trade deadline wishlist.

[Mediumcore]

Ideally, I'd prefer one my starters to be a legit offensive threat in the low-post (in the mold of a Carlos Boozer, Al Jefferson, or David West).

I agree. My original post included Milsap, Jefferson, D. West and as the cheapest alternative J.J. Hickson because he seems to be an up and coming talent. I originally liked Josh Smith, but he's demanding a max contract and I don't think he is elite enough to go that deep into luxury tax for.

Having said that though I would take Josh Smith in a heart beat and be happy with being a 4th seed in the East, cause you know...it's not my money.

[themasao]

1. pass-first veteran PG (ie: Ridnour)

2. starting PF - move Johnson to backup PF, but could also play at C with the new PF too (ie: Millsap)

Distant #3. upgraded veteran C (to start while Valanciunas improves on the 2nd unit; Gray would likely have to go)


LINEUP (with #1 & #2 addressed)

C: Gray, Valanciunas
PF: Millsap, Johnson
SF: Gay, Fields
SG: DeRozan, Ross
PG: Lowry, Ridnour

This.

[ebrian]

1. Pau Gasol
2. First round picks, lots of them
3. Someone to replace Calderon, you know, a real starting PG.. for real this time.

[Checkines]

Back up big and pg

Bargnani & Anderson for Udoh and Udrih from Milwaukee

or

Bargnani & Anderson for Diop & Sessions

[CalgaryRapsFan]

Back up big and pg

Bargnani & Anderson for Udoh and Udrih from Milwaukee

or

Bargnani & Anderson for Diop & Sessions

I'm not overly impressed with either Udoh or Diop, but at least Diop is expiring (and hopefully the Raps would land a 1st round pick as well). I just don't see Charlotte going after Bargnani when they already have Mullens (though he is expiring).

I still think a similar deal could be Bargnani/Anderson for Ridnour/Roy. A useful backup PG, with a salary dump. Hopefully Roy would decide to retire after the season.

[NoPropsneeded]

I want to try to get maybe Lou Admunson, he would be a perfect backup big.

[Checkines]

I'm not overly impressed with either Udoh or Diop, but at least Diop is expiring (and hopefully the Raps would land a 1st round pick as well). I just don't see Charlotte going after Bargnani when they already have Mullens (though he is expiring).

I still think a similar deal could be Bargnani/Anderson for Ridnour/Roy. A useful backup PG, with a salary dump. Hopefully Roy would decide to retire after the season.

I think Udrih would be a solid choice to run the 2nd unit, and I feel Milwaukee would be more willing to give up a first. Personally I feel Bargnani would be effective in a Milwaukee uniform. Ekpe as well is young enough to develop and see if he is anything more than a 5th big man

Personally I don't think we will get much more than these type of trades at the moment

[Checkines]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aymdxbz

Something like this could be enticing to each team

Raps would get some youth and a veteran back up pg
Timberwolves would get Gasol to pair with Rubio
Lakers would get a stretch 4 and some wing depth and as mentioned perhaps Roy retires after the season

[NoPropsneeded]

Bargnani is a major pain in the ass to trade. Why did BC have to give him such a retarded contract?

[NoPropsneeded]

you guys think the lakers would do this:

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=a5uvz85

[Nilanka]

If the Lakers think Gasol is soft, I don't know why they'd consider Bargnani.

But then again, stranger things have happened (like obtaining Gay for scraps).

[NoPropsneeded]

If the Lakers think Gasol is soft, I don't know why they'd consider Bargnani.

But then again, stranger things have happened (like obtaining Gay for scraps).

They said gasol was soft? wtf, the dude ain't even close to soft. Dwight Howard is what you call soft

[BallaBalla]

If the Lakers think Gasol is soft, I don't know why they'd consider Bargnani.

But then again, stranger things have happened (like obtaining Gay for scraps).

haha Boo ya!

Seriously though, I don't really want Gasol. There's something about it I just don't like.
PF's that can rebound and defend are not hard to come by. Assuming JV can develop properly, we just need someone as good as Amir, which should not be difficult to get.

My fear is that putting a guy like Gasol who needs touches in the post at this stage will 1: take away from JV's development as far as minutes and touches and 2: put Rudy in exactly the same predicament as he was in previously.

We should try to be patient and see how Rudy and DD develop together with Lowry, before throwing another ego in the mix (not saying Pau is egotistical, just saying he can't be treated like a nobody)

[Matt52]

haha Boo ya!

Seriously though, I don't really want Gasol. There's something about it I just don't like.
PF's that can rebound and defend are not hard to come by. Assuming JV can develop properly, we just need someone as good as Amir, which should not be difficult to get.

My fear is that putting a guy like Gasol who needs touches in the post at this stage will 1: take away from JV's development as far as minutes and touches and 2: put Rudy in exactly the same predicament as he was in previously.

We should try to be patient and see how Rudy and DD develop together with Lowry, before throwing another ego in the mix (not saying Pau is egotistical, just saying he can't be treated like a nobody)

When TALENT comes calling you don't tell them to call back later. If the Raps can add another significant player through trade that includes Bargnani, forget timing, and get the league conference call on the line pronto.

[torch19]

I want to try to get maybe Lou Admunson, he would be a perfect backup big.

My thoughts exactly. Low maintenance + high energy, although not very skilled.

Rumor has it that he is slowly distancing himself from the Wolves. Maybe a 2nd rounder will do it.

They may be interested in Bargnani as well as a patch for Kevin Love's absence.

They also mentioned that they need to get bigger on the wings seeing that they are starting Ridnour at the 2 spot right now.

Anderson + Bargnani for Derrick Williams + Lou Amundson + Ridnour ...

Maybe picks being exchanged. I see this as a logical deal depending on their view on Bargnani. Rick Adelman may be able to garner Bargnani's respect. He's also a very good tactician who can place Bargnani in ideal positions to be effective.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b82nov8

[ReubenJRD]

My thoughts exactly. Low maintenance + high energy, although not very skilled.

Rumor has it that he is slowly distancing himself from the Wolves. Maybe a 2nd rounder will do it.

They may be interested in Bargnani as well as a patch for Kevin Love's absence.

They also mentioned that they need to get bigger on the wings seeing that they are starting Ridnour at the 2 spot right now.

Fields/Anderson + Bargnani for Derrick Williams + Lou Amundson + Ridnour ...

Maybe picks being exchanged. I see this as a logical deal depending on their view on Bargnani. Rick Adelman may be able to garner Bargnani's respect. He's also a very good tactician who can place Bargnani in ideal positions to be effective.

Hmmmm. I personally like it, but once again:

Gay/Fields or Anderson/D.Williams/Pietrus
Amir/Amundson/D.Williams

Williams will lack playing time whether it's the 3 or 4. I mean, he could start (which is what I've assumed in my deals similar)

[torch19]

Maybe a change in scenery can help him as well, although I think he'll never be able to live up to the #2 billing. A more athletic team should fit his skill set and with teams getting smaller by the day, he seems like a good fit. I see more minutes for him at the four but this gives us versatility and addresses our depth.

[ReubenJRD]

Maybe a change in scenery can help him as well, although I think he'll never be able to live up to the #2 billing. A more athletic team should fit his skill set and with teams getting smaller by the day, he seems like a good fit. I see more minutes for him at the four but this gives us versatility and addresses our depth.

I think if we just did a deal of:

Andrea Bargnani + Alan Anderson + 2nd Round Picks = Derrick Williams + Luke Ridnour

Lineup/roster depth chart:

PG: Lowry/Ridnour/Lucas
SG: Derozan/Ross
SF: Gay/Fields/Kleiza/Pietrus
PF: D.Williams/Johnson/Acy
C: Valanciunas/Gray

Point guard depth addressed, and strengthening the front-court with Derrick Williams would be a nice fit.

Why Derrick Williams, isn't he a tweener? Yes, but he's in the 6'8 to 6'10 range, built, strong, athletic, quick, and can play both inside and outside. Explosive player, solid post/man/system defender, and has potential - in my opinion - that can live up to being the 2nd pick. The guy was chosen because he was the best player available, but everyone in Minny knew that it was going to be tough to crack a consistent spot on the rotation.

His athleticism, outside ability, and strength could really fit this team. Ridnour comes in - also as an expiring deal - to strengthen the depth at the PG, and add veteran experience.

Depending on rumours, and Gasol's availability, a three team trade could also go down sending the likes of Gasol to Minny, Bargnani to LA, and the same guys coming to Toronto.

[saints91]

I do like idea of Ridnour and Williams, but I think this team needs a third scoring option and neither of those guys have proven to do that. Maybe Williams can develop.

What I would like to see, but I don't it would ever happen. I would like to acquire Ray Allen. I would love to see some good veteran leadership. I see Terence Ross turning into a Ray Allen type of player. What better way then learning off the man himself. Ray has the ability to move without the ball, something I don't see this raptors team doing. Also the championship pedigree of he would bring would be valuable to this team.

[Rapstor4Life]

I like the Ridinour acquisition awesome pick up imo. The team is in the hunt if we can somehow bolster our bench scoring options with a guy like Wilson Chandler he has no real role in Denver and is interested in coming North if Denver lets the guy go...

Lowry/Ridnour/Lucas
DeRozan/Ross
Gay/Chandler/Jospeh
Williams/Johnson/Acy
Valanciunas/Gray