March 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Lakers Aren't Seeking Trade Of Pau Gasol

Nov 27, 2012 10:31 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers are not actively seeking a trade of Pau Gasol, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

Gasol trade chatter had increased in recent days in the media, coinciding with his struggles on the floor and significant contract that runs through the 13-14 NBA season.

Gasol has played in four different offensive systems over the past three seasons and clearly prefers the Triangle.

"It put me in a natural position, which was post. I could score and I could pass," he said. "It was a perfect fit for me when I got here and Andrew (Bynum) was out. I had a lot of minutes and it was a need to cover.

"Now it's a different personnel, different need, different look, different system, different positioning. As a professional, you adjust to a different position in your company and try to do your best so the company still finds you a valuable asset and the company still performs as well as it did before."

Gasol has been slow to adapt to Mike D'Antoni's system.

"We're all trying to get adjusted to the faster pace and running harder to our spots so the spacing's better, the flow is better," Gasol said.

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bucks Trying To Trade Drew Gooden

Nov 26, 2012 11:59 AM

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to offer Drew Gooden in trade talks with teams around the NBA, according to sources.

Gooden is owed $6.68 million for this season and the two following seasons.

Gooden hasn't played yet this season, but has had a positive attitude throughout and has also been mentoring the younger players, especially Larry Sanders.

“I’m not a selfish person and I’m not a selfish teammate,” Gooden said. “I’ll do whatever I can to help the team. Right now, I’m trying to help the team vocally in any way I can.”

Gery Woelfel/Journal Times

Tags: Drew Gooden, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Lakers Have Had Internal Discussions On Pursuing Josh Smith

Nov 17, 2012 2:03 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers have had internal discussions for several months about acquiring Josh Smith from the Atlanta Hawks, according to sources.

Sources say, however, that the Hawks have no interest in trading Smith for a package centered around Pau Gasol.

Smith is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.

For the Lakers, trading Gasol for Smith would allow the team to get younger and more athletic. Moreover, Smith is one of Dwight Howard's closest friends in the NBA.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Josh Smith, Pau Gasol, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hornets Trade Warrick To Bobcats For Carroll

Nov 13, 2012 4:48 PM

The New Orleans Hornets have acquired guard Matt Carroll from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for forward Hakim Warrick.

“Hakim has been the ultimate professional while in New Orleans, even while receiving limited minutes, and we wish him the best in his new opportunity, Hornets General Manager Dell Demps said.”

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Matt Carroll, Hakim Warrick, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Official Trade, NBA Misc Rumor

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Fredette Remains In Kings' Plans

Nov 11, 2012 1:25 PM

Jimmer Fredette has received inconsistent playing time this season as the third point guard on the Sacramento Kings behind Isaiah Thomas and Aaron Brooks.

Fredette hasn't talked about pursuing a trade from the Kings with Geoff Petrie.

"No, definitely not," Fredette said with a laugh. "I haven't talked to Geoff about anything like that."

Fredette has been the subject of a #freejimmer campaign on Twitter.

"I can't control anything about that," Fredette said. "I'm here playing to the best of my ability and supporting my team, and other people can think whatever they want to think. That's not my job. My job is to be here, be supportive and play the best that I can."

Fredette remains in the Kings' plans, but the team has to figure out his role since he may be more of a combo guard.

"Everybody eventually gets their opportunity," Petrie said. "He's got a real good feel for the game, and he hasn't come close to shooting the ball to his potential. That's not a concern given the quality of his stroke and his history of making shots. It'll just require some patience and time."

Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

Tags: Jimmer Fredette, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Harden Wanted More Time To Consider Final Offer From Thunder

Nov 6, 2012 1:48 PM

Reflecting back on his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, James Harden is disappointed that his former team's front office only gave him one hour to consider their final offer of a four-year, $54 million contract.

"After everything we established – everything we had done – you give me an hour?" Harden told Yahoo! Sports on Monday afternoon. "This was one of the biggest decisions of my life. I wanted to go home and pray about it. It hurt me. It hurt."

Harden is unsure if extra time would have led him to accepting the offer rather than end up traded to the Houston Rockets.

"Who knows? Another day, who knows what another day would've done?"

The Rockets had been pushing to complete the trade by Friday, but the Thunder wanted to present a final offer to Harden with a 60-minute window.

"I think they valued my talent there," Harden said. "They built me there: my work ethic, my body. They changed my life. I think they know how good I can be."

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: James Harden, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Eric Gordon Hasn't Requested Trade From Hornets

Nov 2, 2012 11:36 AM

Eric Gordon has not requested a trade from the New Orleans Hornets, according to a source.

Gordon is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Gordon signed with the Phoenix Suns in the offseason and his comments after the Hornets matched suggested that he was upset about the situation.

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Tags: Eric Gordon, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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