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11-09-2012, 11:53 PM
6. Tiago Splitter & Matt Bonner for Anderson Varejao- http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=cbnujb3
Varejao would be a great fit for the spurs he is a great pick and roll defender and plays smart physical defense. He also draws a ton of charges, & rebounds. He would also significantly improve the Spurs big man rotation (defensively at least). With Duncan & Diaw (who has played surprisingly well defending both Centers & PF's). Throw in Varejao for 25 minutes a game as a backup center (for long stretches of game time) Have Diaw (stagger his minutes) and Jackson split time behind Duncan.
The Cavs are rebuilding and have alot of young cheap talent in Irving, Thompson, Waiters, & Zeller. Moving Varejao would help clear out even more cap space that they could use elsewhere (maybe go after Tyreke Evans as a RFA). Varejao has two years remaining and is the teams highest paid player at more than $8 million dollars. Splitter could start immediately and is young enough and talented enough to help accelerate their rebuild. Bonner is...Bonner and could be waived at the end of the season. The spurs shouldn't need to part with a pick in this deal given how much Cleveland could save in this deal (almost $12 million, if the the cut Bonner and resign Splitter).
7. Matt Bonner, Dejuan Blair & Gary Neal for Tayshaun Prince-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=c3fo8rk
Prince isn't nearly as good as he once was however he can still defend especially with his length (7'3 arm-span) he is a good 3pt shooter and has a ton of playoff experience. Aside from Neal we wouldn't be losing a ton of production Blair plays sporadically, & Bonner is hot, cold. Prince could be useful in 20 minute spurts without seeing more drop off on defense.
Neal and Blair could both stick in Detroit, Bonner could be out of luck. The Pistons could clear more cap space by moving Prince's contract and use the cap to sign solid role players to help Monroe.
8. Stephen Jackson, Dejuan Blair, 2nd round pick for Paul Milsap, & Raja Bell. http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b4ferkz
Probably the best move for the spurs overall. Jackson is one of my favorite players but contract is very easy to trade, especially at the deadline. Millsap is the definition of a hard-worker after being taken with the 46th pick on the 2004 draft he has averaged 12.5 ppg nearly 10rpg in 27 mpg for his career. He had a career year last season averaging 16.8 ppg and 8.8 rpg as a 2nd option. He would likely start next to Duncan and could provide excellent interior scoring as a 52% career shooter. Bell would be a decent backup SF.
Utah would be renting Jackson and could let him walk in the off season. Blair could find a role in Utah as a backup big man. Utah would also get a 2nd round pick to go along with their likely lottery pick. Millsap has already turned down an extension to test FA. Favors should start and Kantor needs more consistent minutes to develop. Moving Millsap would allow to get something in return for him.
9. Stephen Jackson, & Tiago Splitter for Josh Smith-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ahnelea
Josh Smith is one most versatile player in the league last season he average 18.8 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.9 apg, & 1.7 bpg. He would be an excellent fit alongside Duncan as an excellent shot blocker, & rebound a good passer and a versatile scorer who thrives in transition.
Josh Smith would likely try free agency, though most big markets don't have any cap space. Splitter would give Atlanta their fabled starting Center (they've been searching for a true center longer than we have). His per 36 last season was over 17 ppg and 10 rpg. Paired with All star Al Horford they would have a stronger front court. Jackson is another expiring contract for Atlanta (along with Devin Harris) They would continue to clear out cap space and rebuild around Teague and Horford.
10. Dejuan Blair, & Gary Neal for Larry Sanders-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aez9qdj
Sanders is tall and can block shots. For his career he is averaging 1.5 bpg in 13.5 mpg. He could be paired with Splitter to create a big and physical 2nd unit. He could also provide another 7'0 to throw at Dwight Howard.
Sanders is having a good season so far but when The Bucks sit 7 games out of the playoffs at the deadline the might be willing to deal him and play John Henson more. Blair could become a rotation player for Milwaukee and could help a mediocre offensive team. Neal is a lethal scorer and outside of Ellis & Jennings, they don't have a ton of wing scoring.
Varejao would be a great fit for the spurs he is a great pick and roll defender and plays smart physical defense. He also draws a ton of charges, & rebounds. He would also significantly improve the Spurs big man rotation (defensively at least). With Duncan & Diaw (who has played surprisingly well defending both Centers & PF's). Throw in Varejao for 25 minutes a game as a backup center (for long stretches of game time) Have Diaw (stagger his minutes) and Jackson split time behind Duncan.
The Cavs are rebuilding and have alot of young cheap talent in Irving, Thompson, Waiters, & Zeller. Moving Varejao would help clear out even more cap space that they could use elsewhere (maybe go after Tyreke Evans as a RFA). Varejao has two years remaining and is the teams highest paid player at more than $8 million dollars. Splitter could start immediately and is young enough and talented enough to help accelerate their rebuild. Bonner is...Bonner and could be waived at the end of the season. The spurs shouldn't need to part with a pick in this deal given how much Cleveland could save in this deal (almost $12 million, if the the cut Bonner and resign Splitter).
7. Matt Bonner, Dejuan Blair & Gary Neal for Tayshaun Prince-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=c3fo8rk
Prince isn't nearly as good as he once was however he can still defend especially with his length (7'3 arm-span) he is a good 3pt shooter and has a ton of playoff experience. Aside from Neal we wouldn't be losing a ton of production Blair plays sporadically, & Bonner is hot, cold. Prince could be useful in 20 minute spurts without seeing more drop off on defense.
Neal and Blair could both stick in Detroit, Bonner could be out of luck. The Pistons could clear more cap space by moving Prince's contract and use the cap to sign solid role players to help Monroe.
8. Stephen Jackson, Dejuan Blair, 2nd round pick for Paul Milsap, & Raja Bell. http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b4ferkz
Probably the best move for the spurs overall. Jackson is one of my favorite players but contract is very easy to trade, especially at the deadline. Millsap is the definition of a hard-worker after being taken with the 46th pick on the 2004 draft he has averaged 12.5 ppg nearly 10rpg in 27 mpg for his career. He had a career year last season averaging 16.8 ppg and 8.8 rpg as a 2nd option. He would likely start next to Duncan and could provide excellent interior scoring as a 52% career shooter. Bell would be a decent backup SF.
Utah would be renting Jackson and could let him walk in the off season. Blair could find a role in Utah as a backup big man. Utah would also get a 2nd round pick to go along with their likely lottery pick. Millsap has already turned down an extension to test FA. Favors should start and Kantor needs more consistent minutes to develop. Moving Millsap would allow to get something in return for him.
9. Stephen Jackson, & Tiago Splitter for Josh Smith-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ahnelea
Josh Smith is one most versatile player in the league last season he average 18.8 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.9 apg, & 1.7 bpg. He would be an excellent fit alongside Duncan as an excellent shot blocker, & rebound a good passer and a versatile scorer who thrives in transition.
Josh Smith would likely try free agency, though most big markets don't have any cap space. Splitter would give Atlanta their fabled starting Center (they've been searching for a true center longer than we have). His per 36 last season was over 17 ppg and 10 rpg. Paired with All star Al Horford they would have a stronger front court. Jackson is another expiring contract for Atlanta (along with Devin Harris) They would continue to clear out cap space and rebuild around Teague and Horford.
10. Dejuan Blair, & Gary Neal for Larry Sanders-http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=aez9qdj
Sanders is tall and can block shots. For his career he is averaging 1.5 bpg in 13.5 mpg. He could be paired with Splitter to create a big and physical 2nd unit. He could also provide another 7'0 to throw at Dwight Howard.
Sanders is having a good season so far but when The Bucks sit 7 games out of the playoffs at the deadline the might be willing to deal him and play John Henson more. Blair could become a rotation player for Milwaukee and could help a mediocre offensive team. Neal is a lethal scorer and outside of Ellis & Jennings, they don't have a ton of wing scoring.