Lone Wolf Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 BOB (Cleveland) Any chance the the Rumors of the Cavs trading for Kevin Martin are accurate?Chad Ford (1:13 PM) Not quite yet. The Kings are still convinced Tyreke Evans is a point guard and the he and Kevin Martin can play together. I don't see it. Both are scoring guards who need the ball in their hands to be effective. I think they'll eventually relent. I don't think Martin's a great fit for Cleveland. He doesn't play any D and isn't a big need. Minnesota might be a better fit. Last week I talked about a potential Martin for Rubio swap. Here's another idea. Martin for Al Jefferson. http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/30108 Martin can score, but he doesn't play defense that well. I'd prefer to wait until the draft to get a perimeter shooter.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 The Kings would be a scary team if they got Jefferson for Martin, oh man. There young talent right now is looking real impressive but that would only make them better down low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sacramento would have to send a first rounder to get Jefferson imo. That trade would be WOAT status if Minny did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 No way will Minny give up either of those two for Martin. Terrible idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.t.a.t. Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I honestly wouldnt mind shipping Al out since he doesnt seem to fit the team. But not for Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Last I checked though, the T'Wolves have no scoring SG and Martin is EXACTLY what they need along side Flynn. Martin had over 20 ppg the last 3 seconds, 25 ppg last year and in his 5 games he played this year he averaged over 30 ppg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) I honestly wouldnt mind shipping Al out since he doesnt seem to fit the team. But not for Martin.Centers of Al J's caliber are rare. The T'Wolves need to do what they can to keep him and add talent that works better for him. Edited December 29, 2009 by Poe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) The problem for Al is that his defense is still lacking and the triangle needs a big man that can or is willing to pass. It has been reported that Al is trusting the triangle much more right now than during the pre-season, though. If we move Al, we always have Kevin Love that is always willing to pass, score and rebound. That leaves a huge hole in the center position, unless Hollins plays consistently.. or Pekovic comes in during the off-season. Like I said, Kevin Martin isn't great at the defensive end, but great when it comes to perimeter shooting. I'd prefer to get someone like Turner. NBAdraft.net has him compared to Roy. I just hope that the injury to Turner won't slow him down. Edited December 29, 2009 by Lone Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Centers Power forwards of Al J's caliber are rare. The T'Wolves need to do what they can to keep him and add talent that works better for him. The Wolves will eventually need to ship out one of their power forwards who don't mesh together and get some range and athleticism on the team. Jefferson and Wilkins for Martin and Thompson sounds like it could work. If I'm the Wolves, I'd want Thompson or Casspi coming back the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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