Trading for a Small Forward

[oasis05]

30 year old wing? Might as well keep Andy.

 

[Nathan S]

30 year old wing? Might as well keep Andy.

First note that I am only in favor of this deal if we trade for Gasol. I love Andy, but if we have Gasol then he's an injury-prone bench big man who's taking away development time from Bennett and Zeller. It would make a lot of sense to trade him for a starting caliber SF in that situation.

As for Sefolosha, he's 29, right in the middle of his prime, and one of the best wing defenders in the league. He would be an excellent fit for us at SF.

 

[wuck]

First note that I am only in favor of this deal if we trade for Gasol. I love Andy, but if we have Gasol then he's an injury-prone bench big man who's taking away development time from Bennett and Zeller. It would make a lot of sense to trade him for a starting caliber SF in that situation.

As for Sefolosha, he's 29, right in the middle of his prime, and one of the best wing defenders in the league. He would be an excellent fit for us at SF.

Why doesn't OKC want to retain Sefolosha? I assume the dip in his shooting percentages? He's been solid for them for years, and they are weaker with Westbrook hurt.

I agree that one of the benefits of trading for Gasol would be having more flexibility in terms of trading a different PF/C to find a SF.

 

[Birdy89]

Why doesn't OKC want to retain Sefolosha?

I think he is expiring this season, and with Reggie Jackson and Lamb on the roster as lower cost alternatives in the back court I think they might be trying to get something for him before he walks.

They have cap issues, and I think he will get somewhat of a raise (not huge) on the open market. They just don't want to pay him going forward I think.

That is all just a guess though on my part. Not a guy I have any real interest in, but at least he could be a reasonably priced option depending on how things play out now and in the summer.

 

[Nathan S]

Why doesn't OKC want to retain Sefolosha? I assume the dip in his shooting percentages? He's been solid for them for years, and they are weaker with Westbrook hurt.

I agree that one of the benefits of trading for Gasol would be having more flexibility in terms of trading a different PF/C to find a SF.

From ESPN:

The Thunder have to be careful with their payroll the next few years to avoid paying the luxury tax and while they like Sefolosha, there is a chance he won't be re-signed if his contract demands are too high. Sefolosha is a top-notch defender, however he is not as skilled on offense like Lamb, which is why GM Sam Presti has a difficult decision to make once free agency starts in July.

There is a chance Presti won't wait until July and he might make Sefolosha available for a trade for a potential deal to get done by the Feb. 20 deadline.

Basically, if Lamb continues to develop, they see him as a cheaper replacement for Sefolosha.

 

[Certified Beast]

jack for webster makes so much sense for both teams it's ridiculous

Cavs desperately need a sf to stretch the floor and can open up back court minutes for dion, delly and sergey

Wizards really need a backup pg and can open up minutes for porter

and contracts match up so it could be a clean swap

 

[Nathan S]

Well, we traded for a small forward. Would still like to see the Jack for Webster trade though. Imagine a small ball lineup of Irving-Waiters-Webster-Deng-Varejao. The floor spacing, the defense, everything would be amazing :drool:

 

[oasis05]

I wonder if we can get mike miller off the grizzlies? Spot up shooter can play small forward. He could knock Clark out of the rotation moving Deng to some power forward duties.

 

[Snarly]

I wonder if we can get Richard Jefferson off the Jazz? Spot up shooter can play small forward. He could knock Clark out of the rotation moving Deng to some power forward duties.

Fixed

 

[Rich]

I wonder if we can get mike miller off the grizzlies? Spot up shooter can play small forward. He could knock Clark out of the rotation moving Deng to some power forward duties.

Is this right here real life? Why the fuck do we want to move Luol Deng to power forward. Guy has played small forward his entire, 10 year career, and has been to the all-star game twice doing it. But yea, let's go that route.

 

[oasis05]

It's easier to trade for a small forward than a big man. By any means necessary I want power forward Washed.

 

[oasis05]

If it means bringing Lebron back here I'd do it.

 

[Fuggles]

You have overplayed your hand, Oasis.

I'm gunning for you now.

 

[gratefuldead]

i know he sucks this season when theyre asking him to be the man...but if we cant resign deng, id look into making hayward an offer. kid is a decent shooter when he's not asked to be the man. i think he'd play well w kyrie and dion.

 

[Snarly]

i know he sucks this season when theyre asking him to be the man...but if we cant resign deng, id look into making hayward an offer. kid is a decent shooter when he's not asked to be the man. i think he'd play well w kyrie and dion.

I agree... however for better or worse. Kyrie and LeBron are becoming very tight recently that makes me wonder If the Cavs finish strong against these play off teams... I can almost see him coming back. If not It Is Deng, Hayward,... {sigh} Richard Jefferson, Or bust.