Trade Idea - Tyrus Thomas

[Moooose]

CHA trades: Tyrus Thomas + DeSagana Diop (assuming no amnesty) + 2014 first-rounder (if Diop is included)
IND trades: James Posey + Brandon Rush

Indiana would get a starting PF and a back-up center - a very expensive back-up center though.
Tyrus Thomas' offense still needs work, but i've always liked his hustle. With good playing time and a good, fast-paced system, i think he can be a solid contributor on both ends.
If we are to take Diop, i assume there we can egg the Bobcats to give us a pick to go along with him, a first-rounder. If we can get their 2012 pick, better. But with the upcoming draft class looming with talent, they would likely send a 2013 or a 2014 pick instead.
Diop's contract would end in 2014, just in time to re-sign most of our core guys.

Charlotte would get big cap relief and depth at the wing position in Rush and the expiring Posey.
Thoughts?

[Miller4ever]

Tyrus Thomas' asking price is probably higher. We would be the ones adding the 2014 1st, not them.

[Moooose]

Well, the addition of a 2014 first rounder is only if Diop would be included. I mean, we could take Diop's contract provided they send us a future pick.

[captaincrunk]

2012 pick belongs to the bulls, but CHA will probably get it because of the protection. This means future firsts are pretty much out.

[Boneman2]

I would not add any value on top of the expirings, if I'd even do that. Tyrus is not a steady presence averaging just 10/5 in about 21 mpg, on top of that he only played in 41 games last season. Carl Landry is more effective than that, and we can sign him outright for less.

[jowglenn]

Oh god. Just keep the cap space and wait if that's the best thing we can get with it.

I mean... wow. Make one or 2 cheap moneyball-style FA signings, and keep the expiring. Trades will be available, no need to jump the gun with this move.