another rumor Ben Wallace for Kwame and Radman

Gus McCrae · Post #1 » by **Gus McCrae** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:11 pm

This is just a rumor...take it how you like it...I'd do it in a heartbeat; though Big Ben does take up a lot of cap space

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_8060663

TonyMontana · Post #2 » by **TonyMontana** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:17 pm

Smith's reasoning was sound, although he acknowledged it was not based on anything he has heard from the Bulls, Lakers or any other league sources

Oh okay , so he just came up with this idea .

Hugh ?

Lakers05 · Post #3 » by **Lakers05** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:17 pm

I wouldn't do it. If you play 32 min and only manage a 12.5 EFF, well, you never deserved to play that many minutes in the first place.

hermes · Post #4 » by **hermes** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:18 pm

i wouldn't do it
have you seen ben's contract

second_coming32 · Post #5 » by **second_coming32** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:24 pm

Yeah, it comes off the books in two years. Bynum and Wallace in the post, Odom at the three, Kobe, Fish. I like the idea. Wallace does what Kwame does, only better. He's just as much a liability offensively but he doesn't have to score when Bynum is in there. Odom is better at the 4 but when you put Bynum, Wallace, and Odom on the floor at the same time, I can't imagine we'll be giving up too many offensive rebounds.

Vlad Rad hasn't been contributing anyway with the exception of a few games here and there. He's expendable, we have plenty of shooters. I think Ben ratchets up his game now that he's on a contender. It's a win-win for both teams. I'm about 60% sold on it.

Teen Girl Squad · Post #6 » by **Teen Girl Squad** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:29 pm

Wallace has sucked something fierce this year. No thanks.

unbiased · Post #7 » by **unbiased** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:39 pm

pretty expensive for a backup center. Once bynum comes back, Wallace will be on the bench.

Post #8 » by **snaquille oatmeal** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:42 pm

SoCAL24 wrote:This is just a rumor...take it how you like it...I'd do it in a heartbeat; though Big Ben does take up a lot of cap space

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_8060663

it is not even a rumor, just a good trade suggestion by a jornalist worthy of its own thread at realgm-forums-Lakers.com

Post #9 » by **LLcoleJ** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:50 pm

Wallace is not a good PF next to Bynum

LA-LA-Land · Post #10 » by **LA-LA-Land** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:58 pm

Phil_2.0 wrote:Wallace is not a good PF next to Bynum

+1

a bynum complement has to be able to play the high-post

Kobe_for_3 · Post #11 » by **Kobe_for_3** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:22 pm

Ben is going down hill almost as fast as shaq! no deal.

J Rob · Post #12 » by **J Rob** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:46 pm

LA-LA-Land wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

+1

a bynum complement has to be able to play the high-post

+1 x 2

CITYOFANGELSX3 · Post #13 » by **CITYOFANGELSX3** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:01 pm

J Rob wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

+1 x 2

+2 X 3 = No to a crappy contract

Sedale Threatt · Post #14 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:08 pm

I would consider this if Odom and Wallace were both coming off the books at the same time. That would be a nice chunk of change to play with. But they're not, so I fail to see any benefit to this move.

I'd much rather delude myself with the pipe dream that Brand, coming off a career-threatening injury, will opt out and sign with us for the mid-level.

chefy · Post #15 » by **chefy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:13 pm

check this out guys

webber, nelson to reunite?

http://www.hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

Word on the street says Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has been seen at Chris Webber's Natomas restaurant, Center Court with C-Webb, twice recently. That only could mean Webber and Nelson are considering the completion of the ultimate full circle and a Webber return to Golden State.

They beefed big-time 14 years ago while both were with the Warriors, but perhaps it is true that time heals all wounds, even gashes.

Stay tuned. With agent Aaron Goodwin representing Gary Payton as well as Webber, could the former Skyline High School (Oakland) guard be far behind? Baron Davis, one of the league's best point guards, needs rest, and Payton surely could fill that backup role.

WCDYNASTY · Post #16 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:22 pm

I say do it. This guy is still a monster of a defender and rebounder whos in pretty good shape. He can play the same role Rodman did for Phil in Chicago. Rodman was 34 by the way when he came to the Bulls, Wallace is 33. I know he hasnt played too great this year but I think that Wallace doesnt fit the Bulls system, especially now that the system changed with Skiles being fired and the new coach bringing a new offense/defense.

hermes · Post #17 » by **hermes** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:48 pm

webber has a restuarant who knew?

That Nicka · Post #18 » by **That Nicka** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:30 am

I would only do it if we can also swap Radman/Mihm for Nocioni... we would be left with:

Fisher/Farmar
Kobe/Sasha/Ariza
Luke/Nocioni/Ariza
Wallace/Turiaf
Bynum/Kwame

1) Our defense would be stellar... Wallace and Bynum would average at least 22 rebounds and 4 blocks

2) Our 2nd Unit would easily be the best in the league: Nocioni, Farmar and Turiaf off the bench???

3) I disagree that Wallace and Bynum couldnt co-exist... Its not like Wallace fills the paint by posting up a lot... When he catches the ball he passes it right back out unless he has a layup or dunk... He would be our Rodman

Post #19 » by **dockingsched** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:38 am

ben wallace would be a disaster next to bynum. paying him that much money for so long to strictly backup bynum is idiotic.

That Nicka · Post #20 » by **That Nicka** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:47 am

dcash4 wrote:ben wallace would be a disaster next to bynum. paying him that much money for so long to strictly backup bynum is idiotic.

uhm.. he wouldnt be backing up Bynum, he would be starting at the 4... and if anything he would take pressure off Bynum defensively as he would guard the opposing teams best post player