- Timberwolves possibly shopping Flynn with reports of Rubio giving word that he is infact going to play in the arctic..err...I mean Minnesota. They also like Randolph.
- Raptors being interested in Flynn (see report)
- New York in the market for a backup point guard
- Miami Heat obviously needing a major upgrade at the point
Toronto Raptors trade:
Jose Calderon
Sonny Weems
Joey Dorsey
2011 Miami 1st Round Pick
Toronto Raptors receive:
Jonny Flynn
Joel Anthony
Jamaal Magloire
Why do they do it:
Flynn (Niagara Falls, NY) grew up near the Canadian border and loves Toronto. And the feeling seems to be mutual from Toronto's end as Colangelo liked the speedy point guard during the 2009 NBA Draft.
Short term pain for long term gain but the roster is more balanced. Right now Jose is clearly the better PG between him and Flynn but its clear that the Raptors need speed from that position as the NBA is geared more towards faster point guards.
Weems also gets moved as I don't think he fits on the team anymore becuase it should be to no one's surprise that he is playing for a contract. Plus Kleiza regained the starting SF spot from him. Dorsey is a solid backup player but his role on the court will greatly diminish once the regulars return from their injuries.
Oh and they also pickup two scrubby but hard working Canadians. Montreal product Joel Anthony provides the shot blocking and his defensive skills while Scarborough, Ont. native Magloire brings his wisdom on how to mug opposing players on the court. Works for the Raptors position wise as they always need defense/toughness from that position.
Also I know there are a lot of Magloire haters in Toronto and he is only included for salary reasons. He can be waived so he can return to Miami if need be.
Minnesota Timberwolves trade:
Jonny Flynn
Luke Ridnour
Minnesota Timberwolves receive:
Jose Calderon
Sonny Weems
Anthony Randolph
2011 Miami 1st Round Pick
2011 Minnesota's own 2nd Round Pick
Why do they do it:
Jose Calderon, who should be in contention for the comeback player of the year award, can run Rambis' offense better than the two outgoing Minnesota PG's, but he comes with a hefty price tag. The Spaniard's main value to the Wolves will be next season to help Rubio adjust to the NBA. It also helps the man who brought Jose to the NBA, Rob Babcock, is now the assistant GM to Mr. Kahn.
Sonny is a talented 2-way player and should flourish on a top 10 scoring team as he doesn't have a lot of competition at the SG slot in Minnesota. Recent reports indicate that they are chasing the once promising German Native, Anthony Randolph, hoping that he can capture what made NBA fans drool every time he hit the court.
New York Knicks trade:
Anthony Randolph
New York Knicks receive:
Mario Chalmers
Why do they do it:
Mr. Pringles' rotation is killing Randolph's trade value but this deal nets them a possible rotation player for a guy that is collecting DNP-CD's.
Miami Heat trade:
Mario Chalmers
Joel Anthony
Jamaal Magloire
2011 Minnesota's own 2nd Round Pick
Miami Heat receive:
Luke Ridnour
Joey Dorsey
Why do they do it:
While their center position is bad, their PG position is their weakest. Big Z and Dampier can hold down the fort defensively against big centers but the likes of Arroyo and Chalmers won't cut it at the point because they are not consistant knock down shooters. Enter Luke Ridnour.
The veteran point guard is playing very well this season and provides Miami with a shooter when they play a traditional lineup. Joel Anthony is a defensive menace but his 15 minute role can be replaced by Joey Dorsey and a D-Leaguer like Sean Williams.
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