Hey guys, haven't been able to post in a while. I figured I would share my opinion on all of the underwhelming trades that went down Wednesday night and concluded Thursday at 3 P.M. It was not a deadline to be remembered, that is for sure. But lots of young players were traded that a lot of us don't know too much about so it will be interesting to revisit this trade deadline in a few years and really see who came out on top. Let's jump right in.
Phoenix Suns acquire: Marcus Morris
Houston Rockets acquire: 2nd round pick
In the first deal to be completed this week late Wednesday night (said to be part of a 3 team deal, but later specified as 2 team deal), the Suns added 2011-12' lottery pick Marcus Morris from the Rockets for a mere 2nd round pick. The Suns win this deal for many reasons. First, they give up a 2nd round pick and acquired a 23 youngster who was drafted in the lottery 2 seasons ago. Second, Morris is an improving stretch 4 that Phoenix could use and comes with an inexpensive contract. Third, Markieff Morris, 2011-12' lottery pick, is reunited with his brother, Marcus, on the same team since they both played basketball at the University of Kansas. Both are still young and full of potential, so maybe reuniting the brothers helps both play a lot better. Not sure if they got Marcus just so Markieff would be happy, but both 2nd year players have a ton of good basketball left. And at the price they got Marcus, it is a steal even if Morris doesn't develop.
Houston Rockets acquire: Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt
Sacramento Kings acquire: Patrick Patterson, Cole Aldrich and Toney Douglas
I think both sides acquired nice players that fit each system better, but the fact that the Kings traded away (read gave up on) Robinson, the 5th overall pick in this years draft is repulsive. He was drafted that high for an extreme motor and ability to dominate the boards. Despite playing worse than you'd expect from the 5th overall pick, Robinson had not been getting much playing time. With Houston, I expect his minutes and production to go up given that Houston's only great big is Omer Asik, a center. Patrick Patterson is not a terrible return but it is evident that Robinson has immense potential whereas Patterson does not. The other two, Aldrich and Douglas, are so so players still trying to find their niche. Aldrich, when on, is an excellent defender and shot blocker. Douglas has potential to be a good scorer on offense but lacks good defensive instincts. Garcia is a solid role player Houston could use as he provides solid defense and he can guard 3 positions. Honeycutt is a project, with no real potential so he acts as a throw in/extra body. Overall, if I'm Houston, I feel good having landed a top 5 pick rookie for players who were expendable to my team. Sacramento should feel bad they gave up on a player they really didn't give a chance to and really did not net much in return.
Memphis Grizzlies acquire: Dexter Pittman and 2nd round pick
Miami Heat Acquire: Rights to Ricky Sanchez
The Heat, who have wanted to open up a roster spot for a while, give away Pittman, someone they didn't need, and a 2nd rounder for a guy they will likely never see play in the NBA. Pittman never played in Miami and likely won't see much time in Memphis either as he really isn't a great NBA player. He is undersized for his position and needs some conditioning work. Sanchez, selected in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA draft, has not been to the NBA yet and many people around the NBA noted that Sanchez has no intention on coming to the NBA anytime soon. He is only 25, so there is still time but a lot of people sound certain that he will never come to the NBA. His rights have been traded 4 times already and this is a roster dump trade where the Grizzlies net a 2nd rounder and take Pittman off the Heat's hands. There isn't really a winner here, but I expect the Heat to sign someone who will be better value than Pittman and help them try and win back to back NBA titles. So I guess we will give this one to the Heat. And if Sanchez does somehow end up playing in NBA and for Heat, this deal is a steal.
Toronto Raptors acquire: Sebastian Telfair
Phoenix Suns acquire: Hamed Haddadi and a 2nd round pick
Another trade without any real importance behind it. The Raptors wanted another pg to play behind Kyle Lowry after dealing Jose Calderon to the Pistons in the deal that netted them Rudy Gay. The Suns didn't want Telfair and so they add Haddadi, big man with no real impact and a 2nd rounder. Kind of a boring deal but since Toronto netted an OK point guard that they needed, they win by default. The deal opens up more playing time for Kendall Marshall, but not much since he plays behind Starter Goran Dragic.
Golden State Warriors acquire: future draft considerations from Hawks and Sixers
Philadelphia 76ers acquire: Charles Jenkins
Atlanta Hawks acquire: Jeremy Tyler
These were two separate deals executed by the Warriors that I decided to bunch into one because the Warriors agreed to both these trades to dump salary because at the time they were over the luxury tax. By dealing both Jenkins and Tyler (both 2nd year players with minimal upside), Golden State was able to get under the luxury tax and save themselves more money. The future draft considerations will likely be 2nd round picks. I don't see Tyler becoming an impact player but Jenkins has slightly more potential and could be a useful backup to Jrue Holiday in Philly. No losers, everyone wins.
Dallas Mavericks acquire: Anthony Morrow
Atlanta Hawks acquire: Dahntay Jones
Atlanta gets a solid player in Jones, who can play good defense and is an overall team guy. Dallas gets Morrow, who Atlanta had signed as a free agent this summer, who is a terrific perimeter shooter. Morrow is 4 years younger (27 vs 31) and his shooting ability is a commodity they wanted to add. Atlanta saves money by completing this trade and Dallas adds a win or two as Morrow should be a much more efficient offensive player than what Jones was. Both teams win.
Charlotte Bobcats acquire: Josh McRoberts
Orlando Magic acquire: Hakim Warrick
These trades are starting to get ugly. But they get a little better towards the end. Of the two, I'm taking McRoberts, who is younger and more effective. McRoberts costs more, which saves Orlando money but adding McRoberts over Warrick makes Charlotte a slightly better team. His rebounding and shot blocking are great assets and he'll play well next to Byron Mullens and Biyambo. Warrick, I believe, was already released by Orlando. Orlando saves money, Charlotte gets slightly better. Both win.
Oklahoma City Thunder acquire: Ronnie Brewer
New York Knicks acquire: 2nd round pick
The Knicks clear up a roster spot, save some money and add a 2nd rounder. The Thunder add a veteran defender who is good at his job. Brewer can score some but is primarily used for his defense. Good addition to a Thunder team aspiring to be champions this year. Knicks save money and used the roster spot on Kenyon Martin. Thunder win slightly as the Brewer addition could be bigger than most expect.
Oklahoma City Thunder acquire: $2.2 million trade exception and rights to Georgios Printezis
Portland Trailblazers acquire: Eric Maynor
The Blazers add Maynor, a player a lot of teams coveted due to his IQ, defense and ability to shoot the basketball. I love Maynor as well, he is a solid player. He was stuck behind Westbrook in OKC and will again be stuck behind a better pg in Damian Lillard in POR. It is still a good addition no doubt. The Thunder save money and get the trade exception which they can use at any time to make any deal easier. Georgios Printezis has seen his rights traded 4 times already and he is not likely to join the Thunder any time soon. I really like the addition of Maynor and thought the Thunder could still keep Maynor even after acquiring Brewer. They decided to let him go and it will be the Blazers who benefit most from this trade. Blazers win.
Boston Celtics acquire: Jordan Crawford
Washington Wizards acquire: Leandro Barbosa and Jason Collins
The Wizards dump Crawford, who didn't get along with the coaching staff or management, and the Celtics add another scorer to their already crowded backcourt. Washington rids themselves of a player who didn't want to be there while saving themselves money. Boston adds a young guard who can shoot and pass but they do so at no expense since Barbosa is out for the year with an ACL tear and Collins was barely used anyway. Crawford will share the backcourt with Avery Bradley, Courtney Lee and Jason Terry. Terry and Lee have been underwhelming so far this season so perhaps a minor shakeup is what the Celtics need. Washington likely won't keep either Collins or Barbosa after this season. They simply save cash and rid themselves of a troubling player. Boston wins.
Milwaukee Bucks acquire: JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith
Orlando Magic acquire: Tobias Harris, Beno Udrih and Doron Lamb
I like this trade for both sides. Milwaukee wanted more shooting and they got it in Redick. He will be a valuable player off the bench and by adding Ayon, an underrated big man, they also add needed size. Ish Smith is an ok point guard and will not threaten Brandon Jennings at the point. Orlando continues to build for the future, adding both Lamb and Harris. Udrih is a veteran pg and will likely get some minutes behind Jameer Nelson. Lamb is a sg and rookie out of Kentucky, where he won a national title. Lamb is a supreme shooter and should have a long career as a great perimeter sharpshooter. He has great size for his position, is just 21 and should provide some solid D as well. Harris, the 19th overall selection in the 2011-12' draft, could end up easily being the best player in this deal and was a real get for Orlando. The 2nd year player out of Tennessee is a mix between a SF and PF but will likely turn into a very good scoring SF. Harris can shoot well from 3, the free throw line, midrange. He is a solid rebounder at 6'8" and a solid athlete. He is the player to watch from this deal going forward. The Magic weren't going to keep Redick so landing Lamb and Harris for him was awesome. Magic win.
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