Official Trade Thread - Part XXV

[Nivek]

The Wizards aren't trading anyone from this group of players: Wall, Beal, Porter, Nene, Gortat, Webster or Ariza. Probably not Booker either, but I think they'd consider it if they thought it was a move that could improve the team THIS SEASON. They're all-in for the playoffs, in no small part because making the playoffs is how the front office and the coaching staff keep their jobs. They're not trading from their core -- even guys on expiring contracts -- because EVERYTHING they're doing is with an eye toward a) making the playoffs, and b) staying below the luxury tax threshold.

I wouldn't be surprised to see them try out some D-League PGs on 10-day contracts until they find one they like. But I don't see them making a long-term move that would send out one those core guys.

[dckingsfan]

Don't get why Memphis is trading Bayless... sure it isn't going to make Crawford happy.

[hands11]

Here's a question:

Would you guys make a move of Ariza + GRJ for Monroe and Billups?

Billups is a salary throw in and is on a two year, 2.5 million deal and is mostly playing like ass for Detroit. Ariza fixes a lot of issues for them as a good defensive wing that allows Smoove to be a permanent PF for them, and advanced stats indicate their best frontcourt duo is Smoove+Drummond.

Still though, they may want a young player with some potential thrown in the mix to add to feel a little bit better about dealing a potential all-star for a roleplayer, so GRJ would make the trade a lot more even in their eyes.

That trade is far too lopsided, mostly because I think you're overestimating GRJR's trade value. He's shown a flash of promise or two, but he's just a 2nd round pick who has yet establish himself as a rotation player. I think we'd have to offer Porter instead of Rice for Joe D to even return EG's phone call.

Yeah I think question would be Ariza and Porter for Monroe or not? I could see it working for both teams, slides Josh Smith to PF and gives them an upgrade at SF for this season and the future if Porter pans out. If gives the Wizards a good rotation Monroe/Gortat/Nene for the bigs.

That's giving up to much.

TA and KS could be the base of the package. If they need Jr to make it happen, you give them Jr as well.

[hands11]

This team really needs to open up that 15th roster spot. I hate having it filled when we are still missing pieces.

Its also more fun to consider call ups and other 10 day contracts you can do when that slot is open.

No #1 pick next year. No open 15th slot. Team struggling. Just not as fun to follow them under those conditions.