just my opinions ..
loserX wrote:Perhaps Jason Collins/Craig Smith for Rasho/McRoberts? Indy gets a PF upgrade in exchange for giving Minnesota a C upgrade. 2-for-2 so no roster crunches, money's almost a wash (Indy takes on a couple mil next year for Smith).
I'd do that. Rasho left MIN a while back for the Spurs, and a little less money, but I think his problem was with KG, and not the city. KG's passionate, in-your-face leadership seemed to scare Rasho sometimes, so maybe he'd be willing to come back. He's an under-rated defender, and MIN might be willing to give him an audition for a longer deal next year. I think Craig Smith would be a really nice fit for IND, with all their centers. Good one, loserX.
eagles nut wrote:I'd look at Oklahoma City. They may be willing to do Wilcox for Collins and lottery protected 1st. They also have Joe Smith available although he's not a true 5. They have a need at SG though. Maybe McCants, Madsen, 2nd rounder for Smith?
I think OKC is a legit destination, and MIN has youth and picks to trade that might appeal to OKC. The wolves don't need to win this year (and they keep their pick in the bottom 10), so they might even look at someone like Petro or Sene.
diop
There was a lot of lust for Diop on the wolves board last season, and some talk about using our MLE for him. I think talk about Mike Miller is a non-starter though.
fugop wrote:Depending on health -- both Etan's and Haywood's -- Thomas might be available later in the year. He's a smart guy, a banger, an efficient scorer and rebounder. He expires in 2010. Given our proximity to the tax, Collins for Etan at the trade deadline would work fine.
I like Etan's fit, but I guess I don't trust him enough to pay an expiring for him. Collins should be healthy by the deadline.
eagles nut wrote:Who are Dallas fans trying to kid? Dampier's a big body. That's it. No one wants his contract or he'd be out of Dallas a long time ago.
You want a defensive center. Go after Joel Przybilla. He offers the same qualities as Diop for a shorter contract.
I don't think Dampier would be a bad fit, but I think MIN wouldn't take the price tag. Thanks for the info on his last year being unguaranteed.
The Wolves might try to bring Joel Pryzbilla back to Minnesota in free agency. In the "small world department" one of his old coaches was my daughter's elementary school teacher last year!
Thanks for all the ideas!