**PURPLE LEAGUE: Trade/FA Rumor Reactions**

BDG · Last edited by BDG on Sat May 20, 2006 1:06 pm; edited 1 time in total

Post your press releases here in reaction to Vescey's rumors.
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AussieLakerFan · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 864 Location: Sydney, Australia

TORONTO -- Raptors GM, AussieLakerFan, is making no secret of the teams desire's to draft Rudy Gay. He had only one statement to make in response to what was recently said to be speculation. "We will do whatever it takes to bring Rudy Gay to Toronto". That is all he had to say on the matter, even after being asked if he could be more specific on his plans, he only added "What ever it takes." very mater-of-factly.

When asked about the future of point guard Mike James, he was also very straight to the point. "We will move Mike, hopefully it will be somewhere that he wants to be, but, we have some needs that will be the first priority, Mike's demands will be second." There are rumours circulating regarding that destination, Houston is obviously where Mike has been publicly touting as his choice, AussieLakerFan said that Los Angeles is also on Mike's radar. "The Lakers have a number of players that are interesting to us, we didn't get to see many of them in action the last time the two teams met, but, we know they're there" He said jokingly, obviously in reference to the 81 points Kobe Bryant lit them up for in January.
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banks38 · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 10:01 am Post subject:

Satan · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

ATLANTA - The Hawks organization will not confirm or deny and negotiations until they are completed. Management is committed to turning this once moribund franchise around and returning it to elite status in the NBA. No stone will be left unturned in the pursuit of talent including the draft, free agency and trades. The front office has asked that all personal refrain from discussing ongoing bargaining and will not hesitate to remove themselves from negotiations with other teams that do not heed their request for secrecy.
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BDG · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 1:09 pm Post subject:

Perhaps I didn't make it clear in the title -- just use this thread to react to the rumors posted by Vescey. Like AussieLakerfan did to Vescey's rumor of Toronto being interested in Rudy Gay. Confirm/deny the rumors here. If you want to ignore them, just don't post in this thread.

If you want to make a press release unrelated to these rumors, just make a new thread. man12

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The Sonics Management has no comment on the Allen/Lewis rumor at this time.
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Satan · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject:

Atlanta Hawks management bristles at talk suggesting players don't want to be traded there. The new ownership is dedicated to turning the franchise around and will be a strong player in the off-season. We have good position in the draft. The checkbook is out and ready for top quality free agents. Trades will be made to jettison those who are not prepared to work hard and long for the organization and bring in players with the right blend of talent, attitude and experience. Atlanta's position as the doormat to the NBA is from now on a thing of the past.
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Da Veinticuatro · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject:

The Knicks are outraged at Vecseys implications, but at the same time find them hillarious. They are working to identify the leak, because while some of the info in his column may be true, some of it is absurd.
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D Nice · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

The Lakers would like a veteran guard on this roster with playoff experience. The question if Sam is the main guy is definately up in the air, as well as his potential role. No comment on any dollar figures that might be discussed with Sam and his agent.

D Nice · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject:

As for Van Exel - We feel as though we can do better, and we aren't sure if a tenure in LA would be the best thing for either party.

hZm · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject:

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Snake Eyes · Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5859 Location: Claremont CA

B-ter Vescey's rumors and comments are scandolous and simply untrue. It is true that the Sonics are looking to shake the roster up a bit, but for a winning attitude more than anything. Sonics new management has a commentment to winning and turning Seattle around, hopefully in a single offseason. That is all that the Sonics organization has said and that is what they will stick to. -- Sonics GM: Snake Eyes
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kobe4ever · Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 1554 Location: Los Angeles

no comment about the rumor...
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The Laker Link · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject:

D Nice · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject:

Whoever leaked that blockbuster trade info has no idea of what the Lakers are thinking. Barring some miraculous turn of events, expect to see Lamar and Andrew back next year. As GM I have personally contacted each of them and told them to go about their business and prepare to start next season as Lakers. Ignore everything else.

The Laker organization is furious mad1

jbiggs · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject:

Portland will neither confirm or deny any trade rumors at this time. All we can say at this time is that we are trying to improve the team.
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AussieLakerFan · Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 864 Location: Sydney, Australia

TORONTO -- Toronto Raptors GM, AussieLakerFan, told reporters today that they have no intent on moving Charlie V after his successful rookie season. "We plan on teaming Charlie up with Rudy Gay this next season and hope that those two along with Chris Bosh will become a successful nucleus for the future. We are expecting to make some moves, we have some holes to fill in our starting roster. We are not sure where that leak originated, but we believe it's not in our camp, because they are not the players we are trying to obtain. Someone has the details wrong."

These statements lead us to believe that they are in fact talking to the Lakers, but not about Lamar Odom or Brian Cook. Our lakers sources couldn't confirm any serious talks between the two clubs.
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banks38 · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

Garnett and Dirk switching team, thats a blockbuster, im interested to see what league this is in and if it is actually true....hmmm things are starting to heat up

TaKeFLiGht2dAy · Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 489 Location: Los Angeles

The report of Dwight going to nets is absolutely false, we are intent on keeping Dwight, and he knows this... he is our future.
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Satan · Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject:

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JSM · Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject:

With only a few hours left until trades can officially be made, rumors are flying everywhere.

KG, Bron, Arenas, AI, T-Mac...all the big names are making an appearance tonight.

I'm glad Vescey is in the front lines, risking his life, to bring us the up to the minute rumors.
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D Nice · Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 5:12 am Post subject:

Why would San Antonio and Dallas look to break up their respective cores. Why would Cleveland or Orlando give up YOUNG franchise talents like Lebron and Dwight.

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RHCP · Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject:

See people aren't doing this right. Don't trade the best player on your team for another star. Thats dumb. Keep your core build around it. That is what a GM is supposed to do. You don't see Kobes and Dirks flying around every year. Think about it.

jbiggs · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject:

Klewfish · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject:

Ben Walllace wants out of detroit unless a mysterious person named Rasual comes to Detroit. Rasual Butler perhaps?
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