Lock please, thanks. Warriors 2011/2012 Thread Up.

[onetrust]

I'd do it.  I think the only reason people don't want to give up Curry is because of his age.  I honestly don't see him being on the same tier as a Westbrook, Rose, etc ever.  He's a good player but not great and his defense is beyond

 

[onetrust]

I'd do it.  I think the only reason people don't want to give up Curry is because of his age.  I honestly don't see him being on the same tier as a Westbrook, Rose, etc ever.  He's a good player but not great and his defense is beyond

 

[what up]

Gasol isnt great either. Got exposed against the Mavs. Seems like a player who is useless without any confidence and we already have one of those in Biedrins.

 

[what up]

Gasol isnt great either. Got exposed against the Mavs. Seems like a player who is useless without any confidence and we already have one of those in Biedrins.

 

[acidicality]

The thing is also, I think if we had this conversation a couple months ago, Gasol would probably have been untradeable. Now might be an opportunity to get one of the best big men in the league, no matter how soft he is and how badly he performed in the playoffs. Can't forget how good he was in the previous years for them.

If he's truly available, I expect Lacob/Riley to be aggressive and try to get him, honestly. Don't know if either the Lakers or Warriors would want to trade within the division though.

 

[acidicality]

The thing is also, I think if we had this conversation a couple months ago, Gasol would probably have been untradeable. Now might be an opportunity to get one of the best big men in the league, no matter how soft he is and how badly he performed in the playoffs. Can't forget how good he was in the previous years for them.

If he's truly available, I expect Lacob/Riley to be aggressive and try to get him, honestly. Don't know if either the Lakers or Warriors would want to trade within the division though.

 

[downyboy]

Gasol for Lin?

 

[downyboy]

Gasol for Lin?

 

[franchise 55]

Originally Posted by acidicality

The thing is also, I think if we had this conversation a couple months ago, Gasol would probably have been untradeable. Now might be an opportunity to get one of the best big men in the league, no matter how soft he is and how badly he performed in the playoffs. Can't forget how good he was in the previous years for them.

If he's truly available, I expect Lacob/Riley to be aggressive and try to get him, honestly. Don't know if either the Lakers or Warriors would want to trade within the division though.

Since when do divisions mean anything in basketball though? It's only relevant for seeding, and let's face it, it is not going to come into play.

 

[franchise 55]

Originally Posted by acidicality

The thing is also, I think if we had this conversation a couple months ago, Gasol would probably have been untradeable. Now might be an opportunity to get one of the best big men in the league, no matter how soft he is and how badly he performed in the playoffs. Can't forget how good he was in the previous years for them.

If he's truly available, I expect Lacob/Riley to be aggressive and try to get him, honestly. Don't know if either the Lakers or Warriors would want to trade within the division though.

Since when do divisions mean anything in basketball though? It's only relevant for seeding, and let's face it, it is not going to come into play.

 

[luong1209]

Would not do.

Anyone think LA will package both Pau and Bynum for Dwight + _______?

 

[luong1209]

Would not do.

Anyone think LA will package both Pau and Bynum for Dwight + _______?

 

[offbad]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

Would not do.

Anyone think LA will package both Pau and Bynum for Dwight + _______?

LAL will probably try it at least... Pau + Bynum + 2 1st round picks for Dwight + Gil//Jameer

also wouldn't want Pau either.

 

[offbad]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

Would not do.

Anyone think LA will package both Pau and Bynum for Dwight + _______?

LAL will probably try it at least... Pau + Bynum + 2 1st round picks for Dwight + Gil//Jameer

also wouldn't want Pau either.

 

[acidicality]

I find it ridiculous that people think Bynum+Odom for Dwight+Gil or something similar would get it done. If so, it just continues the trend of good players being gift-wrapped to the Lakers...

 And I was referring to the fact major trades never happen within teams in the same division. Look at all the major trades involving the better players. Your Thunder wouldn't have gotten Perkins if they played in the East. Same way you would understand why both the Warriors and Lakers would be hesitant about trading such major pieces to each other.

 

[acidicality]

I find it ridiculous that people think Bynum+Odom for Dwight+Gil or something similar would get it done. If so, it just continues the trend of good players being gift-wrapped to the Lakers...

 And I was referring to the fact major trades never happen within teams in the same division. Look at all the major trades involving the better players. Your Thunder wouldn't have gotten Perkins if they played in the East. Same way you would understand why both the Warriors and Lakers would be hesitant about trading such major pieces to each other.

 

[franchise 55]

Originally Posted by acidicality

I find it ridiculous that people think Bynum+Odom for Dwight+Gil or something similar would get it done. If so, it just continues the trend of good players being gift-wrapped to the Lakers...

 And I was referring to the fact major trades never happen within teams in the same division. Look at all the major trades involving the better players. Your Thunder wouldn't have gotten Perkins if they played in the East. Same way you would understand why both the Warriors and Lakers would be hesitant about trading such major pieces to each other.

Divisions and conferences are different though.

 

[franchise 55]

Originally Posted by acidicality

I find it ridiculous that people think Bynum+Odom for Dwight+Gil or something similar would get it done. If so, it just continues the trend of good players being gift-wrapped to the Lakers...

 And I was referring to the fact major trades never happen within teams in the same division. Look at all the major trades involving the better players. Your Thunder wouldn't have gotten Perkins if they played in the East. Same way you would understand why both the Warriors and Lakers would be hesitant about trading such major pieces to each other.

Divisions and conferences are different though.

 

[werunsf]

Maybe this year our front office will do it right......

and get a strong 3.

 

[werunsf]

Maybe this year our front office will do it right......

and get a strong 3.

 

[tim lincecum]

 

[tim lincecum]

 

[franchise 55]

@STEIN_LINE_HQ: Mike Brown and Dwane Casey will get two of the first interviews for GSW coaching opening. Link on the way

 

[franchise 55]

@STEIN_LINE_HQ: Mike Brown and Dwane Casey will get two of the first interviews for GSW coaching opening. Link on the way

 

[the4fifteen]

[h1]Sources: Warriors eye Mike Brown[/h1]

By Marc Stein
ESPN.com


Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey will receive two of the first interviews that the Golden State Warriors conduct in their search to replace Keith Smart, according to sources close to the process.

Brown, an ESPN NBA analyst, and the Warriors have registered mutual interest in discussing the job since Smart's dismissal on April 27 and are expected to meet formally soon, sources said.

The Warriors, sources said, have also requested and received permission from the Mavericks to interview Casey, with an interview expected to take place before Dallas begins its Western Conference finals series against either Oklahoma City or Memphis, which will start Sunday at the earliest.

It's believed that the Warriors also have strong interest in Boston Celtics assistant coach Lawrence Frank. ESPN.com reported Friday that Frank and Casey have emerged as two of the Houston Rockets' most serious candidates, with the Houston Chronicle reporting Monday that TNT's Kevin McHale is also a Rockets finalist.

But Warriors officials have also spoken of their desire to take their time with the search to interview several candidates, not unlike the Rockets' approach in their search to replace Rick Adelman.

NBA coaching sources say that the Warriors also do intend to reach out to coaching veterans Jeff Van Gundy (also an ESPN NBA analyst) and Jerry Sloan to gauge their interest in succeeding Smart, but it is not immediately known if those conversations will progress to the interview stage.

Warriors general manager Larry Riley has said little publicly about the search but has not ruled out the possibility that the team would make a hire before the June 23rd NBA Draft.

Brown, the 2008-09 NBA Coach of the Year, coached the Cavaliers for five seasons and posted a record of 272-138 before his dismissal after last season's second-round loss to the Boston Celtics.

The 54-year-old Casey has been waiting for second shot at a top job since being dismissed by the Minnesota Timberwolves with a record of 20-20 during the 2006-07 season. He narrowly missed out on coaching jobs last summer with the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers and could see his chances in Houston boosted by his association with Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who is highly regarded by the Rockets. Casey has been working largely as the Mavericks' defensive coordinator since coming to Dallas with Carlisle starting with the 2008-09 season.

Smart took over shortly before last season and posted a 36-46 record after Don Nelson was informed by new owner Joe Lacob and Riley in September that he would not be retained. The Warriors are thus looking for their third coach in three seasons, which prompted Riley to say "some stability once we make the next selection" is high on Golden State's list of goals.

Marc Stein is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com.