NJ/SAC/MIA
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:29 pm
Kings Out: Bibby, Artest, SAR
Kings In: S. Williams, Wright, Ricky Davis (expiring), J-Wil (expiring), Smush Parker (waived), MIA 2008 1st (unprotected)
NJ Out: R. Jefferson, S. Williams
NJ In: Artest, Haslem
MIA Out: J-Wil, R. Davis, Smush, Haslem, Wright, 2008 1st (unprotected)
MIA In: Bibby, R. Jefferson, SAR
Miami still has time to right this season, and even if they don't, they have the pieces to contend next year. Downside is there is a lot of salary locked up, and not much coming off the books over the next few years, but should still be a power house in the East. They also give up a good prospect through the draft pick.
NJ gets player to add instant perimiter defense in Artest, and a solid rebounder in Haslem. Together they would more than make up for lost point production of Jefferson. Also frees up salary in the future. NJ gives up promising rookie in Williams, but still becomes a better team. Boone will still be a very productive rookie. This team will make the playoffs, and would match up well against other east teams.
SAC gets S. Williams (good fit at PF for Sac), a 1st Round Draft Pick, and a lot of salary relief. Artest is the odd man out with Martin, Salmons, Garcia playing so well, and if he extends with NJ will be playing in NY in 2009. He can compete for a Champoinship. Mike Bibby and SAR haven't even played a game yet this year, so they will not be missed from current team chemistry.
Kings In: S. Williams, Wright, Ricky Davis (expiring), J-Wil (expiring), Smush Parker (waived), MIA 2008 1st (unprotected)
NJ Out: R. Jefferson, S. Williams
NJ In: Artest, Haslem
MIA Out: J-Wil, R. Davis, Smush, Haslem, Wright, 2008 1st (unprotected)
MIA In: Bibby, R. Jefferson, SAR
Miami still has time to right this season, and even if they don't, they have the pieces to contend next year. Downside is there is a lot of salary locked up, and not much coming off the books over the next few years, but should still be a power house in the East. They also give up a good prospect through the draft pick.
NJ gets player to add instant perimiter defense in Artest, and a solid rebounder in Haslem. Together they would more than make up for lost point production of Jefferson. Also frees up salary in the future. NJ gives up promising rookie in Williams, but still becomes a better team. Boone will still be a very productive rookie. This team will make the playoffs, and would match up well against other east teams.
SAC gets S. Williams (good fit at PF for Sac), a 1st Round Draft Pick, and a lot of salary relief. Artest is the odd man out with Martin, Salmons, Garcia playing so well, and if he extends with NJ will be playing in NY in 2009. He can compete for a Champoinship. Mike Bibby and SAR haven't even played a game yet this year, so they will not be missed from current team chemistry.