Built Ford Tough Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 The question isn't should they, because we all know that they should trade him, but will they trade Nash? Nash has said that he won't request a trade this season, but considering the Suns have little to no chance of making the playoffs, and, even if they do sneak in, would be first round fodder for the Thunder or some other top seeded Western Conference team, will they come to the realization that they need to kick start the rebuilding process and deal Nash? His contract expiring at the end of the season makes him even more appealing to a team looking to add a piece for a championship run. If they do in fact trade him, which teams could you see him being dealt to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Question- when does his contract expire? I don't think they will trade him this year, although I wish they do. The Suns are still an entertaining team and Nash probably rakes them in a lot of money and fans. If he were to be traded, I really don't know what his value would be at this age, especially with what I'm assuming is a contract of at least $10M/year. A bunch of playoff teams could use him, including the Heat, Lakers, Knicks, Hawks, Grizzlies, Pacers and maybe Thunder. Who would have the assets to make that trade? And which one of those teams would be willing to part with young assets for a 38 year old PG? Your guess is as good as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 It expires after this year and the term is is $11.7M (give or take). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I just don't see it. Not only has he stated he doesn't want to leave Phoenix, the organization itself won't get much back for him. Chances are, contenders will go after him, and they won't want to give up a major piece in order to entice the front office. It's why I suspect the Suns are better off keeping Nash, who's clearly one of the best players in their history, rather than trading him for cap space and low picks in future drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Knicks, please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yeah, we will give toney douglas and steve novak. i think that's fair. young talent and outstanding white 3 pt shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Question- when does his contract expire? I don't think they will trade him this year, although I wish they do. The Suns are still an entertaining team and Nash probably rakes them in a lot of money and fans. If he were to be traded, I really don't know what his value would be at this age, especially with what I'm assuming is a contract of at least $10M/year. A bunch of playoff teams could use him, including the Heat, Lakers, Knicks, Hawks, Grizzlies, Pacers and maybe Thunder. Who would have the assets to make that trade? And which one of those teams would be willing to part with young assets for a 38 year old PG? Your guess is as good as mine.Is Nash really a good fit for Miami? LeBron and Wade do more damage with the ball than without, wouldn't you rather have the young defensive minded Chalmers at point, or not rather but is Nash really that big of an upgrade for Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Is Nash really a good fit for Miami? LeBron and Wade do more damage with the ball than without, wouldn't you rather have the young defensive minded Chalmers at point, or not rather but is Nash really that big of an upgrade for Miami? He's a huge upgrade. Chalmers is careless with the ball, bad at running the fast break, and makes too many dumb decisions. Nash is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, amazing at running the fast break, and would help give the offense a better flow in the halfcourt. Yes, he's not a great defender, but not any worse than Bibby was last season...and that team was still sensational defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Been waiting for us to trade him for the last 2 years, dude deserves a chance to win a ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted January 12, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 The Lakers could definitely use him, even if he is a bad defender. Look what we have done with Fisher at the point. Having Nash in this new offense would be fantastic. Plus, he'd drill shots. ---------- Will the Suns trade him, though? Not to the Lakers, haha. I wouldn't be shocked if they sent him out East, though. I'm just not sure what the Knicks could offer that would be better than what Miami could (would they give up Norris Cole?) or even a non-contending West team (would Golden State be interested?), so it's hard to say. I would think the Suns want picks and young players, though. They really don't need anymore cap space. They'd get that extra space by trading Nash for the young contracts, and then hitting Childress with the amnesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 What would be a realistic package for him? What do you guys think? He's getting older, obviously. His contract situation is up in the air, I believe. Is Landry Fields, Toney Douglas & 1st Rd Pick fair? Or maybe Bill Walker in there too? I'd assume not. Idk what would be fair, do the Knicks have anything that could get Nash here? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 do the Knicks have anything that could get Nash here? lolNo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 No.Not what I wanted to hear. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Absolutely we do, Nash would be a good salary dump for the Suns...the trick would be matching the salaries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted January 13, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Not what I wanted to hear. Thanks.I don't know why, but this made me laugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 The Knicks best chance at getting Nash would likely be in 2012 free agency. I don't really see them being all that interested in a guy like Toney Douglas when they have Aaron Brooks as an undersized, chucking 2 guard. Landry Fields may interst them some, but I don't see them coveting him enough to trade Nash for, assuming that they would be open to dealing him. Also, when can the Knicks even trade a 1st rounder? I know they Houston their pick this season but what other kinds of owed picks do they have, if any? Nash has expressed interest in signign with the Knicks and, as far as I know, he has stated that he wants to end his career with one of 3 teams, which are Toronto, New York and Phoenix. Signing him in the summer is probably their best bet to land him, and much, much more likely than making a trade for him in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 We have all of our picks after this year, Shumpert Fields and 1st should be a good enough package... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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