Could Nick Collison be going to NO like this?

JR_SMITH_23 · Post #1 » by **JR_SMITH_23** » Sun Feb 8, 2009 6:10 am

OKC sends Nick Collison
NO send Julian Wright + Morris Peterson.

Why for OKC: Wright, plain and simple. He's another young piece to put beside Durant and a perfect player for the direction that team is being built. And I seriously think they would consider taking on MoPete's contract, for one; its a little cheaper - not enough to make a HUGE difference, but still - JuJu's potential will make it a lot easier to swallow. You have to have some vets on a team of youngsters and MoPete is one of those classy guys you'd want to fill that role.

Why for NO - You get rid of a "useless" player at this point, who makes way too much to keep on the roster. In return you get quite the serviceable big man in Collison who fills a BIG hole. Instantly they're better and increase their chances of going deeper into the playoffs all together. However, you lose JuJu (heartbreaker), but for the sake of the team as a whole you have to make the appropriate sacrifices.

Rome · Post #2 » by **Rome** » Sun Feb 8, 2009 2:38 pm

I like the trade idea especialy if Wright can play the 2

wiff · Post #3 » by **wiff** » Mon Feb 9, 2009 3:27 pm

Make it Colllison and Swift for Chandler and you have a deal.

mrfatwrecker · Post #4 » by **mrfatwrecker** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:12 am

Hornets laugh at your offer as they shred the document.

girlygirl · Post #5 » by **girlygirl** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:09 am

I'm a KU grad, and love Ju-Ju as I do all the former Jayhawks in the league. But he can't even get off the bench despite playing for a team that desperately needs someone other than Paul, West, Peja and (when healthy) Chandler to give them some production.

Why would the Thunder trade Collison -- their BEST PF/C -- for someone who hasn't got much of a clue how to play in the NBA?