Wilson Chandler to Toronto? Forget about it (473)

[planetmars]

thats true. But it would be hard to move kleiza and JJ IMO is a keeper. So we're kinda screwed, i'd move kleiza before JJ though. Chandler brings more to the table then Kleiza and JJ would be a nice Defensive serge off the bench.

Bryan also has the amnesty at his disposal. If he really wants to keep JJ, and Denver does not want to do a sign and trade, they could amnesty Kleiza and get back another $4M to give us about $8M to go after Chandler. So we have options.

[CalgaryRapsFan]

thats true. But it would be hard to move kleiza and JJ IMO is a keeper. So we're kinda screwed, i'd move kleiza before JJ though. Chandler brings more to the table then Kleiza and JJ would be a nice Defensive serge off the bench.

I do like Kleiza's offense off the bench too, along with his ability to play PF in a small lineup. Given JJ's contract/age/defensive spark, I could see him demanded in a S&T for Chandler or potentially used in another deal. If BC gets Chandler AND still targets a wing in the draft, then both JJ and Kleiza could be on their way out... who knows, only time will tell!

[NoPropsneeded]

Bryan also has the amnesty at his disposal. If he really wants to keep JJ, and Denver does not want to do a sign and trade, they could amnesty Kleiza and get back another $4M to give us about $8M to go after Chandler. So we have options.

yea we could amnesty him. But BC will have to get a deal done with Chandler before using the amnesty on kleiza. No point in amnestying kleiza and then losing chandler to the nuggets or another team.

[Apollo]

I definitely think one of Amir or Ed are gone but Chandler can spend some time at the 2 guard. I think the acquisition of Chandler could possibly set the stage for DeMar's exit over the summer.

I really feel that DeRozan's playing career in Toronto is not in jeopardy. Colangelo doesn't usually give up on prospects quickly. Unless they draft a guy like Lamb then I feel that if anything Colangelo will have DeRozan in summer league and he'll have his guys working with him at different points in the off-season. Colangelo has a pretty solid history of standing by his picks unless a roster move causes a redundancy.

I agree that Chandler can play some 2 but you don't want him starting there.

I like the idea of packaging one of Amir/ED, DeMar, and something centered around this draft and a future draft draft pick to land someone really 'happy' in a 'grizzly' situation which would leave Chandler to start at the 2.... but that is a dead horse that has been pummelled

If they're trading Amir or Ed I think they better be getting a lottery pick back or a really interesting prospect/young vet. Give me a "yay" or "nay" on the following names if we're talking Ed Davis outbound:

• Jan Vesely
• Marcus Thornton
• Thaddeus Young
• J.J. Redick
• Wesley Johnson
• O.J. Mayo
• Chase Budinger
• Klay Thompson

[mcHAPPY]

Bryan also has the amnesty at his disposal. If he really wants to keep JJ, and Denver does not want to do a sign and trade, they could amnesty Kleiza and get back another $4M to give us about $8M to go after Chandler. So we have options.

The amnesty has a deadline which was before this season started. They will not get a chance to use the amnesty again until the off season, most likely after July 1st.

[planetmars]

The amnesty has a deadline which was before this season started. They will not get a chance to use the amnesty again until the off season, most likely after July 1st.

Thanks, I didn't know that - or I did but completely forgot about it.

[charlz]

I still prefer Nico Batum by an insanely large margin. He is a better overall player than Chandler.

eeesh - not sure I agree with that...

[CalgaryRapsFan]

I really feel that DeRozan's playing career in Toronto is not in jeopardy. Colangelo doesn't usually give up on prospects quickly. Unless they draft a guy like Lamb then I feel that if anything Colangelo will have DeRozan in summer league and he'll have his guys working with him at different points in the off-season. Colangelo has a pretty solid history of standing by his picks unless a roster move causes a redundancy.

I agree that Chandler can play some 2 but you don't want him starting there.



If they're trading Amir or Ed I think they better be getting a lottery pick back or a really interesting prospect/young vet. Give me a "yay" or "nay" on the following names if we're talking Ed Davis outbound:

• Jan Vesely
• Marcus Thornton
• Thaddeus Young
• J.J. Redick
• Wesley Johnson
• O.J. Mayo
• Chase Budinger
• Klay Thompson

haha me thinks Matt was referring to Rudy Gay. I think Davis/Amir & DeRozan would be pretty fair deal for Gay - I certainly wouldn't include a lottery pick along with the two of them though, I think that would be too much to give up (considering the Raps would be taking on a lot more salary too)

I think Davis/Amir would be a fair starting point for Mayo. I'm personally not too big on the rest of that group.

If BC were to sign Chandler and make a big trade for another wing, then suddenly BC's 2012 draft goals would be up in the air! Would make for some very interesting discussion on RR!

[Miekenstien]

• Jan Vesely
• Marcus Thornton
• Thaddeus Young
• J.J. Redick
• Wesley Johnson
• O.J. Mayo
• Chase Budinger
• Klay Thompson

nay
nay
nay
yay
nay
yay
nay
nay

with z-bo down couldnt mayo for davis work? or is there a possibility that 76ers would want amir or ed for turner?

[Miekenstien]

As a few people have mentioned previously, I think if Chandler is signed, either J.Johnson or Kleiza immediately becomes expendable - even after Barbosa is traded. Much like the glut of PF, I don't think there would be enough minutes for DeRozan/Chandler/Johnson/Kleiza - even less if a wing is still a target with the 2012 lottery pick!

SF: Chandler (SG), Johnson (PF), Kleiza (PF)
SG: DeRozan (SF), Forbes

on a real team i think forbes is either not there or end of bench depth type not a backup to your sg

[Apollo]

or is there a possibility that 76ers would want amir or ed for turner?

They invested a #2 overall pick in Turner and so I say no. If he goes down he sucks those who drafted him down with him.

[mcHAPPY]

If they're trading Amir or Ed I think they better be getting a lottery pick back or a really interesting prospect/young vet. Give me a "yay" or "nay" on the following names if we're talking Ed Davis outbound:

• Jan Vesely
• Marcus Thornton
• Thaddeus Young
• J.J. Redick
• Wesley Johnson
• O.J. Mayo
• Chase Budinger
• Klay Thompson

I'm thinking much bigger.

[Maleko]

I'm thinking much bigger.

Lol, gee who could that be. Not like you left any clues for us the last few months to help us out there Matt.......

[ceez]

If they're trading Amir or Ed I think they better be getting a lottery pick back or a really interesting prospect/young vet. Give me a "yay" or "nay" on the following names if we're talking Ed Davis outbound:

• Jan Vesely
• Marcus Thornton
• Thaddeus Young
• J.J. Redick
• Wesley Johnson
• O.J. Mayo
• Chase Budinger
• Klay Thompson

nay
nay
eh?
nay
nay
yay
yay
yay

thompson really interests me

[mcHAPPY]

Lol, gee who could that be. Not like you left any clues for us the last few months to help us out there Matt.......

Subtly has never been my strong suit.