Pacers' Preference To Deal Dunleavy, Ford
by Tom Lewis on Jul 29, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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PrintI've read nearly every word Mike Wells has written about the Pacers since he started covering the team. I'm not proud of this, but it's the life I choose to lead.
So when I read Wellsie's blog post about the Pacers putting Mike Dunleavy and T.J. Ford atop their trade priority list it generated a, hmmm.
I realize we're in the dog days of the offseason, but reporting that Dunleavy and Ford are on the trading block is pretty obvious which makes me believe that there is more meat to this story (as in, the team may be close to moving Dunleavy) that just can't be reported yet.
Certainly, the Pacers can't package the combined $19 million in expiring contracts of Dun and T.J. for one player. Such a package would instead likely net a rummage sale-style collection of players and contracts, most of which the Pacers would have to release due to roster limitations, and the Pacers have shown no interest in making such a deal for the sake of making a deal.
So what else?
Hearing talk of moving Dunleavy is surprising only because I assumed teams would want to see Dun play this year to make sure he his knee was progressing and hadn't flat-lined last year. Assuming scouts of trading partners have witnessed the reportedly "impressive" offseason workouts by Dunleavy, that may be enough for a wing-needy team to inquire about his services.
Off the top of my head, a deal for Kirk Hinrich would work out and fill a need for both Washington and the Pacers. Although, the Wiz just dealt for Hinrich and had a big media event to officially introduce Hinrich as part of the team. Plus, they just signed Josh Howard, so from that standpoint, the timing doesn't seem right.
What other deals make sense if you assume Dunleavy's health makes him a viable trade option before the season?
Also, after the jump, a few more links of interest including a vertigo primer for Tyler Hansbrough, and thoughts from Danny Granger and Coach K about Team USA.
- Vertigo puts Hansbrough in unsteady position
Mike Wells seeks some medical advice on Tyler Hansbrough's recovery from the vertigo issues that sidelined him last season. - PACERS: Granger makes first cut for Team USA
Bruno has Granger's reaction to moving onto New York with Team USA. - Coach K on why Gordon, Granger made the cut with USA Basketball
Jeff Rabjohns talked with Mike Krzyzewski to get his thoughts on Eric Gordon and Danny Granger. - Observations on Team USA cuts
Chris Sheridan offers his thoughts on Team USA and assumes Danny Granger won't make the final 12-man roster. - Team USA Trims Roster to 15, Cuts Evans, Mayo, McGee, Wallace
Chris Tomasson reports on the first round of USA Basketball cuts. - Report: Police find body of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright
In the damn shame category, Lorenzen Wright was found dead yesterday at age 34. Rest in peace big man.
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I don’t like Williams much more than Ford, but at least he’s got better range. Dunleavy and Ford for Williams, Varajao and Leon Powe, or Dunleavy, Ford and Rush for Williams and Jamison would work financially (off the top of my head). Both seem like lateral moves though. The Cavs, if they’re truly rebuilding, would probably be happy with both of those deals, as they’ll be able to shave any two of their three worst contracts off the books for next season. I like Varajao’s energy, but don’t know if he’s really a starting 4 (more of a backup 5). Jamison seems washed up, and is pretty much Murphy with one more year (and $3 more million) on his deal. Powe is actually a guy I wished the Pacers would have gone after when Cleveland signed him.
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I like it
But doubt they’d be willing to part with Thompson unless there’s a draft pick involved. Too young, too much upside. They don’t really need salary cap relief. Yeah, we’d be taking a bad contract off their hands, but I figure they’re going to let Landry walk next off-season anyway, making Thompson the de facto starting PF (he’s cheaper for the moment, younger, bigger, and probably better).
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Thompson has some upside
But I think the knock on him is his attitude and consistency. He fell out of the rotation in SAC without Cousins and Whiteside being there…
I really think granger should make the final 12. His length and ability to play the 4 in international play is huge. And his ability to hit the three, especially the short one, is huge too. Plus… he doesn’t need to dominate the ball.
I also think Gordon fits in better than say westbrook because he can shoot. You HAVE to be able to shoot the three in international play or you will lose. Simple as that.
I think Gay, Westbrook, and Rose/Rondo should be cut TBH. You have to be able to shoot that three and be versatile in the positions you can play. Rose/Rondo are infinitely better than Gordon in the NBA… but they can’t shit a lick
Mike Dunleavy's Expiring Contract*
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New Orleans could be a dealer.
Especially if they try and build around Chris Paul. They need wing help.
I doubt there is somethign concrete out there
The basic criteria would need to be a team that needs $20 mil of cap space after next year and has a point guard that we would go for. Other than the oft discussed Okafor/Collison/Posey package there doesn’t seem to be a good set of trading partners. Lou Williams/Elton Brand would work and help Philly with their cap, but Williams probably isn’t worht Brand’s contract. Ty Lawson / Kenyon Martin works and would make a ton of sense for us, but doesn’t give Denver much to get excited about since Martin is expiring as well.
Unless some team is set on trying to create a Chris Paul/ Carmelo Anthony/ AlHorford based super team to compete with Miami, then I don’t think we are going to find anyone willing to just dump the salary and give us what we would demand.
I know Okafor and Brand aren’t prizes, but they would give PyschoT and Magnum PF a legit 4 to learn from. They would probably help Hibbert as well. Neither are worth the cash they make, but we are goign to over pay anyone we try to sign outright next year anyways.
Very good points
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If Okafor's a good defender
Why did NO give up the most points in the league at the rim last year? His reputation precedes him. If it’s not Chris Paul coming with him I want nothing to do with his contract.
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I think Arenas, Ellis, possibly Hinrich would be the type of contracts the Pacers can get in return for Ford or Dunleavy.
Re: Dunleavy, I remember this article from back when he had his op. It mentioned a NFL player who had the same procedure done and how it took that player two seasons to recover. Anyone know who this NFL player was or have the article link?
"Pacers' Preference To Deal Dunleavy, Ford"!?!?!?!?!?
In other news – sky:blue, water:wet, LeBron:douche.
Will Lebron ever be able to overcome that title?
Kobe was able to overcome the rapist thing, which is worse… right? Just to say I have always hated Lebron and still do… I kinda like Kobe.
by infinityzero.systemerror on Jul 30, 2010 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Lebron overcoming the Douche title....
would be like Dunleavy overcoming the White Slow Guy title.
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by return2greatness on Jul 31, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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