Nets trade Kris Humphries and a 2015 first-round pick (lottery-protected) to the Pistons; Receive Tayshaun Prince and Jason Maxiell
Humphries has been in and out of the lineup all season long, due to both injuries and Reggie Evans' emergence. Evans and Andray Blatche are worthy replacements to start in Humphries' place should he be shipped out. Swapping out Humphries for Prince and Maxiell would fill a major gap off the bench at small forward for the Nets. Prince's defensive resume and outside shooting would give the Nets bench a huge boost.
With Gerald Wallace always an injury risk, Prince can hop in and out of the lineup whenever needed. Prince's length also gives the Nets another Wallace-type player that can play the four when the Nets go to smaller lineups. Maxiell's expiring contract worth $5 million is a throw-in to make the deal work financially.
The draft pick comes with a weird set of considerations, as the Atlanta Hawks have the right to swap picks with the Nets should they so choose. The Hawks provision comes first; i.e. if the Nets end up with the first overall pick and the Hawks the 30th, the Hawks would then exercise their right to swap the picks, and the Nets would give the 30th overall pick to the Pistons. The lottery protection only comes into play should both the Hawks and the Nets end up in the lottery, an unlikely scenario.
-John Hood
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NJBK44
January 15, 2013
Maybe I have an allegiance to the guy because he was the best overall Net the past two seasons, but Humphries should stay a Net. When healthy, and not in a coach’s doghouse, the guy is a double-double machine that doesn’t require the ball on offense. He fits perfectly into the starting lineup because he is extremely effective on the boards and gives Deron Williams a dish-off option when driving to the hoop. I think he is still going to prove his worth to Brooklyn fams as the season enters the second half.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Numbers are overrated.
kromesome
January 15, 2013
I like the Rudy Gay trade alot, though I can’t help but think trading Wallace would be terrible for team morale.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Maybe terrible for team morale, but I think if the right deal/player came along (such as Rudy Gay), the Nets will pull the trigger simply because of Wallace’s injury history.
WynnDuffy
January 15, 2013
Don’t believe Damion can be traded for 90 days after he’s signed.
Rudy Gay trade sounds risky.
Same with Salmons, Hayes trade.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Salmons Hayes deal risky?
Why? Because Humphries is such a key part of their future?
WynnDuffy
January 16, 2013
Because Hayes is not playing well, and Salmons has a history of teams wanting to trade him.
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
Giving up Kris Humphries is not “risky.” Giving up Brook Lopez would be “risky.”
Humphries…no
WynnDuffy
January 16, 2013
Taking on Salmons is risky. Nets also add future salary.
And I am a fan of Humph. He can and has contributed.
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
Rarely
WynnDuffy
January 16, 2013
When he gets the minutes, he can contribute.
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
Incorrect
WynnDuffy
January 16, 2013
Very correct
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
That’s why he played 5 minutes last night? If he “contributed when he gets minutes” he would be playing and starting.
He is not and the reason is because he cannot play basketball at a winning level.
WynnDuffy
January 16, 2013
That’s why he came in when David West was abusing Reggie Evans.
To contribute.
Burt-Butenbolt
January 15, 2013
Shouldn’t trade your third point guard. Need injury insurance and either way C.J. is more of a scorer/spot up shooter than a facilitator.
The Gay-Wallace swap is risky and its actually more of a long-term move than a win-now move. I say risky because I don’t see enough shots to go around between Gay, Williams, Johnson, Lopez, Blatche. Gay has the size and speed to be a quality defender but his effort has been inconsistent in the past, so that may also be a question mark. I also doubt that Minnesota would part with the upside of Williams for a 29 yr. vet still unproven in the NBA.
The Hump for Salmons and Hayes trade makes the most sense to me. Hayes is an outstanding defender who can sub for Evans when he gets too out of control (E.G. In the Indiana Game Evans got torched by West because of his constant gambling and inability to close out consistently. Hump came in, blanketed to West and was able to shut him down). Salmons fits in nicely as a back up three with size and scoring ability off the bench, without altering a starting line-up that has developed some good chemistry together.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Yea, I agree that the Nets might want to be a little more reserved and make lesser deals simply because of their recent success, though that could change.
And I just don’t know how willing many teams are to take on Wallace considering contract and injuries.
asp87
January 15, 2013
Chris Humphries and MarShon Brooks to Phoenix for Marcin Gortat (2 years, $7.5 mil) and Channing Frye (3 years, $6 mil)
- This deal gives Brooklyn a legitimate defensive presence in Gortat to complement Lopez in the front court. Gortat has shown the ability to play the four in Orlando next to Dwight Howard, is an intimidating paint presence on the defensive end, and can consistently hit the midrange jump shot, something Hump hasn’t shown the ability to do. Frye is essentially a throw in in this deal as cap ballast (see below).
- The Suns, who are clearly in rebuilding mode, shave $6 million off their long term cap by trading Frye and net an intriguing young prospect in Brooks to pair next to Dragic in their backcourt. Humphries gives them a high energy, starting caliber player to fill in the void left by Gortat. He would also serve as a trade chip (expiring contract) in big ticket deals that Phoenix might peruse this summer.
While losing Brooks would hurt, he’s not irreplaceable, and bringing in Gortat would address the defensive deficiency we have at the four spot, elevating us from playoff lock to title contender.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
I don’t know if Phoenix would deal Gortat without getting back a center.
Chris Whalen
January 15, 2013
As great as Gay is, we can’t deal Wallace. He’s the defensive anchor and a real heart-and-soul type of guy. He doesn’t care about his stats or anything, he only cares about winning basketball games. I feel like Gay would become unsatisfied quickly once his stats take a hit playing with bona fide scorers such as Williams, Lopez, and Johnson. I’d move Humphries for the right deal and definitely use the trade exception, though. But Wallace has to stay.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
If there were no such thing as injuries, I think most would just keep Wallace. But unfortunately this is not fantasy land, and injuries do exist, and Crash takes on so many of them throughout the season.
This is the only reason why I would deal Wallace if the right deal came about. (Which is unlikely because of his contract, and the aforementioned injury issue).
Chris Whalen
January 15, 2013
That’s true, his reckless play style makes him an injury prone player, but you don’t earn the nickname “Crash” for nothing. If anything they should look for a great backup for him, maybe consider dealing Hump and a pick or something for a solid young backup SF?
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
That’s the plan!
Andres Torres
January 15, 2013
heres a good one
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ar86slf
Nets get ak47 and luke Ridnour
Minny gets Rudy Gay, TT and Hump
Memphis gets Derrick Williams, Brandon Roy and a pick from the Nets.
the Nets get the perfect piece for their team in ak47 who can back up Wallace and even play PF when they go small. (Luke Ridnour is servicable back up thrown in to make salaries work.
Minny gets a go to shooter to play alongside Love, Hump will be a service big for them (a + for Hump he is from Minnesota)and TT, because Kahn can never have too many PGs
Memphis gets a young SF in Williams to replace Gay, saves a boatload of money, and if Roy decides to retire they can save even more money I think, plus a pick.
everybody wins!
asp87
January 15, 2013
It would make way more sense for Minny to cut the nets out of that trade
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Not bad. I would think Memphis would want more picks.
njtobk
January 16, 2013
Memphis need 3 point shooting more than anything. That’s why they’re shopping Gay
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
No.
They are shopping Gay because they don’t want to pay the luxury tax. It’s not a basketball decision as are most things in this league.
njtobk
January 16, 2013
yeah, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want a shooter back. they’re willing to hold on the gay for the rest of the season, so maybe a few picks could sway them. but we don’t have much to offer along those lines, and i just don’t think brandon roy is going to be any part of any trade to a contending team. the grizz are a contender in the west. they have no use for brandon roy’s 2 year 10 million dollar contract that won’t buy them more than 10 minutes of playing time before he goes down again. but hell, if we can turn TT and hump into ak47 and ridnour… ANY DAY. but doesn’t seem real world to me.
pwaszynski
January 15, 2013
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bgx9jgc
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=cwctpw5
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Bobcats ain’t gonna give up 3 expirings that easy. I like that second one but Nets are going to need a backup 2.
pwaszynski
January 15, 2013
we can sign dequan cook after this trade
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
Bulls have him.
Dan Soriano
January 15, 2013
1. I don’t think there is anyway the Wolves would trade Derrick Williams for Mirza Teletovic.
2. While I would do the deal, we cannot just dismiss the leadership effect we would be losing if we traded Crash.
Dan Soriano
January 15, 2013
1. I don’t think there is anyway the Wolves would trade Derrick Williams for Mirza Teletovic.
2. While I would do the deal, we cannot just dismiss the leadership effect we would be losing by trading Crash.
Dan Soriano
January 15, 2013
I remember the Bobcats were trying to sign Humphries in the offseason so that is a possible destination for him if we choose to deal him.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
That was before his value plummeted this year.
pwaszynski
January 15, 2013
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aooezvq
marshonbrooks
January 15, 2013
no cousins trade ideas? these aren’t worth it though, marshon brooks is the future. there’s no reason to trade him for an overrated rudy gay.
Max Weisberg
January 15, 2013
And worst of all, if we traded him, you’d have to change your username!
Sheldon Lee
January 15, 2013
First of all, I understand that D12 took a major PR hit in Orlando when trying to leave. But that was Orlando’s ownership fault for breaking their promise to Dwight, to trade him to a team of his destination for parts in return. He could’ve just walked out like LeBron and left them with nothing, but instead he signed that 1-year extension making him a free-agent in 2013as oppose to last year; looking out for the team’s best interest instead of his…smh. This was Dwight’s only bad move.
I hope this gets back to Billy King & Nets ownership because I’m going to give you 10 reasons why the Nets would be better off with D12 on their squad.
1. D12 is hands down the best center in the NBA. The Lakers knew this. That’s why they traded Andrew Bynum (the 2nd best big man in the game) for D12. LA knew that Bynum was a top tier big man, but Dwight is “better”. They traded away a #2, for a #1. In other words, they saw this as an opportunity to upgrade and they did.
2.D12 is relentless on defense. Dwight doesn’t take a night off on the defensive. 4 times defensive player of the year and would’ve won it for a fifth time in a row of he didn’t get hurt. He’s every team’s dream.
3.Star Power- D12 is an NBA superstar! In 2011, ESPN ranked him as the 2nd best player in the league behind Lebron, in 2012, he was ranked 3rd behind Kevin Durant & LeBron. D12 as a brand is “Blockbuster”; Barclays Center would be sold out to see NYC stars D.Will, Joe Cool, Crash & D12. The team will be the talk of the town and not the Knicks anymore. D12′s name will bring fans from the Knicks to the Nets because of his star power, smile, and marketability. Brook Lopez doesn’t have that cache.
4. Lopez scores, but that’s about it. The Nets have enough scorers. Lopez doesn’t bring what D12 can brings to a franchise. D12 scores about the same, but averages more rebounds, blocks, and plays with more emotion and heart. These are things we’ve been trying to get out of Lopez for a while now, but he’s too much of a “nice-guy” to get up in somebody’s face, block, dunk or foul hard and stare them down. He just doesn’t have the “Brooklyn” personality to match the team. He’s a West Coast, laid back kind of dude.
5. Dwight “wants” to be here. He’s tried to come here to Brooklyn on many occasions; but was screwed over by Orlando. Stephen A. Smith has said this past summer that Brooklyn was Dwight’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd choice. He’ll embrace Brooklyn, and we’ll embrace him.
6. Championship. If we really want to win the whole thing, D12 has to be on this squad. The best center coupled with arguably the best point guard in the league is a blueprint for success. We’ll be strong where Miami is weak! D12 has already lead a mediocre Orlando team to the NBA Finals against Kobe & the Lakers. Imagine what he can do with this team?
7. D12 is a physical specimen. He’s 6’11 260lbs of pure muscle. He runs like a deer and can jump out the gym and a lot more durable than Lopez who is an injury waiting to happen. What more can you ask for?
8. If you really want to make a statement as an organization, if you want to take over the town and have NYC scream Nets as oppose to Knicks, this move with do so. The Knicks are no match for this squad in Brooklyn if D12 is here. The Knicks have the personality on their roster with Carmelo, J.R. and Rasheed, but with D12 as a Net, we’ll rule the back pages and rule on the court as well.
9. He brings celebrity status that can be marketed off the court with his cool & funny personality and smile. He’ll quickly become the face of this franchise and a stable in the NYC celebrity arena.
10. It makes sense. Just like how it made sense for L.A. to trade the 2nd best big man in the league for the 1st, it would make for the Nets to acquire D12 in a trade because that would be a significant upgrade for reasons on and off the court. If he’s not winning in L.A. with that team with Kobe, Gasol, Metta & Nash, do you think he’ll win when those 4 guys are gone? D’Antoni can only coach a certain style of player: shooters. The Nets can offer L.A. shooters, young legs, and offensive minded center in Brook Lopez (which D’Antoni would love) & future picks for D12. D12 said he wont sign an extension unless he sees the progress of this season. Well, it aint working out in L.A. They will not make the playoffs after championship expectations; so sad. So why won’t L.A. just swallow their pride and get back a quality big man in Brook for D12. If D12 walks this summer, he’s going to either ATL (his hometown) or Dallas alongside Dirk & O.J. Mayo. D12 needs to tell LA he’s not coming back for him to wine up in Brooklyn, U.S.A.
Andres Torres
January 16, 2013
I love how you talk about Brook’s foot which has not been an issue all season, but totally forget to talk about Dwights BACK which has obviously hindered him this season and will probably continue to bother him as he puts more miles on his body which may be only 27 years old but has already been taking 9 seasons worth of pounding in the paint…
njtobk
January 16, 2013
Dwight doesn’t take a night off on defense? D Will is the best PG in the League??? Have you watched any games this year?
John M Hall
January 16, 2013
It’s a bit messy, but…http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ahvouy2
John M Hall
January 16, 2013
Lakers would have to give Sacramento a couple of draft picks to go with it.
mrs.brooks
January 16, 2013
WHY WOULD WE EVER TRADE MARSHON?
Eschmeyer
January 16, 2013
If it means more time for Mirza, trade Hump for a bag of balls and a 2nd rounder!
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
I’m fine with the bag of balls. Maybe even just one basketball.
kenji
January 16, 2013
i read your list of trades–stop wasting your time!!–because it is a waste of time—
i ran into someone this morning within the Nets organization—i dont want to say who they are after–you probably can figure it out–but the position that they are looking to upgrade is the starting power forward
Evans is a great backup-but apparently Humphries has to go–the trade they are looking at would put them in position to compete for the title–i hope they can get it done!!
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
Thanks for the info…but this is what we do, so it’s not quite “a waste of time.”
kenji
January 16, 2013
i didnt mean it that way–i just wanted to focus you
anyway, apparently Humphries is just out of it-just not mentally in the game
the other bargaining chips are Brooks and multiple number 1 picks–there arent many power forwards worthy of this–the other 4 starters hopefully will remain–it would be an AWESOME starting lineup
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
Millsap…I’m calling it
kenji
January 16, 2013
nope-not even close
Max Weisberg
January 16, 2013
I just don’t see how we have the assets even for Millsap…
kenji
January 16, 2013
you may be right–i dont think they have much assets-leaving the 1,2 3,5 positions the same
to give you some perspective–when the Melo situation was occurring with Denver-i was told that he would be a Net shortly-obviously didnt happen—
last year-multiple Nets people told me Howard was a done deal-it didnt happen
BUT that being said-i cant blame Prokhorov for shooting for the stars-no pun intended-i respect his desire to assemble a team capable of winning it all!!!
as we are all well aware,the current team is good-but cant win a championship-the owner is quite aware of this obviously–i hope he gets the star he covets!!!
Eschmeyer
January 16, 2013
Boogie? Smith?
Sean Coyle
January 16, 2013
Bosh. Miami is in dire need of rebounding, something the Nets have plenty of. Probably feel as if he is expendable since his rebounding has been poor and that they have LBJ.
JohnFor
January 17, 2013
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=agbnphd
Some picks and cash considerations will have to be used to sweeten the deal but i like it!
Max Weisberg
January 17, 2013
Are you feeling okay?
njtobk
January 17, 2013
If we wait a year Hump’s expiring contract will be a lot more attractive. Maybe then we could package him up with another piece or two and actually get some return from a struggling team. I imagine that if a team like the Suns flop again next year, it wouldn’t be too hard to get a good return on a couple expiring deals. Dudley, Scola, and Gortat all have pretty fair contracts, although they’re not getting any younger. We’re not winning the ‘chip this year, so why not wait and play a stronger hand?
Max Weisberg
January 17, 2013
I don’t think they can stand to wait to trade Humphries (and neither can I). I imaging Billy King’s plan will consist of going for the “big get” right off the bat, then as trades get rejected keep going for less and less until he finds a deal. I don’t see Humphries staying on this team past the trade deadline. He’s just killing us in many ways.
WynnDuffy
January 18, 2013
Hope Humph stays. Plays haed and tough
WynnDuffy
January 18, 2013
*hard
mrs.brooks
January 18, 2013
but he doesn’t even dunk anymore and hits so many own goals
WynnDuffy
January 18, 2013
He doesn’t dunk anymore?
Guess he’s just getting old.
kenji
January 18, 2013
from what i have been told earlier in the week from someone within the organization–it appears Humphries is a lost cause–his expiring contract is the main advantage to another team– from what i hear,his problems are MENTAL!!
ALSO,
at the Nets game i attended last week–i was told neither King nor Prokhorov want Howard—
i am surprised no one has brought up the star they are quietly trying to acquire–there really arent many big men stars out there–so i cant believe you guys/girls havent at least mentionned his name
good luck-thats all i can say,sorry!!
WynnDuffy
January 18, 2013
Humph ain’t an expiring contract.
kenji
January 18, 2013
no not yet-But after next season it will
hopefully,this star is quietly placing pressure on his organization to trade him rather than opening up to the media like the retards Melo and Howard inappropriately did-they are both morons!!
njtobk
January 18, 2013
you gunna keep saying “this star” or come out with it? and who is going to trade a star player for kris humphries?
Max Weisberg
January 18, 2013
In my estimation he is trolling or is wrong. Nets don’t even have the assets for Millsap. There is no “star.”
njtobk
January 18, 2013
i’m guessing pao gasol.
enk
January 22, 2013
i think hes talkin about kevin love
kenji
January 22, 2013
you are right!!!
kenji
January 22, 2013
if they get Love,this team is unstoppable!!
kenji
January 22, 2013
you are finally the only one to get it–congrads! i hope they can work it out
lean270
January 18, 2013
Although I’m a huge fan of rudy gay I think tha tgetting him is a pipe dream. Also I think the star he’s talking about is smoove