The 2010-11 Trade Discussion Thread (Part II)

[dnbman]

The article suggests more teams are involved to bring more talent TO NJ with Melo. I'm not sure how we could be involved in a way that would get us anything of value in return, especially considering NJ's picks would likely go to Denver. Plus, our best piece that Melo would value-- Gerald Wallace-- plays the same position as Melo. Maybe Stephen Jackson could be headed there, but, again, who would we get back to make it work financially?

The only thing I could see is if we have Wallace going to Denver in some package that gets us one of NJ's picks. Otherwise, I'm not sure we benefit from being involved.

[Mustachio]

again... how could we not benefit?

[ND22]

again... how could we not benefit?

If we get stuck with Birdman.

[dnbman]

again... how could we not benefit?

If we trade the few assets we have for mediocre talent with bad contracts just to say we did something, we could definitely not benefit. Imagine a trade of DJ, Hendo, and UPS that netted us Sasha and Humphries.

As bad as things are, we still need to get value for what we have, which isn't to say we're aiming for superstars or anything like that. We just need to be smart. Of course, one part of that is figuring out what direction we're going: fix on the fly or rebuild?

[spectre]

I'm thinking some kind of Crash/Harris swap, and possibly Anderson too.

I also think Rip is probably in our future as well.

[Mustachio]

yeah i know what you guys are saying. I want to keep the youth as well. if we got Sasha and Humphries for our "prospects"... TWC is going to have a revolt on its hands. I say trade anyone over 8 million dollars or 31 years of age. except Tyrus of course.
None of this matters with Larry Brown as the coach. He doesnt care, and nothing pisses me off more.

there is no fix on the fly. I find it hard to get value for what we have, when we have no value. Who would want Gerald Wallace? Stephen Jackson. In my opinion we would be lucky to get Birdman in return.

[Chef]

I'm thinking some kind of Crash/Harris swap, and possibly Anderson too.

I also think Rip is probably in our future as well.

i think that would be it for me. not sure i would stick around.

[Chef]

only way i entertain rip is something like this
nazr and diop for rip, ben wallace and #1 top 3 protected (unprotected next year)

[ohara831]

i think that would be it for me. not sure i would stick around.

Oh sure you would. We are all family here. You pick your friends, but not your family. You'll be here as long as BCP is here. Merry Christmas, and may there be a Rip Hamilton wrapped up under your Christmas tree when you awake on Saturday!

[spectre]

only way i entertain rip is something like this
nazr and diop for rip, ben wallace and #1 top 3 protected (unprotected next year)

It might even be possible to do Carroll & Gana for Rip. The fans on Detroit RGM don't really like that idea but most would be ok with it.