sac89837 wrote:Kings:
We push the reset button and get a rebounder in Foster, SF defender in Balkman, get rid of Kenny and a pick. That is better value then just letting the walk like we are going to.
I know that the Blazers did something similiar....do you think the Maloofs would buy out the vast majority of Marbury's $41 mil contract that he is owed? That seems a little bit steep just to get rid of Kenny Thomas.
Also....the Pacers aren't going to give up their 1st round pick. Bird said that he's not doing that anymore.
I would consider this ( minus the Pick ) after the draft ( so that I know if we pick up a Big Man or not to replace Foster ) and whether JONeal is healthy or not.
But if you swap out Foster for Marquis Daniels....I would consider it. Foster is one of those players that are worth more to the Pacers then they are to other teams.
Kings
Outgoing: Artest / Bibby / Kenny Thomas
Incoming: Marquis Daniels / Marbury / Balkman
Pacers
Outgoing: Marquis / Tinsley / Harrison
Incoming: Bibby
Knicks
Outgoing: Marbury / Balkman
Incoming: Artest / Kenny Thomas / Harrison / Tinsley
If the main incentive is to get a player in return that has a contract that comes off the book in 2 seasons....then Marquis "technically" has the same contract as Foster....except that Marquis has a Team option that does not need to be picked up after the 2008-2009 season as well as getting rid of Kenny Thomas....then this maybe more acceptable. As I mentioned before....Bird learned the hard way that he's not going to give up Draft picks anymore.
However, if the main incentive was for the Kings to get Foster ( a solid backup Big Man ) and the Pacers 1st round pick....then I can see why the Kings wouldn't want to do this.