<div class="quote_poster">Quoting FedEx227:</div><div class="quote_post">Now the Cassell/Spree wasn't organizationals fault as much as players not shuting their mouths...</div> They could've had "everything handled in the offseason so when November rolls around it's all about basketball." -KG <div class="quote_poster">Quoting FedEx227:</div><div class="quote_post">I fail to see how rebuilding means trading your still amazingly dominant player for a bunch of unproven players and draft picks. It would be smart for the TWolves to build from the ground up, build around KG again, there is no way you trade him.</div> This isn't NBA Live, you can't rebuild in the course of a season and everyone plays together nicely, it takes at LEAST 3 years to get a mediocre team up, and by then even Garnett would have lost motivation and the desire to play for Minnesota.
I don't think this will ever happen, the T-wolves will request way more than that, but if it did happen it will be an awesome move by the Sixers. AI, KG, AI2, and Webber... Now that's what I call the fab 4, doubt that it will happen though
The question is, could Iverson, Webber and Garnett co-exist? What would the starting line-up look like? PG-Iverson SG-Iguodala SF-Garnett PF-Webber C-Hunter Just wondering what everyone else thinks?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sixerholic:</div><div class="quote_post">The question is, could Iverson, Webber and Garnett co-exist? What would the starting line-up look like? PG-Iverson SG-Iguodala SF-Garnett PF-Webber C-Hunter Just wondering what everyone else thinks?</div> I was thinking the same thing(the lineup.) man, but the thing is, we would need a legit backup center.
PG-Allen Iverson SG-John Salmons SF-Andre Igoudala PF-Chris Webber C-Kevin Garnett Is this a possible lineup that the Sixers could run if this trade did go down?
I think that would be the best line-up, but again this would hurt an already thin bench. Who would be our back-ups for the both AI's? I know Salmons will spell them for a bit, but who will be the other guy? Lee Nailon? Kevin Ollie? It could be possible if Green wasn't hurt.
I don't see this happening. Korver and Dalembert will not cut it for the Wolves. If anything, more than 2 teams would have to be involved. Even the addition of Iguodala wouldn't cut it. I don't see this happening at all, unless its a franchise for franchise- AI for Garnett, which is highly unlikely. AI will never leave Philly.
I don't know why you guys have Webber in the mix. I can guarantee you, if this trade was true, that Webber would be the in the trading block for a KG trade. Why should Minny give the 76ers of having he benefit to have two large players and a scoring machine in AI
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting YourNewChef:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't know why you guys have Webber in the mix. I can guarantee you, if this trade was true, that Webber would be the in the trading block for a KG trade. Why should Minny give the 76ers of having he benefit to have two large players and a scoring machine in AI</div> Next time help yourself out and read the entire thread. It was already mentioned that Minnesota would not want to take on Webber's massive salary.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">Actually I do, my source has alot more credabilty than anything that comes out of Rick Kamla's mouth. My source who will remain nameless has been right about at least 5 trade and 3 player signings weeks before they happened. But hey feel free to get your hopes up with some random trade rumour.</div> i think ur sources name is "i made him up to sound right" i'm not saying it's gonna happen or not going to happen, but the guy heard a rumor let him talk about it instead of coming in here and trying to rag on him.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sixerholic:</div><div class="quote_post">The question is, could Iverson, Webber and Garnett co-exist? What would the starting line-up look like?</div> Co-exist should be a given with Kevin. He isn't looking for 25 shots a game... hes looking for W's, especially in the post season. Everyone putting Garnett at C in this rumored line-up... Shaq plays in the East now, not going to happen. Garnett will never play center - he claims he isn't even 7'0 - as well as various other reasons. This rumored trade would be terrible for the Wolves - but hey... what have the done spectuclar anyways? Only trade I find valuable in their tenur with getting players for KG is Joe Smith / Peeler for Sam Cassell. Then they earased that good move, and for what... A true KG fan cringes at the sight of any bad trade... still.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting babybulls:</div><div class="quote_post">i think ur sources name is "i made him up to sound right" i'm not saying it's gonna happen or not going to happen, but the guy heard a rumor let him talk about it instead of coming in here and trying to rag on him.</div> Don't comment on something you have no clue about. Oh and where did I rag on him? I said don't get hyped up by a false rumour. Hardly ragging on him posting a rumour. If the Wolves were looking to trade KG cheap, there would be alot of teams after him. The trade rumour doesn't help the Wolves talent wise or cap wise. So all in all, It made no sense.
Actually once you really think about it, Webber would almost have to be involved in the deal. Yes, the Wolves would be taking on a big contract but his contract is up after next season. I really don't know what their cap situation is like but if they are looking for cap room then it would almost be logical to throw in Webber, not to mention the fact that KG would be playing Webber's position in Philly. Webber actually has a player option to opt out of his contract after this season is over, but seeing as he won't get nearly as much as his contract is paying him on the free agent market, he more than likely won't opt out of it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting AllNet:</div><div class="quote_post">Don't comment on something you have no clue about. </div> tough to have a clue on something that doesn't exist
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting babybulls:</div><div class="quote_post">tough to have a clue on something that doesn't exist</div> Oh please, as If someone of my status would lie about this. My source has been right about alot of trades and player news in the past as some people here can tell you about. I could care less If someone who I have never noticed on here before actually believes me or not.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BigMo763:</div><div class="quote_post">Actually once you really think about it, Webber would almost have to be involved in the deal. Yes, the Wolves would be taking on a big contract but his contract is up after next season. I really don't know what their cap situation is like but if they are looking for cap room then it would almost be logical to throw in Webber, not to mention the fact that KG would be playing Webber's position in Philly. Webber actually has a player option to opt out of his contract after this season is over, but seeing as he won't get nearly as much as his contract is paying him on the free agent market, he more than likely won't opt out of it.</div> Webber is signed through the 2007/08 season. He's not going to opt out of $43 million. A couple of rumors from Insider included. Detroit - Darko + R. Wallace for KG New York - Penny + A. Davis for KG + Wally
My bad. That's what I meant, the 2008 season, and I did say that he won't be opting out of it. Anyway, the Detroit deal is somewhat fair for Minnesota... a lot better than the NY deal.
I hate to say it, but if Minnesota wants to completely clean house, the Knicks deal makes the most sense for them. Geographically - The TWolves send KG to an Easteran Conf. team instead of a Western Confl. team Financially - The TWolves are a small market team to begin with. They watched their season ticket sales drop from 10,000 to 8,500 and they are not selling out games even with KG now. They will get back $25M in expiring contracts and relieve them from paying $102M in future contracts. A lot of money saved for a small market team. Minnesota can completely rebuild their team with all this financial flexibility. Plus they can use McHale as the scapegoat and unload him, too. I wouldn't be surprised to see the TWolves pursue Kiki to replace McHale, and hope he can bring Nene with him. Wally Factor - If the TWolves are going to pull the plug KG, then Wally has to be involved in the deal. If the TWolves are going to rebuild, they also need to dump his multi-million dollar deal, and the only way to dump him is to package him with KG. Wally and his contract are going to be deal breakers for a lot of teams, and the Knicks might be the only team willing to absorb that contract. Isiah has always been fond of him, and Wally has always expressed a desire to play in New York. NBA Approval - Let's face it, the NBA overall benefits from KG being in New York. It will grab the national media's attention and bring a large market team back into the playoff picture. The ratings will sore with KG in New York because the Knicks will be sold as a title contender. KG is a great player to market as the face of the NBA, and having him in NY makes it possible. KG vs. former head coach Flip Saunders, KG vs. Shaq, KG teams with Marbury again, KG & Larry former teammate faces former coach, former players face former coach, KG v. Duncan in the Finals possibilities, KG v. Jermaine.
Like someone else mentioned- EVERY team in the League will be calling the wolves if KG is legitamely available. That trade is even worse then the Heat/Laker trade, involving Shaq- at least the Lakers got a potential all star and triple-double threat Lamar Odom....who would Minny be getting? I can think of a million other trades more likely to go down then this Peirce for KG Odom for KG Randolph and Patterson for KG Dirk for KG Even Duncan for KG would have a high chance of going through then would.
