Credible source says Jason Richardson to Suns

by rsavaj on Dec 10, 2008 3:27 PM MST Comment 14 comments

Along with Jared Dudley, in exchange for Raja Bell, Sean Singletary and Boris Diaw.

dbdynasty is the Suns insider on the RealGM forum; he broke news of the Shaq trade weeks before it happened, and he provided constant updates on the D'Antoni situation this offseason.

The salaries match:

Richardson is spectacular on offense, and a great 3 PT marksmen last year, so he'll help spread the floor, but according to Hollinger's scouting report, he's an atrocious defender.

I really, really love Raja Bell and Boris Diaw. Raja is part of the heart of this team, and he can still ball, even though he's become inconsistent and his defense has clearly suffered. Boris Diaw is exceptionally talented, and he's put it together this year to become a valued role player and a great guy off the bench. He's our second best post player and our best post defender IMO. Without Boris, we're left with Amundson and Fropez as our backup bigs....not a good sign.

We should trade Tragic before we trade Singletary as well, but I do like Jared Dudley quite a bit.

[Note by Phoenix Stan, 12/10/08 3:04 PM PST ]

On the surface I don't like this trade. I am all for moving Bell because we have depth there so replacing him with a shooting guard that needs the ball doesn't make much sense. JRich can ball but I don't see him as a good fit on the Suns right now.

If we are going to make a move we need a backup PG and/or a backup Center. Our two deepest positions are the shooting guard / small forward. Why would we want more of those?

So I vote no unless there's more to this.

[Note by Phoenix Stan, 12/10/08 3:16 PM PST ]

Looks like my vote counts for crap. Seems official:

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haha just said that to lol

merge the two if the mods want

i love diaw but think raja has grown moody

maybe another trade happens after this?

by SDU on Dec 10, 2008 3:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

are you serious?

Richardson is a scoring stud, and getting rid of Diaw is the best thing that has happened for this team in the past 5 years….anyone who has watched Diaw play basketball this season (and last season) understands this. This makes us more athletic. Dudley is a great defender…

HOW COULD ANYONE NOT BE ECSTATIC?!

goodness. I’m gonna go drink

take, that

by sdot on Dec 10, 2008 4:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Thinking its good

I got this call from Bluntman while sitting at an airport bar on my way back to the P-H-X, halfway through an American beer.

Getting online to check around, but I like it.
I’m a little disappointed the Boris was getting back to form, but the Full French still isn’t worth $9M a year. Glad to be rid of Bell.

Kerr must be reading my posts!

JRich definitely makes the team more athletic.

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Dec 10, 2008 4:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

Diaw is gone………….Hell yah, I love this. We just got better.

by cabezonication on Dec 10, 2008 4:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Sad to see Raja go...

but this could be the shot in the arm that we really needed.

by stampchez on Dec 10, 2008 4:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

The reason this pleases me

is because it gives space for Tucker to play. With a healthy Tucker and now J-Rich, we’re lookin like a scoring machine.

Diaw and Raja will be missed. They gave us a lot of good times. Hey Raja, how about another Kobe Clothesline….for old times sake?

by KnowGood on Dec 10, 2008 4:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Lots of scoring?

If Porter plays three swingmen at the same time

Mmmmm ... Guinness

by JSun on Dec 10, 2008 4:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

WOW

Well, took me for a loop, but this can work! WOW

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by bobman024 on Dec 10, 2008 4:39 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

AMEN!!!

Even if we get blown out tonight this goes down as a positive day today.

Woot woot!!!!!!

"Yeah I could have been king, but maybe I already am king. Hail to the king baby." Ash from Army of Darkness

by Turambar on Dec 10, 2008 4:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Personnel wise, I like this trade...

but even with Raja’s play declining a little, I’m definitely gonna miss him.

Steve Kerr has sure put his name all over this team, huh? The only players left from before Kerr was named GM are Nash, Amare, and Barbosa.

by brian13 on Dec 10, 2008 4:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

We Miss Them

Warriors fan here. Can we offer you guys anything for JRich and Barnes, back?

by ryogahibiki on Dec 10, 2008 6:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Hmm.

How about Biedrins, Brandan Wright, a couple first round picks and some money?

Sure, it’ll never match up, but I can dream.

by Azreous on Dec 10, 2008 6:16 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I like this deal

Bell was obviously not a happy Sun, and his defense was declining. Diaw never has really played well since Amare got healthy again.
J.Rich will take the ball to the cup, sure his D is weak, but this makes the team quicker and more athletic.
Have to give Kerr credit.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Dec 10, 2008 6:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I can say

That from a pure offensive standpoint, it’s a great deal. This guy is looking to dunk on you every time and when he is not doing that he’s shooting threes. It’ll be interesting to see how Porter manages his minutes since JRich really needs the ball in his hands quite a lot. For those of you (including me) that wanted Marion back…well here you go.

I’ll miss Raja and Boris. No doubt about that. They bled orange for us every time they were on the court.

On the other hand I’m kind of pissed that Kerr is having an identity crisis: Didn’t you want a “defensive team”? No more run n gun?? If you were going to pull off something like this….why not keep Mike?

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Dec 11, 2008 11:35 AM MST reply actions 0 recs