lukekarts wrote:Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic have a trade to announce.
Phoenex Suns trade:
SG/F - Tracy McGrady - $22,483,124
Orlando Magic trade:
SG/SF - Josh Howard - $10,890,000
SG/PG - Leandro Barbosa - $6,600,000
SG/SF - Jason Kapono - $6,212,960
= Total = $23,702,960
Why for Phoenix? T-Mac was never going to be in our long-term plans, and undoubtedly is going to attract a silly offer from somewhere in free agency. In this deal I bring back Barbosa, a player who I'm a big fan of, and someone who can fit in my long-term plans as a combo guard. Howard also expires so I won't be taking a big cap hit next year, and despite his recent struggles I feel he can offer something as a 10th option. Kapono is the necessery evil for this trade to work, but again his contract only runs through to 2011 and I can always look to move him separately.
Phoenix Accepts
Magic accept. Low risk high reward deal for us. We think Mac is finally healthy and should be able to contribute.

















