Rumor: KG to the Warriors?

by Fantasy Junkie on Sep 20, 2006 12:15 AM PDT in Rumors

So this is one of those you take with a big grain of salt. On the WarriorsWorld.net forums, a forum member is saying that someone inside the organization is claiming that KG to the Golden State Warriors is a done deal. We wouldn't normally be reporting this since it's from some guy on a forum, but I'd like to know if anyone else has heard any substantial rumors about KG to the W's.

Here's part of the post:

He says a KG to WArriors deal is done. Now, I am the first to say this could be total BS. But, I know my friend pretty well and I don't think he would leave me a message saying that if he didn't have reason to believe it was true.

It doesn't say who the Warriors give up to get KG, but I really don't know who Minnesota would want for KG. And it's even harder to believe since KG has never publicly said that he wants out of Minnesota so I just can't see a deal happening. But what if? What if? We can always dream...

KG loves the Bay

Anyone else heard about KG to the Warriors?

99% of rumors never happen, but 99% of them are fun to talk about!

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Ray 'Jesus' Allen

in that picture is also being lifted against his will by Kevin as he soars in to smash down the rim!

KG is a passionate man, on and off the court.

Who else can say they paid to build dozens of new homes after Hurricane Katrina? Who else puts up 20 and 10 on a nightly basis for a team, that for the most part, didn't put in that kind of effort alongside him?

His front office in Minny is also pretty bad.

His SLAM Kicks interview dropped quotes that of course he has to get out of there if the franchise is not committed to winning.

This would be a huge addition to The Bay's GSW.

Granted will KG be willing to partake in the style change Nellie wants of a PF @ Center? Running up and down the court like the other Pacific Division squads like the Suns?

Are we giving up a JRich, heart of the team, player in return? Are Cohan and co. willing to take on KG's contract immediately(without trading away players with nearly the same money left) for over the salary cap penalties?

Who's this friend with the message and why isn't that guy supremely excited to have KG on the Dubs?! Forget that he might be a T'Wolves fan, big news is big news!

5 PF's =/= 1 Antawn Jamison

by back2back51s on Sep 20, 2006 12:38 AM PDT reply actions

Foye, James and KG

KG for JRich and Murphy -- GSW's best guys with comprable salary makes some sense but...

T'Wolves' got better this offseason. Their draft pick, Foye, is a SG and after the summer league seems to be a top candidate for rookie of the year. He's a scorer.

They also added scoring PG James from Toronto so their back court is set and not likely to change.

So the GSW best asset, JRich, if traded, would have to play SF for the T-Wolves. Is that the best way to use him?

And, that trade violates the NBA rule #1 - never give a big for a small. GSW would have to include a promising big, like Ike, and probably add a POB and/or Andris and in return take on an over-paid T-Wolve.

Since KG would insist on not playing on a team without a C, he'd want to play along side Troy. That means GSW probably would NOT be able to trade Troy.

In short, GSW can't package players to make the trade work for KG and T-Wolves.

by joe sez on Sep 20, 2006 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions

could work

... but likely is bogus

TWolves could use Foye at SF alongside JRich & James, a pretty dynamic threesome

KG is one of the few players in the league worth trading Richardson

But beside contract complications, there simply is no one (even in combination) on GS roster that makes sense for McHale to trade for KG - unless KG's quietly demanding a trade to a warm-weather city, because KGs desire to get a ring (the only reason he'd ask for a trade) isn't going to happen in Oaktown

by hardcore on Sep 20, 2006 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Foye?

Foye is a 6-3 combo guard. There's essentially no way he becomes anyone's forward. I think Minn was projecting him as more of an Arenas type, able to handle the ball, able to score but not fitting into a clearly defined guard position.

by jae on Sep 20, 2006 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions

play'n small ball

wouldn't matter where they put Foye, or JRich, but the nod at SG should go to the veteran who's produced over the rookie ... it's really all academic anyway

by hardcore on Sep 20, 2006 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Longer career

KG has SoCal hang out.

Playing under Nellie as a Dirk-type player will extend KG career just by him avoiding the contact a in a more traditional playing style.

If Webber could get Nellie fired then KG could get McHale fired.

I think McHale would want Ike who is a rebounder (they'll be shooting a lot of jump shots) and put back scorer and maybe take a POB or Andris to boot. Nellie might not use POB or Andris and throwing one of of these low cost, high picks in would sweeten the deal for McHale's sake.

by joe sez on Sep 20, 2006 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Garnett's value, trades

Richardson's performance at SF last year was very good. He rebounds well enough and in some senses, it masks his shortcomings handling the rock.

If Garnett wanted to go to a team with a center, I'm not sure why he'd want to play alongside Murphy, who ain't a center. If the Warriors want to use a "real center" it's likely Biedrins or the POB.

But I'm not sure that Garnett has any say in it. Does he have trade veto power? If the T-wolves are really looking to mix things up, they may just want to do it. I think they'd be making a big mistake. Garnett is one of the most productive performers out there. They've surrounded him with weaker talent over the last few years and haven't seen the wins as he comes closer and closer to being a one-man team.

by jae on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy's problem

JRich can play SF for MIN like Sprewell and Finley had to but that demanding position will take a toll on him and his minutes. Playing with SG Foye and shoot first PG James would make a great athletic threesome for MN.

On second thought, I can see McHale fooling himself into a trade if he can transform the team into a perimeter team and land some low cost bigs with high upside: Probably a rebounder like Ike but maybe ask that POB be throw in to boot. Three #1 picks for KG, and JRich who has gotten better each and every year.

I'm guessing KG wants to play like Dirk under Nellie so he'll entertain playing in sunny Caliornia - closer to his SoCal hang out. If he can avoid contact the post, he can extend his career.

A true center that can run is rare so KG probably wants to avoid the contact by playing under a coach that doesn't require classic post play from a center and who has someone else in mind and on hand - Murphy et al.

KG could play SF/PF along side the currently untradable Dunleavy and Murphy. Murphy et al will get banged-up playing post defense so it's not KG's problem.

Can KG force a trade? Probably. He can make McHale's life miserable and get him fired - Webber got Nellie canned and Webber in GS wasn't half the man KG is in MIN.

I'd give up JRich for KG, while Ike and POB are questionable under Nellie's system.

by joe sez on Sep 20, 2006 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Too juicy not to talk about

It's a message board rumor, but when it comes to KG- it's just too good not to talk about.

The Bay loves GSoM!

by Atma Brother ONE on Sep 20, 2006 8:13 AM PDT reply actions

just for fun....

How about the base being Baron Davis and Troy Murphy? If Minn needs a center, maybe they'd like Biedrins too.

Minnesota's roster would change like this:

PG: Mike James -----> Baron Davis
SG: Randy Foye -----> Randy Foye (MVP of summer)
SF: Ricky Davis? -----> Ricky Davis
PF: Kevin Garnett ----> Troy Murphy
C: Mark Blount -----> Andris Biedrins/Mark Blount

That looks pretty damn good for them.

I think nellie would love to make a star out of monta ellis...and keeps talking about point forward type of offensive sets anyway.

The Warriors would change like this:

PG: BD -----> Monta Ellis
SG: JRich ---> JRich
SF: MD ----> MD / Pietrus
PF: TMurph -----> KG (or MD in small lineup)
C: ? -------> Ike (or KG in small lineup)

I know it's doesn't look very solid at every position or deep....but KG makes it ok. You finally have a small (JRich) and big (KG) star for balance, plus role players like Monta and MD that will make their contributions. Ike is there because he can shoot and Nellie keeps talking about FG and FT percentage....but we'll see if he can play D and/or run with the big boys.

I admit I haven't checked out the numbers, contract wise, but i'd hope there'd be ways to fill in with other players. Just havin' fun.

by TMC Forever on Sep 20, 2006 9:30 AM PDT reply actions