“@WojYahooNBA: Becoming harder to map a scenario where UNLV's Anthony Bennett doesn't slide on board. He could leave Portland with choice at No. 10.”
so heres my plan..
Trade #1:To TOR: JJ Berea + #9 (Anthony Bennett) + #52 (Myck Kabongo)
To MIN: Terrence Ross + Quincy Acy
Saves Minnesota 1.2 million right away and they ditch the extra year due to Berea.
Toronto grabs Bennett and Kabongo. Bennett would be a excellent fit next to Val and i like Kabongo to slowly develop behind Berea for a couple of years.
Trade #2 (post draft, July 1st):To TOR: Ben Gordon + Brendan Haywood
To CHA: Andrea Bargnani + Aaron Gray
* TOR could add cash in this deal if its July 1st
I assume CHA takes Ben McLemore (Woj says the Magic are taking Oldapio and Washington goes Porter with Beal already there) to fit beside Walker & MKG. Bargnani would add scoring at the PF spot for them + they save money instantly. The Haywood/Gray swap saves them the extra 2,213,688 Haywood has on his deal. So the total money CHA would take on in this deal would be 7,477,187.
Toronto gets a 6th man scorer to come off the bench, cuts a year off Bargnanis deal. I also like the addition of Haywood. Hes a guy Casey coached and Casey mentioned a need for veteran toughness which Haywood brings. Hes a guy who could be a good mentor to Val & Bennett and be a great playoff guy with his experience.
OR (i like this better)
To TOR: Andris Biedrins + Brandon Rush
To GSW: Andrea Bargnani + Aaron Gray
This would balance GSWs team as they get a replacement for Landry and clear their glut of wings.
Toronto would get a great 3 point shooter in Rush who plays D and would be a good addition off the bench.
Next season:
Kyle Lowry / JJ Berea / Myck Kabongo
Demar Derozan / Ben Gordon
Rudy Gay / Landry Fields
Amir Johnson / Anthony Bennett
Jonas Valanciunas / Brendan Haywood
or
Next season:
Kyle Lowry / JJ Berea / Myck Kabongo
Demar Derozan / Brandon Rush
Rudy Gay / Landry Fields
Amir Johnson / Anthony Bennett
Jonas Valanciunas / Andris Biedrins
amnesty Kleiza, decline Lucas' TO and fill out the roster with minimum players and youll be below the luxury tax. I think that team is a playoff team next season and has room to grow as Bennett & Val develop.