Hoopsworld.com writer Alex Kennedy just sent a couple tweets out that some may find interesting. Here they are:
- Minnesota is apparently making a strong push at acquiring Jamal Crawford. With the Trail Blazers beginning to slide out of the playoff picture, the shooting guard has had his name floated in several trade rumors in recent days. It'd be interesting to see what Portland would want from Minnesota. One financial match would be a straight up swap involving Michael Beasley, but apart from them saving about $4MM, not sure why Portland does that deal.
- According to a league executive, Boston is not actively shopping Ray Allen, but they are fielding calls. One team that's reportedly shown interest in his services is the Clippers, but it remains to be seen whether they'd be willing to include Eric Bledsoe in the deal, and that's probably who the Celtics are holding out for.
Why would C’s want Bledsoe? They got Rondo & Bradley. Does he play SG? It would put a cheap contract on the books for next season though.
Bledsoe’s value exists twofold: As a trade asset and a young athlete with incredible upside.
It’s easy, they save 4M and they get Beasley who is much younger than Crawford and extremely talented.