How do you guys feel about this trade?

[LALfan]

Laker fan here. We might be shipping out some of our bigs in exchange for Artest so I was thinking about how we could get some additional inside help on the cheap. Tell me your opinion of this trade if you like...

L.A. Lakers Trade Breakdown
Outgoing

Aaron McKie
6-5 SG from Temple
0.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.6 apg in 8.1 minutes

Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes
Incoming

Brian Skinner
6-9 PF from Baylor
2.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.4 apg in 9.9 minutes
Change in team outlook: +1.5 ppg, +0.6 rpg, and -0.7 apg.

Sacramento Trade Breakdown
Outgoing

Brian Skinner
6-9 PF from Baylor
2.8 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.4 apg in 9.9 minutes
Incoming

Aaron McKie
6-5 SG from Temple
0.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.6 apg in 8.1 minutes

Stanislav Medvedenko
6-10 PF from Ukraine (Foreign)
1.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.5 apg in 3.5 minutes
Change in team outlook: -1.5 ppg, -0.6 rpg, and +0.7 apg.


Successful Scenario
Due to L.A. Lakers and Sacramento being over the cap, the 25% trade rule is invoked. L.A. Lakers and Sacramento had to be no more than 125% plus $100,000 of the salary given out for the trade to be accepted, which did happen here. This trade satisfies the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

You guys get the veteran defensive guard you lack and also get a sweet shooting bigman.

 

[ForlornKing]

We'll pass.

 

[KP]

The veteran defensive guard your talking about is Aaron Mckie?

 

[LALfan]

The veteran defensive guard your talking about is Aaron Mckie?

No I was talking about Slava of course.

 

[BMiller52]

Isn't Aaron's shoulder all messed up and he can't hardly play anymore cuz he's old?

 

[LALfan]

Isn't Aaron's shoulder all messed up and he can't hardly play anymore cuz he's old?

No he just banged his knee up a bit. He'll be a solid contributer for any team that wants to execute in crunch time.

 

[KP]

No he just banged his knee up a bit. He'll be a solid contributer for any team that wants to execute in crunch time.

How about the team he's on?

 

[BMiller52]

No he just banged his knee up a bit. He'll be a solid contributer for any team that wants to execute in crunch time.

But he's only averaging a third of a point...

 

[VF21]

And you think we'd help the Lakers why exactly? McKie and Medvedenko aren't exactly going to light up the court.

 

[D-Mass]

Not a chance.

 

[VF21]

Point of interest: Aaron McKie is such a good option that he's available in both of my fantasy leagues, as is Medvendenko.

Sorry, LALfan. We're not interested.

 

[ONEZERO]

Haha that's the most ridiculous trade ever

 

[quick dog]

First, we are supposed to consider trading Bonzi for Artest. Now, it's Skinner for the Ukrainian. I thought marijuana was still illegal in California.

 

[VF21]

It's medicinal, dude.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

No I was talking about Slava of course.

Slava is garbage...if he isnt open, his game is worthless. He is Peja with less defense...thats scary.

 

[piksi]

Yeah right,

How about Kobe for KT ?

 

[Kings113]

No way.

I like McKie, but not that much. If you guys still had Jumaine Jones, it'd be different.

 

[Burrito06]

Sorry, but I dont think the Kings are going to make any trades with the Lakers.

 

[Warhawk]

Yeah right,

How about Kobe for KT ?

I'd throw in Sampson as well, if it helps.