Sergio a Knick?

That's what this article says, in any case.

No idea what we'd be getting back.

 

They really don't have a lot to choose from.

With KP already interviewing projected top-10 picks in Chicago, maybe it's part of a deal for the #8 pick?

David Lee could be another possibility as well.

 

Nate Robinson, calling it now.

 

Yep, 3 weeks ago.

 

Draft picks must be involved? or 09-10' salaries? otherwise why wait to announce the deal?

 

Google translated version:

http://translate.google.com/transla...uras/article/290/&sl=es&tl=en&history_state0=

 

RealGM's wire tap says the Blazers will trade Sergio to the Knicks on draft night.

Interesting. Steph Curry to Portland?

 

wow spanish-english is hard to read not flow well...broke straw back glass! and it sounds like he is signing as a free agent not as a trade?!?!?! whaaA?

 

Not quite sure what to make of this. If we grab a PG here, it says a lot about what management thinks about Bayless, and I'm not sure I agree. If it was for Blair a week ago, I'd be all for it, but since people are talking about his knees now, I don't know. In KP I trust...

 

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...ill_trade_rodriguez_to_knicks_on_draft_night/

 

If true, I'd imagine draft picks are involved. I remember last year and the whole Bayless trade couldn't be announced for a couple days after the draft and KP couldn't comment on it which made for a weird press conference and situation.

I hope this is something goodfor us! I'm also excited to see how Sergio plays in NY. He could be an instant fan favorite there, especially with the contingent of Spanish fans there. Or they could really tire of him and his terrible jumper. But if he starts, Sergio could become one of the top 10 assist leaders in the NBA.

 

Wow, so I assume Sergio's agent talked to his Spanish sources first and then we'll get some confirmation from an American source soon.

I doubt it will be for straight up for #8. I don't think Sergio has that much value. Nate Robinson? I doubt that too if this is supposed to be a draft night deal.

If it is for #8, maybe Sergio #24, a couple 2nd rounders, and next year's #1.

 

These online translators continue to improve, but they still make obvious errors, such as:

"the New York Knicks, one of the most prestigious teams in the NBA."

Hah, I'm sure the original said:

"the New York Knicks, one of the most embarrassing teams in the NBA."

BNM

 

"Said and done. The player's agent, Jose Ortiz, who had already had contacts with the Knicks and several teams in February, reached a settlement with the New York franchise for the next three seasons."

Since when are teams permitted to negotiate with players under contract to other teams? That sounds a lot like tampering to me.

That said, I hope it's true.

BNM

 

Mark my words. Sergio leaving Portland this year was inevitable, but I feel pretty strongly about this.

Nate not putting enough effort to develop him here will come back to bite us in the ass.

 

The downside of this IMO if we get No. 8 is we get younger once again with another lottery pick. I'm hoping KP has some kind of plan of bringing in some solid vets into the fold at some point. We're ready to contend next season.

 

I doubt it. If the players do acquire the 8th pick, look for them to move up or use it to get a vet. I very much doubt they keep the pick. Perhaps KP is making a play for Rubio. If he's able to trade Sergio and change for the 8th, KP is the man.

 

Yuck. That guy is Tyrus Thomas without the freaky athleticism.

 

If it were for future second rounders, that wouldn't have to wait for draft night and seems too small time for KP.

David Lee can't be traded on draft night.

IMO, all things point to being the #8 pick. Of course, I think more would be going to NY along with Sergio.