Warriors to make another big trade?

[Kings113]

Mercury News - If Chris Mullin is to be believed, and he has demonstrated no false notes so far, Mike Montgomery isn't going to be fired or shoved off into a humiliating, golden-parachute resignation any time soon.

Rock-solid and no blinking on Mullin's part. Mullin practically offered to put his hand on a Bible and summon a Supreme Court Justice.

``I feel fine with Mike, I really do,'' Mullin said in a wide-ranging, no-dodging 40-minute interview at the Warriors' offices Friday.

``For a lot of different reasons, I think he's going to be fine. I think he's doing a really good job. I'm happy with him.''

Even if the Warriors continue to stumble toward the basement, Mullin said. Even if Baron Davis and Montgomery never get on the same wavelength. Even if, heaven forbid, the Warriors' playoff-free streak extends to 12 seasons in April.

Mullin repeated that he has long-term goals, that Montgomery is in the middle of it, and that there is no reason to start panicking now.

He conceded that his roster has holes and said he'd like to make a major trade for a big man. He suggested the time is coming for his young core to earn the money he invested in them.

He agreed that he'd like to see Ike Diogu, Mickael Pietrus and Andris Biedrins become bigger parts of the Warriors' game plan.

Mullin confirmed that he had conversations with Indiana about Ron Artest before Artest ended up in Sacramento and said he wasn't bothered much by Artest's past. But Mullin confirmed he's really shopping for an effective big man.

Hmm . . . Chris, don't these good big guys -- whether it's Kevin Garnett, Kenyon Martin or Tyson Chandler -- tend to be very pricey on the trade block?

``I'm not cheap,'' Mullin said with a smile.

Mullin said he's waiting for his players to get on track after the clanked free throws, missed rebounds and defeats of the past few weeks. He's waiting, but not forever.

``There have to be some things rectified, no question,'' Mullin said. ``There's a lot of ways to do that; you can come up with so many things, physical facts -- free throws, rebounds . . .

``And then ultimately, it's me making changes with players. That's not a rumor; that's not a threat. That's legit. That's a fact.''

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Watch it be for someone like Wilcox/Gadzuric.

I'd nod to KG being a possibility, but with the Boston/Minny trade on Thursday, why trade KG for Troy Murphy?

K-Mart could be something for them, only if he stays healthy. Can't see the Bulls giving up Chandler with his play as of (very) late, unless for one of J-Rich/Baron/a Pietrus/Diogu package.

 

[BMiller52]

The wolves have nobody Minnesota needs, Chicago need big men themselves, I doubt denver's gonna move Kenyon, but GS would be a potential trade partner(I hope not!). I bet it's for someone like Gadzuric too.

 

[Bricklayer]

We'll see -- I think Mullin is more ambitious than peopel realize. If he makes a move for a big, it will be somebody significant who can change things, not just a bit piece for show.

 

[4cwebb]

it would seem odd to make a move for a guy like Gadzuric when the Warriors already have Murphy and Foyle, two guys who play as well, if not better, than Gadzuric. Contracts may be a consideration, I guess. And why did Mullin give Dunleavy all that money again?

 

[nbrans]

Brad Miller for Jason Richardson?

 

[vladetomiller]

LOL, why would the warriors wants miller, i cant think of many teams wanting miller with the way he elevates himself and he plays defense and rebounds.

A big mistake that petrie made in signing some of the players that he has is that, they are all good within the kings offense but are not good in any system. there was a reason why indiana let miller walk away and didnt pay him the big bucks. Miller can pass the ball, is a decent shooter and is court savvy but very soft and many small forwards can snatch a rebound away from him and that is not good

 

[G_M]

there was a reason why indiana let miller walk away and didnt pay him the big bucks.

That's simply not true! If you read what the Inidana brass said at the time they desperately wanted to keep Miller. There was no way they were going to pay the LT. Unless the front office is lying it was simple economics.

 

[vladetomiller]

Maybe it could be KG that they are going after

 

[Bballkingsrock]

Brad Miller for Jason Richardson?

Why would either team do that???

 

[Kings113]

Acutally VTM, Chicago has said a couple times this year they'd love to have Brad Miller back.

Just don't think it (Mullin's talkings) really goes anywhere in-terms of notable big men.

 

[nbrans]

Why would either team do that???

It's completely unlikely, but I would do it. The Kings get a star shooting guard-of-the-future and have an extremely athletic 2/3 combo in Richardson and Artest. Warriors get the center they need. If the Kings could then make a run at Chandler or Nene or some athletic center they could have a young, athletic, defensively sound team. Something like:

PG: Bibby
SG: Richardson
SF: Artest
PF: Shareef
C: Chandler

That team would be scary. It's not happening, but it would be exciting.

 

[¿¿¿]

Why would they trade JRich? Richardson/Davis is if not best one of the most exciting backcourt combos. They just need a big man Troy Murphy is not doing a bad job but they need someone a little more versatile to take them to the next level.

 

[Kings113]

If it'd be J-Rich for KG, I'd think they'd do that, they have Pietrus who is versatile, athletic and progressing.

Bosh isn't mentioned, and J-Rich could be that Vinsanity replacement in Toronto. That'd conflict with Diogu's development and PT though, who they're very high on, unless he gets traded.