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Trade Exception
Monta Ellis
I've been thinking a lot about what the Warriors are going to do with that $10 million trade exception from the Richardson deal. First I'd imagine they're going to go after Garnett. They wouldn't be able to combine the exception with other players to match salaries, but they could use it to take back, say, Marko Jaric, which would make their trade package more appealing. But what would their package be? It would probably start with Foyle and Harrington's big contracts, which I don't think would be particularly appealing to Minnesota even if Jaric's deal was erased. I can't see this one happening.
Secondly they might use it to help get Denver or Phoenix under the tax threshold for a price. Maybe they could use it on Camby, for instance. But as much as those owners probably want to get under the tax level, unless GS is willing to include Wright or Biedrins I can't see a deal happening because it would be a straight talent bleed, and neither Denver or Phoenix really needs GS's secondary trade assets (Monta Ellis, O'Bryant, etc)
The fallback plan would probably be to use the $10 million in a S&T. However, one of their big possible targets, Darko, is no longer viable because the Magic are probably going to have to renounce his Bird rights and a S&T for more than the MLE will be very difficult -- basically GS would have to use the exception to clear some of Orlando's contracts to get them under the cap so they could do a S&T for Darko, and it's hard to see how GS could both take on Orlando's contracts and give them enough incentive to do this.
If I were Mullin, I would go after Gerald Wallace with the S&T. However, this presents its own complications, because if Charlotte wants Wallace they coudl play hardball and not cooperate in a S&T to try and force Wallace's hand. But this is what I would do.
If all of this fails, the last option is going to be trading for a player who makes under $10 million. And if that's the case, I think Artest would be high on their list. Yes, they would be reuniting Artest and Jackson, but it doesn't seem like they're worried about combustible personalities. Artest fits in perfectly with their lineup. He's tough, versatile (probably a four in Don Nelson's lineup), not shy about shooting, and would give them more of a defensive look. Would YOU want to face Baron/Jackson/Artest/Harrington/Biedrins? They would be one of the most fearsome teams in the league.
For the Kings, we'd clear Artest's contract now, which would get us under the cap to make a possible run at Darko. There wouldn't be that much room under the cap, so we're talking about a $6-7 million starting deal, which might be just enough incentive to get him since most everyone else only has teh MLE. And meanwhile, Ellis could be the point guard of the future.
Then Petrie could focus on getting Bibby traded to the Heat for expirings, extending Martin and Ellis, and we'd have the backcourt set for the future.
for
Trade Exception
Monta Ellis
I've been thinking a lot about what the Warriors are going to do with that $10 million trade exception from the Richardson deal. First I'd imagine they're going to go after Garnett. They wouldn't be able to combine the exception with other players to match salaries, but they could use it to take back, say, Marko Jaric, which would make their trade package more appealing. But what would their package be? It would probably start with Foyle and Harrington's big contracts, which I don't think would be particularly appealing to Minnesota even if Jaric's deal was erased. I can't see this one happening.
Secondly they might use it to help get Denver or Phoenix under the tax threshold for a price. Maybe they could use it on Camby, for instance. But as much as those owners probably want to get under the tax level, unless GS is willing to include Wright or Biedrins I can't see a deal happening because it would be a straight talent bleed, and neither Denver or Phoenix really needs GS's secondary trade assets (Monta Ellis, O'Bryant, etc)
The fallback plan would probably be to use the $10 million in a S&T. However, one of their big possible targets, Darko, is no longer viable because the Magic are probably going to have to renounce his Bird rights and a S&T for more than the MLE will be very difficult -- basically GS would have to use the exception to clear some of Orlando's contracts to get them under the cap so they could do a S&T for Darko, and it's hard to see how GS could both take on Orlando's contracts and give them enough incentive to do this.
If I were Mullin, I would go after Gerald Wallace with the S&T. However, this presents its own complications, because if Charlotte wants Wallace they coudl play hardball and not cooperate in a S&T to try and force Wallace's hand. But this is what I would do.
If all of this fails, the last option is going to be trading for a player who makes under $10 million. And if that's the case, I think Artest would be high on their list. Yes, they would be reuniting Artest and Jackson, but it doesn't seem like they're worried about combustible personalities. Artest fits in perfectly with their lineup. He's tough, versatile (probably a four in Don Nelson's lineup), not shy about shooting, and would give them more of a defensive look. Would YOU want to face Baron/Jackson/Artest/Harrington/Biedrins? They would be one of the most fearsome teams in the league.
For the Kings, we'd clear Artest's contract now, which would get us under the cap to make a possible run at Darko. There wouldn't be that much room under the cap, so we're talking about a $6-7 million starting deal, which might be just enough incentive to get him since most everyone else only has teh MLE. And meanwhile, Ellis could be the point guard of the future.
Then Petrie could focus on getting Bibby traded to the Heat for expirings, extending Martin and Ellis, and we'd have the backcourt set for the future.
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