Post#3 » by evildallas » Tue Jun 9, 2009 4:12 pm
I would love to hear what Memphis is looking for out of the pick(s).
The New York deal that makes the most sense to me is this:
#8, Chandler and a future pick (complicated due to NY already owing a future pick) for the #2. The draft would be a draft night trade after the picks are made to fit the NBA rules better. An expansion of the deal would possibly be to take on Darko while sending back Duhon. The combined moves with save Memphis several million although it isn't that likely since they must spend a certain minimum amount anyway.
Also although he's from nearby Arkansas, I can't see Joe as a fit with Memphis (given their roster) and that's why I didn't consider us to be good candidates to trade with Memphis. He'd most likely leave after the one year. Josh can't be traded there until August. And trading Al would create a hole probably bigger than the pick itself would fill. Although it would possibly be an interesting reshaping of the team if we did. Assuming we took Rubio, we'd need to have a firm plan to fill the C position like an all out press to sign Gortat and make him the starter or another trade later in the summer to land a starting C. Rubio and a deal for someone like Dalembert is interesting because the change in offensive style would mask a lot of Sam's offensive shortcomings. If we drafted Thabeet and resigned Zaza (Thabeet isn't ready to start), we'd be different at C, but not necessary better for quite some time in spite of the height injection. Thabeet draws a range of opinions on whether he'll develop into a player. I'd expect other moves to accompany it as well to focus on this down the road scenario.
I wouldn't expect anything to involve us unless Sund is completely in love with one of those 2 prospects. If that's the case he's wisely played it close to his vest.
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