Philly Looks Vulnerable, Let's Get Turner!

by MadTown Hoops on Jun 12, 2010 1:54 PM CDT

I'm increasingly convinced that the thing to do is a trade with Philly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ajaaDDjT8

Evan Turner Naismith Player of the Year Candidate Video (via fantahsyking)

Every year there is a team in a position of desperation with a GM that is in over his head left ripe for the pickings, i.e. Washington this season, Minnesota with Kevin Garnett, Memphis with Pau Gasol.

Right now that team is Philadelphia. They are so desperate to unload Elton Brand's contract that they are willing to part with the second overall pick. Not only would Evan Turner turn the Bucks into a legit contender, but Brand's skillset would be welcome on a team with no legitimate power forwards. I'm sorry, what part of 15 and 7 with a block or two per 36 don't you like? He played 76 games and had a PER that was higher than the year before. He had a major injury and is coming back. If he doesn't the price of the full trade is worth it.

The best contracts in the NBA are rookie contracts for superstars. So we dump our injured former star, swapping terrible contracts and picks with Philly. Philly would do it because he would come off the books in time to make a run at Carmelo Anthony. What more could we get for Michael Redd at the deadline or with his cap space than the second overall pick? I think this needs to happen.

That 'Sota player's expression says it all.

Evan Turner is a transcendent, franchise altering player. He's innovative, tough, a strong finisher, he can create his own shot, he's a terrific rebounder for his position, he knows how to find his teammates. His weaknesses stemmed from his role as the center of everything for his team. With Jennings and Bogut both able to set him up, as well as Skiles' defensive coaching, Turner could reach his full potential. He would also alleviate the pressure to re-sign Salmons, who I believe is pricing himself out of usefulness this very moment.

Hey, he's even already been a Buck, so the trasition should go well. I vote Evan Turner for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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how many years and how much is Brand currently owed under this deal he has?

by ILIKEBJ'S on Jun 12, 2010 1:59 PM CDT reply actions

3 Years

at 18per I think

by CanadaBucks on Jun 12, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions

woahh how does Stefanski still have a job.........he pushed Eddie Jordan in front of the bus

by ILIKEBJ'S on Jun 12, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Philly doesn't seem to intent on tradeing the 2 pick anymore.

http://www.libertyballers.com/2010/6/9/1508933/76ers-have-no-plans-to-shop-2-pick

But who knows…. I certainly wouldn’t put it past the Sixers.

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by Jacob Grinyer on Jun 12, 2010 2:11 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think they ever were

and Brand for an All-Star type of player, sure.

But giving away #2 just to dump Brand’s salary? No way they do that.

by Joana on Jun 13, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they can find a better partner if they are going to trade

Just think they would want more than an expiring to trade the #2. Interesting concept though, kind of an all-in mentality

by CanadaBucks on Jun 12, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions

It’d be an expiring mega contract, our #15 and out #37, I can see Philly going for that or swapping the second rounder for a lottery protected future first or Mbah a Moute.

by MadTown Hoops on Jun 12, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

The only thing I don't like

is the $18 mil per year. Everything else would be awesome. Would love to have Turner!

FEAR THE DEER!!! but not til next year =(

by russelTHEmuscle on Jun 13, 2010 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

This is Chess, not Checkers

They wouldn’t be offering to trade the #2 pick, if their wasn’t something that could be equally unappealling for the 76ers.

-Michael Redd’s expiring contract is the Bucks “golden ticket.” How they choose to use it could make them or break them for the next 5 years at least.

No way the Bucks get out of this trade without giving up Redd’s contract, the 15th pick, and at least LRMAM or Ilyasova.

It’s a very high risk trade for the Bucks.

Worst case: Evan Turner sucks, Brand Sucks, Ilyasova becomes the next Dirk, Paul George (or other prospective 15th picks) becomes the next, uninjured, T-Mac, and in 2 years we have Brand’s expiring contract to trade. Unsuccessful use of the “golden ticket”

Best case: Evan Turner becomes the next Brandon Roy, Elton Brand becomes the PF the Bucks have been seeking, Ilyasova doesn’t improve much, Paul George is a bust, and the Bucks have Brand’s expiring contract to make a decision on after they win the championship in 2012. Successful use of the “golden ticket”

by FearTheDeer on Jun 14, 2010 11:32 AM CDT reply actions