LebronMJ23 wrote:Guys turn off the homer status....Butler+crittenton for Jose+amir is a good deal for the raptors...amir will prob walk away 4 nothing the summer.so the trade is essentially Jose for Butler...in which case we get way less salary and a way better 2 way player....this is a no brainer and laughable that BC turned it down...is BC stupid?
You're the bigger idiot if you believe that somebody waltzes in here and lays out a trade rumor based on so-called inside sources.
Crittenton's inclusion in a deal is no deal-breaker - you just waive him. He's an expiring contract. Pay him and show him the door and let Banks the backup.
What I don't believe is that Washington would ADD luxury tax for this year. They are already deep in it. if I were going to throw the wool over your eyes with a made-up trade rumor, I'd have Washington ship out more salary with Butler to reduce its tax hit. Say, Butler and Stevenson. And if I am Washington, to reduce salary and tax, I'd be happy to take Antoine Wright and Patrick O'Bryant along with Jose so long as a decent contract - Stevenson - goes with Butler. And I'd ask the Raptors for $3 million in cash - which would be a significant concession.
Nice try by the OP, but it lacks common sense. Amir for us and Crittenton for Washington are not deal-breakers.