Jespher
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The Wizards and Rockets are trying to work out a trade centered around Tracy McGrady. Here is one that would also help out the Kings in the process
http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=5419628
Sacramento Out
Kevin Martin
Kenny Thomas ($8,775,000 Expiring)
Andres Nocioni
Hilton Armstrong ($2,801,198 Expiring)
Sacramento In
Andrei Kirilenko
Carlos Boozer ($12,323,900 Expiring)
Andray Blatche ($3,000,000 Expiring)
Washington Out
Caron Butler
Antawn Jamison
Andray Blatche ($3,000,000 Expiring)
Brendan Haywood ($6,000,000 Expiring)
Washington In
Tracy McGrady ($22,843,124 Expiring)
Hilton Armstong ($2,801,198 Expiring)
Knicks 2010 1st Round Pick (Via Utah)
Houston Out
Tracy McGrady ($22,843,124 Expiring)
Houston In
Caron Butler
Kenny Thomas ($8,775,000 Expiring)
Brendan Haywood ($6,000,000 Expiring)
Utah Out
Andrei Kirilenko
Carlos Boozer ($12,323,900 Expiring)
Knicks 1st Round Pick
Utah In
Kevin Martin
Andres Nocioni
Antawn Jamison
Why The Kings Do This: This would give them size, defense toughness, and a couple large expiring contracts both this year and next year. Finally the Kings would have 2 post bangers in Boozer and Blatche who could also provide some shot blocking off the bench. Kirilenko would strengthen the team defensively as well as with his passing ability, and it would be great to see a line-up of Tyreke, Omri, Kirilenko, Boozer, and Thompson rough some people up
. Plus we wouldn't have to watch Nocioni dominate the ball and blow it every 3rd quarter any more...
Why the Kings Don't Do This: Kirilenko's contract would make it tough for them to attract a free agent this summer, and although they would have the bird rights to Carlos Boozer, he might bolt or sign too rich of a deal.
Why The Wizards Do This: This would push the reset button after the last two failed seasons and the embarrasing gun issues. If they can also void Gilbert's contract (due to criminal charges) they would have enough cap space to attract 2 max free agents during the summer bananza as well as two high lottery picks without giving up their young players (Blatche for Armstrong = Meh). Furthermore, if T-Mac is healthy, as he claims, then they could resign him using his bird rights, adding another star to their team.
Why The Wizards Don't Do this: If they are looking for more established players for their vets they would hesitate, but by all accounts they are very interested in McGrady and his $22 million expiring contract...
Why Houston Does This: The McGrady experiment is over, and the team is moving on towards another improbable playoff berth. This will give them an all-star in return in Butler, as well as two more bangers inside for coach Adelman to play with.
Why Houston Doesn't Do This: They may be trying to get a Memphis level steal with McGrady's huge expiring contract, and with the economy still teetering, I bet they could find a taker.
Why Utah Does This: This move would complete their rebuild without any playoff droughts. They would be free from the Carlos Boozer hot stove drama. They would pair Kevin Martin with Deron Williams in the back court and have a 3 man big rotation of Jamison, Millsap, and Okur with Brewer, Korver, and Nocioni on the wings. This would give them life for a playoff run this year, and probably several more to come.
Why Utah Doesn't Do It: $$$$$$$
Kings New Line-up:
PG Tyreke Evans/Beno Udrih/Sergio Rodriguez
SG Beno Udrih/Omri Casspi/Francisco Garcia/Ime Udoka
SF Andrei Kirilenko/Donte Greene/Omri Casspi
PF Carlos Boozer/Jason Thompson/Jon Brockman/Andrei Kirilenko
C Spencer Hawes/Jason Thompson/Andray Blatche
http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=5419628
Sacramento Out
Kevin Martin
Kenny Thomas ($8,775,000 Expiring)
Andres Nocioni
Hilton Armstrong ($2,801,198 Expiring)
Sacramento In
Andrei Kirilenko
Carlos Boozer ($12,323,900 Expiring)
Andray Blatche ($3,000,000 Expiring)
Washington Out
Caron Butler
Antawn Jamison
Andray Blatche ($3,000,000 Expiring)
Brendan Haywood ($6,000,000 Expiring)
Washington In
Tracy McGrady ($22,843,124 Expiring)
Hilton Armstong ($2,801,198 Expiring)
Knicks 2010 1st Round Pick (Via Utah)
Houston Out
Tracy McGrady ($22,843,124 Expiring)
Houston In
Caron Butler
Kenny Thomas ($8,775,000 Expiring)
Brendan Haywood ($6,000,000 Expiring)
Utah Out
Andrei Kirilenko
Carlos Boozer ($12,323,900 Expiring)
Knicks 1st Round Pick
Utah In
Kevin Martin
Andres Nocioni
Antawn Jamison
Why The Kings Do This: This would give them size, defense toughness, and a couple large expiring contracts both this year and next year. Finally the Kings would have 2 post bangers in Boozer and Blatche who could also provide some shot blocking off the bench. Kirilenko would strengthen the team defensively as well as with his passing ability, and it would be great to see a line-up of Tyreke, Omri, Kirilenko, Boozer, and Thompson rough some people up

Why the Kings Don't Do This: Kirilenko's contract would make it tough for them to attract a free agent this summer, and although they would have the bird rights to Carlos Boozer, he might bolt or sign too rich of a deal.
Why The Wizards Do This: This would push the reset button after the last two failed seasons and the embarrasing gun issues. If they can also void Gilbert's contract (due to criminal charges) they would have enough cap space to attract 2 max free agents during the summer bananza as well as two high lottery picks without giving up their young players (Blatche for Armstrong = Meh). Furthermore, if T-Mac is healthy, as he claims, then they could resign him using his bird rights, adding another star to their team.
Why The Wizards Don't Do this: If they are looking for more established players for their vets they would hesitate, but by all accounts they are very interested in McGrady and his $22 million expiring contract...
Why Houston Does This: The McGrady experiment is over, and the team is moving on towards another improbable playoff berth. This will give them an all-star in return in Butler, as well as two more bangers inside for coach Adelman to play with.
Why Houston Doesn't Do This: They may be trying to get a Memphis level steal with McGrady's huge expiring contract, and with the economy still teetering, I bet they could find a taker.
Why Utah Does This: This move would complete their rebuild without any playoff droughts. They would be free from the Carlos Boozer hot stove drama. They would pair Kevin Martin with Deron Williams in the back court and have a 3 man big rotation of Jamison, Millsap, and Okur with Brewer, Korver, and Nocioni on the wings. This would give them life for a playoff run this year, and probably several more to come.
Why Utah Doesn't Do It: $$$$$$$
Kings New Line-up:
PG Tyreke Evans/Beno Udrih/Sergio Rodriguez
SG Beno Udrih/Omri Casspi/Francisco Garcia/Ime Udoka
SF Andrei Kirilenko/Donte Greene/Omri Casspi
PF Carlos Boozer/Jason Thompson/Jon Brockman/Andrei Kirilenko
C Spencer Hawes/Jason Thompson/Andray Blatche
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