Rodney Stuckey| O.J Mayo | Jeff Green| Andrea Bargnani | Andrew Bynum
Steve Blake| Evan Turner| CJ Miles | Josh McRoberts | Kwame Brown
Goal: With Melo's departure imminent, we need to quickly establish a new core and gear for a deep playoff push within 2-3 years.
Step 1: Trade Carmelo Anthony for the best possible package
Result: Carmelo Anthhony for Monta Ellis, Epke Udoh, Dorell Wright and expirings
Grade: With the season that Monta is having we give ourselves a B- in this deal. We were unable to land the all-star we wanted, fortunately for us we picked up solid assets that could help us build in the long run. Only downfall is that we were unable to save a considerable amount of money in the deal.
Step 2: If unable to acquire a franchise player with Carmelo Anthony, use other pieces to find a suitable building block for the franchise.
Result: Nene in exchange for Andrew Bynum
Grade: A- We land a guy with loads of potential but like Nene, has a history of injury problems. The difference? Andrew Bynum is a 23 year old natural center, already locked into a deal. With the lack of capable big men in the league we knew Nene would command max dollars (signed for 16 million per -92 million total) and we weren't convinced he would stay.
Step 3: Find a capable 2nd and 3rd go to guy who can relieve the pressure off of your franchise player
Result: Acquiring O.J Mayo, Jeff Green and Evan Turner
Grade:A+ We acquired O.J Mayo, Turner and Bargnani for relatively cheap. While his numbers may be down, all signs point to Mayo having a fluke year. He's still capable of averaging 18-20 PPG on good %'s and still a really good defender. Turner is slowly turning the corner and should start showing more of his potential next season. Green has always proven to be a capable scorer and defender when given the chance.
Step 4: Find suitable role players
Result: Acquired Rodney Stuckey, Andrea Bargnani, CJ Miles, Josh Mcroberts and Kwame Brown
Grade: B+
Evan Turner|4,947,840 | 5,293,080
Rodney Stuckey 7,000,000| 7,000,000|
Andrew Bynum |14,900,000|16,100,000
Jeff Green |12,531,750|14,718,250
Andrea Bargnani |8,600,00| 10,610,000 |
Drew Gooden |6,226,200| 6,687,400
Steve Blake $4,000,000 |$4,000,000 |$4,000,000
OJ Mayo $5,632,637 | $7,390,019
Kwame Brown $2,000,000|2,000,000
Josh Mcroberts $1,500,000|1,500,000
Luke Walton $5,680,000 | $5,800,000
Lazar Hayward|1,432,00|1,970,232
Jermaine O'Neal |$6,000,000
CJ Miles| 853,300|854,300
Total w/ Options $73,741,531 $62,613,239
Total N Options $73,741,531 $48,624,740
Draft Picks: 2012 1st Round Pick, 2013 1st Round Pick
Transactions:
Trade #3 . Warriors Get:Carmelo Anthony , J.R. Smith , Chris Anderson , Renaldo Balkman
Nuggets Get:Monta Ellis, Dan Gadzuric, Vlad Rad, Dorell Wright, Ekpe Udoh
Trade #6
Andrew Bynum, Marvin Williams, Derrick Caracter, Mo Evans
Nene, Ty lawson, Kenyon Martin
Trade #22
Aaron Afflalo, Shelden Williams, 2012 1st Top 3 Protection for Danillo Galinari
#44
2011 2nd for Shawne Williams
Trade #51
Billups, Galinari, Bass for Iguodala, Young, Nocioni
#84
Turkoglu, Delfino, Andre Miller for Jamison, Nate Robinson
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