from ESPN:
John Salmons, Kings
Salmons is having a career season, but he doesn't fit into the long-term future of the franchise. The Kings have been shopping him all season. Despite his talent, he's never really been known as a chemistry guy in either Philadelphia or Sacramento.
His versatility, defense and ability to handle the ball have attracted a number of suitors. But buyers beware -- this guy has to start. Take him out of the starting lineup, and his numbers drop and his pouting increases.
Chance of trade: 55 percent
Sounds like Sac town is asking for cap relief.....who here would get Salmons?
I really like Salmons as a player. However given the fact that his production falls when he's not starting is a concern. Under ordinary cir stances, I'd love for the Spurs to consider him as an add. However given the obvious shortage on the frontline, I couldn't see how the Spurs could swing this.
He would start as the small forward here in SA.
That's what I was thinking. I know it's never a good idea to make trades due to one specific team, but besides LA there isn't a Western team SA would have trouble against in the playoffs. I say this because Salmons has played extremely well against LA all year.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/feature...3~24&te=&cash=
Salmons for Udoka, Vaughn and Finley's expiring contracts make it happen
I mentioned Salmons in that unofficial - official trade thread. I think he would give the Spurs another player that can create offense and until Manu is back to himself, the Spurs really need that. Come playoffs - they should have 3 players that can create and that should be dangerous. I think you can mix in Bowen for effective minutes and keeping him fresh for crunch time and key moments of the game when you need him.
Everyone likes Salmons, his contract is very reasonable for his abilities and is 2010 friendly. I just do not know what they want for him.
Finley would have to agree to a trade.
id figure they would be looking for the usual deal at the trade deadline: expiring contracts + 1st round pick and/or decent prospect.
They could just get a Stackhouse agreement with him and Sacramento, I'm sure he'd take one for the team and Sacramento wouldn't mind.
Again this is all assuming Sacramento is merely looking for cap relief. Based on the Bibby and Artest trades there is a strong possibility of that.
Well that rules the Spurs out, no 1st rounders to give up.
And SA did draft him, so it's not some completely random fantasy trade like some of these hilarious Parker 4 Calderon ideas.
Udoka and Bonner for Salmons works though
Well they have 2011 but RC is too smart to give that up.
It is plausible, but I am sure it would have to include Ian or Tiago. A first rounder for Salmons seems a little much imo.
salmons is a weird case. he gets upset about his playing time in most places hes been, but when he does get the starting nod, he plays brilliantly. so im inclined to ignore his cantankerous side because hes usually right.
and this year, hes again playing really well. even after martin came back, his points did slip a bit (down about 2.5 points), but his assists, rebounds, and percentages all went up. and while not a lockdown defender, hes probably better than mason, and worlds beyond than finley.
i wouldnt mark salmons as a priority, but if nothing else is doable, and salmons is still on the table, id make a decent offer on him.
We need a marquee that reads:
Consider before posting as a trade possibility: Finley must consent to any trades
WE don't need Salmons (or any other backcourt player). We need a legit center.
Whatever happened with Stackhouse. I was in Dallas a few weeks ago and they were talking about trading him.
DUNCANownsKobe.
Check.
Salmons is one of the few guys I'd be willing to give up Udoka for, because he can defend as well as Udoka and can score.
I think he forgot how to play basketball.
He is checking people who are on the "SpursTalk posters to be traded" list.
hmmm, that's nice.
I wish I knew what I did too piss him off.....
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