Korver traded for Giricek

[JPicks]

Sixers acquire Giricek and first-round pick from Jazz
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia 76ers acquired disgruntled guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round pick from the Utah Jazz on Saturday in exchange for sharp-shooting guard Kyle Korver.
Giricek, a six-year veteran, was suspended for three games by the Jazz on December 20 after he engaged in a heated shouting match on the bench with Utah head coach Jerry Sloan during a game on December 19. The Croatian swingman lost his job as the backup shooting guard 13 games into the season and saw his playing time decrease.
The 30-year-old Giricek was averaging a career-low 4.3 points in 22 games for the Jazz this season.
"We are excited about acquiring a player of Gordan's ability, as well as an additional asset in the form of a first-round draft pick," said Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski, who made his first major deal since taking over for the fired Billy King in early December. "This move will provide us with increased salary cap flexibility this off-season and also allows us to continue our evaluation and development of the young talent we have on this team."
In 25 games this season for the Sixers, Korver has averaged 10.0 points and 2.9 rebounds. The former Creighton product is also a career 41 percent shooter from beyond the arc.

 

[JPicks]

HUGE deal for Jazz. They didn't have any outside threats beyond Okur and this makes their whole offense stronger. Probably their first outside threat since Hornacek left. Great deal for both teams.

 

[redbearde]

is this a joke?

or did philly actually do this?

 

[redbearde]

holy shit. yeah. HUGE deal for Utah. WOW.

http://www.insidehoops.com/giricek-korver-trade-122907.shtml

Jazz trade Gordan Giricek, pick to 76ers for Kyle Korver
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</td> </tr> </tbody></table> InsideHoops.com NewsWire | Dec. 29, 2007

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the Sixers have acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round pick from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Kyle Korver.

“We are excited about acquiring a player of Gordan’s ability, as well as an additional asset in the form of a first-round draft pick,” Stefanski said. “This move will provide us with increased salary cap flexibility this off-season and also allows us to continue our evaluation and development of the young talent we have on this team.”

In his sixth NBA season, Giricek has appeared in 350 games with 191 starts and has posted averages of 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.6 minutes per game. This season, the 6’6”, 220-pound guard has played in 22 games and averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game, while shooting 40.2% (40-104) from the field and 35.3% (12-34) from three-point range.

The Croatian native was acquired by the Jazz on February 19, 2004 from Orlando and appeared in 226 games for Utah, where he compiled averages of 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 20.7 minutes per game.

Giricek played for the Croatian National Team in the 2005 European Championships and was named to the 2005 All-Eurobasket Second Team. He also competed in the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Croatian League All-Star Games (named MVP of the 1998 and 2000 All-Star Games). Additionally, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and during the 2003 All-Star Weekend, he competed in the got Milk? Rookie Challenge and won the Rookie Hoopz Skills competition.

Currently in his fifth NBA season, Korver (6-7, 210, Creighton) has appeared in 337 regular season games, all with Philadelphia, and owns career averages of 10.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists while hitting .409 from three-point range. He appeared in 25 games this season for the 76ers, averaging 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.3 minutes.

Korver holds the 76ers franchise record for three-pointers made in a season (226 in 2004-05) and owns three of the franchise’s top-10 single-season marks for three-point accuracy. Korver also ranks second on the team’s career list for three-pointers made (661) and has twice been selected to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout.

Originally selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round (51st overall pick) of the 2003 NBA Draft, Korver’s rights were traded to Philadelphia in a draft-night deal. Prior to his NBA career, the Lakewood, Calif., native played four years at Creighton University, where he finished as the school’s fifth all-time leading scorer.

“On behalf of the entire Sixers organization, I want to thank Kyle for the positive impact he has made on this team and the city of Philadelphia through his play on the court and, even more importantly, his philanthropic efforts off of it,” Stefanski said.

“We made a trade which we feel improves our team this year,” said Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor.

InsideHoops.com editor says: The Jazz wanted Giricek to be a consistent shooting force. With this trade they upgraded to Korver, who actually is that. With Boozer inside, Deron Williams operating on one side of the floor, Korver can make it rain from three-point range on the opposite side. Good deal for the Jazz. As for the 76ers, they get rid of Korver's contract, which wasn't huge but was still more than they wanted to keep paying, and get Giricek plus a first rounder. I think this is a smart deal for both teams.

 

[redbearde]

think about Deron Williams and Boozer running the pick and roll with Korver on one side and Okur on the other waiting to take the open 3 if anyone helps out....

 

[El Mago]

philly obviously dumping contracts and trying to stockpile picks... both teams get what they want.... but obviously on paper great deal fr jazz

 

[Marlo]

Boston now -6

 

[Killa]

This helps Utah on offense, but offense isn't their problem. They can't defend.

 

[redbearde]

MArlo, that has more to do with AK47 being out.....and I suspect not a THING to do with Giricek being gone.

 

[redbearde]

Kirilenko is doubtful, at any rate.

Killa, yeah, but it's been looking to me like they're trying to run the Warriors/Suns/Nuggets school of rungame...aside from Kirilenko, of course. He screws up the works by playing some defense.

 

[Marlo]

Not Playing this game, but when does Utah become a Value pick?

 

[evalagoal]

Ok is PHILLY's management on crack or what?????


BRAAAVO UTAH!!!!

 

[Smokedawg]

Im gonna give Stefanski the benefit of the doubt here

First of all, he unloaded Korvers contract which was like $4.5 mil per year for the next 3 years i think, and Giricek comes off the books this year...

Secondly, he got a first round draft pick which is always a good thing to have

Thirdly, scouting European players is considered his bread and butter, so maybe he sees something he likes in Giricek...

Bottom line is the Sixers are the only team with cap room next year, and this just creates more of it and we get a 1st round pick to boot. Korvers a nice shooter, but thats about the only thing he brings to the table. Plus this opens up more playing time for Lou Williams (seriously hes got the chance to be my favorite player ever - did you see him cross up wade and throw it down on haslim the other day? The kid can play), Carney and Thad Young...

Stefanski has started cleaning up Kings mess and its not a bad first step in my opinion...

 

[SportsNut]

I think we are all kinda shocked because Korver for a role player almost has a star type reputation more from his college days though. Like some have said you have a new Philly regime and really Korver is having by far his worst season. I wonder if your watching a guy who comes in and does nothing but shoot alot wonder about that players role? Korvers minutes are down but his shots have remained the same about 9 per 26 minutes and factor lows in shooting%. Down 4.5 ppg from last season.

One thing I agree with the key off the bench these days is Louis Williams. You can see when he was OUT and less the 100% for a few games how they suffered. Williams has shown he can knock down the three and Giricek career wise isnt to far from Korvers numbers(41% to 37%). Really Korver is only as good as he shots.

So cleaning out a contract ( whose players value could be diminishing), getting a 1st rounder and getting a player maybe with a chip on his shoulder who fits better in the second unit or allows Green to go back to the 2nd unit seems like an odd but solid fit.

Sixers have played well I think in spite of Korver..reasons are obvious why Utah would do the deal. They dont really need anything besides a shooter and backup PG. Hard to imagine a college kid will walk in as good a shooter as Korver so really all you did was spend some dough..

 

[Smokedawg]

From the Philly Inquirer:

In an effort to create more salary cap space, the 76ers traded Kyle Korver today to the Utah Jazz for Gordan Giricek and a first round draft pick.

Giricek, who is making $4 million this season, has an expiring contract.

Korver, who is earning nearly $4.4 million this year, has $15.4 million owed to him in the next three years after this one.

The first round pick is protected, according to Sixers president and general manager Ed Stefanski.

The pick can start in 2009 and the Sixers have seven years in which to make it. There are different protections for each year, according to Stefanski.

Teams protect picks in case they are in the situation to receive a high choice, thus not losing it.

Stefanski estimated that the Sixers are $10 million under next year’s salary cap, which may be the most room any team has in the league.

“We felt this was a move for the plan that we have made to look to try to secure cap space in the summer,” Stefanski said via conference calls. “The pick could be a player or a chip in a future trade.”
As for how Giricek will fit into the team, Stefanski says that it will be up to coach Maurice Cheeks.

Still, Stefanski said that Korver’s trade benefits four players as far as receiving more playing time – Thaddeus Young, Willie Green, Rodney Carney and Lou Williams.

Like Korver, Giricek is known as a perimeter shooter. This season he has had scant playing time and is averaging 4.3 points per game.

Korver, who has had an up and down season, has is averaging 10 points.

Ironically, the Sixers and will meet the Jazz Wednesday in Utah.

Giricek is expected to join the Sixers for Sunday’s game in Portland against the Trail Blazers.

Stefanski, realizing that Korver was among the most popular players with his teammates and the fans,

“Kyle, even though I haven’t been personally here in his career, I’ve seen his work from afar and he is a good basketball player that you hate to lose,” Stefanski said. “Besides a good basketball player, he is better as a person.”

Stefanski said that Korver took the news with class.

“He was gracious,” Stefanski said. “He is a terrific young man."

 

[phatprep3]

obviously this is a great deal for both teams

 

[abcs]

If anyone has any clue what Philly is trying to do with their roster please let me know :36_11_6:

 

[Smokedawg]

If anyone has any clue what Philly is trying to do with their roster please let me know :36_11_6:

Clear salary for this off season when theyre the only team in the league with cap space, stockpile future draftpicks and build the team around athletic players with upside such as Iguodala, Thad Young, Carney, Sammy D and Luis Williams

 

[phatprep3]

the problem with that is that Igoudala has maxed out, Thad Young blows and Billy King who ruined this franchise should have drafted Al Thorton, Sammy D blows, and Luis Williams is a scoring point guard that has problems on the defensive end because of his size and effort. He's like the homeless man's Iverson. It's good to know that it took forever to get cap space to sign free agents when it happens to be an offseason that isn't very loaded.

 

[Smokedawg]

Group I: The "Big 8" ETO candidates
These are the players with an "early termination option" in their contracts, meaning they can opt to forgo the final year(s) of their deals and become unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2008. In most years, two or three big stars have this option. In 2008, there are eight, as the provisions of recent collective bargaining agreements kick in big-time. Here's the star-studded lineup:

1. Elton Brand, Clippers -- The Clippers and Brand are both in limbo. The team looks lottery-bound again and, to stay competitive, Donald Sterling is going to have to pay Brand, Corey Maggette, Sam Cassell and Shaun Livingston.Brand is the most important piece, but he may also be the most coveted free agent on the market. He turns 29 in March, but as long as he recovers from his ruptured Achilles tendon, he seems to be the player who has the most to offer in free agency.

To keep from losing money, Brand will need a team to pay him a starting salary of $16.5 million. No one has that kind of cap room, though teams like the Sixers and Bobcats could make some moves to get further under the cap. The question is, obviously, would either of those teams really be an upgrade from the Clippers? If Brand bolts the Clippers, then the Clips themselves would have some serious cap room.

2. Gilbert Arenas, Wizards -- Arenas has turned himself into a max player the past few years and, despite recent knee troubles, will likely opt out of his contract to cash in on his newfound celebrity status. While he continues to maintain publicly that his first choice is to re-sign with Washington, it's not inconceivable that, given his eccentricity, he could change his mind. The biggest issue for Arenas is the same that plagues all the free agents: Who else really has the money to pay him?

3. Shawn Marion, Suns -- Marion has been unhappy in Phoenix for the past few years and has wanted a huge extension. And, given his age, this may be his last chance to garner a big, long-term deal. He's also been mentioned in trade rumors for the past few years. On paper, he looks like the type of free agent who would opt out. But Marion has a number of factors working against him. He turns 30 in May, is scheduled to make a whopping $17.8 million next season and would likely have to take a major pay cut if he opts out. The Suns are looking for financial security (which means they'd like to try to sign him for less than what he makes right now) and the rest of the teams in the league just won't have the money to pay him.

A sign-and-trade looks like a real possibility, but if the Suns have been trying hard to move him the past few years and have been unable to make a deal … what's going to change next summer?

4. Baron Davis, Warriors -- Davis showed up at camp in the best shape of his career -- a sure sign that he's eyeing opting out this summer. He's as good as any point guard in the game when he's healthy and motivated. But he also turns 29 in April and is rarely healthy for a full season. Will he stay motivated to stay in shape once he gets a big deal?And again … who can afford him? It seems more likely that he stays in Golden State.

5. Jermaine O'Neal, Pacers -- O'Neal has his reasons to opt out. The Pacers don't look like contenders and, at 29, this is his last chance to get a big, long-term deal.However, given O'Neal's huge salary next year ($20 million) and his lack of productivity and durability so far this season, it's hard to see him opting out at this point.

Where's he going to go and where's he going to find that type of money?

6. Allen Iverson, Nuggets -- Iverson turns 33 in June, is scheduled to make $21 million next season and has watched his productivity fall each of the past three seasons.To make matters worse for AI, Philly is the only team with significant room and I don't think the Sixers are bringing him back.

7. Corey Maggette, Clippers -- Maggette has been on the trading block for years and appears to be eager to bolt the Clippers. He's making $7 million next season and should be due a raise.Teams will be out in force to get him, but most will have only the midlevel exception to offer -- which means he'd be taking a pay cut. We'll see how bad Maggette wants out.

8. Ron Artest, Kings -- I wonder if the Kings won't be encouraging Artest to opt out. Clearly the team is no longer a contender and having Artest on a rebuilding team makes no sense. Artest still has great talent and he's on a reasonable contract … but who goes after him? He might be a guy who's better off taking a midlevel deal in the right situation. He needs to do something to rehab his image. Maybe this is it.

 

[Smokedawg]

Group II: The restricted free agents


I mentioned that six first-round draft picks from the 2004 draft were signed to extensions this fall. That means there will be some serious young talent available next summer. Their restricted status still makes it likely they'll stay with their current teams, but at least they'll be in play:

1. Luol Deng, Bulls -- Everyone loves Deng's talent, but so do the Bulls. It's hard to see them not matching any offer Deng gets next summer. He declined a $57.5 million extension in October, so if he makes more than that next summer he comes out ahead. Under different market conditions he's a max or near max player. But it will be interesting to see if the budget-conscious Bulls will take advantage of the market conditions and offer him much less.

2. Emeka Okafor, Bobcats -- Okafor turned down $13 million per season to hit free agency next summer. Yes, he'll be the only decent young center on the market, but there's no guarantee he'll get more money from another team. I think he should have taken what the Bobcats offered.
If he gets injured again or struggles, the offer goes down. If he's great this season, given market conditions, I'm not sure that it goes up.

3. Andre Iguodala, Sixers -- Iguodala's decision to turn down a $57 million deal is also mind-boggling. Since the Sixers are the only team with significant cap room, I'm not sure where he thinks his next paycheck will come from.

4. Andris Biedrins, Warriors -- Biedrins didn't get the lucrative contract offer that several others did. He was looking for something in the five-year, $50 million range and got an offer that was reportedly substantially lower.
Biedrins falls a little bit into the Anderson Varejao category -- energetic big man whose stats don't tell the whole story in terms of on-court contributions.


Considering that the Warriors basically gave Jason Richardson away to re-sign Biedrins, it's hard to anticipate him leaving the team next summer. But he's young, big and improving. He might be better off taking a qualifying offer if the Warriors don't pony up.

5. Josh Smith, Hawks -- On talent and potential, Smith should be near the top of the list. He's a freakish athlete who can score, rebound and block shots. What holds him back is a questionable attitude. It's not clear that the Hawks want to give him a long-term lucrative deal. In fact, it's not clear whether the Hawks can give him one with their current ownership dispute.


Smith is one of the few restricted free agents a team with cap space may try to pluck away -- the same way the Hawks did with Joe Johnson a few years ago.


6. Ben Gordon, Bulls -- Of all the players who turned down lucrative contract extensions, Gordon's decision is the most mind-boggling. He turned down a five-year, $50 million deal that seemed above market value on a down season.

The chances of him recouping that money next year seem almost impossible … and the rejection of the deal sets him up as the Bulls' best trade bait this February.


Of all the niches that these players fit, there isn't a huge market for undersized 2-guards with streaky jump shots. Gordon may be the best candidate to take the Bulls' one-year tender offer next year.

7. Josh Childress, Hawks -- Childress doesn't get nearly the respect or hype of many of his teammates in Atlanta, but he's been a devastatingly effective sixth man and seems expendable given all of Atlanta's wing talent. He probably can't get more than a midlevel deal on this market, but he'd be a bargain at that price.

8. Jose Calderon, Raptors -- Calderon could be a starter on half the teams in the league. That should be enough to get him a five-year midlevel deal from someone. Given how much money the Raptors have invested in starting point guard T.J. Ford, they may decide not to match.

9. Monta Ellis, Warriors -- He's young and he can score. However his restricted status is going to hurt him. No one has the money to offer him more than the midlevel and he probably feels like he's worth considerably more than that. He's another player who may be better off taking the one-year tender.

10. Shaun Livingston, Clippers -- Before his horrific knee injury last season, Livingston looked like he'd be locked up by the Clippers early. Now his entire career is in question. His best bet will probably be to take a one-year tender and get back on the court. But if someone offers him a longer-term deal for a lower price, he may not be able to pass up the security. It's a big risk because Livingston may never be the same, but he has so much talent, it might be worth it for some team.

Other notables: Nenad Krstic, Nets; Juan Carlos Navarro, Grizzlies; Daniel Gibson, Cavaliers; Louis Williams, Sixers; Craig Smith, Timberwolves; Walter Herrmann, Bobcats; Robert Swift, Sonics; Ronny Turiaf, Lakers; David Harrison, Pacers; Ryan Gomes, Timberwolves; J.R. Smith, Nuggets; Kelenna Azubuike, Warriors; Tony Allen, Celtics; Carlos Delfino, Raptors; Dorell Wright, Heat; Tarence Kinsey, Grizzlies; Salim Stoudamire, Hawks; Sasha Vujacic, Lakers; Sebastian Telfair, Timberwolves; Mickael Gelabale, Sonics; Randolph Morris, Knicks; Kirk Snyder, Rockets.

 

[Smokedawg]

theres some decent names in there...

 

[abcs]

Clear salary for this off season when theyre the only team in the league with cap space, stockpile future draftpicks and build the team around athletic players with upside such as Iguodala, Thad Young, Carney, Sammy D and Luis Williams

I repeat if anyone has any clue what they are doing please tell me.

Sorry but like Arenas said, Iggy isn't a guy you build your team around. Those other guys :36_11_6: I have no idea man. This team is a loooong way away.

 

[abcs]

I would rank Iggy as maybe the 30th best sg / sf in the league.. maybe further down the list than that.

 

[Smokedawg]

I would rank Iggy as maybe the 30th best sg / sf in the league.. maybe further down the list than that.

while i agree hes not the guy you build around, thats ridiculous - hes better than that

 

[abcs]

Guys I think are better than Iggy..

1. Dirk
2. Josh Howard
3. Ginobli
4. Kobe
5. Caron Butler
6. Arenas
7. Rip
8. Ray Allen
9. Joe Johnson
10. Rashard Lewis
11. Wade
12. Lebron
13. Tmac
14. Mike Miller
15. Mike Redd
16. Brandon Roy
17. Vince Carter
18. Richard Jefferson
19. Loul Deng
20. Rudy Yag
21. Corey Maggette
22. Peja When healthy
23. Carmelo
24. Lamar Odom
25. Artest
26. Kevin Martin

Up for debate..
Gerald Wallace
Jason Richardson
Josh Smith

 

[abcs]

I am sure I am leaving some guys off. In fact dudes like Danny Granger and Montae Ellis aren't that far away from Iggy in my opinion. 6 foot 6 athletic wings are a dime a dozen in the nba. Sorry but I don't see Iggy ever being a guy you can build around.

 

[abcs]

Smoke please shoot down any names on that list.:shake:

 

[lifesallover]

But we're also talking from this point on in their careers. I'd say this list shortens up quite a bit

Guys I think are better than Iggy..

1. Josh Howard
2. Ginobli
3. Kobe
4. Caron Butler
5. Arenas
6. Joe Johnson
7. Rashard Lewis
8. Wade
9. Lebron
10. Tmac
11. Mike Redd
12. Brandon Roy
13. Richard Jefferson
14. Loul Deng
15. Rudy Yag
16. Corey Maggette
17. Carmelo
18. Artest
19. Kevin Martin

Up for debate..
Gerald Wallace
Jason Richardson
Josh Smith

Dirk is PF. Rip, Allen, Peja are older. I know you love Mike Miller, but Iggy brings more to the table.

I dunno, I'd say Iggy is top 20-25. Not a franchise player, I agree with that statement, whole heartedly. He's a nice player, he's exciting, but he doesn't change a team.

 

[abcs]

Yea I mean thats obvious. I was referring to who is better right now. Mike Millers ppg are a little down, but he rebounds more than Iggy. He also shoots a lot better % from outside, which is key to have a shooting guard who can shoot. But yes I do have a man crush on Mike