http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/...the-right-move
LAC has been looking for a guard ever since Billups went down. However, according to the article, the price has been too steep for guys like Allen, Crawford, etc., which is where Barbosa comes in.
While Boston and Portland are apparently asking for a 1st rounder AND Bledsoe, I think we would be perfectly content to settle for a Barbosa/Bledsoe swap.
They would have to add salary to make it work (probably Ryan Gomes), but I think it's a fair deal that would make a lot of sense for both sides. Throw in Carter and it's too good to be true!
Barbosa / Carter / 2nd rounder to LAC
Bledsoe / Gomes to TOR
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=7ulntv5
On first glance, it leaves us with a temporary logjam at the PG position. But, there's no guarantee that Bayless will be given a qualifying offer this summer, especially if we can acquire someone younger/with higher upside between now and October. If the Clippers want to include Bayless in a potential trade, it would be something to consider as well.
So, what do you think? Would the Clips do it?
LAC has been looking for a guard ever since Billups went down. However, according to the article, the price has been too steep for guys like Allen, Crawford, etc., which is where Barbosa comes in.
While Boston and Portland are apparently asking for a 1st rounder AND Bledsoe, I think we would be perfectly content to settle for a Barbosa/Bledsoe swap.
They would have to add salary to make it work (probably Ryan Gomes), but I think it's a fair deal that would make a lot of sense for both sides. Throw in Carter and it's too good to be true!
Barbosa / Carter / 2nd rounder to LAC
Bledsoe / Gomes to TOR
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=7ulntv5
On first glance, it leaves us with a temporary logjam at the PG position. But, there's no guarantee that Bayless will be given a qualifying offer this summer, especially if we can acquire someone younger/with higher upside between now and October. If the Clippers want to include Bayless in a potential trade, it would be something to consider as well.
So, what do you think? Would the Clips do it?
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