Utah Trade Deadline Discussion

[David Ginola 14]

DL always property to the deadline, will deny us this time?

 

[David Stern]

Burks and our first for Mirotic? Still makes me vomit a little in my mouth.

I think Burks and a highly protected 1st is a better deal than the Asik trade

 

[LoPo]

I think Burks and a highly protected 1st is a better deal than the Asik trade

Without a doubt

 

[stitches]

 

[NAOS]

Why Mirotic would waive a trade to NOLA though, doesnt make sense. It's a great spot for him.

...as long as he doesn't value long-term stability in his job.

 

[Hekate]

Woj is game of thrones levels of savage. I bet he didn't report the trade first because he knew it was falling through and wanted to one-up it.

 

[enchilada_style]

So pretty much what Cy said

 

[David Stern]

Woj is game of thrones levels of savage. I bet he didn't report the trade first because he knew it was falling through and wanted to one-up it.

let's be honest, woj secretly runs the NBA and the Mafia and called the Bulls to tell them the deal wasn't happening.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Possible Reason:

Mirotic has to accept the trade for his team option to remain intact for next year. If he waives the trade, then Chicago has to accept his team option for next year, making him a 2 year contract. New Orleans might not want him at two years without the flexibility of waiving him because if they are able to re-sign Cousins, that would be a huge tax burden to keep Mirotic.

And if Cousins is back Niko is a backup... when he comes back.

I bet NO is trying to put Ajinca in the deal too.

 

[radiohegel]

I could see the Jazz sliding into this one with Favors to NOP and Mirotic heading here. New Orleans gets an actual expiring, Niko gets a home he wants.

 

[infection]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y8wlkys9

Why not step in?

Favors to NO
Mirotic to Utah
Asik to Chicago

We can include a second rounder to either team (or both). Win-win-win.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

...as long as he doesn't value long-term stability in his job.

Before the season started almost no one thought they would pick up his option... then he balled out for a month. He wants that money and to hit FA when more teams have space.

Interesting.