Would you trade Wallace for a draft pick and extras?

[ammofan]

I saw this topic being discussed on Realgm.com. I think I would trade Wallace for a draft pick.

say we got #3 pick and maybe a few fillers for Wallace and Othella and maybe like Hollins. We could draft a player like Brook Lopez or Deandre Jordan.....and then with our pick(lets say pick #7- we could draft OJ Mayo or Eric Gordan.

Then with the extra money from not having Wallace or Othella we can sign Antawn Jamison.

2007-08 Roster
PG: Mayo/Felton
SG: Richardson/Carroll/DA
SF: Morrison/ FA or second rounder
PF: Jamison/May
C: Brook Lopez/ Okafor

[ohara831]

That is what Spectre and I were dicussing on another Thread the other day. I would like to do that, and then see if we can do a sign and trade with Okafor and land a 3rd Lottery pick. A couple of decent players thrown in and it would be great. If we land 3 Lottery picks, place them around Ray and J-Rich, and I would be happy. Spectre was talking about the Bucks with one trade, and along with their #1 pick, them giving us Bell and CV. Two quality bench players, no doubt.

[Chris#3]

Are you serious?? You'll trade him for 1 draft pick

[dvdbumpus]

How about you insert Okafor instead.

[Icky Thump]

I saw this topic being discussed on Realgm.com. I think I would trade Wallace for a draft pick.

say we got #3 pick and maybe a few fillers for Wallace and Othella and maybe like Hollins. We could draft a player like Brook Lopez or Deandre Jordan.....and then with our pick(lets say pick #7- we could draft OJ Mayo or Eric Gordan.

Then with the extra money from not having Wallace or Othella we can sign Antawn Jamison.

2007-08 Roster
PG: Mayo/Felton
SG: Richardson/Carroll/DA
SF: Morrison/ FA or second rounder
PF: Jamison/May
C: Brook Lopez/ Okafor

I see exactly where you are going and I agree that is something we should definitely look into. The fact is it would be easier to find a quality guard player than a quality post player later in the draft. If we are going to move Okafor (And I pray we do so we can get SOMETHING in return) we will need a top notch big.

Wallace has the most value for us outside of J-Rich. He has the concussion issues and we have some players who play well and fit in at the guard/small forward spots as is... J-Rich, Dudley, Carroll, Felton.... we arent going to get Okafor to play up to potential so move him for a pick or guard (should be quality guard in return one way or the other to help ease the loss of Wallace) and then trade Wallace to somehow get a quality post player that actually will play for us.

I'm not saying its something we should do.. its something that we should consider... depending on the situations out there.

Again, I love Wallace and hope he wouldn't have to go. To me this really wouldn't be such an issue if Okafor would play to his ability.. I just don't believe he wants to be here.

[davcbow]

Whats our chances of actually doing something like this? 10%? 90%? I too would love to see a lineup like that.

2007-08 Roster
PG: Mayo/Felton
SG: Richardson/Carroll/DA
SF: Morrison/ FA or second rounder
PF: Jamison/May
C: Brook Lopez/ Okafor

That would be awesome, but my only worry would be "May" will he be able to play again? Not so worried about "Morrison" I think he will be back. Wont DA be a free agent at the end of the season? That would be 10 under contract with 5 more to go which they could resign DA and 4 others if need be, sure have had to use all our players this season and then some.....

[TheBeagle]

Are you serious?? You'll trade him for 1 draft pick

I agree with this assessment. Take away his value to diehard Bobcats fans, and looking at it objectively, GW is worth more than a single draft pick, outside of "Be Easy," and possibly Rose. Other than that, no way in hell would I go for that. Mek? Sure. Matty? Yes. Raymond? Okay. GW or JRich? Nuh-uh. It really doesn't even make any sense, outside of the two underclassmen mentioned above. And this Brook Lopez? The guy is the worst rebounder for a 7 footer I've ever seen (Brad Sellers was slightly before my time, but I heard he was a pretty bad rebounder too). His hobbies are all things Disney and Michael Jackson. He has project/probable bust written all over him. Uh...yeah, this guy is an upgrade over Mek

Also, I would be surprised if there were any teams willing to take on GW (his health issues, and unorthodox game) in exchange for their lottery pick PLUS another player or two, or future pick. That's a lot to give up for a player (who I love, God bless him), but is not the sort of player you build around solely. I think Mek would have the most value, but it's too late to move him for this upcoming draft

[dav7z]

With a contract like Wallace has . Hes going to bring in a very good player and two draft picks . Some one like a Granger or better. No way his value is worth just one draft pick.
I think and one would jump on Beasley for Wallace if we just talking a draft pick . Considering the very favorabble contract Wallace has.

[ohara831]

It was not for "just" a Draft pick in the question. It was for a Draft pick and players. I do not beleive you can just dismiss the issue offhand. You have to see tow things first:
1. Where is the Draft pick?
2. Who are the additional players?

If you are talking about a pick from #12-#16, I think that would be low unless we were also talking about a couple of very good players who could be very important to us as far as playing time, defense, rebounding and point production. On the other hand, if you are talking about a Top 5 pick, then I think only one additional player is required, and would still need to be someone who can be quite productive.

It really all depends upon with whom we are dealing. That is all I am saying.

[dav7z]

I think we could get Beasley easy . Him and a solid player off of who ever drafted him . If we could get Beasley and a good player for Wallace . I think i might do it.
Then sign and trade Okafor for a first [ no worse than a loto pick] and a player simler to say a Crarlie V.
Then we get Beasley, say a 8and and 10th pick .
I wouldn't mind Beasley, J Rich, Felton, Two more first round picks. And two solid role players to go along with Morrison May Nazz Carroll . Then sign Jamison as a free agent .
IMO we would be deap as hell in one year.
All that said i love the play of Wallace and hes a great player. But with his great contract he could pull Beasley for sure i think.

Doing somthing like that is somthing the Bobcats need to look at closely.
1. Felton. AND A [Okafor, FIRST ROUND LOTO PICK]
2. Carroll , Morrison . solid role player
3. Rich, Dudley
4. Jamison [free agent signing] , May, [Beasley for Wallace] 5. Beasley Nazz, LOTO pick say a Hibbert.[our first round pick]
Thinking like this kinda makes me want to think about trading Wallace only reason.