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February 14, 2009In a four-player deal that went down on Friday, the Miami Heat have sent forward Shawn Marion to Toronto for forward/center Jermaine O’Neal, forward Jamario Moon and guard Marcus Banks.
First things first: Miami was thought to have been one of the main players in the “Amare Stoudemire” sweepstakes. Now that they have acquired O’Neal et al – though with a trade exception of approximately $4 million – thoughts are that their biggest chip was in fact Marion, so this will no longer be the case. High-upside guys like Michael Beasley could in fact be moved, but there would have to be some salary work done on Miami’s end as well.
Secondly, doesn’t it seem like the two main players in this deal (Marion and O’Neal) were considered superstars just two years ago? Sure, O’Neal has had his health issues. And Marion’s stock may have been increased by playing along side Steve Nash in an up-tempo offense, but man. Just a few seasons later and these two guys are relegated to the role of “overpaid and tradable.” Another ironic twist is that both of these players were once tied to rumors that had them coming to Cleveland all within the last year.
Personally, second-year forward Jamario Moon may wind up being Miami’s biggest prize in this whole deal. GIve it a year or two. Once that kid polishes his offensive game, he has the makings of a younger Marion.
But regarding the much-discussed Amare Stoudemire…
Per Brian Windhorst late last night, the Cavaliers are definitely in the thick of things for Stoudemire. Certain team officials feel that Amare will not be moved out of Phoenix by Thursday’s trade deadline. No trades can be done during All-Star weekend, but you can rest assured that this does not mean that a few phone calls are being placed while the festivities are going on in Phoenix.
Stay tuned.
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why cant trades be made during All Star weekend? thats very dumb
Possibly so that a player on one of the teams doesn’t get traded to the other conference.
More probably because they don’t want anything upstaging their big weekend showcase.
I think its more of the latter. Heaven forbid someonr get traded during Geico’s “horse” competition.
According to yahoo sports, the Cavs offered up Wally and his expiring contract, JJ Hickson, and a first rounder, with Varejao’s name being thrown in the talks, for Amare Stoudemire. That seems like alot, but the Suns have balked at the deal, according to yahoo.
Stoudemire to Cleveland is a done deal. Will be announced on Sunday.
Where did you here that Clefan?
Daequan!
clefan startin fuggin rumors over here!
If the Suns want to rebuild, then it makes no sense to trade away a talented 26 year old who still has potential to be even better than his starting all-star self. Anyways, Kerr is not going to be seeing any even offers coming his way for Stoudemire. The best deal he got was the one offered by Portland that involved LaMarcus Aldridge.
Admittedly, I’m not an expert on NBA trades, so I’m not even sure if this could work; however:
After seeing Kobe & Shaq together at the All-Star game, what if the Lakers made a trade for Shaq? That would be downright scary (as a Cavs fan).
i think that cleveland is doing pretty good this season, and this might be thier best oppurtunity to win a championship, they should take the oppurtunity to try to do so. if they introduce different players to the mix then they got to give up so more time to get that player used to their system of playing and that might cost them the championship
then again stoudemire is a great player, who knows what would happpen if he was added to the mix