If you were the one calling the shots for the spurs, what trade would you make and who you would use the lle on?
If I was calling the shots for the spurs I would use my lle on Raja Bell if he is healthy. I am not so set on Raja though it appears to me that hes been injured the last two seasons and he is only 6'5. But if he is healthy I would take him at 6'5 because he can shoot and play defense. The trade I would make would be a three team trade involving the Spurs, Rockets, and Cavs. The spurs would sign Richard Jefferson(around 7mil) and send him to the Cavs, the Cavs would send Andrew Varejao(7.28mil) to the Rockets and the Spurs would get Shane Battier(7.354mil).
Why would the Spurs do this: The Spurs do this so they can get a 6-8 defensive player who can also shoot the three. At last the Bowen replacement.
Why would the Cavs do this: Without L.James the Cavs are going to be in need of a sf that can score. In the right system this is something that rj can provide.
Why would the Rockets do this: For starters at the moment the Rockets have three quality small forwards in Ariza, Budinger, and Battier. So to lose the oldest sf in the last year of his contract is not such a big deal. They might not even try to resign him with the position being covered by two younger guys in the future. On top of that they would be gaining that defense they lost in Battier in 6-11 pf Varejao. Only they can play him more because there not stacked at this position.
I do not know what Richards contract is going to look like but the money should work if the numbers I have been reading on this site are even close. All the teams seem to gain from this trade in my opinion. I hope the front office of the spurs have thought about this trade and it is already in the works. If not I hope they read threads on the spurs forum. All , ericb can you just give this trade idea to your source?
