The trade thread

[WJF]

yahoo sports is reporting that Serge Ibaka and The Thunder have agreed to a 4 year 48 Million extension. Assuming the numbers are correct, is that a good value contract? I'm an Ibaka fan, but not sure I'd want to spend 12 mill on him. Also I think this makes it more difficult for them to extend Harden.

He did lead the league in Blocks, and is an improving player. Had they let him become a restricted free agent they may have gotten a worse deal....front loaded, poison pill, or just much bigger. Nic Batum got over 11 mil per, I am sure Ibaka would get at least that from a team.

[mcHAPPY]

I think Ibaka's deal is worth it when you look at the likes of DeAndre Jordan and Brook Lopez.

Sadly, the new CBA has not help NBA teams to stop overpaying for talented big men.