We all know that Ramon Sessions has been on the trade block for some time now and that there are several teams interested in his services. Among these teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and possibly the New York Knicks.
On our site, we have offered a few possible trade scenarios, most of which involved getting a player back in return for Sessions. The current reports around the league, however, make it seem like the Cavaliers are more interested in getting a first round draft pick in exchange for Razor Ramon.
Bob Finnan at the News-Herald reports that the Cavaliers will essentially be accepting nothing less than a 2012 first round pick for their backup point guard.
That's one reason you'll hear Sessions' name a lot in trade talks, as evidenced by recent rumors of the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks inquiring about his services. The Cavs want a first-round pick in exchange for Sessions.
Now, we know that the Lakers need a point guard and are most likely still interested. However, they might also be waiting to see how the Dwight Howard situation works out. They don't want to trade away any assets that might help them get Howard.
The Knicks have recently found surprising production from guard Jeremy Lin. Lin was an undrafted free agent out of Harvard and has played very well for the Knicks in his first three starts. Whether or not the Knicks believe that Lin is the real deal will determine if they are still in the running for Sessions.
Kurt Helin from NBC Sports hints at the idea that there may be more than just these two teams looking at Sessions.
They should get that and maybe a little more, if a bidding war starts. Sessions is a solid point guard, and there are a few teams that really need one of those right now.
All of these reports and rumors seem to indicate that Sessions will get traded and that Chris Grant is actively shopping him. It also sounds like there are already teams willing to part with a first round draft pick in exchange for Sessions. If Ramon continues his strong play while Kyrie is sidelined, he may be able to boost his value even further.
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The crappy thing about potentially trading Jamison/Sessions is that the trade parameters don’t really fit naturally. We want a pick, but not a pick in the 20’s (or at least shouldn’t). Teams want Sessions (and maybe Jamison), but not teams who will pick in the first 15 picks.
johnf34 - February 10, 2012
Look at this draft class, I’d gladly take a pick in the 20s and be able to grab a guy like Terrance Jones, James McAdoo, or Quincy Miller.
Conrad Kaczmarek - February 10, 2012
I’ll pass on anything in the 20’s.
johnf34 - February 10, 2012
john hes going to be a free agent in the offseason anyways. he is going to opt out of his deal. what would you like to get in return for him?
davidzavac - February 10, 2012
and resigning him doesnt work either, he has made it pretty clear he wants to start
davidzavac - February 10, 2012
Something better than pick 24.
johnf34 - February 10, 2012
johnf34 smells.
Sakman - February 10, 2012
?
johnf34 - February 10, 2012
McAdoo will definitely stay another year and Miller will probably do the same.
SoxFan12 - February 10, 2012
i dont think the knicks are in the running .they dont have a pick that they can trade for like thirty years .conrad dont you think the laker’s would rather trade for gibson? he has played for brown in the past and, his outside shooting seems a better fit for them.
beanjames - February 10, 2012
They need a point guard.
Conrad Kaczmarek - February 10, 2012
the way the west is, its not crazy to think that the Lakers pick could end up being closer to 18 than 30. cody zeller had a monster night last night
davidzavac - February 10, 2012
If we could nab the Knicks pick we would be in a good shape.. not sure if they have a first though
jdelsandro - February 10, 2012
They don’t
vottomatic - February 10, 2012
not surprised lol
jdelsandro - February 10, 2012
Houston has their pick. Would you trade Andy for that?
Conrad Kaczmarek - February 10, 2012 via iPhone app
for a maybe lottery pick. no way
vottomatic - February 10, 2012
Plus Budinger and Thabeet? I’d consider it.
TKilbane - February 10, 2012
Just signed Ben Uzoh…
http://www.cavaliersgab.com/2012/02/10/cavs-sign-pg-ben-uzoh-to-10-day-contract/
jdelsandro - February 10, 2012
- Lakers fan here -
I was just wondering how you guys would rate Sessions defense, I’ve heard conflicting reports on this. And since the Lakers seem to be interested, I was curious. Keep in mind we have Old-Man-Fisher guarding people right now…
x Nightwing x - February 10, 2012
He isn’t very good defensively, but he’s gotten a lot better (he held Chris Paul to 5/15 shooting a couple nights ago.) So he isn’t good, but probably better than fisher by a mile
iso1512 - February 10, 2012 via mobile
It’s bad.
Conrad Kaczmarek - February 10, 2012
Not worse than Fisher though
Conrad Kaczmarek - February 10, 2012
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