Huge rumor out of Philly.

[mrhonline]

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-One team that is apparently looking to move up in this draft is Philadelphia, thanks to the plethora of cap space they will enjoy coming July 1st. The Sixers are reportedly realizing that there could be very few quality unrestricted free agents available that they could realistically sign, making their precious cap space essentially useless.

One trade that is making the rounds would involve the Knicks sending Zach Randolph and the rights to the #6 pick to Philadelphia for a smaller contract, such as Reggie Evans, and the rights to the #16 pick—after July 1st (when Philadelphia’s cap space kicks in). New York would move into position to have significant cap space in the summer of 2010 (possibly to make a run at LeBron James) by unloading the 17.3 million dollars owed to Randolph in 2010/11, and would still be able to keep David Lee around.

Philadelphia would fill a big void at power forward with a 20 point per game scorer in Zach Randolph, and possibly pick up one of Jerryd Bayless, O.J. Mayo or Eric Gordon in the process, while only sacrificing the 8-9 million dollars they are expected to have in cap space, which likely wouldn’t get them very far anyway.

That would eliminate the biggest competition for Josh Smith.

A poster over on the RealGM 76ers boards (reasonable reputation as an "insider") claims that Philly wants the deal to be:

Green/#16 for Randolph/#6

That would make sense because Evans is a nice backup PF, and Green is dead weight. The Knicks are trying to clear room for LeBron, no doubt.

The 2nd trade would essentially wipe out all of Philly's cap room, leaving only Memphis with significant room to maneuver above the MLE.

[oiatlhawksfan]

It's from DX, I wanna see it reported from someone else.

[exodus]

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-One team that is apparently looking to move up in this draft is Philadelphia, thanks to the plethora of cap space they will enjoy coming July 1st. The Sixers are reportedly realizing that there could be very few quality unrestricted free agents available that they could realistically sign, making their precious cap space essentially useless.

One trade that is making the rounds would involve the Knicks sending Zach Randolph and the rights to the #6 pick to Philadelphia for a smaller contract, such as Reggie Evans, and the rights to the #16 pick—after July 1st (when Philadelphia’s cap space kicks in). New York would move into position to have significant cap space in the summer of 2010 (possibly to make a run at LeBron James) by unloading the 17.3 million dollars owed to Randolph in 2010/11, and would still be able to keep David Lee around.

Philadelphia would fill a big void at power forward with a 20 point per game scorer in Zach Randolph, and possibly pick up one of Jerryd Bayless, O.J. Mayo or Eric Gordon in the process, while only sacrificing the 8-9 million dollars they are expected to have in cap space, which likely wouldn’t get them very far anyway.

That would eliminate the biggest competition for Josh Smith.

A poster over on the RealGM 76ers boards (reasonable reputation as an "insider") claims that Philly wants the deal to be:

Green/#16 for Randolph/#6

That would make sense because Evans is a nice backup PF, and Green is dead weight. The Knicks are trying to clear room for LeBron, no doubt.

The 2nd trade would essentially wipe out all of Philly's cap room, leaving only Memphis with significant room to maneuver above the MLE.

I heard the same rumor maybe 3 weeks ago. I think it makes sense for both teams. Philly is one of the few teams where Randolph would be a good fit.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

That's a big time move by Philly, if they can pull that off. You get a proven scorer and rebounder in Randolph, plus get a mid-high lottery pick?

If they're able to get Randolph and a lottery pick like OJ Mayo, Philly will stay ahead of us in the East, possibly going all the way up to 3rd or 4th in the East.

[atlien]

Agreed.

Also, Randolph is a perfect fit next to a defensive 5 that can make up for his deficiencies in that area. Dalembert is an ideal 5 to play next to him -- just as Chandler and Biedrins would be.

Now putting him next to another no-defense playing big man like Curry... well, that just wasn't the best GM decision

[DrReality]

If this happens I wouldn't think Memphis would be high on Smoove. Seems they have other needs.

[AmishBoy]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that noone is even going to offer Josh Smith a contract.

[mattlanta]

I hope this rumor comes true then. Just makes the percentage of us keeping Josh Smith that much higher.

[Swatguy]

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That would eliminate the biggest competition for Josh Smith.

A poster over on the RealGM 76ers boards (reasonable reputation as an "insider") claims that Philly wants the deal to be:

Green/#16 for Randolph/#6

That would make sense because Evans is a nice backup PF, and Green is dead weight. The Knicks are trying to clear room for LeBron, no doubt.

The 2nd trade would essentially wipe out all of Philly's cap room, leaving only Memphis with significant room to maneuver above the MLE.

These scenarios make sense. With pick 6 only Bayless should be available though. Gordan can go as low as two and Mayo will be gone by 4.

If philly likes Bayless, Louis will not be signed.

Louis Williams has a solid future in the league and the Hawks should look at him.

The world expects to make a run at Lebron. However, LeBron is getting courted by the "Big Pockets", Hip-Hopster mogul at the soon to be Brooklyn Nets.

LeBron and one of the owners show up together a Lot.

Depending on Lou's summer committment (he should be in the gym working for his contract), He could be as effective as Bibby and cheaper.

[pound4pound]

Only Isiah Thomas or Billy Knight would trade down in the draft just to move some salary. The Knicks need something, anything to build around and that person can be found at 6.

[EazyRoc]

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That would eliminate the biggest competition for Josh Smith.

A poster over on the RealGM 76ers boards (reasonable reputation as an "insider") claims that Philly wants the deal to be:

Green/#16 for Randolph/#6

That would make sense because Evans is a nice backup PF, and Green is dead weight. The Knicks are trying to clear room for LeBron, no doubt.

The 2nd trade would essentially wipe out all of Philly's cap room, leaving only Memphis with significant room to maneuver above the MLE.

These scenarios make sense. With pick 6 only Bayless should be available though. Gordan can go as low as two and Mayo will be gone by 4.

If philly likes Bayless, Louis will not be signed.

Louis Williams has a solid future in the league and the Hawks should look at him.

The world expects to make a run at Lebron. However, LeBron is getting courted by the "Big Pockets", Hip-Hopster mogul at the soon to be Brooklyn Nets.

LeBron and one of the owners show up together a Lot.

Depending on Lou's summer committment (he should be in the gym working for his contract), He could be as effective as Bibby and cheaper.

I've heard that rumor too. Lebron, Devin Harris, and a potential star big man (this year's draft pick) would make them a very tough team.