A Rebuild In Progress

[mfbmike]

Stefanski Lets It Be Known: Noone Is Untouchable

In a press conference held lastnight by the Sixers after their loss to the Timberwolves, Sixers GM Ed Stefanski went on to to release this statement:

"Make no mistake, everybody is in play right now," said Stefanski. "There are no sacred cows here. You lose that sacred cow status when you miss the playoffs."

And after lastnight's loss to the Wolves, the Sixers fell to 11-29 and barring a huge miracle, the Sixers will miss the playoffs for the first time in 3 years.

It's not often you see a GM put his entire team on the block, but Stefanski obviously wants to get the word out, both to his players and other GM's, that he'll do anything to improve his team.

Sources tell us that Stefanski is aiming to acquire young talent and expiring contracts to make noise in the upcoming free agency bonanza in 2010. Which is where the Wolves, who have a plethora of both young talent and large expirings, come in.

It's obvious the Wolves most glaring hole on their roster is at the starting 2 spot. Andre Iguodala immediately comes to mind.

Any deal involving Iguodala would likely require the Wolves to take on a large contract, possibly costing the Wolves the opportunity to be players in this upcoming offseason's free agency. Additionally, the Sixers would likely be asking for one of the Wolves point guards to fill a hole that was opened up upon Andre Miller's departure from the team an offseason ago and Louis Williams' exit from the team a week ago in a trade with the Magic.

However, if David Kahn is serious about getting this team to the playoffs this season, "Iggy" could be just what the doctor ordered.​

 

[LC AAU]

Just post the damn Iguodala deal.

 

[mfbmike]

Just post the damn Iguodala deal.

There isn't a set deal drawn up yet. It still needs tinkering and still waiting to see how things play out up until the deadline. There is a chance it doesn't even happen considering what it will cost me. Not to mention, the Rudy Fernandez idea is still in the back of my mind.

 

[Woy]

Still great Mike Jones.

 

[SuperNova854]

Lets see. Sessions + Blount + Brewer + 1st for Iggy

 

[mfbmike]

Lets see. Sessions + Blount + Brewer + 1st for Iggy

Why would they want Brewer? They have Thad.

You are onto something though.

 

[mfbmike]

Wolves Get It Done The Hard Way Against Division Rival Thunder

Starting Lineups:
Jonny Flynn PG Russell Westbrook
Wayne Ellington SG James Harden
Corey Brewer SF Kevin Durant
Kevin Love PF Nick Collison
Al Jefferson C Etan Thomas

(21-21) 113

vs.

109 (18-23)

Jonny Flynn scored the last 4 points of the game, including 2 free throws that proved to be the nail in the coffin.

[table="head;autonumtitle=rank;width=30em"]|1|2|3|4|Final
MIN|25|24|31|33|113
OKC|25|33|26|25|109[/table]

[table="head;autonumtitle=rank;width=50em"]|Pts|Reb|Ast|Stl|Blk|FG-A|3PT-A|FT-A
C. Brewer|23|5|5|1|0|9-18|1-1|4-4
R. Sessions|15|3|7|2|0|5-12|0-1|5-5
J. Flynn|15|4|5|3|0|4-7|1-2|6-8
A. Jefferson|14|8|1|2|2|7-12|0-0|0-0
K. Love|12|12|4|0|1|5-10|0-0|2-2[/table]

[table="head;autonumtitle=rank;width=50em"]|Pts|Reb|Ast|Stl|Blk|FG-A|3PT-A|FT-A
K. Hinrich|26|1|10|3|0|11-18|4-5|0-0
K. Durant|21|4|8|1|0|10-21|0-3|1-2
R. Westbrook|17|6|5|1|0|5-9|0-0|7-7
J. Harden|17|4|2|1|0|8-17|0-4|1-3[/table]

Player Of The Game:

Corey Brewer

Quote Of The Game:
"If I said we shot or took care of the ball very well tonight, I'd be lying to our guys. But to their credit, they did a hell of a job of getting to the charity stripe tonight. Anytime you're able to get to the line for 30+ attempts, you put yourself in a good position to win. It isn't pretty and certainly not exciting for the fans but it's getting it done...the hard way." - Wolves Head Coach Kurt Rambis

Next Game:

 

[Stavi]

nice win how far from the deadline are u/

 

[SuperNova854]

Why would they want Brewer? They have Thad.

You are onto something though.

brewer would play sg dummy

 

[mfbmike]

nice win how far from the deadline are u/

Less than a month. About 2-3 weeks away.

 

[SuperNova854]

your that far? damn i need to catch up

 

[goDawgs1433]

Yes, that's a coffin...

 

[LC AAU]

The Heat.

 

[SuperNova854]

Yes, that's a coffin...

 

[mfbmike]

nice win.. solid season so far

Thanks.

mike which team do you support irl ?

The Heat.

Yep, mostly my hometown Heat. But I follow lots of teams for different reasons. Blazers because their young and exciting to watch, Magic because I want VC to win a ring this year, etc etc.

Interesting scenario about Iggy...I could maybe see that happening IRL...I could see the Rudy deal happening more tho.

I feel you. Who knows what will happen? :marshmellow:

Thought i'd post here instead of the trade talks. The Iggy deal is perfect tbh, everyone gets something out of it, pull the trigger

I love the little hints you leave and stuff aswell like the Stefanski article.

I think it makes a lot of sense as well. We'll see what happens.

Thanks by the way.

Thanks to everyone as well for following!

 

[mfbmike]

Wolves Get Approval Of Pavlovic Buyout

The NBA approved the Wolves' contract buyout of swingman Sasha Pavlovic, clearing the way for Minnesota to waive him today.

Pavlovic, acquired as a free agent in the offseason, saw his minutes plummet after Jarvis Hayes (who signed a 2 year extension just days ago) was acquired from New Jersey earlier this season.

"It's given us a bit of room, not cap room but just breathing room and flexibility to move ahead for our future," Wolves GM David Kahn explained. "You've got to balance the financial reality with the basketball possibilities."

Terms of the buyout were not disclosed.

Coincidentally, rumors surrounding the Wolves of a possible trade at the upcoming trade deadline are starting to heat up. The Wolves roster now sits at 14.​

 

[SuperNova854]

Bye bye weird looking dude

 

[Lupe]

So michael edits his contract to $0 releases him then posts a buy-out article. Smart move

 

[Vinsane]

So michael edits his contract to $0 releases him then posts a buy-out article.

Genius...

 

[LC AAU]

That's what I'd do if I had a Knicks chise with Curry Jefferies and co.