John Salmons

Pointguard01 · Post #1 » by **Pointguard01** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 11:52 pm

Would anyone be interested in him?

He is about the most realistic option at SG we could probably get, yet is what we'd be looking for. Big SG who can handle the rock, create for others, score a bit. Not sure about his defense, but I think he's solid.

If Dallas were to take on the contract of Kenny Thomas along with Salmons, he might come kinda cheap.

His stats this season:

36.0 MPG
16.9 PPG
4.9 RPG
3.2 APG
1.5 SPG
2.6 TOPG
51% FG
44% 3-FG

Post #2 » by **catalyst** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:09 am

Ager, Stackhouse, Hassell for Salmons, Kthomas

Harris/Terry/Barea
Salmons/Jones
Howard/George
Dirk/Bass//JuHo/Thomas
Damp/Diop/Faz

Not sure to the level that excites me, but I wanted salmons when he was free. Good ball handler, and would work well with Terry at PG. That is a good three guard rotation with Harris, Salmons, Terry. MAvs would never play Thomas.

Post #3 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:25 am

He's certainly having a career year and I can understand why Sac-Town would try to move him for some value. John's also a longterm investment that Dallas need to watch out for, because I don't see him giving us that big of an edge, but we could use his size over some of our current players.

Between John and Kenny it's roughly 12 million per year and I don't believe that's a wise investment for Dallas. If we did trade for Kenny, I believe Sac-Town would need to add something that's more appeal like a future first round pick with limited protection.

SaintofKillers · Post #4 » by **SaintofKillers** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:59 am

They're going to move Artest first before him.

I never was a big fan of Salmons going back to Philly. I find the hype about him involving his ability to play 15 different positions (including strong safety, midfielder and libero) overrated. But he was always an above-average to good defender, I don't know if those skills took a backseat towards this new Salmons that can light up the scoreboard.

JES12 · Post #5 » by **JES12** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:47 am

I don't really think a half season streatch would be enough to give much for him. I also think he is more valuble to the Kings than we are willing to give for him.

dirkforpres · Post #6 » by **dirkforpres** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:32 am

Unless they want Juwan or Diop for him, Id say no thanks... Too overrated, too overpaid.

Pointguard01 · Post #7 » by **Pointguard01** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:32 am

^He makes 4 million a year.

Darren · Post #8 » by **Darren** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:56 pm

catalyst wrote:Ager, Stackhouse, Hassell for Salmons, Kthomas

Harris/Terry/Barea
Salmons/Jones
Howard/George
Dirk/Bass//JuHo/Thomas
Damp/Diop/Faz

Not sure to the level that excites me, but I wanted salmons when he was free. Good ball handler, and would work well with Terry at PG. That is a good three guard rotation with Harris, Salmons, Terry. MAvs would never play Thomas.

Stack and KT's contract are identical. The Kings should not be so kind on such a deal. This gives them neither cap space nor future picks. I don't see this happening. But it's a good deal for the Mavs.

dirkforpres · Post #9 » by **dirkforpres** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:53 pm

Pointguard01 wrote:^He makes 4 million a year.

Oh, nevermind... Still wouldnt do the trade though

JES12 · Post #10 » by **JES12** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:37 pm

The most I would give is Hassell and a 1st as I think he is just having a good year and will not get those minutes or production in Dallas. hell, he may not even do that 2 years in a row in Sac town.