Twist Gasol - LAL/MIL/CHA

[magic wand time]

To Mil: Gasol
From: Dalembert, Udoh, Udrih

To Cha: Udoh, Udrih
From: Gordon

To LA: Dalembert, Gordon
From: Gasol

Milwaukee - only 2-3 gms in the loss column from being a host in the playoffs, so a tweak could vault them. Keep Ellis to potentially make another deal (Gay?) or to dump Gooden elsewhere. Big rotation of Gasol at C with Ersan, Henson and Luc looks solid on both ends. If a b/u PG is needed, Morris could be added at low $ or FA options exist.

Charlotte - Turn Gordon into that 1st they got plus a look/hope at Udoh developing. Low risk with Udrih expiring but giving them a 4th guard for now, plus savings next year.

LA - can't move Pau without getting a C back due to Hill's injury so this gives them two things needed, a bench scorer and b/u C, but not so unbalanced that a start or starter comes to LA and realgm explodes. Gordon helps with the Kobe to SF, Artest to PF minutes issue. Neither impacts LA's '14 cap.

[old rem]

Might be one of a few deals where the Lakers can find a taker for Pau. They...however...will be looking at mostly a salary dump and they don't really shed much. Bucks? They won't LIKE taking on those $..especially with doubts about Pau's various recent injuries. In this...the Bucks mainly sacrifice some bench depth, and figure Pau is just 1 1/2 years if it does not go well. Charlotte does not seem to much want Gordon, LAL might find him useful.

Not a deal any are real comfy with...but one that can temp everyone. Nobody is real sure about Pau...including whether there is any other buyer out there.

[mlloyd10]

Any deal involving MIL taking on Salary has to include Gooden going somewhere

[magic wand time]

It's less than 1.5 mil and they are not that close to tax-land so it shouldn't be a concern. That's what Hammond pays his gardener.

[bryanoid]

Why do we have to give up Udoh in this trade?

[Biz Gilwalker]

Is it sad that Udoh looks like a god right now in comparison to the rest of our bigs?

[magic wand time]

Why do we have to give up Udoh in this trade?

Cats need something of value to participate, figured Udoh is more available than Henson, and makes the $ work.

[Baddy Chuck]

I think it's just too much salary to take on next season. Ersan or Gooden have to go out in my opinion.

[spectre_]

Good value for Gordon from our POV. A very "Cho" move no doubt.

[magic wand time]

Good value for Gordon from our POV. A very "Cho" move no doubt.

Trying to move for Gordon without Cats taking on Gasol

I think it's just too much salary to take on next season. Ersan or Gooden have to go out in my opinion.

I thought Ersan was off the table in Gasol trades from the other threads