thomas before the deadline is still Chicago's intention."

Earlier this season, there were talks of Thomas heading to the Knicks in exchange for Al Harrington, and last week a rumor surfaced he could head the Raptors along with Kirk Hinrich and a pick for Chris Bosh.

Without Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla for the rest of the season, the Blazers could swing a deal for Tyrus Thomas to shore up their frontline depth. His restricted free-agent status this summer could work well for the team, as they'd could just keep him for the back half of this season as a replacement for their injured players if they so choose. But the Bulls would likely want some value back in a trade, and the Blazers might not be willing to trade any of their young chips if Thomas is only a temporary solution.

Steve Blake and Andre Miller are two players that have been rumored to be on the block, and the Blazers have expressed interest in Hinrich before. Hinrich could be included in the deal, and either of those two could replace Hinrich's role on the Bulls' depth chart.

and ...

With Minnesota floundering along at an 8-30 record, there's word Al Jefferson may be on the trading block, as there are questions about where he fits into new coach Kurt Rambis' triangle offense and with fellow big-man Kevin Love.

Yet, ESPN's Marc Stein reported in the Weekend Dime that sources say this just isn't true.

However, on Sunday, Yahoo Sports! reported Jefferson was offered to the Pacers for Danny Granger, but the Pacers turned the offer down.

Writes Adrian Wojnarowski:"'There's some jealous stuff that's playing out,' a source said of chemistry issues between Jefferson and Love."

Wolves GM David Kahn continues to publicly state Jefferson isn't on the block.

If Jefferson is indeed available, though, a couple teams needing frontline help, including the Bulls or Trail Blazers, could come calling.

On TrueHoop today, Stein reiterates that Kahn isn't dealing Jefferson, but with all the chatter otherwise, this is certainly one to keep an eye on as the Feb. 18 trade deadline approaches.

Take it for what it's worth (probably not much with KP at the controls).

 

[RR7]

Meh. Not super interested in either, to be honest. Prince's back scares me. Neither are what I think we would actually need in a trade. Would prefer some actual size. Yeah, Thomas is a 4, but a Shawn Marion type of 4. I'd like someone who can actually battle for a rebound.

 

[Wheels]

Jefferson would be a pretty amazing 2nd option IMO lol.

 

[hasoos]

Jefferson would be a pretty amazing 2nd option IMO lol.

I am kind of concerned with his knee issues.

 

[Wheels]

I am kind of concerned with his knee issues.

I thought the most recent thing was his Achilles.

I only know of his one ACL injury but maybe I missed something.

 

[MIXUM]

heres all we know....

we need a center as soon as possible. thomas is too small.... prince is not better then webster or batum at this point...

dalemburt might be our best bet

 

[Natebishop3]

I'd rather have Kevin Love.

 

[Wheels]

I'd rather have Kevin Love.

sounds like so would Minny

 

[hasoos]

I thought the most recent thing was his Achilles.

I only know of his one ACL injury but maybe I missed something.

He was complaining about banging knees with Ramon Sessions on his surgically repaired knee. That is all I know.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Not going to give up anyone for a broken-down Prince. I love Dante's game and see no reason of adding Thomas. That Minny is open to dealing Jefferson scares me away.

 

[hasoos]

Yea I was going to say, people are aware Prince has a burst disk in his back aren't they? You don't just get over that injury folks. Once your disk is burst, the only thing you can do is try to keep inflamation down, and travel to another country which allows disk replacement surgery and get it done.

 

[MIXUM]

to upgrade sf would be a bonus if we were set everywhere else....

however if you watched our last games....

we are losing cause we dont have a center.

therefore thats what we trade for. not a sf. not a pf... a fucking center

 

[oldguy]

^
So we can disregard all of your previous rants about how KP MUST get the team a sf?

Go Blazers

 

[hasoos]

to upgrade sf would be a bonus if we were set everywhere else....

however if you watched our last games....

we are losing cause we dont have a center.

therefore thats what we trade for. not a sf. not a pf... a fucking center

Yep I have pointed it out a lot over the last few weeks. The Blazers win almost all the games they out rebound their opponent. It's not tied to how much Roy scores, how many assist Miller gets, or Bayless going off on a scoring binge. It's tied to rebounding and controlling the paint. Pretty soon guys are going to be coming back, and some folks will think that things are going to turn around. They won't, because it won't matter. We still won't control the paint.

 

[MIXUM]

after watching last nights game... 100% yes

 

[MARIS61]

Nobody I'd want is mentioned.

 

[Wheels]

He was complaining about banging knees with Ramon Sessions on his surgically repaired knee. That is all I know.

interesting. Hadnt heard that. Thanks

 

[craigehlo]

We already have one overpaid PF in LaMarcus. I couldn't see any scenario where the Blazers would be interested in Jefferson.

Tyrus Thomas would be a help, but he's looking for a huge payday in the summer and I doubt he would get paid here.

 

[Driew]

Tyrus Thomas would be a help, but he's looking for a huge payday in the summer and I doubt he would get paid here.

The article says we'd use Tyrus just for the remainder of the year then let him go in the summer.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Aldridge for Jefferson and rights to Ricky Rubio?

 

[Darkwebs]

Aldridge for Jefferson and rights to Ricky Rubio?

I think I might actually do this, which means that T'Wolves would probably laugh at this.

 

[BlazerBenner]

Brand for Pryzbilla/Miller/Pendergraf fits into the trade calculator. Philadelphia gains flexibility by not having to pay $14M for the next 3 years, while Pryzbilla's $6.5M ends after next year. Miller's $6.7M ends in two years. Getting Pendergraf is why they make the trade, otherwise it'd be better for them to keep Brand. Brand becomes our new Center for the next 4 years, while Oden becomes "insurance" if he ever gets "and stays" healthy. Aldridge doesn't have an inside game while Brand's game is all about the inside, both Offensively and Defensively. While I don't want Blake around, and I do want Miller around, the need for someone who can play Center very well far exceeds any issues we may have at Guard with the loss of Miller. The 76er's also know how to use Miller properly, as most any team would, as long as Nate wasn't their Coach.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I think I might actually do this, which means that T'Wolves would probably laugh at this.

I don't know; I think Aldridge would fit better with Love and he's a better defender than Jefferson, and they may question Jefferson's work ethic and conditioning. I guess we would only do it if we thought we could do a better job of motivating him than they have, especially as far as playing defense and better conditioning. Also there is some question now as to whether Rubio will ever come over, maybe he would be more likely to come to Portland, assuming we didn't have to trade Fernandez to get him.

 

[STOMP]

He was complaining about banging knees with Ramon Sessions on his surgically repaired knee. That is all I know.

22 & 15 tonight is what I know... but hooray! Nash drafted our superstar PG of the future instead



I doubt he's going anywhere x 29 (the chances he'll go to Portland). The Wolves need guards and will probably see what the draft bears them

STOMP

 

[Darkwebs]

22 & 15 tonight is what I know... but hooray! Nash drafted our superstar PG of the future instead



I doubt he's going anywhere x 29 (the chances he'll go to Portland)

STOMP

To be fair, that superstar PG did net us our superstar SG, though.

 

[STOMP]

To be fair, that superstar PG did net us our superstar SG, though.

no doubt... much thanks Ainge, Patterson, KP and PA's wallet for turning lemons into lemonade

STOMP

 

[REDIVIDER]

anything out there about yi? kid has been killing it lately