Peachtree Hoops: All Joe, All the Time....

(Ed. Note: This seems more like a paper seller more than hard and fast. When is the last time something this big came out this early and correctly? But at the same time, well, damn. That is interesting.)
Found from here at SB Nation...

Key quote...
There is a growing sentiment among opposing team executives that at the very least the Knicks will sign Atlanta's Joe Johnson, whose agent, Arn Tellem, orchestrated the Tracy McGrady trade to the Knicks and has been friends with Walsh for 20 years. It's called a "wink-wink deal," and even though it is against NBA rules, the practice does exist and is nearly impossible to police.

"I think that's a done deal," said one Eastern Conference GM.

If it is the Knicks, could we work a sign and trade? Maybe take Toney Douglas to compete as a young PG and Eddy Curry's salary as he would come off the books next summer and open a lot of cap room between him and Crawford? Maybe make them include Sergio Rodriguez for Bibby?

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a "wink, wink" deal is bad news for a S&T

other things that are bad news for a S&T. The guy signing with the Knicks.

In my mind if this is true (a big if), this is only good news if you want Joe gone no matter what. It is bad news for S&T whether one happens or not.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 12, 2010 11:31 AM EST reply actions

Not a cap guy, but

doesn’t Joe get more money if we do a SNT? We are allowed to provide max raises? Or is that old CBA talk?

by The Human Highlight Blog on Mar 12, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

Yes, but then we'd likely have to match salaries...

although with the Knicks cap space, I’m not sure if that would be a true necessity in a sign and trade with them. Then again, that’s why I mentioned Eddy Curry. Not that he’d be a prize pickup, but he would provide a big backup to Horf (although neither a rebounder or shot blocker is within that giant frame). Plus, he’d combine with Crawford to allow for significant cap room come the summer of 2011.

by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 12, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

that is correct

but if a deal is in place, it seems odd that that the Knicks would have offered that since they are pretty much bidding against themselves.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 12, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

Have you seen the Knicks lately?...

Walsh is clearly a step up from Thomas, but they still make their share of head scratcher moves. Perhaps they’d want that extra year you can offer in a sign and trade, perhaps it is something we can talk them into by taking Curry’s contract if they include a young piece like Douglas or Wilson Chandler.

by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 12, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

We didn’t package a big contract to Phoenix when we S&T for Joe.

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by bwellnjonesco on Mar 16, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

And with the Knicks cap space...

that probably wouldn’t be necessary here, although I mention it if the Knicks made that a requirement to get back quality young talent like Chandler or some #1 picks.

by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 16, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions