Re: Anthony Randolph Available?
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Originally Posted by
mountainballer
common. it's not that Maggette was a completely unproductive player. compareable or even worse worse contracts have been traded before, some multiple times. (think Q-rich, Zach, Diaw, Kenny Thomas, Bobby Simmons...just to name a few)
I agree that the Warriors will give away Maggette for nothing in return but expiring (or shorter term) contracts. but they won't add a 20 years old lottery talent, who has real star potential just to get rid of Maggette.
(btw. we only talk negative about Maggette. but he is still a very efficient scorer, also for the Warriors. his PPS numbers are still amazing. much better than those of RJ for example. it's not that there were no teams in the league that could use this production)
so, Warriors will be willing to listen to any trade proposal for Maggette AND they will listen to bids for a Maggette + Randolph package, but they won't be interested in some busts like Ian or 2nd round picks. IMO it will take either a lottery pick (we don't have) or at least something like 2011 1st rounder plus Hill or Blair.
I'm not sure it would take a lottery pick, but certainly a first round draft pick. Maybe two. But other than that, I think you're spot on.
Under this hypothetical, the Spurs would have to really value Randolph as a future star, because they're killing their cap going forward. I'm not sure if it's worth it. The most attractive thing about Randolph is his ability to play and defend multiple positions. The Spurs could play him at 3, 4 or 5, allowing plenty of minutes for Duncan, Splitter, and Blair.
Your evaluation of Maggette is exactly right. Even though he's not as a good a player as Jefferson, I do wonder if he wouldn't be a better fit. I don't have any doubt that he would assert himself on offense. And defensively, Jefferson has not set the bar high.
Ah....it's too early to be so negative on RJ. Let's see how he finishes the month.
Re: Anthony Randolph Available?
Big changes for Warriors?
By Marc J. Spears
The Golden State Warriors entered the weekend with just seven wins, so they’re listening to any and all trade offers. Team officials, however, don’t plan to make any significant changes until further evaluating their roster after center Andris Biedrins and forward Ronny Turiaf return from injuries within the next two weeks.
The Warriors have yet to receive an attractive offer for young forward Anthony Randolph and are considering asking for a second injury exception to push their roster to 17 players. The Warriors used their first injury exception on center Chris Hunter and could ask for a second if Mikki Moore will be out a while after needing surgery on his right heel.
Re: Anthony Randolph Available?
It's new players and lack of court time together that's causing the chaos.
Everyone's answer?
A fresh batch of new players of course. :rolleyes
