Official 2014-2015 Shake-and-Bake Trade Thread

[CTMagicUK]

Seems like Harkless is on his way out. Im not sure we'll ever see him in a Magic uniform again. I wouldn't be surprised if there is more to his lack of playing time than we're being told.

[The Neighborhood Bully]

The Move: Chicago Bulls trade Tony Snell and 2016 second-round pick to Orlando Magic for Maurice Harkless.

A low-risk gamble on former lottery pick Maurice Harkless is one worth taking, particularly with his potential to relieve Butler of some of his 40.0 minutes a night.

 

The 21-year-old Harkless has been squeezed out of Orlando's crowded perimeter and seen a career-low 15.7 minutes per game. But just last season, he tallied 7.4 points (on 46.4 percent shooting from the field and 38.3 percent from deep), 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 24.4 minutes per game. With the type of seasoning he isn't getting Orlando, the elite athlete could emerge as a key rotation piece.

 

And really, that's all the Bulls are looking for given the collective strength of their starters. If coach Tom Thibodeau can sharpen the 6'8" Harkless' defensive skills, the Bulls could pack a lethal defensive punch on the wings with him and Butler.

 

This isn't a great return for the Magic, but they can blame themselves for not showcasing Harkless properly. Orlando is already owed a 2016 second-rounder from Chicago (either its own or the Portland Trail Blazers'), so adding another could allow the Magic to package them together to climb the draft board.

 

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[The Neighborhood Bully]

The Move: Houston Rockets trade Donatas Motiejunas to Orlando Magic for Dewayne Dedmon and two 2015 second-round picks.

The challenge for Houston is maintaining that tenacity when three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard gets called to the sideline. The Rockets have allowed just 93.8 points per 100 possessions when Howard plays and 100.9 when he sits.

 

In other words, this was an issue before Houston waived Howard's primary backup Tarik Black to free up a roster spot for Josh Smith. It's even a greater concern now that coach Kevin McHale has limited options behind his All-Star center.

 

Houston's power forward spot, meanwhile, is going to be overcrowded once Terrence Jones solves the nerve issue in his leg. And Donatas Motiejunas, who the Rockets shopped in February according to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, has already seen his playing time slashed by Smith's arrival.

 

Dewayne Dedmon has quietly impressed with the Orlando Magic, shown by his per-36-minute averages of 13.1 rebounds, 10.1 points and 2.3 blocks. He has also held opponents to 47.3 percent shootingat the rim, which is a lower rate than what Tyson Chandler (50.3), Marc Gasol (50.9) and Joakim Noah (52.7) have allowed.

 

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey will figure out something valuable to do with those second-round selections, while the Magic pick up a promising frontcourt piece who can score from inside and out.

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[HeHateMe]

Seems like Harkless is on his way out. Im not sure we'll ever see him in a Magic uniform again. I wouldn't be surprised if there is more to his lack of playing time than we're being told.

 

I have always thought it was relatively obvious there is something more to this going on behind the scenes that we do not and will not ever know about. I've heard of being put in a doghouse before, but JV had a vendetta against Harkless and has all year. Not saying I think Harkless is some all-star being held back but still.

[CTMagicUK]

I wouldn't trade Dedmon for Motiejunas straight up.

[magicblue]

I wouldn't trade Dedmon for Motiejunas straight up.

 

Yeah, I don't see us dealing Dedmon. Especially with O'Quinn being an UFA.

[Bauncey Chillups]

Vucevic's lack of rim protection and lateral quickness when guarding the PNR is brutal at the 5. And I think it's very unlikely he ever becomes a great offensive player since he doesn't draw fouls and needs a lot of possessions to get his points.

 

Not saying the team needs to trade him this year but looking at better long-term options at the center position should be in the cards.

[Fultz4thewin]

Vucevic's lack of rim protection and lateral quickness when guarding the PNR is brutal at the 5. And I think it's very unlikely he ever becomes a great offensive player since he doesn't draw fouls and needs a lot of possessions to get his points.

 

Not saying the team needs to trade him this year but looking at better long-term options at the center position should be in the cards.

 

Eh, I somewhat disagree. A lot of that can be mitigated by a better power forward

[HeHateMe]

Vucevic's lack of rim protection and lateral quickness when guarding the PNR is brutal at the 5. And I think it's very unlikely he ever becomes a great offensive player since he doesn't draw fouls and needs a lot of possessions to get his points.

 

Not saying the team needs to trade him this year but looking at better long-term options at the center position should be in the cards.

 

Just need a defensive minded PF. We have all known that for a while. He's actually one of our most efficient scorers too. I don't agree with that assessment. I honestly think Vuch is the absolute 1 sure thing on this team that we can build around. He will never be Howard on D but we can cover that up with a real PF. I'm beyond thankful we have Vuch locked up for the next 4 years.

[Murphy13]

Nik is one of the best at his position, while we could potentially find someone that is better at his weaknesses I don't think the all around package Nik brings comes along very often. A Montrezl Harrell would fit in really nice next to Nik.

[A Random Stranger]

I would like to see Vuc at the four. His size, his ability to shoot the jumper, and his post moves would make him a solid fit in that role. Acquire a defensive minded big who can block shots and rebounds. Then maybe you got a stew, but for now I sit on Vuc at center.

[magicblue]

I would like to see Vuc at the four. His size, his ability to shoot the jumper, and his post moves would make him a solid fit in that role. Acquire a defensive minded big who can block shots and rebounds. Then maybe you got a stew, but for now I sit on Vuc at center.

 

Maybe try a Dedmon, Vuc, Harris frontline with Dipo and Payton in the backcourt. If JV is looking for energy he'll get it from Dedmon.