Lots of talk of taking on some big contracts and trading away our #8 pick, but can't we get where we want to without giving up our pick? Here is a thought.........
Trade #1
Weems , #37 , #57 to Boston for # 22
Boston is looking for an athletic running mate for Rondo and we sweeten the pot with the 2 2nd rounders for the #22 pick.
Trade #2
Option a) S&T Bayless , Davis & #22 to Phoenix for Nash , #13
b) S&T Balyess , Davis & #22 to Houston for Dragic , #14
Keeping Calderon is a pricey option but a wise back up plan and maybe be able to move him at the end of the year for an asset. Signing Dragic who plays a similar style as Calderon / Nash and who will be an assist machine is a good option and decent return to Houston for allowing us to sign him. If we can't work out a deal for Dragic we offer the same basic deal to Phoenix for Nash allowing Bayless the chance to play in his hometown and maybe finally find a good fit.Either of these deals should be workable and are not out of the realm of posibility IMO.
Draft #8 Waiters SG or Lamb SG
As long as nobody drops out of the top 6 in the draft I would say take an upgrade or backup at the SG position behind DeRozan with either Waiters or Lamb.
Draft #13 or 14 or 16 Leonard C or Ezeli C
Yes we have JV coming next year and he should be our C stud for years to come buttttttt just in case a back up plan is a good thing , take Meyers Leonard if available or look at Ezeli for a back up BIG.
Sign Nic Batum at 8-10M
I have seen some numbers floating around the 8-10M range for Batum and although I would personally be happier at around 8M we may have to overpay for the SF , I like this option better than taking on an older vet at more moneyand having to trade away assests.
Other Free Agent Signings - Magloire, Reggie Evans and offer a contract to Uzoh as the third PG
2012-13 Roster
PG Nash or Dragic / Calderon / Uzoh
SG DeRozan / Waiters or Lamb (#8) / Forbes
SF Batum / J Johnson / Kleiza
PF Bargnani / A Johnson / R Evans
C Valanciaunis / Leonard or Ezeli (#13ish) / Magloire
over 15M in expiring contracts in 2013 and make a decision on DeRozan and JJ
Trade #1
Weems , #37 , #57 to Boston for # 22
Boston is looking for an athletic running mate for Rondo and we sweeten the pot with the 2 2nd rounders for the #22 pick.
Trade #2
Option a) S&T Bayless , Davis & #22 to Phoenix for Nash , #13
b) S&T Balyess , Davis & #22 to Houston for Dragic , #14
Keeping Calderon is a pricey option but a wise back up plan and maybe be able to move him at the end of the year for an asset. Signing Dragic who plays a similar style as Calderon / Nash and who will be an assist machine is a good option and decent return to Houston for allowing us to sign him. If we can't work out a deal for Dragic we offer the same basic deal to Phoenix for Nash allowing Bayless the chance to play in his hometown and maybe finally find a good fit.Either of these deals should be workable and are not out of the realm of posibility IMO.
Draft #8 Waiters SG or Lamb SG
As long as nobody drops out of the top 6 in the draft I would say take an upgrade or backup at the SG position behind DeRozan with either Waiters or Lamb.
Draft #13 or 14 or 16 Leonard C or Ezeli C
Yes we have JV coming next year and he should be our C stud for years to come buttttttt just in case a back up plan is a good thing , take Meyers Leonard if available or look at Ezeli for a back up BIG.
Sign Nic Batum at 8-10M
I have seen some numbers floating around the 8-10M range for Batum and although I would personally be happier at around 8M we may have to overpay for the SF , I like this option better than taking on an older vet at more moneyand having to trade away assests.
Other Free Agent Signings - Magloire, Reggie Evans and offer a contract to Uzoh as the third PG
2012-13 Roster
PG Nash or Dragic / Calderon / Uzoh
SG DeRozan / Waiters or Lamb (#8) / Forbes
SF Batum / J Johnson / Kleiza
PF Bargnani / A Johnson / R Evans
C Valanciaunis / Leonard or Ezeli (#13ish) / Magloire
over 15M in expiring contracts in 2013 and make a decision on DeRozan and JJ
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