A couple trade Ideas:

[OvechKiN]

1) To Portland : Mike Bibby + Francisco Garcia + Kenny Thomas + 2nd '08
To Sacramento : Zach Randolph + Jarrett Jack

Reasoning: Portland does this because Garcia is more useful to them than Jack as they are getting a top starting PG, therefore there is less need for Jarett Jack. Only bad part about this is KT's contract obviously, which is the only reason the Kings do this. Portland also seems to be ahead in their rebuild phase. They lose Randolph and his huge contract, but he is easily replaced by Oden. Sacramento does this for the PF that they have wanted for so long. Albeit, Randolph is no Garnett and has a huge contract, Randolph is still serviceable and still young enough to be a piece of the future (maybe). The Big bonus is the unloading of KTs contract which is the only reason the kings do this.

2) To LA Lakers : Ron Artest + SAR + Quincy Douby
To Kings : Andrew Bynum + Kwame Brown + 1st '08

Reasoning: Artest is an elite talent, but what some have said is right, he will not excel in Sacramento and will only hinder the progression of guys like Marting if he's going to be jacking 3's at the end of games. The Lakers may be in a panic to make some changes fast and Kobe has expressed before that he wants Artest on his team. Kobe + Artest (If they can share) will be dynamic at both ends of the floor. SAR will be very usefull off the bench or even as their C. Lakers also get rid of Kwame Browns big contract (although an expiring), but have to give up some youth in the process, although getting back a guard with high potential.

3) To Toronto: John Salmons
To Sacramento: Juan Dixon + 2nd '08

4) Sign Gerald Wallace to a contract even if we have to overpay a little, just not too much. He would be awesome obviously, but this might just be a pipe dream.

5) Sign Morris Peterson

Jarett Jack / Price / Dixon
Kevin Martin / Dixon
Gerald Wallace / Mo Pete
Zach Randolph / Justin Williams
Brad Miller

The team might not look too strong for next year, but can potentially overperform as the pieces are there. Miller should bounce back hopefully and Randolph and Wallace are there to pick up on his deficientcies.

Comments are really welcome. There may be a bit of fantasy involved here, but thats why Im not Geoff Petrie
But constructive criticism is always welcome

 

[Entity]

Theo Ratliff plays for the Boston Celtics.

 

[OvechKiN]

damn, that was dumb, kk, changed

 

[cfechter]

1) To Portland : Mike Bibby + Francisco Garcia + Kenny Thomas + 2008 1st
To Sacramento : Zach Randolph + Sergio Rodriguez + 2008 1st

Reasoning: Portland does this because Garcia is a definite upgrade over Rodriguez and they are already getting a top starting PG, therefore there is less need for Rodriguez. Only bad part about this is KT's contract obviously, which is the only reason the Kings do this. Portland also seems to be ahead in their rebuild phase. They lose Randolph and his huge contract, but he is easily replaced by Oden. Trading 1st is beneficial for Portland as they are further along their rebuild than us.
Sacramento does this for the PF that they have wanted for so long. Albeit, Randolph is no Garnett and has a huge contract, Randolph is still serviceable and still young enough to be a piece of the future (maybe). The Big bonus is the unloading of KTs contract which is the only reason the kings do this.

This is actually one of the only scenarios I can see us getting rid of KT under - overall, though, the trade is pretty slanted in Portland's favor. Randolph produced well this year, but he's still paid too much and for too long in my opinion (61 million plus over the next 4 years) - I just can't see us doing this. Creative idea though.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

We arent trading Ron to a division rival...let alone 'that' team. I cant remember the last time we pulled off an inter-division trade that involved one of our franchise players...Billy Owens, maybe...but THAT was a no-brainer, for that '#2 guy'. Been a long azz time, and I dont see GP bucking that trend anytime soon.

 

[OvechKiN]

This is actually one of the only scenarios I can see us getting rid of KT under - overall, though, the trade is pretty slanted in Portland's favor. Randolph produced well this year, but he's still paid too much and for too long in my opinion (61 million plus over the next 4 years) - I just can't see us doing this. Creative idea though.

Maybe just take out the picks and replace Rodriguez with Jarrett Jack?

 

[OvechKiN]

We arent trading Ron to a division rival...let alone 'that' team. I cant remember the last time we pulled off an inter-division trade that involved one of our franchise players...Billy Owens, maybe...but THAT was a no-brainer, for that '#2 guy'. Been a long azz time, and I dont see GP bucking that trend anytime soon.

True, but I can see the Lakers being one of the higher bidders because of Kobe wanting to play with Artest and the management wanting to please him.

 

[sactownfan]

why not trade ron ron to a division rival? umm didnt we see what he did to us? why not take the other teams talent for a cancer?

 

[Bricklayer]

why not trade ron ron to a division rival? umm didnt we see what he did to us? why not take the other teams talent for a cancer?

There is a real chance that an uber-talent like Kobe, and the Zen Master as his coach, might reach Ron. Or at least contain him enough that like Rodman in Chicago he focusaes most of his destruction on other teams.

Ron to L.A. is seriously the ONLY move we could make with our roster that I might hesitate on just for rivalry reasons. There is a chance there to cause ourselve sa lot of pain, and glorify the Lakers franchise once more. I'd do it to get Bynum. But that's about it.

 

[cfechter]

There is a real chance that an uber-talent like Kobe, and the Zen Master as his coach, might reach Ron. Or at least contain him enough that like Rodman in Chicago he focusaes most of his destruction on other teams.

Ron to L.A. is seriously the ONLY move we could make with our roster that I might hesitate on just for rivalry reasons. There is a chance there to cause ourselve sa lot of pain, and glorify the Lakers franchise once more. I'd do it to get Bynum. But that's about it.

I agree with Bricklayer - I'd do it for Bynum and no-one else on that roster (unless they did something ridiculous like offer a few first round picks or offer to take Kenny's and Brad's salary - no, I haven't analyzed if this is somehow possible). This could be something the Lakers would do, considering that Kobe appears to be in a win-now state. But honestly, if they wouldn't part with Bynum to get themselves Jason Kidd, I don't think they part with Bynum to get Ron Artest.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

umm didnt we see what he did to us? why not take the other teams talent for a cancer?

I'll bite my tongue on this one, only because this is a thread about a trade...

 

[Gary]

I was going to start a Zach Randolph thread last night, but my firefox conked out, and clsoed it.

Here it goes... The trade is only IF Mike Conley is at #10.

We take Mike Conley at #10 and trade Conley KT, to Portland For Randolph.

Reason Portland does this is to rid themselves of Randolph, and his huge salary. They will need to think about resigning Roy/Oden/Aldridge in a few years, and they don't want this 15mil against the cap. KT will end in two years.

Reason the Kings do it? Getting rid of KT! It cost us a draft pick, but oh well.

 

[Smills91]

I was going to start a Zach Randolph thread last night, but my firefox conked out, and clsoed it.

Here it goes... The trade is only IF Mike Conley is at #10.

We take Mike Conley at #10 and trade Conley KT, to Portland For Randolph.

Reason Portland does this is to rid themselves of Randolph, and his huge salary. They will need to think about resigning Roy/Oden/Aldridge in a few years, and they don't want this 15mil against the cap. KT will end in two years.

Reason the Kings do it? Getting rid of KT! It cost us a draft pick, but oh well.

I'd rather have Conley/KT than Randolph...if we package the #10 with KT, I'd want a good player coming back in return...not a player that would make Brad Miller look like the DPOY.

 

[Packt]

If Conley falls to us at 10, and Yi isn't there, I'd draft him and send him to Portland

To Portland: Miller/KT/10th pick-- Conley
To Sacramento: Randolph/Pryzbilla/08 1st round pick

Bibby/Douby
Martin/Garcia
Artest/Salmons
Randolph/Reef/
Pryzbilla/

Pros: with the right coach, we could be a good team, make the playoffs, maybe even the second round. We'd have two 1st round picks next year.

Cons: Not a rebuilding move, and is sort of prolonging the mediocrity. Zach plays no defense and his contract is big, and he'd be hard to move. Next years draft doesn't look as good, and both our picks could be lower than 10. The bench is thin.

 

[Gary]

That's why I wouldn't do the trade. I wouldn't want to deal with Randolph's contract. That could tie us down for years to come. Portland would have to give us a 1st rounder next year which isn't protected.

From Portlands POV though that would be a steal. Get rid of a huge contract so they can re-sign their youngsters, and have a core of 5 that are all 1st or 2nd (exception of Jack) year with no ceiling on potential. This would be a smaller lineup, but still pretty lethal with a good mix of bigger players.

C - Oden
PF - Aldridge
SF - Roy
SG - Jack - small for a SG, but Aldridge, and Oden are good bigs that can clog the lane.
PG - Conley