<div class="quote_poster">shapecity Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Actually it's more like Rod Thorn is making an excuse for being trigger shy.</div>
Rod's never been trigger shy. Kidd, Carter, Deke, yeah, he's been known to make big trades. He's a smart negotiator who kept the Lakers allured till the end. In panic mode maybe the Lakers would've done something that they might have not, it's a negotiating trick that many people use. A lot of those who panic might not realize what they're doing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> The discussions would have never lasted this long if Thorn insisted on Bynum. He's been untouchable the last two seasons, it wasn't going to change for Kidd. Lakers aren't in a position where they HAVE to make a deal. The Lakers were just trying to improve by making use of some expiring contracts.</div>
The Lakers are on a 6 game losing streak. I think they were going to act if that they "have to make a deal".
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Also, why hasn't Thorn jumped on the Suns offer? That's a sweet deal for NJ if it was really offered. You get Atlanta's 1st Round 2007 Pick, Kurt Thomas expiring contract, and Raja Bell is a great role player at a bargain price, signed for long term.</div>
It's not really a great deal. Atlanta's 1st round pick is top 3 protected. So getting Durant, Oden, Wright is out of the question. This is a deep draft but I'm not trading Jason Kidd if those three are a non-possibility for me. Kurt Thomas's contract is small, it expiring really does nothing for us. Raja Bell? I don't think a 30 year old shooting guard with attitude problems is all that appealing. So in essence, getting Noah + Raja Bell for Kidd? No thanks. That's not worth it at all.
