Originally Posted by PHAT TONY
One that I just can't get out of my head....
Spurs trade Elson for Mikael Pietrus.
Reasons For:
- Both have expiring contracts, so neither team is under any obligation to retain either player if they don't perform well, but both would have sufficient time to "try out" for their respective new teams to see if they warrant an off-season offer.
- Pietrus is athletic, strong, plays decent defense, and can be a good shooter. He can play both 2 and 3, and might be another guard in the mix for that small-ball 4 position that Pop loves so much...hell, could he be worse than Bones Barry?
Reasons Against:
- Pietrus has a low BBIQ and might find it difficult to adjust to the system in enough time to make a difference in the playoffs.
Bottom Line: It has the makings of a deal with both parties wanting to possibly shake things up and reasonable contracts that expire.
I'd still put the odds against it, but you never know...