Z. Randolph to Orlando for Richardson/Bass?

jeffb · 02-23-2011, 11:34 AM

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The Grizzlies have held internal discussions about trading Zach Randolph to the Magic for Brandon Bass and Jason Richardson, according to a source.

Memphis wants to remain competitive and reach the playoffs in the Western Conference and they believe they can accomplish this while acquiring a young power forward.

Randolph will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The seriousness of the trade idea is unclear and was originally floated by Sam Smith of Bulls.com.

Grizzlies Hold Internal Talks On Sending Randolph To Magic - RealGM Wiretap

thought · 02-23-2011, 11:35 AM

this trade would improve the magic. a lot.

**'trane** · 02-23-2011, 11:36 AM

at will be one pricey disfunctional team. if it doesn't work the magic will be fuuuuuuuuuucked salary-wise.

Gurk · 02-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Wow. I swear Richardson is playing really good right now and why would they want Zach down low. I see no point in this trade and right now the Gm of ORl just seems to be scrambling

MARTYNAS · 02-23-2011, 11:40 AM

They need to part ways with Arenas

02-23-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 'trane

at will be one pricey disfunctional team. if it doesn't work the magic will be fuuuuuuuuuucked salary-wise.

how so? Bass is on contract next year, while ZBo is not. Worst case scenario, Orlando doesn't resign Zach and just cleared themselves of the 4 million that was committed to Bass.

powerfulpanda · 02-23-2011, 01:19 PM

this trade makes sense for both sides
obviously with the moves orlando made this year, they're trying to win it this year or nothing so zbo would fit nicely as a half year rental player for the stretch run and off the books by season end
grizzlies get a young pf in return and a serviceable sg in richardson instead of getting nothing when zbo walks via free agency

b55bgc · 02-23-2011, 01:23 PM

I care nothing for this trade. But anything that makes orlando bettter is good to me.
I do not wanna see Miami, or Boston in the finals. Love to see the bulls KNicks or Orlando.

thought · 02-23-2011, 01:36 PM

it gives orlando a reliable scorer in the post which they haven't had in dwight howard, and with randolph and howard you have easily the best rebounding front-court in the NBA. it makes orlando better in the short term. like panda said it also gives orlando some nice cap flexibility going forward. if i'm orlando and this deal is on the table i don't hesitate. 'trane mentioned chemistry issues, but i don't think anyone's heard a peep out of zach randolph since he started playing in memphis, so my guess is orlando's banking on the memphis zach randolph to show.

**Ball Don't Lie** · 02-23-2011, 01:45 PM

Dwight Howard has been very reliable in the post this year. No ones been able to stop him outside of MIA 1 game.

But him and Dwight together would give them a shot again. Theyd be unstoppable inside and on the offensive glass. Defence is another story though.

thought · 02-23-2011, 01:50 PM

i'm still not convinced dwight howard is a guy that can be relied on to get buckets in the fourth when everything is on the line. zach randoloph will be more reliable in that sense and will open things up for dwight howard which will also make him more reliable by diffusion.

**'trane** · 02-23-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuzzy

how so? Bass is on contract next year, while ZBo is not. Worst case scenario, Orlando doesn't resign Zach and just cleared themselves of the 4 million that was committed to Bass.

my bad. i thought he had multiple years. time flies...

Aamir · 02-23-2011, 03:44 PM

Bass I wouldn't think is a starter on a contending team, but I haven't watched him much this year. Either way the Magic are very weak at the PF spot with just Bass and Anderson, and they are overloaded with good wing players, so it would be easier to pull the trigger on a good SG in Richardson to get a good PF in Randolph.

And BTW, the Grizzlies really don't want Randolph playing for them anymore. lol It's pretty obvious a few months back he wasn't going to get re-signed, I remember reading or hearing something about that.

Dark Knight · 02-23-2011, 04:05 PM

If this goes down, we won't get 1 rebound against Orlando.

Alex · 02-23-2011, 05:52 PM

So Jrich to Memphis, means OJ Mayo to...

MISAM38 · 02-23-2011, 06:02 PM

This aint bad for memphis , also considerin the fact that denver's gonna drop out of the playoff race , so that means all the teams are gonna have to make a run to get that spot.

eazy187 · 02-23-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

So Jrich to Memphis, means OJ Mayo to...

toronto.........

Chiggmo · 02-23-2011, 11:32 PM

Orlando has no chance no matter what they do, I don't care what anyone says.

Dark Knight · 02-23-2011, 11:33 PM

Otis has been playing some 2K11...

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thought jonas smellandchewthis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,731 Representing:	this trade would improve the magic. a lot.

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MARTYNAS some creepy guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: far far away Posts: 1,441 Representing:	They need to part ways with Arenas

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powerfulpanda ... Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,470 Representing:	this trade makes sense for both sides obviously with the moves orlando made this year, they're trying to win it this year or nothing so zbo would fit nicely as a half year rental player for the stretch run and off the books by season end grizzlies get a young pf in return and a serviceable sg in richardson instead of getting nothing when zbo walks via free agency

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b55bgc Mean Muggin with his son Swollen Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Rock AKA Newfoundland Posts: 1,377 Representing:	I care nothing for this trade. But anything that makes orlando bettter is good to me. I do not wanna see Miami, or Boston in the finals. Love to see the bulls KNicks or Orlando.

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thought jonas smellandchewthis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,731 Representing:	it gives orlando a reliable scorer in the post which they haven't had in dwight howard, and with randolph and howard you have easily the best rebounding front-court in the NBA. it makes orlando better in the short term. like panda said it also gives orlando some nice cap flexibility going forward. if i'm orlando and this deal is on the table i don't hesitate. 'trane mentioned chemistry issues, but i don't think anyone's heard a peep out of zach randolph since he started playing in memphis, so my guess is orlando's banking on the memphis zach randolph to show.

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Ball Don't Lie ... Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,161 Representing:	Dwight Howard has been very reliable in the post this year. No ones been able to stop him outside of MIA 1 game. But him and Dwight together would give them a shot again. Theyd be unstoppable inside and on the offensive glass. Defence is another story though.

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thought jonas smellandchewthis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,731 Representing:	i'm still not convinced dwight howard is a guy that can be relied on to get buckets in the fourth when everything is on the line. zach randoloph will be more reliable in that sense and will open things up for dwight howard which will also make him more reliable by diffusion.

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Aamir the boss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,224 Representing:	Bass I wouldn't think is a starter on a contending team, but I haven't watched him much this year. Either way the Magic are very weak at the PF spot with just Bass and Anderson, and they are overloaded with good wing players, so it would be easier to pull the trigger on a good SG in Richardson to get a good PF in Randolph. And BTW, the Grizzlies really don't want Randolph playing for them anymore. lol It's pretty obvious a few months back he wasn't going to get re-signed, I remember reading or hearing something about that.

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