source of talks and Ric Bucher has just announced the deal is done, pending Shaq passing his physical tomorrow in PHX. Shaq for Marion + Marcus Banks, what the hell did Steve Kerr just do ?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Phoenix Suns are deep into trade talks that would bring Miami center Shaquille O'Neal to the Western Conference's first-place team for nine-year Suns star forward Shawn Marion and reserve guard Marcus Banks. Several league sources said a deal could be imminent, but everything from the Suns' long-term finances to O'Neal's health have to be weighed before agreeing to the blockbuster move. O'Neal contacted some Phoenix players on Tuesday night. ESPN reported that O'Neal planned to fly to the Valley today for a physical. </div> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Phoenix's chemistry issues have often been cited in recent years and O'Neal could be seen as the type of personality to bridge locker room gaps. O'Neal was Stoudemire's childhood idol and would likely increase his energy. O'Neal is a friend of fellow future Hall of Famer Steve Nash, although the 2000 MVP has questioned the legitimacy of Nash's MVP awards. This could be a move that shows the urgency to strike while Nash is in his prime and react to the Lakers' acquisition of Pau Gasol last week. With O'Neal only playing 28 minutes per game, Boris Diaw's role would be expanded. Banks has been in and out of the rotation for Phoenix and is averaging 5.2 points. The Suns have been seeking a trade for Banks for months with Miami showing past interest. Suns General Manager Steve Kerr would not comment. Coach Mike D'Antoni said no deal was close on his KTAR-AM show Tuesday. "It would mean a lot," D'Antoni said of an O'Neal acquisition. "That's a big question that's got to be thought over and pondered." Phoenix was competing with a Dallas bid that included Josh Howard to acquire O'Neal.</div> Shaq to PHX
Apparently the Suns get a 1st Round Pick from Miami in the trade. Dallas was seriously going to give up Josh Howard for Shaq? WOW
I don't see how you guys are saying that its bad for PHX? Yeah Shaq has played pretty badly this year, but you have to remember that when motivated, he is unstoppable and together with Amare (another unstoppable force) will break havoc throughout the league. Plus they have Nash.
Wow could you imagine a Dirk/Shaq front court? So now we know that Cuban wants to wheel and deal. Taking a step back to the Lakers and now losing to the Suns hopefully his lust for Kidd gets bigger.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ Feb 6 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>wow PHX did the worst thing ever.lol edit change the title its misleading this has not gone threw.</div> it will be official tomorrow in the afternoon, he's taking a flight to PHX in the morning.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ Feb 6 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>wow PHX did the worst thing ever.lol edit change the title its misleading this has not gone threw.</div> it will be official tomorrow in the afternoon, he's taking a flight to PHX in the morning. </div> link?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ Feb 6 2008, 12:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Feb 5 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bynumite @ Feb 6 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>wow PHX did the worst thing ever.lol edit change the title its misleading this has not gone threw.</div> it will be official tomorrow in the afternoon, he's taking a flight to PHX in the morning. </div> link? </div> source # 3
How the hell, please...I"m not some biased Laker fan, how the hell...is Shaq going to play in that offense? How is he going to stay healthy? When Shaq goes down how is Nash and Amare going to stack up against Kobe/Gasol/Bynum/Odom, Dirk, Howard, and Devin Harris (maybe Kidd), ?? I think this is a STUPID deal for Phoenix.
wow. phoneix's response to gasol. shaq is back out west! lakers/suns should be fun to watch in the playoffs this year
This could be interesting...they can still run, if no fast break bucket is available then they can dish it to Shaq or Amare on the inside for easy FGs. You can't double either Shaq or Amare and the outside shooters will have easier shots due to the interior game. Honestly if Shaq stays healthy then there offense will be more efficient and possibly even more potent. Defensively they are better off...Shaq will give them much more of an interior prescene versus the West's dominant bigman...no doubt its a risky move but its high reward move.
I can't find a modicum of logic behind this trade for the Suns. Shaq is old. Shaq is injury prone. Shaq is declining. Shaq is expensive. Shaq is not a good fit for the Suns' offense. Marion is much younger. Marion is durable. Marion is at his prime. Marion is making a decent salary. Marion is a good fit for the Suns' offense.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mr. J @ Feb 6 2008, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I can't find a modicum of logic behind this trade for the Suns. Shaq is old. Shaq is injury prone. Shaq is declining. Shaq is expensive. Shaq is not a good fit for the Suns' offense. Marion is much younger. Marion is durable. Marion is at his prime. Marion is making a decent salary. Marion is a good fit for the Suns' offense.</div> Marion makes about 17 mil. You forgot the issue why they are probably making this trade: chemistry.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Feb 6 2008, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mr. J @ Feb 6 2008, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I can't find a modicum of logic behind this trade for the Suns. Shaq is old. Shaq is injury prone. Shaq is declining. Shaq is expensive. Shaq is not a good fit for the Suns' offense. Marion is much younger. Marion is durable. Marion is at his prime. Marion is making a decent salary. Marion is a good fit for the Suns' offense.</div> Marion makes about 17 mil. You forgot the issue why they are probably making this trade: chemistry. </div> Exactly. A happy and motivated Shawn Marion fits beautifully in Phoenix's system. It's a match made in heaven. But the fact of the matter is that he's not happy and he has been playing with minimal effort this season. They needed to get rid of him somehow. I am very skeptical about how Shaq will fit in Phoenix, as everyone else is. They are going to have to slow the game down a bit more when Shaq is on the floor, and that may hurt their overall offense in a lot of ways. At the same time, however, you still have to double Shaq at times and that will still leave a lot of shooters open. So, it's really give and take. I'm very interested to see how this plays out.
