ok... this is my first time starting a thread with a trade scenario. its just an idea, and its extremely possible that its a stupid one. but there might be room for improvement. the determining factor for this to work is that Orlando signs Rashard Lewis and can't afford Darko, so they sign and trade him to us, possibly for too much, but it might be worth the risk. Also, Ariza could come to us with Wright going to Orlando. Maybe instead of Ariza we try to nab one of Orlando's point guards, too
Sac Out:
Bibby
Artest
Thomas
Sac In:
Wright
Williams
Milicic (S&T at $8-10 mil)
Miami Out:
Haslem
Williams
Wright
Miami In:
Artest
Thomas
Ariza
Orlando Out:
Milicic (S&T at $8-10 mil)
Ariza
Orlando In:
Bibby
Haslem
Why Sac does it: Bibby and his horrible contract are gone. Artest and his drama are gone. KT is gone. It's possible that we overpay Darko, but we all know what happens if he develops consistency. We also get Ariza or Wright, a talented youngster. Although we have plenty of wing players like these two, whichever we get could be trade bait, even. And, Williams contract expires next year. Plus, we swindle Miami into taking KT off our hands.
Why Sac doesn't do it: our PG position becomes really weak unless JWill1 can bring his A game, which might not be enough. We might overpay Darko, and we all know what happens if he DOESNT develop some consistency.
Why Miami does it: Artest! On his best days Artest is one of the league's top talents at one of the cheapest prices. The one problem is that he's crazy. But, he'll have Shaq, Wade, and Riley to keep him in line. With Artest, who has a lot of drive, the become contenders again. They get a good youngster in Ariza, and also get rid of Williams, who has been less than spectacular for them. Also, they get rid of Haslem, who IMO, is their Kenny Thomas
Why Miami doesn't do it: They get rid of their Kenny Thomas, but take OUR Kenny Thomas. They also lose major depth at PG. Although this might not be a huge problem since they can run the offense through D-Wade
Why Orlando does it: Bibby, Lewis, and Howard makes them a powerhouse in the East, with them possibly being contenders within the next couple years.
Why Orlando doesn't do it: They're stuck with Haslem's contract. Although, he'll get the job done, and at least he's not Kenny Thomas. They also lose a couple of youngsters, one of whom has the potential to be a great big man. But do you need someone with the potential to be a great big man when you've got Dwight Howard?
Sac Out:
Bibby
Artest
Thomas
Sac In:
Wright
Williams
Milicic (S&T at $8-10 mil)
Miami Out:
Haslem
Williams
Wright
Miami In:
Artest
Thomas
Ariza
Orlando Out:
Milicic (S&T at $8-10 mil)
Ariza
Orlando In:
Bibby
Haslem
Why Sac does it: Bibby and his horrible contract are gone. Artest and his drama are gone. KT is gone. It's possible that we overpay Darko, but we all know what happens if he develops consistency. We also get Ariza or Wright, a talented youngster. Although we have plenty of wing players like these two, whichever we get could be trade bait, even. And, Williams contract expires next year. Plus, we swindle Miami into taking KT off our hands.
Why Sac doesn't do it: our PG position becomes really weak unless JWill1 can bring his A game, which might not be enough. We might overpay Darko, and we all know what happens if he DOESNT develop some consistency.
Why Miami does it: Artest! On his best days Artest is one of the league's top talents at one of the cheapest prices. The one problem is that he's crazy. But, he'll have Shaq, Wade, and Riley to keep him in line. With Artest, who has a lot of drive, the become contenders again. They get a good youngster in Ariza, and also get rid of Williams, who has been less than spectacular for them. Also, they get rid of Haslem, who IMO, is their Kenny Thomas
Why Miami doesn't do it: They get rid of their Kenny Thomas, but take OUR Kenny Thomas. They also lose major depth at PG. Although this might not be a huge problem since they can run the offense through D-Wade
Why Orlando does it: Bibby, Lewis, and Howard makes them a powerhouse in the East, with them possibly being contenders within the next couple years.
Why Orlando doesn't do it: They're stuck with Haslem's contract. Although, he'll get the job done, and at least he's not Kenny Thomas. They also lose a couple of youngsters, one of whom has the potential to be a great big man. But do you need someone with the potential to be a great big man when you've got Dwight Howard?
