Jumping on the Jamison to New Orleans stuff (via ESPN); it's a little convoluted because Bargs HAS to go to New Orleans first (so they can match salaries) but I think it works:
Bargs
FOR
New Orleans TPE
then
NO: Antwan Jamison (they may also want cash)
TO: Varejao (and a guy like Gee if roster space has to open up)
CL: Bargs, Banks, Barbosa & Miami 2011 1st
Mix and match draft picks and cash as needed
- New Orleans gets the guy they want and defrays their costs by dumping Banks. They will probably want some cash as well.
- Toronto gets Varejao to match with Johnson, Davis et al when he (Varejao) is healthy again (next year)
- Cleveland picks up a 5 year (Bargs) but dumps a 5 year (Varejao) as well - not a great trade-off for them that way but they do have to remake that team regardless so maybe they are interested. As well, they pick up a draft pick and drop a year from Jamison's deal (which is a LOT of coin). Finally, Barbosa is a guy they can probably flip for other assets.
Bargs
FOR
New Orleans TPE
then
NO: Antwan Jamison (they may also want cash)
TO: Varejao (and a guy like Gee if roster space has to open up)
CL: Bargs, Banks, Barbosa & Miami 2011 1st
Mix and match draft picks and cash as needed
- New Orleans gets the guy they want and defrays their costs by dumping Banks. They will probably want some cash as well.
- Toronto gets Varejao to match with Johnson, Davis et al when he (Varejao) is healthy again (next year)
- Cleveland picks up a 5 year (Bargs) but dumps a 5 year (Varejao) as well - not a great trade-off for them that way but they do have to remake that team regardless so maybe they are interested. As well, they pick up a draft pick and drop a year from Jamison's deal (which is a LOT of coin). Finally, Barbosa is a guy they can probably flip for other assets.
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