Troubadour wrote:Trade #130
Colbinii wrote:Miniscule Roster shake-up between Pistons and Spurs.
Pistons Trade:
Emeka Okafor: 14,487,500
Rajon Rondo: 12,000,000
OJ Majo: 8,000,000
Trevor Ariza: 7,727,280
DeMarcus Cousins: 4,916,973
Kenyon Martin: 884,293
Total: 48,016,046
Pistons Receive:
Serge Ibaka: 12,250,000
Mike Conley: 8,600,000
Timofey Mozgov: 5,000,000
Borris Diaw: 4,702,500
Gary Neal: 4,200,000
Elton Brand: 4,000,000
Randy Foye: 3,000,000
Kawhi Leonard: 1,877,840
Total: 43,630,340
Spurs Trade:
Serge Ibaka: 12,250,000
Mike Conley: 8,600,000
Timofey Mozgov: 5,000,000
Borris Diaw: 4,702,500
Gary Neal: 4,200,000
Elton Brand: 4,000,000
Randy Foye: 3,000,000
Kawhi Leonard: 1,877,840
Total: 43,630,340
Spurs Receive:
Emeka Okafor: 14,487,500
Rajon Rondo: 12,000,000
OJ Majo: 8,000,000
Trevor Ariza: 7,727,280
DeMarcus Cousins: 4,916,973
Kenyon Martin: 884,293
Total: 48,016,046
Deal works within the 5 Million $ rule.
Why for the Spurs?
We have the most discipline organization in the league. We fully believe that Rondo, Mayo, and Cousins in our system are going to thrive and be regular All-Stars with a championship in the near future.
We also consolidate role players for better role players in Ariza/Okafor, both of which are large, expiring contracts.
Losing Ibaka/Conley/Leonard wasn't easy, and it took a lot of time to pull the trigger on this deal. Ultimately, I felt like this is best for the team both short and long-term, and it should open up enough cap room for a max free agent next summer.
Pistons accept. Great working with you once again, Colbini!
First of all, welcome back to Detroit, Serge Ibaka! This deal was done for a three reasons.
1) Identity. The Pistons are now one of the best defensive teams in the league. We also acquired a ton of shooting in the process: Kawhi Leonard, Mike Conley Jr, Gary Neal, and Randy Foye (41%!!!). This team is athletic, ready to compete with any roster, and can shut any team down.
2) Potential. This past year's playoffs showed Mike Conley Jr can be an elite PG in the NBA, especially on the defensive end. Kawhi Leonard is also full of potential. While Serge Ibaka may have less potential than Cousins, I do feel as though he is much closer to a defensive anchor than Cousins ever will be.
3) Competitiveness. With a solid identity, I do believe this team improved its chances at winning a championship.
Mike Conley JR/Mo Wiliams/Jamaal Tinsley
Wesley Matthews/Randy Foye/Gary Neal
Kawhi Leonard/Courtney Lee/Alan Anderson
Tim Duncan/Marreese Speights/Boris Diaw
Serge Ibaka/Elton Brand/Timofey Mozgov
This team is VERY deep and can contend with any team in the NBA. Really excited about this trade.