BREAKING NEWS: The Thunder Acquire Matt Harpring and Eric Maynor from the Jazz for Free
by Zorgon on Dec 22, 2009 7:19 PM CST
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Credit to Mleetch352 for breaking this news to me.
All I can say is....HELLS YEAH!
The Thunder just basically robbed the Jazz blind by taking a expiring contract and a promising backup Point guard in Eric Maynor. What did we lose? Some fool. And by that, I really do mean some fool.
We lost the rights to Peter Fehse, a 2nd round draft pickfrom Germany. The pick was made in 2002, back when Gary Payton was still wearing Green. So really, it's not loss at all.
Granted, we did have to waive Mike Wilks and Shaun Livingston, but that's no biggie. It must really suck for the both of them to be told they're off the team right before this game starts, but hey, that's the business. Eric Maynor will compliment Ollie and Westbrook well. Wilks was just an emergency backup, and Livingston really wasn't playing like he used to. Kind of like a Westbrook-lite. Still, I wish only the best of luck for Livingston and Wilks. Both guys who played solid in pinches for this team.
Now, what can Maynor and Harpring contribute? Well, Maynor is obviously the man who's going to take over the backup point guard spot. It'll take him some time to get adjusted to the team, so Ollie might start in front of him at first, but he'll get that spot eventually. Will he ever take over for Westbrook? Well, that's a question that only time can answer.
Matt Harpring will most likely never be used. He's out for the season, and his contract expires at the end of it. I doubt we'll resign him unless we need a Small Forward to use in pinches. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see some Matt Harpring in action, but it's just not going to happen.
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I thought trades like this happened only in Sim Leagues, but I guess they happen in real life, too. I'm excited! Now, say it with me....THANK YOU SAM PRESTI!
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No biggie? Losing Shaun Livingston is no biggie. Bah. I disagree. I like Eric Maynor a lot, but I disagree.
by James Herbert on Dec 22, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, look at our PG Situation now...
We Have: Westbrook/Maynor/Ollie/Weaver or Harden (Emergency Backups)
Does it really hurt to lose Livingston? Looking at his game log, he did have lots of rebounds and a few assists, but he didn’t really help out our scoring situation, even though that’s what he used to be good at. To me, he just looked like Westbrook lite out there, grabbing rebounds and dishing it enough, but at times hurting us on offense. I’d rather have a more traditional point guard who can create ball movement.
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by Zorgon on Dec 22, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can't compare Livingston to Westbrook.
Livingston had much better court vision, and had a much higher B-Ball IQ. I understand Ollie was probably kept to share experience with the younger guards, but I really hate letting Livingston go.
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by daddydai on Dec 22, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oops, i just put up a fanpost on Maynor, his game, and the trade.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I added it to the Front Page
My post was just “getting the news out” and had a lot more initial reaction rather than deep anaylsis. Your post can help fill that hole. I really don’t know a whole lot about Eric Maynor, so your post helps fill the gap of information there. Thanks!
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by Zorgon on Dec 22, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as for the poll even if you like livingston, maynor is healthy, a better long term player and locked up to cheap salaries for 4 years. maybe they buyout harpring and bring livingston back, not sure or they could use harpring as a trade chip if presti wants to add a player at the deadline.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 7:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have the Harpring Trade Chip
than wasting huge amounts of money bringing Livingston back, personally.
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by Zorgon on Dec 22, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well bringing livingston back wouldnt cost anything, but i agree with you. i think it is in some ways that people are tied to what livingston could have been than what he now is. i think we are a post player away from being a playoff team right now. we also have etan as a chip if we want to go big. i am usually against adding salary long term but if the clippers fall off and blake comes back i would wonder if the cap relief for kaman might work.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one will trade for Harp.
He has been speaking about retirement since early in the summer.
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by daddydai on Dec 22, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
teams want his expiring contact. altho this is just what i hear, i really dont know anything about NBAs cap system.
by rickpidero on Dec 22, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly. the fact he is going to retire and is basically free cap fodder is a good think. remember raef lafrentz got dealt a couple years ago while he was at home not playing because he was a cap chip.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the economy...
Jazz just give away last years 1st round pick
by rickpidero on Dec 22, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
to save 13 mil b/w salary and luxury tax. im surprised they didnt at least get a pick like a 2nd rounder in this move.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin P...
Is a bball comp genius who used to write for the sonics he just made some great points on with the trade Presti just set the Thunder at the top of the trade list before the deadline… I thinknits a better move n e ways because the only way we get a great llayernis through trade NOT free agent pick ups!!!
http://www.basketballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=397
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
by bouzi on Dec 22, 2009 7:43 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
By the way the guys over at Blazers Edge are loving this trade for us
We should really thank the Blazers or forcing them to sign Milsap too!!!
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
by bouzi on Dec 22, 2009 7:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
why wasnt there a, “couldnt we have traded BJ Mullens instead” option? lol.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Word.
I still don’t understand that pick. :-/
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by Zorgon on Dec 22, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s ok with me now because in my mind we just picked Maynor and got Mullens for free for something else. lol.
by mleetch352 on Dec 22, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be doing fine in the D League.
I’m reserving judgment for now, but I still would have picked Blair.
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by daddydai on Dec 22, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
See also:
The analysis from SLC Dunk regarding their perspective on this.
by manifestus on Dec 22, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
looks like...
Westbrook found out about the trade.
by rickpidero on Dec 22, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As a Jazz fan, what I think about this trade.
DRAT
The Orioles Suck!
Kill Korver!
by bucimislover on Dec 23, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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