Rapsfan07 wrote:I'm down for Evans too. I think he could be a really solid piece for us.
My preference for a deal would a straight up deal of DeRozan for Evans. Maybe Kings bite that if they feel they can't get anything more for him and he'll command more than what DeRozan makes in free agency.
On the high end, the most I'd trade for him is Calderon + Ed + Kings 2nd rounder for Evans + something. Also, an extension would have to be guaranteed for me to even think about making a deal for him. Teams in the offseason will throw money at him for sure. I'm thinking Phoenix for sure at least.
I suspect the intention of new management is to walk into this off-season being able to add a sizey piece to park beside Cousins and go along with their high lotto pick in the 2013 draft.
The only way they do that is to clear Salmons off the books; and since I don't think the Sonics have any intention to match the type of contract Evans will likely end up with this summer they may as well capitalize on the asset while its still an asset;
Jose + Their 2014 2nd for Salmons + Evans
We have to pay Salmons next season and we need to re-up Evans, I think clearing Salmons obligation off their books is more the enough compensation for Evans.