Official: Brandan Wright to Phoenix

hcsilla · Post #1 » by **hcsilla** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:06 pm

After trading Tolliver now the Suns have enough cap room to absorb Wright's contract:

Wright for MIN 2015 1st rounder (protected for selections 1-12 in 2015 and 1-12 in 2016; if Minnesota has not conveyed a 1st round pick to Phoenix by 2016, then Minnesota will instead convey its 2016 2nd round pick and 2017 2nd round pick to Phoenix)

The Suns obviously need frontcourt-help while the Celtics cashing in two high 2nd rounders for the expiring Wright who they don't need anyway.

Leto · Post #2 » by **Leto** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 10:13 pm

So, it's essentially a TPE and 2 2nds for Wright because I can't see Minny finishing out of the bottom 12 the next two seasons. Nevertheless, I think this is a fair trade value wise, just not sure if Boston wants to move him in a Cavs trade that nets them even more.

Revived · Post #3 » by **Revived** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:19 pm

Alex Len is better than Wright.

Post #4 » by **Texas Chuck** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:38 pm

SF88 wrote:Alex Len is better than Wright.

Well he's different anyway. Don't think you can call him the better player yet. But he does provide some size that Wright simply doesn't have.

Can't beat the price for Phoenix as they get to try him out for essentially free. Seems like he could carve out some minutes at the 4/5. OTOH the Suns still seem to playing for next year in which case trading even an asset as meager as that pick probably isn't worth it for a rental.

I'd think Boston could get a better asset for Wright.

hcsilla · Post #5 » by **hcsilla** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:53 pm

SF88 wrote:Alex Len is better than Wright.

That's debatable but even if it is correct it doesn't mean that Wright would not be servicable for the Suns.

Wright would eat up Tolliver's and Randolph's minutes and take away some/most of from Plumlee.

hcsilla · Post #6 » by **hcsilla** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:56 pm

Chuck Texas wrote:OTOH the Suns still seem to playing for next year

What makes you think so?

Revived · Post #7 » by **Revived** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:06 am

Chuck Texas wrote:
SF88 wrote:Alex Len is better than Wright.

Well he's different anyway. Don't think you can call him the better player yet. But he does provide some size that Wright simply doesn't have.

Can't beat the price for Phoenix as they get to try him out for essentially free. Seems like he could carve out some minutes at the 4/5. OTOH the Suns still seem to playing for next year in which case trading even an asset as meager as that pick probably isn't worth it for a rental.

I'd think Boston could get a better asset for Wright.

Sorry, for some reason I thought this was the thread in which was trading away Isaiah Thomas.

Boston just traded Rondo for a deal centered around Wright. I don't think they'll trade him away for 2 second re picks.

Zaschrona · Post #8 » by **Zaschrona** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:42 am

I would rather want Isaiah Thomas than that pick.

Post #9 » by **Smitty731** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 3:24 am

Yeah, two seconds isn't enough of a return for me. Someone will give more value for that. Especially since more than a few teams need big man help. Boston can do better.

gaspar · Post #10 » by **gaspar** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:33 am

Meh. The Suns aren't in a "8th seed or die trying" mode. They can go after Wright in free agency if they want him that badly. I don't think he will make that big of a difference this year for the Suns. Wright doesn't solve any of the Suns biggest issues - rebounding and low post defense.

hcsilla · Post #11 » by **hcsilla** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 8:57 am

Zaschrona wrote:I would rather want Isaiah Thomas than that pick.

If Boston is ready to pay the price, they can have IT.

hcsilla · Post #12 » by **hcsilla** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 9:06 am

Smitty731 wrote:Yeah, two seconds isn't enough of a return for me. Someone will give more value for that. Especially since more than a few teams need big man help. Boston can do better.

Maybe but it is not given, especially if you remember what respective teams got for Hawes and Deng.

BadWolf · Post #13 » by **BadWolf** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:07 am

phx first for boston 2nd swap?

hcsilla · Post #14 » by **hcsilla** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:15 am

BadWolf wrote:phx first for boston 2nd swap?

A servicable backup bigman with expiring contract is not worth a late lottery-mid 1st round pick.

Saberestar · Post #15 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 1:13 pm

I think this is a good trade for both sides IF Ainge doesn't want Wright on his roster next year.

shrink · Post #16 » by **shrink** » Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:47 pm

I'm no fan of PER, but Wright is top ten in it, right above LeBron.

I'm sure BOS can do better than the MIN pick, which is almost certainly two future second rounders.

hcsilla · Post #17 » by **hcsilla** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:32 am

gaspar wrote: Wright doesn't solve any of the Suns biggest issues - rebounding and low post defense.

For a couple 2nd rounders you can't expect to solve the biggest issues.

Post #18 » by **The J Rocka** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:43 am

Go from Rondo - to Wright - to couple 2nds (Wolves are going to be rough for next two years). Not a good look.

gaspar · Post #19 » by **gaspar** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:44 am

hcsilla wrote:
gaspar wrote: Wright doesn't solve any of the Suns biggest issues - rebounding and low post defense.

For a couple 2nd rounders you can't expect to solve the biggest issues.

The Suns aren't in a position to trade future assets for an injury prone career backup who's about to hit free agency. The T-Woles pick can still be conveyed as a 1st rounder next year. With healthy Rubio, Martin and Pek + more experienced Wiggins + top prospect from this year's draft the Wolves could be in the mix for the 8th seed next year.

Golabki · Post #20 » by **Golabki** » Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:28 pm

I agree with the folks saying that he is not that big an upgrade on Len plum lee

Who won the trade?