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Magic, Jazz, Grizzlies Three Team Deal

Gasol signed his new deal this summer. Doesn't that mean he can't be traded until March 1. Not sure the new CBA rules with this and BYC players.
 
Among West Small Forwards Rudy Gay is 2nd in scoring, 1st in steals, and 3rd in rebounding. Mike Conley also is a pass first point guard and would probably get a lot more attention in a bigger market. From what I have seen , He is averaging 7 assists and most of the time the Grizzlies work the ball through Gasol, Randolph, or Gay.
 
MagicFan said:
A lot of people especially TNT was saying Gasol is the second best center in the league. They marvel at his oldschool post game, unselfishness, rebounding and blocking ability. Keep in mind he plays with Zach Randolph and actually likes it! Even before Zach turned into a hero. I was even shocked when he knocked down the sky hook. Shaq was PO'ed that Rudy Gay didn't make the All-Star game. The Grizzlies really have 2 1/2 to 3 depending on how you look at it All-Stars on their team. Mike Conley is 1 and Tony Allen is 2 in steals rate. They got Mayo who used to average 18 ppg as a starter and now he is on the bench? What is their problem? Why can't they get higher then an 8 seed? You guys are in the West and have to play them 4 times a year what is their deal they always seem to beat us. Dwight has a tough time vs Marc always.

Magic and Jazz also always have some good games we always seem to split I really Like the East West matchups. West is dominating East thus far. But what is up with the Grizzlies what is their problem?
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Marc Gasol is getting overrated. He had a decent playoffs while Zach Randolph was drawing double and triple teams, but no way he's a better center than Bynum, Bogut, or probably a couple others (e.g., Nene). Personally, I think he's a slightly bigger, slightly more consistent (albeit slower) version of Chris Kaman. If Orlando will take Marc Gasol for Dwight Howard though, the Grizzlies have to run with that deal. Conley is a 3rd-tier PG.
 
d@!!0n0rcutt said:
Jazz only do this trade if they are getting a potential all-star point guard with a pass first mentality that's not Mike Conley or a three point shooter and can knock down the three unconsciously and play some defense that's not Rudy Gay's game or if they are getting Marc Gasol back in the trade but sounds like Orlando wants him in that deal plus if we get Gasol he creates a log jam not only in the present but the future development of our young bigs in Favors and Kanter, so not only no but HELL NO, this trade doesn't do anything to shore up any of our weaknesses.

Plus, not to forget, I want to add I am not alone in thinking this but most Jazz fans would agree that I would much rather have Gordon Hayward on his rookie contract and probably won't ever get a bloated contract like Rudy Gay's, for the production and potential Gordon Hayward has I would pick every day over Rudy Gay and his injury prone and points enormous contract because all he does is score, Gordon Hayward does so much for us besides just scoring.
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Personally, I think Kanter is a better talent than Marc Gasol. He's quicker, more active, runs the floor, gets his rebounds and is learning more moves. I'm not psyched with Marc Gasol. I think he's a ticket to mediocrity. Memphis is a .500 team with him as their center.

If you think running the offense through Jefferson in the post slows things down, try doing it with Marc Gasol.
 
PKM said:
Okay, serious question. Why is Hayward one of the untradables? I'd certainly consider it if it came down to getting a big deal done.
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Hayward is a rare player in that he has mis-match size as an SG (although he needs to shoot, obviously). He defends, handles, runs the floor, plays hard all the time, can initiate offense, etc. He's a unique player that would be difficult to replace. He's not untradable, but he's more valuable than his stats currently indicate.
 
Orlando would do this and so would the Jazz. But the Grizzlies will never do this because Dwight will never sign an extension with them. They are trading the entire team away.

Devin Harris
OJ Mayo
Sam Young
Speights (Zach Randolph)
Dwight Howard

That is worse than what he has now.

What makes more sense is something like this

Jazz get: JJ Redick, Mike Conley, Memphis's & Orlando's 1st round draft picks

Magic get: Gasol, OJ Mayo & Al Jefferson

Grizzles get: Dwight, Harris & Bell

Jazz Lineup (Probably should trade Miles or Howard for a back up big man and giving playing time to burks)
Conley - Watson - Tinsley
JJ Redick - Miles - Burks
Hayward - Howard - Evans
Millsap - Kanter
Favors - Kanter

Orlando
Nelson
Mayo
Turkuglu
Jefferson
Gasol

Grizzlies
Harris
Bell
Gay
Randolph
Dwight

Obviously some minor things would need to be worked out but I think the only way Dwight signs an extension is if Gay is still on the team.
 
Twin Towers said:
Orlando would do this and so would the Jazz. But the Grizzlies will never do this because Dwight will never sign an extension with them. They are trading the entire team away.

Devin Harris
OJ Mayo
Sam Young
Speights (Zach Randolph)
Dwight Howard

That is worse than what he has now.

What makes more sense is something like this

Jazz get: JJ Redick, Mike Conley, Memphis's & Orlando's 1st round draft picks

Magic get: Gasol, OJ Mayo & Al Jefferson

Grizzles get: Dwight, Harris & Bell

Jazz Lineup (Probably should trade Miles or Howard for a back up big man and giving playing time to burks)
Conley - Watson - Tinsley
JJ Redick - Miles - Burks
Hayward - Howard - Evans
Millsap - Kanter
Favors - Kanter

Orlando
Nelson
Mayo
Turkuglu
Jefferson
Gasol

Grizzlies
Harris
Bell
Gay
Randolph
Dwight

Obviously some minor things would need to be worked out but I think the only way Dwight signs an extension is if Gay is still on the team.
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Good trade from our end, at least in my opinion.
 
infection said:
Good trade from our end, at least in my opinion.
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Only problem is you'd need to be sure you can package 4 picks in this draft for a legit star either in the draft of via trade because 4 rookies, 2 sophs and 2 juniors on your roster is a tad extreme as far as "youth movement" goes.
 
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