Cle-Mil-NO-Sac
Posted: Sun Jan 6, 2008 7:17 pm
Trade ID #4391224
Why the Cavs?
The logic behind this deal is as follows. Artest being a difficult player to trade would have to go to a team like the Cavs where it is unquestionable that LBJ is the leader. In a role like this I feel he could survive and thrive. The Cavs pick up a true PG in Bibby to facilitate the offense and make their rotation better.
Why the Bucks?
At first I really thought the Bucks were getting hosed in this one, however I think the key for them is getting out from under Simmons' contract. Charlie V is a very nice player but with Yi and Bogut on the frontline already it might make more sense to get another shooter like Mo Pete. Mo Pete and Redd on the wings and a solid role player like Butler (who wouldn't be unhappy coming off of the bench), plus the cap flexibility balances out the deal for the Bucks.
Why the Hornets?
The Hornets trade out role players and get the same skill sets at different positions. Donyell Marshall spreads the floor from the 4 position and gives CP3 another shooter to kick to on the wing. Salmons is a great role player and a facilitator from the 3. Desmond Mason fit nicely with this team before and I think he would again.
Why the Kings?
They give up a ton, however they really don't have a lot of options for moving Artest. Giving up Bibby, Artest and Salmons is really accepting that their future is Kevin Martin. With the Blazers, Sonics, and Lakers going through succesful youth movements, they add a versatile big in Charlie V, a good veteran chemistry guy in Bobby Simmons, a relatively young veteran scorer / facilitator and defender in Hughes, and another young SG with upside in Brown.
I would say that the Kings and Bucks probably get the lesser of this deal, though they might seek to balance this with a draft pick or two.
Cleveland Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Ron Artest
Mike Bibby
Outgoing Players
Shannon Brown
Donyell Marshall
Larry Hughes
Milwaukee Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Rasual Butler
Morris Peterson
Outgoing Players
Charlie Villanueva
Desmond Mason
Bobby Simmons
New Orleans Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Donyell Marshall
Desmond Mason
John Salmons
Outgoing Players
Rasual Butler
Morris Peterson
Bobby Jackson
Sacramento Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Shannon Brown
Larry Hughes
Charlie Villanueva
Bobby Simmons
Bobby Jackson
Outgoing Players
John Salmons
Ron Artest
Mike Bibby
Why the Cavs?
The logic behind this deal is as follows. Artest being a difficult player to trade would have to go to a team like the Cavs where it is unquestionable that LBJ is the leader. In a role like this I feel he could survive and thrive. The Cavs pick up a true PG in Bibby to facilitate the offense and make their rotation better.
Why the Bucks?
At first I really thought the Bucks were getting hosed in this one, however I think the key for them is getting out from under Simmons' contract. Charlie V is a very nice player but with Yi and Bogut on the frontline already it might make more sense to get another shooter like Mo Pete. Mo Pete and Redd on the wings and a solid role player like Butler (who wouldn't be unhappy coming off of the bench), plus the cap flexibility balances out the deal for the Bucks.
Why the Hornets?
The Hornets trade out role players and get the same skill sets at different positions. Donyell Marshall spreads the floor from the 4 position and gives CP3 another shooter to kick to on the wing. Salmons is a great role player and a facilitator from the 3. Desmond Mason fit nicely with this team before and I think he would again.
Why the Kings?
They give up a ton, however they really don't have a lot of options for moving Artest. Giving up Bibby, Artest and Salmons is really accepting that their future is Kevin Martin. With the Blazers, Sonics, and Lakers going through succesful youth movements, they add a versatile big in Charlie V, a good veteran chemistry guy in Bobby Simmons, a relatively young veteran scorer / facilitator and defender in Hughes, and another young SG with upside in Brown.
I would say that the Kings and Bucks probably get the lesser of this deal, though they might seek to balance this with a draft pick or two.
Cleveland Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Ron Artest
Mike Bibby
Outgoing Players
Shannon Brown
Donyell Marshall
Larry Hughes
Milwaukee Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Rasual Butler
Morris Peterson
Outgoing Players
Charlie Villanueva
Desmond Mason
Bobby Simmons
New Orleans Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Donyell Marshall
Desmond Mason
John Salmons
Outgoing Players
Rasual Butler
Morris Peterson
Bobby Jackson
Sacramento Trade Breakdown
Incoming Players
Shannon Brown
Larry Hughes
Charlie Villanueva
Bobby Simmons
Bobby Jackson
Outgoing Players
John Salmons
Ron Artest
Mike Bibby