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Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:30 pm EST

BDL trade deadline chat!

By Kelly Dwyer


Can Amar'e Stoudemire play like a mug, sometimes? Definitely. 

Do I adore what Tyrus Thomas does to another team's offense, when he's given proper minutes? Like you would not believe. I'm so, so smitten.

Should I learn from what came before me? From players who barely cared, barely defended, barely showed up? Yes. Does that stop me from wanting a guy who can drop 25 and 10 in an instant on my favorite team? No way.

Why? Because I'm a fan. And you are, too. And you want to know what's going to happen on Thursday, the NBA's trade deadline.

Well, we've got a treat for you. You're actually going to learn something!

Yahoo!'s best and brightest, Johnny Ludden and Adrian Wojnarowski, will be on board. These in-touch journos will be answering as many questions as they can get to, considering that the deadline is 24 hours away. 

Set the Q's up, kids. See you at 3 in the afternoon, EST.

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  1. C O
    1. Posted by C O Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Chances are JJ Redick gets traded before the dealine to a team that's in dire need of a shooter? Or are the Magic staying put, considering JN is out and their history of injury epidemics?
  2. Mike
    2. Posted by Mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    can the kings trade miller without taking anything longterm back ie jeffries/ nocioni? and does salmons net us expirings and a. a late lottery b. nonlottery 1st rounder c. 2nd round throw in?
  3. NewarkYMCA
    3. Posted by NewarkYMCA Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    If you trade Vince Carter, Lebron will sign in 2010.
  4. JJ
    4. Posted by JJ Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Hopefully with the coaching change and the style switch back to Phoenix's "Run-n-Gun" style, the Suns will keep Amare.
    To even consider trading him seems foolish to me, he's a consistant 20 and 9 guy and any given night he can put up 30 and 13.
    I am and have been a HUGE Phoenix suns fan for the past few years and it's been a rough season for me, but hopefully with Gentry in charge things can change. Maybe last nights 40 point blowout was a glimpse of things to come?
  5. Miller Time
    5. Posted by Miller Time Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    The cavs need to make a move, they only got this year and next before lbj leaves. if they want to win a ring, they got to make a move...NOW
  6. NewarkYMCA
    6. Posted by NewarkYMCA Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    Derrick Coleman should've been included on the 1992 Dream Team. Christian Laettner??? Are you serious!!! DC was the man!
  7. Dre Lionis
    7. Posted by Dre Lionis Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm EDT

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    bosh for stoudemire
  8. E
    8. Posted by E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    why do they want to trade Amare? did he say he dosnt want to resign? if he resigns with the Raptors i would trade Bosh for Amare in a second
  9. Paul E
    9. Posted by Paul E Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAA there jameer u dont need to worry about calling yourself a Celtics fan if thats how u feel. The Celtic faithful like REAL fans, and trust me, you are not. I'm sure the Lakers would love having another bandwaggoner like u
  10. Miller Time
    10. Posted by Miller Time Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:41 pm EDT

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    Amare isnt goin anywhere, and what do the lakers have to offer a team like the suns for shaq?
  11. I Love This game
    11. Posted by I Love This game Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Hey JAMEER! If you are a Celtic's fan, would it be nice if the celtic's could get SHAQ? That way, Kobe & Laker's could SPANK his big ASS?
  12. Scotty X
    12. Posted by Scotty X Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    bulls should keep tyrus thomas get rid of noah \
    Also get rid of a guard say larry hughes or kirk hinrich
  13. getachew t
    13. Posted by getachew t Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    washington wiz front desk is trying to trade Jamison to avoid tax? I do not think so , not for a bust.If it is a multi team deal that clear thomas's contract and a veteran talent it might be true.
  14. AnthonyVigs
    14. Posted by AnthonyVigs Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    The lakers could offter the Suns Odom and Chris Mihm for Shaq... then the lakers could waive shannon brown and there team would be nasty....
  15. Robert
    15. Posted by Robert Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    I say trade Boozer,Kirlenko for T.prince, R.Wallace, K.Brown since boozer will leave anyway I actually think the Jazz improve this year and I think prince is a Sloan guy, Wallace you don't have to deal with him but 1/2 season
  16. Balloon Boy
    16. Posted by Balloon Boy Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    Watch for a stackhouse/wright for salmons/moore trade. if cali could ditch it's liberal spending & get it's economy together, maybe sacto wouldn't have such a need for instant cap relief.
  17. Todd J
    17. Posted by Todd J Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    Why would Lebron Sign with either New York Or Jersey, they have GARBAGE, Jersey has Harris and other than him they have NOTHING! And New York that is laughable. Lebron is a defensive player and they play NONE. Makes no sence. He is going no place. Mark it down.
  18. melinda
    18. Posted by melinda Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    I would never get Shaq back to L.A. He is just a hater. He has hated on Kobe from the beginning. He said that Kobe cannot win a title without him and you know what he can. He sees that the Lakers are on the move and he wants to jump on the ban Kobe ban wagon all of a sudden. He sucks!!!! He needs to learn from his mistakes for leaving such a dominant team and retire without another ring. He is a hazbeen!! Lakers all the way keep Odom he is coming out of his shell.
  19. James S
    19. Posted by James S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    Hear the Lakers may shop Luke Walton and a guard, and/or pick for the right player to add some toughness off the bench.
  20. Leff NutZ
    20. Posted by Leff NutZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    MN Needs to get Hinrich or Gordan(latter will be impossible). But give Chi Collins & McCants & a 1st rounder. We need something to help the fans even watch ANY of the remaining games this year!
  21. A Yahoo! User
    21. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    Whats the chance this live chat trades kdonnhoops for someone who knows what the heck they r talking about?
  22. OG Warrior Fan
    22. Posted by OG Warrior Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    is jamal crawford on the trading block since he can opt out at the end of the year?
  23. habs1rule
    23. Posted by habs1rule Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    No matter how hard I try, I can never get my comments posted on the chat. Anyways, in spite of them trying to hold down Lakers comments, Bynum looks like an injury prone player, and with Kobe maybe havinng three-four good years left, the Lakes maybe want to address two positions by next year, a tough foward off the bench, and eventually, a bigger point guard who can also play some defense. Fisher's best days are over.
  24. Chris
    24. Posted by Chris Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    Who thinks the Cavs might really be able to land Jamison? That would be a pretty awesome deal if it happens. (well i speak as a Cavs fan :) And to all of the Lebron/Kobe talk - hey they are both awesome lets enjoy them both and not debate who is better.

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