Post#22 » by geiger » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:40 pm
Given my druther's, I'd gladly trade Green for West, so long as West didn't get paid more or had a longer contract, and therein lies the issue. He wanted more than 5 years and $20 million. I would not give him a penny over 3 years and $11, which is a little more than what Green has left on his contract. So I don't see this happening, mainly because West thinks he can get more money.
And trading for West would be a precursor to an eventual Miller trade this season. If we don't move Miller, it makes more sense to keep Green than to trade for another combo guard, but one who is more of a PG than a SG. Right now, Green and Rush are the only pure SGs on our roster.
Also, why would the Cavs really want to do that? One would think that they would be better off letting West playing on a one year qualifying offer and letting him leave than taking on a 3 year contract of a deep reserve who likely would rarely get off the bench for them.
Ghostmno, why do you say it sounds like Sixers have interest in Theo Ratliff? Is this something you assume based on a bunch of posters on this board or because you saw or heard it somewhere credible?