Suns Trade Rumor Dies

by Jeff Clark on Jun 4, 2009 8:26 AM EDT in Boston Celtics Rumors

As a follow up to a rumor that surfaced a few days ago: The same guy that originally reported it on the radio has already shot it down himself. From KTAR.com

So Stoudemire will be dealt and there will be some good deals on the table to give STAT a new address. The Celtics will show interest and could put together some enticing packages. But it is unlikely that Stoudemire will be wearing green next year.

First and foremost the Suns still want Steve Nash to be the point guard on this team and want to extend him another two years. Second, in any trade involving Stoudemire they would like to get another big back. The Celtics deal I discussed centered around Rondo and Ray Allen, two guards. So while I believe Rondo can be had for the right price, I just can't see the Suns wanting to end the Steve Nash era at this point. Remember, they still need to sell tickets to a fan base unhappy with last season's results and dealing with a tough economy.

To me it sounds like this guy's source is from within the Suns organization. If I'm reading this right, yes Ainge would be willing to listen to deals for Ray and Rondo that include a young, veteran all star that has the potential to be dominating. But he fit was never there for us and the in truth it was never there for the Suns either. End of story.

For further developments on where Amare might end up, check out Bright Side of the Sun, which has turned into Rumor Central.

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Intresting

Even though the rumor is dead it still kind of incinuates that Ainge is looking to do something if there’s some smoke there will be fire.If not with Stat and the Suns Ainge will be active this summmer for the right players

by Petro03 on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

actually

I think this might be a case of Ainge kicking the tires on the biggest names available

I’m sure he’s called Toronto about Bosh too, but it doesn’t mean we’re any closer to a mega-trade than we were months ago

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 4, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions

by the way

here’s the only rationale that I can come up with for trading Rondo: his value is perhaps at its peak

1. he’s cheap for next year and whomever gets him has negotiating rights to re-up him for whatever works under their salary constraints
2. overzealous fans (like me) are putting him in the Chris Paul conversation – so the only thing he can do now is fail to live up to unreasonable expectations

with all that said, I’ve been waiting for a PG like him since forever and I’d never, ever want to see him go anywhere, even if we got a PG back in the Amare deal

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 4, 2009 8:59 AM EDT reply actions

Rondo

Jeff I feel the same about Rondo and actually I don’t see any rational for dealing him at all. But I do feel Danny will shop Ray’s expiring contract for business purposes it has a ton of value and it’s his job to explore all possibilities this won’t be the last that we hear of Amare to Boston more rumors will surface.

by Petro03 on Jun 4, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

Are we even sure that this was a legitimate rumor?

How credible is this guy who works for an Arizona radio station? Who says he has a source in the first place? Maybe he gets his information from “Suns Thug” over at RealGM.

The rumor didn’t make a lot of sense for either team, in terms of roster balance.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 4, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

we aren't sure

but Suns fans have said that the radio guy is tight with Sarver, so who knows?

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" Henry V

by Jeff Clark on Jun 4, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

If it's true that Ainge is shopping 2/3 of the starting lineup...

then the old Ainge is back! The one that makes horrible trades and signings!

by Bankshot on Jun 4, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

another part of he deal that makes no sense --

we’re paying one of the league’s premiere 4s 20someodd million a year — why would we bring in another who is going to be a free agent? one who doesn’t play defense and pouts about getting the ball?

the two most valuable pieces the Cs have are KG and Rondo — you don’t trade one to get a guy who plays the other’s position.

by ssspence on Jun 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Allen/Bosh/STAT

3 way? with some details to be worked out?

by rickyfan3.0... on Jun 4, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

Ray and Perk

I’d rather trade Perkins anyways. (over Rondo)

by Chief # 1 on Jun 4, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

One of the best big man defenders in the league? No way!

by Bankshot on Jun 4, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Something for nothing?

Too many fans think other teams would give us something for nothing. Yes, Perk is a great big man defender. But Amare is top 5 big man when healthy. A lineup of :

Rondo
Barbosa
Pierce
KG
Amare

is easily a title contender.

by Chief # 1 on Jun 5, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

Just like the line up we have?

Easily with a healthy KG we can make it to the finals and win the next year or two. Don’t get me wrong Amare and KG big man frontcourt is very tempting at the least. Rondo and Barbosa wouldn’t really work out well because who guards the Kobes, LeBrons, and so on. I rather have a back up and Perkins is too good to leave because he has become big without KG. Imagine him and KG next year I rather take that line up then the one you presented.

by illestmcsgt on Jun 6, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions