J.J. Redick offers: Bucks offer Luc Mbah a Moute and a first-round pick; Knicks offer Iman Shumpert

The Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks have put in their bids of Orlando shaprshooter J.J. Redick.

The Bucks are offering forward Luc Mbah a Moute and a first-round pick, according to CBS Sports' Ken Berger. But making a move for Redick is apparently contingent on first dealing Monta Ellis in a "bigger deal" (see Smith, Josh).

The Knicks are willing to part with Iman Shumpert to add Redick, according to Hoopsworld's Alex Kennedy. Other players and a third team might have to be added to make it go through.

The Magic have told Redick that they're not shopping him but that hasn't stopped teams from inquiring about his availability.

One deal on the table for the Bucks is Luc Mbah a Moute and a first-round pick to Orlando for J.J. Redick, sources say.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 19, 2013

The belief among rival execs is that the Bucks would only acquire Redick if they first decided to move Monta Ellis as part of a bigger deal.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 19, 2013

The Magic and Knicks have discussed a J.J. Redick for Iman Shumpert trade. Other players (and maybe a third team) would have to be involved.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 19, 2013

Nothing imminent, but it's something to keep an eye on over next few days. Redick helps NY win now, Shumpert gives ORL another young piece.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 19, 2013

Photo: Keith Allison.

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New York Knicks watching J.J. Redick trade market; Bulls, Pacers interested

The New York Knicks are in the market for another sharpshooter, possibly J.J. Redick.

ESPN New York reported that the Knicks are monitoring the trade market for Orlando Magic bomber J.J. Redick. The speculation is that the Magic would ask for Iman Shumpert in a deal. No word on whether there's actually an offer on the table.

Rumors Saturday also mentioned Shumpert as a target of the Phoenix Suns, who may offer Jared Dudley and a future first rounder. Hoopsworld's Alex Kennedy tweeted that the Knicks would rather give up Ronnie Brewer. Of course, they would.

Also Saturday, the Milwaukee Bucks emerged as a potential destination for Redick. Other teams with "strong interest" in the gunner: the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls tried to sign Redick as a restricted free agent three years ago, but the Magic matched.

Knicks would prefer to trade Ronnie Brewer, but Suns want Iman Shumpert. They have really liked Iman for awhile. They nearly drafted him.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 10, 2013

Still no guarantee that the Magic will trade Redick before deadline. But if they choose to move him, there are plenty of potential suitors.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 10, 2013

Photo: Keith Allison. 

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Phoenix Suns chasing Iman Shumpert in trade with New York Knicks

The Phoenix Suns are dangling Jared Dudley and potentially a future first-round pick in an attempt to pry Iman Shumpert from the New York Knicks.

Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reports that "the Knicks have so far shown no inclination to do such a deal." Nor should they.

Shumpert is a young talent on a team loaded with aging veterans. If the Knicks were inclined to make a deal, the team would have to kick more players back to the Suns to make the salaries match up. Throwing in Marcus Camby or Steve Novak would make the deal work, but that's just me playing on the trade machine.

In the last 24 hours, Hoopsworld's Alex Kennedy tweeted that the Knicks are interested in Dudley, but he didn't have any details on who else would be involved in a potential deal. Now we know.

Woj also reports that Phoenix is trying to unload Sebastian Telfair for a second-round pick.

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Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd, Iman Shumpert and JR Smith struggle in loss

Raymond Felton's return from a pinkie injury was a disappointment. The Knicks point guard made just 2-of-8 field goals with one 3-pointers and 3-of-4 free throws for eight points. He dished three assists and swiped two steals but also turned the ball over twice, too. There will be some rust to work through.

Jason Kidd only played 15 minutes. He was questionable to play with a sore back, but gave it a go. He missed all three of his shots and the only category filled in on his stat sheet was two rebounds.

Iman Shumpert's start at the three produced similar results. He missed all six of his shots from the field, made 1-of-2 free throws to finish with one point. Ugh. He did get seven rebounds, two assists and a steal. Bad night.

Add J.R. Smith to the awful club. The Knicks reserve missed all eight of his shots. He did get six rebounds, three assists and a block. He'll be better more often than not.

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Jason Kidd, Raymond Felton and Iman Shumpert starting Saturday

The New York Knicks will start Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd and Iman Shumpert Saturday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Knicks beat writer Al Iannazzone.

According to ESPN New York, Felton (pinkie) and Kidd (back) won't have minutes restrictions. They both believe they will play Sunday, too. Shumpert, who is playing well in limited minutes, is starting at the three, and could play up to 30 minutes. Fantasy owners should see how the three gel together as starters.

Raymond Felton is starting. Jason Kidd is playing and starting. Iman Shumpert is starting at 3 tonight.
— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) January 26, 2013

No minutes restriction for Felton or Kidd. They both hope to play Sun as well.Ray may get precautionary x-ray before Hawks game. #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 26, 2013

Ray feels much better physically than he did before the injury. "I feel like a new man. Like I'm about to play the 1st game of the season."
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 26, 2013

Felton feels soreness in his finger, though nothing that wasn't expected. Soreness from bone bruises is gone. #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 26, 2013

Iman Shumpert can play up to 30 minutes tonight. #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 26, 2013

Felton fractured his pinkie finger on Christmas day.

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Amar'e Stoudemire good in win; Iman Shumpert plays 27 minutes

Amar'e Stoudemire nearly double-doubled in the Knicks' 89-86 win Thursday over the Boston Celtics.

Stoudemire scored 15 points (4-7 FG, 7-8 FT), grabbed nine rebounds and blocked two shots in 20 minutes. Not bad. STAT appears to be playing better in his last three. I still wouldn't touch him after getting burned last season.

Iman Shumpert's minutes increased to 27 on Thursday. In his third game back from an ACL injury, the sophomore scored 10 points, pulled down five boards and handed out a dime. He's not worth grabbing yet.

Jason Kidd kept rolling: 12 points, two 3-pointers, three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Kidd's play doesn't appear to be affected by the talk about his role (less minutes, moving to the bench, etc.).

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Jason Kidd's minutes to decrease as Iman Shumpert and Ray Felton return

Jason Kidd's minutes will be reduced as Iman Shumpert gets more game time as he comes back from a torn ACL, according to the New York Post. And Kidd, who is averaging 29.3 minutes, will see even more of a reduction when Raymond Felton comes back from a pinkie injury.

Kidd told the Post that he doesn't mind yielding minutes to Shumpert and Felton.

“They’re not going to overplay him right off the bat. So I still might have to play a couple more minutes,” Kidd said. “But as time goes on he’ll start to eat some of those minutes up for me. But also, when Ray [Felton] gets back, that definitely helps.”

Shumpert played 15 minutes in his season debut and scored eight points with two three-pointers, two rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. He's 14-percent owned in Yahoo leagues.

Felton's target date to return from a fractured pinkie finger, suffered on Christmas day, is Saturday, January 26, Newsday reported. However, the veteran point guard wants to play sooner -- as in Thursday against the Boston Celtics. He is owned in 80 percent of leagues. 

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