These trades were the culmination of a season long effort by Miami to get under the luxury tax line. Earlier in the season, they acquired the very unloadable contract of Jarnell Stokes, and Beno Udrih, for Mario Chalmers. After dealing Stokes to New Orleans, the net salary savings of that deal comesContinue Reading
Hornets Get: Courtney Lee G Heat Get: Brian Roberts G Grizzlies Get: P.J. Hairston G, Chris Andersen F/C, Two 2nds via MIA (2017 MIA*, 2019 BOS**) , Two 2nds via CHA (2018 CHA, 2019 BKN) Hornets The Hornets landed the big fish in the first three-way trade of the deadline, obtaining guard Courtney Lee. InContinue Reading
There are going to be a myriad of rumors at the trade deadline that are simply untrue. Likewise, there will be several legitimate trade discussions which occur, but never come to fruition. Unfortunately, I don’t have a private line to the red phone in Adrian Wojnarowski’s office, so any rumors out thereContinue Reading
Pistons Get: Tobias Harris F Magic Get: Brandon Jennings G, Ersan Ilyasova F Pistons Stan Van is surely working some magic in Detroit. Like he seriously may have a voodoo doll of every NBA GM in his office. At last year’s trade deadline, the Pistons were somehow able to turn D.J. Augustin, Kyle SinglerContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year again. The Knicks are on the outside of the playoffs, looking in, and the trade deadline is approaching. It’s time for the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors to fly. Of course, leading the charge is Isola of the News. Before we begin any discussion ofContinue Reading
This may have been the most meaningful game for Knick’s fans since the 2013-14 season. It was time to see what all that losing had bought them, and if Phil Jackson had made the right bet. The curtain would finally be raised on the mysterious Latvian. The first thing that stuck out was how freaking bigContinue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to a sign-and-trade to acquire Magic big man Kyle O’Quinn. The Knicks gave the Magic the remainder of their 2014-15 cash and the right to swap 2019 2nd round picks. As for the signing part, the Knicks agreed to a 4 year, $16 million contract with O’Quinn. In O’Quinn,Continue Reading
There is one word that sums up Derrick Williams – athleticism. If you didn’t watch all 10 minutes of that highlight reel, stop reading and watch the dunkfest now. Keep in mind, that’s a compilation of throw-downs from just last year. The Knicks signed the athletic wing to a 2 year,Continue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to sign Robin Lopez for $54 million over four years. He wasn’t their first, second or even third choice. The chances at landing LaMarcus Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan were remote, but the hope was there. When their attempts at landing the marquee bigs were futile, the full-proof fallbackContinue Reading
The Knicks have agreed to a two-year, $16 million with free agent shooting guard Arron Afflalo. The second year will be a player option. Afflalo will add a much needed perimeter threat to the Knicks, he is a career 38.5% three-point shooter. The 29-year old is an above-average defender, and passer, fromContinue Reading