NBA Rumors Thread

[Kuzzy Powers]

Josh McRoberts definitely did get a lot better last year.

[EmpireWF]

Nuggets keep Nene for 5-years, $65 mil.

[A Tasty Burgerr]

McRobert's TS% and rebounding rates were excellent next year. I'm glad the Bucks got LRMaM for such a reasonable price but I really would have liked McRoberts.


Now to get rid of one of our numerous mediocre 4's for a slightly more mediocre 5

[FedEx227]

Bulls Rumors: How Richard Hamilton Will Help Chicago on NBA Title Quest

Barring an unforeseen waiver claim, Richard "Rip" Hamilton will be a member of the Chicago Bulls.

Multiple media outlets, including K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, have reported that with Hamilton's buyout with the Detroit Pistons official, the stage has been set for the Chicago Bulls to sign the veteran shooting guard to a two-year, $10 million deal.

This move brings the Chicago Bulls a step closer to an NBA Championship in 2012.

Hamilton is a significant upgrade over Keith Bogans and whether starting or coming off the bench, he will improve the Chicago Bulls shooting guard position tremendously.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/982108-bulls-rumors-how-richard-hamilton-will-help-chicago-on-nba-title-quest

[EmpireWF]

Jamal Crawford will choose a one year deal from either of these teams...

Knicks - $2.5M
Blazers - $5M
Kings - $6.5M

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Marc Stein (ESPN) and his sources say the Blazers are part of a potential 4-team deal that could send Howard to Jersey.

They would send Gerald Wallace to ORL and get back draft picks while ORL would also get Brook Lopez and draft picks....NJ would get DH, Hedoglu and Chris Duhon.

Haven't read anything about who the 4th team may be.

[ralaw]

Report: Magic End Trade Talks For Dwight Howard

The Orlando Magic have ended trade talks for Dwight Howard, sources have told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

Howard has been the center of rampant speculation over the past several weeks after the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year apparently requested a trade from the Magic to the New Jersey Nets. Howard, 26, is expected to opt-out of his contract at the end of this season, however his commitment to re-sign with the Magic long-term has remained up in the air. Some within the Magic organization have reportedly expressed optimism about retaining Howard despite his demands.

It was reported this morning that the Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, and an unnamed franchise were working on creating a four-team deal that would send Howard and Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu to New Jersey. In return it was believed that the Magic would receive Nets center Brook Lopez and Trail Blazers swingman Gerald Wallace.

The Magic front office also reportedly spoke with the Los Angeles Lakers about a potential deal for Howard.

Last season, the five-time All-Star averaged 22.9 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. It is believed he will become a free agent next offseason through an opt-out clause in his contract.

http://tracking.si.com/2011/12/14/report-magic-end-trade-talks-for-dwight-howard/

I guess he'll be traded in February.

[Villain]

Chauncey Billups is expected to show up at Clippers camp today. Neil Olshey plans on selling him on the team and smoothing over his emotions. Apparently he wasn't happy when he found out about the waiver claim, but Olshey is confident that he can convince him in much the same way as he did with Marcus Camby and Sam Cassell.

[EmpireWF]

Paul to the Clippers finally

The Clippers, sources said, will send guard Eric Gordon, center Chris Kaman, forward Al-Farouq Aminu and Minnesota's unprotected 2012 first-round pick to the Hornets for Paul.

NBA expected to approve tonight.

[Chrispy]

CP3 to Griffin

[EmpireWF]

CP3 to Griffin

coulda sworn you had Griffin to Paul....

:megatroll:

[Chrispy]

coulda sworn you had Griffin to Paul....

:nono:

[calgaryballer]

Disappointed they had to include Gordon in the deal. Still, Paul, Butler and Griffin is a nice trio

[Umfer]

Why the Fuck are my Kings offering Crawford soo much. Lets just logjam our guard positions some more....We're fucked

[StealthShot]

Much better deal for both sides no lop sided contracts or old aging players, both teams got what they wanted younger and better. Solid trade nobody should be angry expect for maybe a few salty Hornet fans.

[Villain]

Disappointed they had to include Gordon in the deal. Still, Paul, Butler and Griffin is a nice trio

Keeping Bledsoe makes that hurt less. Plus without Gordon demanding the ball like he had been, it gives more touches to Caron Butler and DJ (Blake's are a given).