Chat with Chad Ford: Bynum/Bosh trade a good possiblity.

[Silk Wilkes]

The money won't work for a direct trade, will it? What do you guys think we get in addition to Bynum?

Throw in Calderon and get Odom or Artest? Please? Please?

The Machine

I always wondered what type of "machine" Sasha Vujacic was. Is it a sewing machine?

[just23]

I'd be pretty ecstatic about Bynum coming here. Getting someone that good for a free-agent is pretty impressive. We got garbage for our previous stars who have left afterall.
Bynum is very young and if we draft a center who can help ease his minutes, he could be a bit more durable. Also, he's not someone who will affect the team a huge deal in the win column. He's just not a truly dominant player, so we will still be tanking and upgrading our talent through the draft for a couple years. Although, adding someone like Iguodala through a trade wouldn't be a bad idea either. He's not that old and is another guy who is not a number one option. So once again we'll be in the lottery. Hopefully, next year we can draft a point guard or real power forward. Then finally trade Bargnani for another piece. I sincerely hope BC can develop some patience and not go for a bunch of quick fix deals once Bynum arrives.

[theonlyeastcoastrapsfan]

The money won't work for a direct trade, will it? What do you guys think we get in addition to Bynum?

Throw in Calderon and get Odom or Artest? Please? Please?

The Machine

I always wondered what type of "machine" Sasha Vujacic was. Is it a sewing machine?

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[Tony_Montana]

Bosh for Bynym wouldn't even be fair for the rest of the league. That's the next 2 or 3 titles pretty much locked in. I don't want to see this happen.

[DreamTeam09]

Bosh for Bynym wouldn't even be fair for the rest of the league. That's the next 2 or 3 titles pretty much locked in. I don't want to see this happen.

I agree that it would be a lock for the lakers but bynum + filler for cb4 & the raps win that trade easily. Especially if the filler is farmer or brown.

[andyo]

I don't care how young Bynum is. His injury history really scares me and I don't want to deal with it. I rather have Arenas than Bynum, not that I like Arenas either, but he is a better option.

Let's not go that far. Bynum only has a 3 year contract

[Tony_Montana]

I don't want to see Kobe get anymore titles. This is bigger than simply getting assets back. Can you imagine if Kobe ends up with 7-8 titles? Ugh. I'm probably gonna quit RealGM cause of the Kobe fanbois.

[andyo]

I don't want to see Kobe get anymore titles. This is bigger than simply getting assets back. Can you imagine if Kobe ends up with 7-8 titles? Ugh. I'm probably gonna quit RealGM cause of the Kobe fanbois.

+1 for every Lebron Fanboy, there are 20 Kobe fanboys.

[Salted Meat]

I don't want to see Kobe get anymore titles. This is bigger than simply getting assets back. Can you imagine if Kobe ends up with 7-8 titles? Ugh. I'm probably gonna quit RealGM cause of the Kobe fanbois.

+1 for every Lebron Fanboy, there are 20 Kobe fanboys.

Well, Kobe's been in the league longer...

also, he's better

[JamesNaismith]

I give it a 0.5% chance of happening but if PHX took this series this would be a done deal.

[223red]

Go Suns go. Bynum on a 3-year contract >>>> David Lee on a six year contract and I would hate to see Bosh and LeBron dominate in NYC for the next 6 years. If BC can also somehow parlay #12 and the expirings into Iggy, and swap Calderon for a clapping monkey (for defense), and if Turk's wife finally moves to Toronto and keeps him from spending every weekend clubbing, at least the team might be exciting to watch.

[bboyskinnylegs]

I think the least of our concerns in a Bosh s&t is how good the Lakers end up. Shipping Bosh out west and picking up one of the best young C's in the game is a win for us, especially considering what we're likely to get from other potential Bosh destinations like Miami, Chicago, and NY.

[redred9]

let's cross our fingers.. I think Bynum is very underutilised in the Lakers offence, and even Bynum on one leg would probably be the best inside presence that the Raptors have ever had.

You just have to take the injury chance. f it.

Bynum/Bargs/Amir with our young wings is not a bad place to start a new team. Then if BC can nail us Rubio somehow, the Raptors would be ready to roll.

[redred9]

I think the least of our concerns in a Bosh s&t is how good the Lakers end up. Shipping Bosh out west and picking up one of the best young C's in the game is a win for us, especially considering what we're likely to get from other potential Bosh destinations like Miami, Chicago, and NY.

yeah exactly- we'd be gifting them a championship but who cares? It's the west, and it's not like we'll be competing for a ring against them anytime soon.

[Jakay]

I don't believe the Bynum for Bosh rumours in the sleightest (it just makes no sense for LA) but hey, spread em far and wide, because it will perhaps establish some idea that the Raps will get something good in return for him... if he leaves, of course.

[mercy]

Would Chris Bosh + Jose Calderon

for

Andrew Bynum + Ron Artest work ?

[Luv 4 da game]

Would Chris Bosh + Jose Calderon

for

Andrew Bynum + Ron Artest work ?

Even if the trade worked, LAL wouldn't do it because they have a good defensive player in Artest for cheap. Secondly, Artest wants to play for a contender; So Toronto is totally out of the question.

[darth_federer]

Would Chris Bosh + Jose Calderon

for

Andrew Bynum + Ron Artest work ?

If that happens...

[SkywalkerAC]

i'm fully on the bynum bandwagon. i think it actually upgrades the team, which has to be considered a major win when we get to hold onto our key developmental prospects.

add the better of Orton/Whiteside and you've got a 4/5 rotation ready to compete now and into the foreseeable future.

[power works]

I think you might see a blockbuster deal between Raps and Lakers that involve more than just swapping Bynum for Bosh. With Derek Fisher possibly gone after this season, Farmar & Brown's contract up, LA is going to need a PG, especially one that can bust zones with his outside shooting. Hola Jose!

Here's an excerpt from RR talking to one of the ESPN TrueHoop Laker bloggers:

http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/05/25/beyond-the-raptors-los-angeles-lakers/

SH: I don’t know how much of being at the game has to do with it as opposed to everyone wanting to play with Kobe for a first rate organization. If a trade was in the works, how much interest would there be in taking Calderon as well? With Fisher on his last legs, Jose’s ability to hit threes, and his connection with Gasol, there could be a great fit.

PB: I’m actually a big fan of Jose Calderon. I think he has great vision and is a much better shooter than Jordan Farmar and Shannon Brown. Calderon didn’t have his greatest season last year and I think he could get back on track with a simple change in scenery. It wouldn’t take too long for him to fit in playing with the likes of Bosh and Gasol, both of whom he’s played with for years. Derek Fisher is, as he’s done in the previous two years, showing his worth in the post season. Just a month and a half ago, it was hard to imagine Fish coming back in a Lakers jersey next season, but if the Lakers put up another banner in the rafters, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers brought him back for one more year. If he’s gone, there will be a definite need for a point guard. Both Farmar and Brown’s contracts are up, with Brown having a player option and the Lakers able to offer Farmar a qualifying offer, it is very realistic that all three of the Lakers point guards could be gone next season. So to answer your question, if the Lakers make a move for Bosh, I do think they’ll have to find a way to work Calderon in the deal.