Blount wants to be traded...

[AriesMar27]

I didnt know where to put this so I'm posting it here....

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

according to realgm, mark blount wants to be traded from the twolves and the twolves are okay with him seeking one. he is an expiring contract so i was thinking that it would be cool if we made a move for him. we need a back up center and if we traded thomas for blount we wouldnt lose out on anything since they are both expiring contracts.

the twolves are in full rebuild mode maybe we could pawn off nocioni or garcia to them for blount... that would be my first wish but thomas works just because we need a back up center. both teams suck so its a win-win trade.

garcia would be a really good fit for the twolves, they need outside shooting and a decent sg. playing sessions and flynn together isnt going to work for 82 games....

 

[VF21]

I didn't see it fitting with the Kings roster thread, so I gave it its own moment in the sun...

 

[Kings Faithful]

Garcia for Blount? No way in hell...

 

[SacTownKid]

Double up on the hells no in trading Garcia for Blount. I can't see the Twolves taking on longer contracts for him, they'll tell any team offering such to eat a **** burrito more than likely.

 

[beb0p]

The T-Wolves are trying to load up on point guards! I say we offer Beno for Blount. But first we need Beno to grow out his hair and change his name to Benny Udrio. No way Khan turns down a tall Euro PG with moppy hair and a suave sounding name!

 

[AriesMar27]

the twolves have no outside shooting, garcia is a good outside shooter and they really need a sg. he would be a low cost option, they could also use a good sf but so could we. nocioni is better than anything they have, which is sad... brewer is not that player neither is gomes. nocioni is tough, he would fit well with love and jefferson.

the twolves could trade blount for garcia and they would still be under the cap next offseason. i would prefer to trade nocioni but garcia is a player that the twolves could use and we could afford to lose.

 

[Telemachus]

the twolves have no outside shooting, garcia is a good outside shooter and they really need a sg. he would be a low cost option, they could also use a good sf but so could we. nocioni is better than anything they have, which is sad... brewer is not that player neither is gomes. nocioni is tough, he would fit well with love and jefferson.

the twolves could trade blount for garcia and they would still be under the cap next offseason. i would prefer to trade nocioni but garcia is a player that the twolves could use and we could afford to lose.

If we were to trade either Garcia or Nocioni, I would hope we could get back more than Blount. I think you greatly underestimate the value of both players.

 

[venom_7]

Between Cisco and Noce, I will choose Cisco any day. I don't know why he is even being brought up in trade ideas for MARK freakin BLOUNT

 

[Bricklayer]

Blount is worthless at this point in his career....except for his status as an ending contract. So the idea of trading him for one of our longer term deals is not totally wacky despite his incompetence.

Of course even Kahn isn't fool enough to take on Beno's deal...is he? And I'd be intereste dn getting something back beyond a pure salary dump on Noc and Cisco. May not be able to do it. Just not sure I'd jump at the first expiring contract out there for guys with a little value around the league.

 

[Prince_XY]

the twolves have no outside shooting, garcia is a good outside shooter and they really need a sg. he would be a low cost option, they could also use a good sf but so could we. nocioni is better than anything they have, which is sad... brewer is not that player neither is gomes. nocioni is tough, he would fit well with love and jefferson.

the twolves could trade blount for garcia and they would still be under the cap next offseason. i would prefer to trade nocioni but garcia is a player that the twolves could use and we could afford to lose.

Garcia is a good player, but a very inconsistent one. Garcia had shown low basketball IQ in the past and sometimes also showed lackluster effort in defense. I don't think the team will missed a lot if we trade him - not the team he had helped sink at the very bottom of the win/loss column.

Nothing to lose if you'll ask me. It's like shooting 3 birds with one stone. Unclogging the logjam at SF which can pave the way for developing Greene and Omri, gaining a temporary back-up-bench-warmer center for Hawes, and acquiring another ender that will help our cap space in the near future. I think that is more than enough reason to trade a not-so-good 6th man player like Garcia.

Also, did I not read someone post that a tweener like Garcia is the type of player you can easily replace/acquire in this league?

 

[bajaden]

Also, did I not read someone post that a tweener like Garcia is the type of player you can easily replace/acquire in this league?

Yeah, you probably wrote it. So your saying that Cisco was responsible for the teams dismal record last year. Great analogy!

If the T Wolves want either Noc or Cisco, I'm inclined to give them Noc, only because of the age factor, and Cisco's ability to back up the 2 and occasionaly the 1. But all I want in return along with Blount is the rights to Rubio. No Rubio, no deal.. I'm sure the Knicks would offer more, but what is it that they actually have to offer?

I doubt they would be willing to part with Rubio, but if so, he would be a valuable piece to store away for future dealings.

 

[NME]

Since Draftexpress argued that JT's max potential was another Blount, acquiring the actual Blount would be like getting a fully-developed ultimate version of JT!

 

[Arby's Roast Beef]

Shooting guard in a center's body, with none of the defense or passing ability that you might find in shooting guards. Pass.

 

[bajaden]

Since Draftexpress argued that JT's max potential was another Blount, acquiring the actual Blount would be like getting a fully-developed ultimate version of JT!

And to think I used to like you!

 

[AriesMar27]

Yeah, you probably wrote it. So your saying that Cisco was responsible for the teams dismal record last year. Great analogy!

If the T Wolves want either Noc or Cisco, I'm inclined to give them Noc, only because of the age factor, and Cisco's ability to back up the 2 and occasionaly the 1. But all I want in return along with Blount is the rights to Rubio. No Rubio, no deal.. I'm sure the Knicks would offer more, but what is it that they actually have to offer?

I doubt they would be willing to part with Rubio, but if so, he would be a valuable piece to store away for future dealings.

i thought that as well obviously but didnt want to turn it into a rubio thread... so i left out any potential rubio deals.... trading garcia or nocioni for blount would give us capspace and a back up center for hawes.... we really need a back up center. garcia backing up martin never crosses my mind, we have evans.... he can play sg, im sure of it..... thats why i tried the present the best looking offer which would be garcia.

 

[Prince_XY]

Yeah, you probably wrote it. So your saying that Cisco was responsible for the teams dismal record last year. Great analogy!

If the T Wolves want either Noc or Cisco, I'm inclined to give them Noc, only because of the age factor, and Cisco's ability to back up the 2 and occasionaly the 1. But all I want in return along with Blount is the rights to Rubio. No Rubio, no deal.. I'm sure the Knicks would offer more, but what is it that they actually have to offer?

I doubt they would be willing to part with Rubio, but if so, he would be a valuable piece to store away for future dealings.

As far as I can remember, Cisco was one of the veterans in the roster who should have lead the team last season. Who do you want me to hold responsible for the abysmal record, Anthony Peeler?

 

[One and Done]

As much as I've grown to like Cisco, GP gave him an overly generous contract. He would've been lucky to get 4 years 16 million in this offseason - more than likely he would've gotten 3 years at that price!

For that reason, he's got a bloated contract - and based on his age, he's not going to get much better. I say trade him for an expiring if the possibility arises.

However, I'd prefer Nocioni gets the boot over Garcia - that's just me. And if we're really talking, Beno would be tops.

 

[VF21]

Since Draftexpress argued that JT's max potential was another Blount, acquiring the actual Blount would be like getting a fully-developed ultimate version of JT!

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You can either send me the keyboard directly or just tell me where to send the bill.

 

[bajaden]

As far as I can remember, Cisco was one of the veterans in the roster who should have lead the team last season. Who do you want me to hold responsible for the abysmal record, Anthony Peeler?

Reggie Theus, Kenny Natt, the Kings front office, Brad Miller, The injury to Kevin Martin, and a general lack of talent and desire. There was no leadership or plan of action. So for the most part I have to blame the coaching staff for not being able to get everyone on the same page. when Brad Miller, an experienced player makes the statement that he's not sure what his role is, you have a problem Houston!

 

[Prince_XY]

I wouldn't be against trading Garcia at all. Even if it would be just to get his contract off the books and free up playing time for Donte and Omri. Obviously, at some point in the near future, Noc or Garcia has to go if we are going to develop both Donte and Omri.
Personally, I like what Noc brings to the table more than Garcia. Noc tends to play within himself more than Garcia, is a more consistent contributer, and I believe will have a great effect on Omri. With Garcia, we already know what we're going to get. Some bone-headed plays, and some great plays. But I don't see Garcia developing anymore at this point, and his inconsistency is why I would rather have Noc.
I think a good question to ask is who would be a better veteran to have on this team to help Donte and Omri? IMO, I would rather have Noc fill that void than Garcia.

I don't think cisco has that much of a trade value. His offense is inconsistent, and his defense is average (looks good though along side the king's (non)defense). If we could fetch a draft pick (first round) or an ender to get his salary off our books i guess i'd do it. There was a time when I thought he'd be good, but I think his inconsistency, and too much love for 3 pointers stunted his growth. During those times when we drafted him, it seemed like geoff was looking for a christie type player since he was retooling on the fly and we had bibby, peja, brad, etc....to rebuild the 2001 Kings. Unfortunately he and christie had one big difference, christie loves his defense and Cisco loves his offense.

I was reading on another thread and saw these posts. I agree 100% with the posters and this is more or less how I feel about Garcia's performance for the past several years. I think some of us had over-rated him. Of course, this is just my opinion as a fan trying to avoid being called a homer.

 

[Merdiesel]

I'm not a fan of players requesting to be traded in any from but when you're hanging on by a thread in this league, you should just shut your mouth. Blount is a scrub!

 

[HighTopKicks]

I'm not a fan of players requesting to be traded in any from but when you're hanging on by a thread in this league, you should just shut your mouth. Blount is a scrub!

Minni wasn't going to play him. In fact, they told him to stay home and collect his pay check. Their the ones incouraging him to seek a contract elsewhere because then they could get out from under some of his contract.

I don't believe Minni wants a trade, unless it's for an expiring. They'd rather release him and hope he gets a contract to reduce their liability.