Breaking News: Thunder Rescind Chandler Trade

[rondohondo]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/57374/20090218/breaking_news_thunder_rescind_chandler_trade/

[rondohondo]

Is Joe Smith still in play for the C's now?

[fairweatherfan]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/57374/20090218/breaking_news_thunder_rescind_chandler_trade/

Ha - just came here to do that myself.  That's crazy if they can't figure out a last-minute compromise.  Could really help this Hornets team though, especially after crushing Orlando tonight.  Almost losing a top guy like Chandler could be a real kick in the backside for a very talented squad.

EDIT:  I don't see this bringing us Smith, I just don't see what we could give them that they would want.

[johnnyrondo]

N0 needs cap relief. Posey AND a 1st rounder for Scal and Tony Allen

[guava_wrench]

Was Smith ever in play for us?

The Thunder have no need to trade Smith unless they see an asset they want. Do we have anything they would want? Something good enough that they would be willing to take Scal, who will probably not contribute anything near what Smith can.

[rondohondo]

N0 needs cap relief. Posey AND a 1st rounder for Scal and Tony Allen

I'd rather give them Giddens and keep the 1st round pick . We already have Walker as a young wing man with potential

[illantari]

I didn't even know they were allowed to do that.  Whatever they discovered at that physical must have been pretty bad... or maybe they got a better offer (hope not).  Didn't someone say they were going to buy out Joe Smith if they couldn't get a trade for him?  Does that mean we still have hope?

On a side note, how sad is it to be rejected by the Thunder?

[rondohondo]

Was Smith ever in play for us?

The Thunder have no need to trade Smith unless they see an asset they want. Do we have anything they would want? Something good enough that they would be willing to take Scal, who will probably not contribute anything near what Smith can.

He could still be bought out if he isn't traded by tomorrow....

[guava_wrench]

N0 needs cap relief. Posey AND a 1st rounder for Scal and Tony Allen

I'd rather give them Giddens and keep the 1st round pick . We already have Walker as a young wing man with potential

Wing man?

[zerophase]

Whats the medical issue with Chandler? it's not like he's injured long term.

[guava_wrench]

Was Smith ever in play for us?

The Thunder have no need to trade Smith unless they see an asset they want. Do we have anything they would want? Something good enough that they would be willing to take Scal, who will probably not contribute anything near what Smith can.

He could still be bought out if he isn't traded by tomorrow....

Why would they buy out Smith? He is valuable, and he has another year on his contract. What would they gain by buying him out? They do not have any cap problems.

[rondohondo]

N0 needs cap relief. Posey AND a 1st rounder for Scal and Tony Allen

I'd rather give them Giddens and keep the 1st round pick . We already have Walker as a young wing man with potential

Wing man?

you Know SG/SF

[rondohondo]

Was Smith ever in play for us?

The Thunder have no need to trade Smith unless they see an asset they want. Do we have anything they would want? Something good enough that they would be willing to take Scal, who will probably not contribute anything near what Smith can.

He could still be bought out if he isn't traded by tomorrow....

Why would they buy out Smith? He is valuable, and he has another year on his contract. What would they gain by buying him out? They do not have any cap problems.

he isn't signed next year he is an unrestricted FA

[jackson_34]

Whats the medical issue with Chandler? it's not like he's injured long term.

I'm also curious? Perhaps NO were witholding the extent of his injury.

[guava_wrench]

N0 needs cap relief. Posey AND a 1st rounder for Scal and Tony Allen

I'd rather give them Giddens and keep the 1st round pick . We already have Walker as a young wing man with potential

Wing man?

you Know SG/SF

That's a wing.

A wing man is the guy you bring along to talk to the friend of the hottie you want to pick up.