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Knicks could deal Marbury to Kings or Blazers

By Michael Hurd

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The New York Knicks most obvious trade partner in a deal for Stephon Marbury is the Sacramento Kings, who are in disarray and would like to move some bodies to get closer to a new start. They would be happy to move some combination of center Brad Miller or forwards Kenny Thomas and Sharif Abdur-Rahim.

The Portland Trailblazers are another viable trading partner. They could move center Raef LaFrentz, whose contract expires in '09, and swingman Darius Miles, whose deal runs until '10, for Marbury.

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  1. coach smith
    1. Posted by coach smith Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    why would anyone want that big bag of crap?
  2. Philip
    2. Posted by Philip Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:01 pm EDT

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    Portland ? U would have to be kidding... Surely. They've set themselves up nicely with a successful youth policy with a strong young bunch of players ... so why would they even want him? I hear you all say , to show them some experience in the clutch games , and , if that is why they are keen then fair enough , though experience comes also in losing every so often. It'll make em tougher....
    Sac , kinda makes more sense , though they have Bibby on the sidelines.. he will come back at some point. Would make a Houston situation... too many for the one slot.
    Makes no sense... In any case , i think NY wont deal him. They'll work it all out and get him settled.
  3. Allan P
    3. Posted by Allan P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:46 pm EDT

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    Stay with the knicks !!!
  4. falb316
    4. Posted by falb316 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Stephon Marbury doesn't have his head on straight. Why would Portland want to have their locker room chemistry ruined? I don't believe this rumor one bit. It's also hard to believe that Reggie Theus would go after Marbury with Bibby coming back in Mid December, unless he was planning on bringing him off the bench, or just looking for a few wins before Bibby comes back. Although few would place "winning" and "Starbury" in the same sentence.
  5. johnny b
    5. Posted by johnny b Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT

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    that ain't enough stupidity on knicks part... someone should a guy with basketball IQ in NY.
  6. Curse of Ron Artest
    6. Posted by Curse of Ron Artest Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Kings would probably go for something as stupid as this.
    They took Artest for Peja and it's been downhill ever since. And many Kings fans were actually wanting a "tougher" team than our normal high-octane offense before that trade. Well they got it! 2-6 and dropping like a rock....
  7. bitterthing03
    7. Posted by bitterthing03 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Er, neither team would be making the trade to put Marbury on the court. They would be doing it to get rid of longer contracts and then probably buy him out. The Kings to dump those awful PFs, and the Blazers to get rid of the Miles contract a year early.
  8. raydog_
    8. Posted by raydog_ Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    This is just another stupid rumor. Nothing more, nothing less.
  9. Cesar
    9. Posted by Cesar Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    So Portland and Sacremento, both with front line problems, are going to trade C's for an overpaid PG, when both have someone at that position already. Yeah.
    The only way it makes sense for them, is if NY basically includes all the money for his salary, so they can release him. Which still doesn't explain why NY would want Miller. Where does he fit in with Curry, Randolph and Lee?
  10. LEEA
    10. Posted by LEEA Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    Don't get rid of steffan !!!!! without him we still have a bad basketball except it won't be as funny.....they should play on broadway instead of at the garden, i laughed harder when i saw them play ball then i did when i saw mel brooks "young frankenstine" at the theater the other night.......the whole things a joke.
  11. LEEA
    11. Posted by LEEA Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    Dont trade steff....the knicks are the best new comedy on television this year !!!!
  12. Rico
    12. Posted by Rico Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    S. Abdur-Rahim was an All Star, 20 and 10 guy but now..........
    Traded him if don't play him
  13. LEEA
    13. Posted by LEEA Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    Dont trade steff....the knicks are the best new comedy on television this year !!!!
  14. Patrick C
    14. Posted by Patrick C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    He's an going to be an expiring contract soon, so any team that deals for him is doing so as a future salary dump. "Star"bury's greatest value to another team is his shorter contract length, even given his inflated price tag he'll still be off your books a lot sooner than other duds. This would not be a trade of talent but of contracts.
  15. Nate
    15. Posted by Nate Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    Marbury to the Blazers is ridiculous--unless they do the same thing with him that they did with Stevie Franchise. Marbury has the maturity and coping skills of a three year old. There's no way the Blazers would ever let him suit up in a uniform or even get into the state.
  16. Lostinthesouth
    16. Posted by Lostinthesouth Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Knicks should pay Starbury his salary and make him the highest paid side-line reporter. C'mon - let's here the 'stuff' you got on Isiah! The Knicks can lose with him and they can lose without him. Who the hell would want this guy on their team???
    ... I need to hire me an intern.
  17. Paul K
    17. Posted by Paul K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Trade HIM for the Sonics' ball boy. Seat him at the end of the bench. See how much better the roster looks?
  18. lzimont23
    18. Posted by lzimont23 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    Why would Portland poison their team with this cancer when they spent years trying to get rid of such players. Bad rumor.
    The only team I can see maybe having any interest is the Pacers to free the cap room in 09. Tinsley isn't the future of that team and would be a good fit in NY as a pass first PG. The only problem is that they don't have anything else tradable to match salaries.
  19. BernieMac
    19. Posted by BernieMac Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm EDT

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    Starbury to the west coast... oh yeah get rid of him please or make him retire. He's all about himself never heard of a player so arrogant like Starbury you suppose to support your cast not be a selfish ball hog and play some defense.
  20. rashad h
    20. Posted by rashad h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Marbury is a selfish bum andAbdul-Rahim is like 60 years old. It's a no win situation for both unless you add Rom Artest to the mix. Brad Miller is a scrub and Kenny Thomas is a basketball no-mad, while Darius Miles does better acting than playing b-ball. Just buyout Bumbury and look to the draft for something better in the future.
  21. BernieMac
    21. Posted by BernieMac Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm EDT

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    I want to see Knicks get NBA Draft #1 we want #1... We want #1.... need a real point guard with heart and who knows how to lead.
  22. Mike
    22. Posted by Mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    Can we trade Isiah, as well?!
  23. Brandon
    23. Posted by Brandon Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Why would anybody want this crybaby? The way he acted towards Isaiah was childish. Threatening your own coach, is he hanging out with sprewell? Kings dont want marbury, they are already trying to get rid of artest.
  24. pjayz_711
    24. Posted by pjayz_711 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 pm EDT

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    Starbury to the Blazers??? To get rid of Miles' even uglier contract, yes... but I doubt the Knicks would want Miles. But to actually use Marbury on the roster let alone steer this rising young team at the point? KP is far too smart for that, and besides... Rip City would lynch him if Starbury ever pulled on a Blazers jersey. Those jailblazer days are well and truly behind us.
  25. TD
    25. Posted by TD Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:53 pm EDT

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    Marbury would fit in well with Reggie Theus' coaching style. You don't get a chance to get comfortable on the floor. Play 5 seconds and he's pulling you to talk to you. Marbury wouldn't know if he was coming or going. The Kings need more head cases to intimidate the opposing team.

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