Sonny_D1 wrote:A few big ifs, but IF the Rockets want to move T-Mac and IF they're willing to take back Wallace, and IF the Bulls are willing to take back some wasted filler, then the following deal works:
Wallace, Hinrich, and Noc
McGrady, Scola, Mike James, Head
Personally I think both Wallace and Kirk would thrive playing alongside a big in Ming.
When there was that article a little bit ago about tmac possibly being unhappy in houston (which the credibility of that article may be questionable) I actually was thinking of a similar trade to this but instead of james insert alston because I think alston is capable of running a team and would be maybe the best backup pg in the league if we ever committed to gordon at the pg (A whole other factor I'll address this below). One issue I was considering is that I know noc and scola would love to play with each other if it was possible and if we trade wallace I would want scola in return as he is at the very least serviceable to put into the lineup right now. Not sure how to make the contracts match though.
But back to reality I envision none of this happening with our current coaching situation. Boylan is Skiles 2.0 with authority to move gordon back to the bench where he can dominate other teams reserve early on. Boylan, if not paxson also, is certainly not willing to put gordon at the pg. Another major issue is that all signs are pointing that gordon will likely be traded or out of chicago one way or another (likely sign & trade after the season), but he hates the coaches and thinks he is a starting 2 guard, which he is on many teams. Also giving this much responsibility to tyrus and noah doesn't seem likely with the current coaching staff, again unfortunately.
Not to mention this history tmac has with bulls ownership. Do we all forget how tmac deliberately flirted with the bulls just to get higher offers, really having no intention of signing. I'm sure that wasn't too appreciated.
But I would love a deal for tmac because it leaves open the possibility of having cap room when wade can become a free agent, and miami's situation isn't looking too bright for that time period. Although wallace's contract is the same length as well.
So while tmac does have injury problems he is a top player in this league and combining him and deng along with thomas and noah could be nice, then wade come along.... oh I can just see it now. Just need to get rid of this coaching staff.
