Fords updated "10 names to be traded" list.

[wdleehi]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=TradeWatch-100121

The list and only small bits about each player.

Amare Stoudemire, F, Suns

Stoudemire won't be easy to trade. He can become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and any team that trades for him is going to want some sort of guarantee that he'll sign an extension or a new contract this summer. If Stoudemire's willing to give it, and a team is willing to give up a substantial asset for him, the Suns may very well pull the trigger.


 
Andre Iguodala, G/F, Sixers
 While the Sixers love the idea of getting his long-term salary and Dalembert's off the books, they want something in return. The Rockets could offer Trevor Ariza or Aaron Brooks to sweeten the deal, but it sounds as though talks haven't gotten that far yet.


 

Rudy Gay, F, Grizzlies
 

 One, Memphis is concerned that this summer a team flush with cap space will offer Gay (who will be a restricted free agent this summer) a huge contract that Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley will be unwilling to match. Two, the team, currently at 22-19, would love to make the playoffs and believes it's a veteran defensive presence away from getting there.



 

Hasheem Thabeet, C, Grizzlies


If a team is willing to give up a veteran defensive presence, I think he could be had.


 

Nate Robinson, G, Knicks


New York will move him if it can, especially if he is needed as part of a package deal with Eddy Curry or Jared Jeffries so the team can clear more salary cap space for the summer.


D.J. Augustin, PG, Bobcats
The Bobcats are looking more and more like a playoff team, and coach Larry Brown is beginning to make a push to add one more veteran for the second half of the season.

 

Kevin Martin, G, Kings

The franchise is still in a financial crunch and this is no longer Martin's team. Evans has taken the reins and he isn't giving them back.



Andres Nocioni, F, Kings

I'm just not sure his contract is all that movable in this economic climate without some sort of sweetener from the Kings.


 

Vince Carter, G, Magic

There have been rumblings of a swap of cousins -- McGrady for Carter -- but I can't believe Houston GM Daryl Morey would ever do that given the money left on Carter's contract.


 

Shane Battier, F, Rockets


 The Rockets are after a big man, and, well, isn't just about anyone available for the right price?

[celticinorlando]

aaaaa.......rudy gay please

[Drucci]

Too bad we can't get Shane Battier.

[KungPoweChicken]

aaaaa.......rudy gay please

Sac in a financial crunch? Let's give them Ray for Martin and Nocioni.

[KCattheStripe]

aaaaa.......rudy gay please

If Memphis trades Rudy they won't make the playoffs.

[wdleehi]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

[MF Doom]

Ray Allen and (any of our dead weight) for Rudy Gay. He could help us now and be our bridge for the future. Of course he would have to agree to sign an extension

[KungPoweChicken]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

Yeah, it's definitely a possibility. But I would probably cry myself to sleep if I were a Grizzly fan.

[KCattheStripe]

Ray Allen and (any of our dead weight) for Rudy Gay. He could help us now and be our bridge for the future. Of course he would have to agree to sign an extension

Ray's salary is 15 million dollars more than Rudy's. You'd have to take a lot more back, and I don't see Memphis sending more than they get seeing as how thin their bench is. Also, they need a SF to replace him not another 2 guard.

[KCattheStripe]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

Yeah, it's definitely a possibility. But I would probably cry myself to sleep if I were a Grizzly fan.

I'm a Grizzlies fan (Out of neccesity at first--they are the only show in town now that I live in Mississippi-- but as I watched them last year they reminded me of a more overall talented version of the 2007 Celtics) and I would be fine with this trade. I don't think Rudy is coming back next year, someone else can offer him more money like NJ or Chicago after they strike out on the Free Agent Market. So if you're telling me Houston is willing to trade TWO more than capable wings for a Rudy rental, then i take it and never look back.  So I retract my former statement, if this happens the Grizz WILL make the playoffs.

[PosImpos]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

That would work.  The Grizz need more defense and can afford to lose offense.  The Rockets are in an opposite situation, and need a center.

I think the Grizzlies would really have to believe Hasheem is a total bust to trade him for that kind of talent, though.  He was the #2 overall pick.

[Gemini]

Sac in a financial crunch? Let's give them Ray for Martin and Nocioni.
[/quote]

I want this trade made ASAP

[ssspence]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

weren't gay and battier traded for each other once before?

[KCattheStripe]

Anyone else see Houston/Memphis being trade partners? 

Gay/Thabeet for something along the lines of Battier and Ariza?

weren't gay and battier traded for each other once before?

Best Mea Culpa ever.

[Tai]

Sac in a financial crunch? Let's give them Ray for Martin and Nocioni.

I want this trade made ASAP

Do the Kings even do this trade?